There are a number of options for you in Amed Beach itself to spend on your Bali Trip. For an amazing holiday at this Island of Gods head to the Japanese Ship Wreck Point-one of the two famous shipwreck points in Bali. The Japanese Ship Wreck Point is a must if you are a snorkelling aficionado, since it is abundant with great marine biodiversity and underwater activities. Most divers visit the Tulamben area for the Liberty Shipwreck but often are unaware of this hidden gem in nearby Amed Village. The Japanese Ship Wreck Point is located in Banyuning Bay close to Amed Village, a famous diving and snorkelling destination on the eastern tip of Bali. Banyuning is just one of the seven villages along the 8km long strip of coastline that are referred to as “Amed”.
A diver’s paradise as they say about Amed, if you are keen on spending your holiday; diving and snorkelling by the day and relaxing and just chilling by the evening then a visit to the Japanese Ship Wreck Point is an absolute must. The wreck is literally just off the beach in Banyuning Bay, making it easy to snorkel on. The Japanese Ship Wreck Point is marked by one (or two) black buoys and although the spot is freely accessible from the beach, many local guides will offer to take you there by boat.
- Very little information is there about the history of this Shipwreck. However, two major stories are that it was a Japanese patrol ship which must have sunk during WWII and got its name because of an intact Japanese-style toilet found on the remnants of the vessel.
- Furthermore, it was either the term ‘Java-nese’ was mistaken for ‘Japa-nese’ and that stayed on.
Now whatever the case may be, this shipwreck in Bali is covered in some of the most beautiful corals and sponges in the area making it a favourite wreck diving spot. There is also plenty of fish, shrimp, manta rays, and other marine life to keep you entertained for a couple of hours.
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