All Reviews for Stargazing

My first time on Iriomote Island was a wonderful night tour! The guide, Hayata, had an astonishing amount of knowledge and didn't miss any small creatures while guiding us. I was especially impressed by the scorpion that was about 1.5 millimeters long, and seeing the Yaeyama habu was amazing! We even saw a coconut crab preying on another crab in the trees, and I couldn't contain my excitement with the jungle world right in front of me... I definitely want to do this again when I come to Iriomote Island!

初めての西表島で
素晴らしいナイトツアーでした！
ガイドのハヤタさんはびっくりするくらいの知識量で、どんな小さな生き物も見逃さずガイドしてくれました　
なかでも1.5ミリほどの蠍には感動したし、ヤエヤマハブも見られて最高！
ヤシガニが木の上でカニを捕食していたり、など
ジャングルの世界が目の前にあって興奮が止まらず…
西表島にきたらまたお願いしたいと思います！

We were taken there by car and arrived. From there, we explored the jungle. After passing through the jungle, we reached a nameless beach! It's a place we would never have come to on our own. It was a shame that the starry sky was covered by clouds, but in the jungle, we were able to see two coconut crabs (one up close). We also received explanations about various creatures and plants, which made the children very happy. Just one thing—I really wanted to see the stars… That's just a matter of luck.

車で連れて行っていただき、到着。そこからジャングルを探検。ジャングルを抜けると、名前のないビーチに辿りつきました！自分たちだけでは、絶対に来られない場所です。星空は雲がかかっていて残念でしたが、ジャングルでは、ヤシガニを2匹（1匹は間近で）見ることができました。他にもいろいろな生き物、植物の説明をしていただき、子供たちも喜んでいました。ただ一点。星空、見たかったなあ…これは運しかないです。

I don't often go to the beach at night, and since I was traveling alone, I felt a bit nervous as I headed to the meeting point. Then, the cheerful guide, Nao, appeared, instantly creating a fun atmosphere.

Before long, we were walking together and saw beautiful butterflies, stick insects, impressive spiders, and frogs with round eyes. At first, I was surprised, but Nao's heartfelt and detailed stories about "these little ones" gradually made me feel attached to them. I was almost ready to give up on seeing a coconut crab, but to my luck, I encountered one, and then another, and eventually three of them waiting on the path! Some quickly hid, while others boldly posed for the camera.

They were purple and had a magnificent appearance. I was really glad to meet them! The photos Nao sent later captured each of these wonderful creatures beautifully. She kindly asked participants to focus on observing, which I really appreciated. After returning home, I looked through each photo and remembered the fun time I had walking around with the guide and the other participants. Thank you so much, Nao!

夜の海岸にはなかなか行かないし、一人旅でもあることから、少しドキドキしながら集合場所へ。
すると元気なガイドの奈央さんが現れ、一気に楽しい雰囲気になりました。

みんなで歩くまもなく、美しいチョウやナナフシ、立派なクモ、つぶらな瞳のカエルたち。最初はびっくりしましたが、奈央さんの「この子たち」についての愛情あふれる詳しいお話に、自分も次第に愛着が湧いてきました。
なかなかヤシガニに会えず、諦めかかっていたのに、なんとラッキーなことに、まず1匹、しばらくするとまた1匹と、次々3匹も道で待ち構えていてくれました。そそくさ隠れる子や、見得を切るかのごとく、堂々とカメラ目線をくれる子も。
紫がかっていて、立派な姿。出会えて本当によかったです！
奈央さんが後で送ってくれたお写真、どれもコレもくっきりステキに出会った子たちを撮ってくれてました。参加者は見ることに専念してくださいね、とのことで、とてもありがたかったです。
帰ってきてから、一つ一つ写真を見て、ガイドさんや参加した方たちと楽しく一緒に歩き回ったことを思い出してます。
奈央さん、本当にどうもありがとうございました！

The stars were more beautiful than I had imagined, and it was wonderful! I didn't have any poses prepared, but I was given recommendations for poses and was able to take lovely photos! I was moved by the stunning pictures that exceeded my expectations! It became the best memory of my trip. Thank you very much!

想像していた以上に星がキレイでとてもよかったです！ポーズも何も用意していなかったのですが、おすすめのポーズなど教えて頂き、素敵な写真を撮って頂けました！期待を上回るキレイなお写真で感動しました！1番の旅の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

It was a wonderful night tour!
We were able to see many creatures such as coconut crabs, Sakishima habu snakes, crabs, and hermit crabs.
We were blessed with good weather and were able to observe a sky full of stars in a nearby open park.
Lying on the grass while listening to the sound of the waves and watching the starry sky will be an unforgettable experience.
By the way, I heard there is a culture of eating coconut crabs, so I decided to try it the next night, and surprisingly, it was delicious!

素敵なナイトツアーでした！！
ヤシガニやサキシマハブ、カニ、オカヤドカリetcたくさんの生き物を観ることができました。
私たちは天候に恵まれ、近くの開けた公園で大きな空に満点の星空を観ることができました。
波の音を聴きながら芝生に横になって星空を観察した経験は忘れようのない出来事になると思います。
余談ですが、ヤシガニを食べる文化があると聞き次の日の夜には食べに行ってみました笑
思いの外、美味しいんですね笑

The staff were very kind, and the photos were wonderful. They provided detailed guidance on posing, and the explanations about the stars were easy to understand, allowing us to have a fantastic time. The starry sky and the Milky Way were breathtaking. Thank you for a truly wonderful experience! I would like to visit again for stargazing next time.

