About Japanese Gardens (Koh Nang Yuan)
- Access type
- ⛵ Boat to the island first
You need a boat transfer; after that you can often snorkel from the beach. - Location
- Koh Nang Yuan, north-west of Koh Tao, Surat Thani.
- Activity
- Snorkeling from the beach after a boat transfer; diving.
- How you get into the water
- Yes, from the beach on Nang Yuan. You first take a boat to the island.
- Under water
- Shallow reef sections with fish and coral patches; also used for guided introductory dives.
- Good to know
- Sources contradict each other about the coral: the local operator is positive, independent snorkel reports describe a lot of damage. So do not expect a pristine reef.
- Access now
- No separate, current guarantee of access was found; check local access and conditions on the spot.
When to go to Japanese Gardens (Koh Nang Yuan)
Month by month, following the seasons from our research. Weather, waves, current and tide on the day itself decide whether it works.
Main season: February, March, April, May.
Koh Tao and Koh Phangan: February–May is a strong general starting point. Suitable conditions can also occur in summer; pick the sheltered side of the island on the day itself. Later in the year the Gulf rainy season can have more influence.
Source: visitkohtao.org, outthailand.com
Photos of Japanese Gardens (Koh Nang Yuan)
View over Koh Nang Yuan Photo: Benedict Quirbach · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons 
The islets of Koh Nang Yuan from the sea Photo: Random username 083794703875938 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Japanese Gardens (Koh Nang Yuan) on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
About the location
10.11881, 99.81455. Location according to the source below.
Source of the coordinates: OpenStreetMap: 'Japanese Gardens' openstreetmap.org; matches Thai Wreck Diver GPS N10°07.121′ E99°48.910′ thaiwreckdiver.com
Video: Japanese Gardens (Koh Nang Yuan)
7 Days in Thailand's hidden PARADISE 🇹🇭 Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan · Travel For Phoebe · 9 February 2025. This video also covers Koh Tao, not only Nang Yuan. Video from YouTube; it only loads when you click. A video shows what it looked like then, not whether it is allowed or safe now.