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Pyramids of Yonaguni, Japan

From series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
Pyramids of Yonaguni is another mysterious place in the world. They were discovered near the so-named Japanese island. Its area is about 28 square kilometers, also it has a resident number of population – about 2 000 people. For years this small island was attractive for divers, and fans of beach vacation. In 1980s the group of divers have discovered the complex of drowned rock terraces.

Pyramids of Yonaguni, Japan Near them have placed the stone acute-angled pyramids. Some specialists suppose that saved fragments belong to the ancient city, which went under the water. However, we still don’t know the original aim of this construction. Even more, we don’t know who build it. The stone terraces and pyramids are about several thousand years old. They adore with their geometric shapes accuracy and firm structure. No one natural disaster could destroy them.

It is quite hard to explain and understand how this ancient city has appeared. Only that comes to mind is the extraterrestrial intelligence. There is no doubt that the stone structures were made artificially. We can find some traces of the retreatment. Within the years the researchers determine the approximate age of the pyramids – 5 000 years. They went under the water about 2 000 years ago during the major earthquake. Nowadays the active research works still adore specialists. There were found some parts of the sculptures of enormous sizes near the ancient city. Next - Gozec Circle


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Pyramids of Yonaguni - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'JA Bank Okinawa Yonaguni Branch' located in 3.66 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Yonehama Car Rental' is located in 3.66 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: '(Eneosu) Sonaisabisu Sute Filling Station' in 3.72 km
Supermarket: 'Yonaguni Sea Salt' in 2.98 km
Parking: 'Mitsudahara Forest Park Parking Lot' in 4.24 km
Police station: 'Yaeyama Police Station Yonaguni Police Box' in 3.77 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Ishigaki Airport ISG - in 119 km
 »  Hualien Airport HUN - in 148 km
 »  Taipei Songshan Airport TSA - in 163 km
 »  Taoyuan Airport TPE - in 193 km
 »  Taitung Airport TTT - in 269 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Pyramids of Yonaguni

Yonaguni Guest House Fiesta

Located in 3 km from Pyramids of Yonaguni
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Rooms: 3
Yonaguni Guest House Fiesta has both dormitory rooms and private rooms, all with shared bathrooms and toilets. Dormitory rooms have Japanese futon … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Eden no Sachi

Located in 7 km from Pyramids of Yonaguni
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Rooms: 15
Rooms at Villa Eden no Sachi have a cool wood floor and include a tea maker, TV and slippers. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub. A diving shop is … More: photo, rates and booking
Pension Hoshinosuna

Located in 77 km from Pyramids of Yonaguni
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Rooms: 11
All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Guests can choose between rooms with … More: photo, rates and booking
Iriomote Coconut Village

Located in 79 km from Pyramids of Yonaguni
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Rooms: 11

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