スタッフさんはとても親切で、写真はとても素敵でした。
ポージングも細かくお声掛けいただき、星の説明もわかりやすく、素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。
満天の星空、天の川に感動です。
本当に素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました♪
次は天体観測でお伺いしたいです。

While heading towards the jungle, it was raining, and I was wondering what would happen, but I was able to see the Milky Way, the Summer Triangle, and many shooting stars, as well as a lot of coconut crabs. It was the best experience on my first day in Ishigaki Island. Additionally, I was given many recommendations for shops and tourist spots in Ishigaki Island while in the car, making it a very enjoyable time!

ジャングルに向かっている時は雨が降っていて、どうなることかと思いましたが、天の川と夏の大三角形、流れ星も見ることができ、ヤシガニもたくさん見られて、石垣島初日で最高の経験が出来ました。また、車内でも石垣島のおすすめのお店や観光スポットをたくさん教えていただき、とても楽しい時間でした！

I was very happy to see three coconut crabs! The stargazing was also blessed with good weather, and I was able to see the stars beautifully. I also learned some tips on how to take beautiful photos!

ヤシガニは3匹も見ることができてとても嬉しかったです！
星空鑑賞についてはお天気にも恵まれて綺麗にみれましたし、綺麗な写真の撮り方のコツも教えていただけました！

I went with low expectations since it was said that stargazing would be difficult at this time of year. However, while being directed by the photographer on how to pose, I was skeptical, but the footage I was shown was fantastic and enchanting. My daughter and I were thrilled that we signed up for the tour. The professional photography experience, which you can't get with a smartphone, was incredibly valuable. I fell even more in love with Miyako Island! Next year, I want to challenge myself with daytime photography!

時期的に星空は難しいと言われての参加でしたから、期待はせず向かいました。カメラマンの方にポーズを指示されながら、半信半疑でしたが見せてもらった映像は、幻想的で素晴らしく感動して、娘とツアーを申し込んで良かったねと喜んでいました。スマホでは経験出来ないプロの撮影は大変価値があるものでした。宮古島が更に大好きになりました！来年は、昼間の撮影に挑戦したいです！

It was a bright moonlit night, and unfortunately, the starry sky was not very visible, but I was able to see two long and very bright shooting stars. The children were excited as it was their first time seeing them. I was also moved, as it was my first time seeing such easily visible shooting stars. I'm glad I participated.

明るい月夜の日で星空はあまり見えず残念でしたが、なんと時間の長くとても明るい流星を二つも見ることができました。子供達は初めて見たと興奮してました。私もこんな流星は見やすい流星は初めてで感動しました。参加してよかったです。

At first, I thought seeing the stars from a boat and from land would be the same, but I personally chose the boat experience. Fortunately, there were no clouds at that time, and I was able to see constellations that are usually not visible, which made for a wonderful experience. The explanations about the constellations were great, and the shamisen performance was absolutely fantastic.

The staff were knowledgeable about the constellations and seemed to enjoy connecting with people, having studied and learned a lot about stars. Their explanations were clear, and it was evident that they truly love stars.

Everyone has their own perspective, but the stars were truly beautiful.

This time, we were lucky to see the stars, but even if we hadn't, I believe it would still have been a good experience. It made me realize that who you go with is more important than where you go.

I think the price is a bit high, but if the conditions are good, I believe it is definitely worth more than the cost.

最初は船で見るのと陸で見るの一緒だと思ってたのですが個人的な感覚で船にしました。
たまたまその時は雲も無く普段見えない星座が見えてとても良い体験でした。星座の説明も良くて三味線もめちゃくちゃ良かったです。

お店の人も星座について詳しくてどうやら繋ぐ事が好きで星について勉強して詳しくなった見たいです。説明も分かりやすく本当に星が好きな事が分かりました。

人それぞれの感覚にはなるけど本当に星が綺麗でした

今回はたまたま星が見えたけど見えなかったとしても良い関係だと思います。改めて思ったのは何処に行くかより誰と行くかが大事な事なのか思いました。

少し値段は高いと思いますが条件が良ければ値段以上の価値は絶対に有ると思いました。

The car's air conditioning was broken, and it was incredibly hot, making it feel like a sauna for about 30 minutes on the way to the location. I wish the air conditioning had been working.

車のエアコンが壊れているのか
とにかく暑く30分程サウナ状態で
体験場所に向かいました。
エアコンがきいてたら良かったかと思います。

It was my first time seeing such a starry sky, and I was moved. I saw shooting stars several times. The explanations were very easy to understand and enjoyable, sparking my interest in the stars. Thank you very much. I definitely want to recommend this to everyone!

こんな満天の星空を観るのははじめてで、感動しました。流れ星も何度となく流れていました。
解説がとてもわかりやすく楽しく、星に興味が湧くお話でした。
ありがとうございました。
皆さんにも是非オススメしたいです！

It was a night tour, and I participated with two children who were scared even of a haunted house meant for toddlers. They were excited during the car ride with the explanation that we might see pythons or wild boars, but once we arrived, they became engrossed in searching for creatures while shining their flashlights around. We were able to find coconut crabs, crabs, hermit crabs, scorpion-like creatures, and lizards. During the tour, everyone turned off their lights to look at the starry sky, and I was amazed by how many stars were visible.

ナイトツアーなのに幼児向けのお化け屋敷すら怖がる子供２人を連れての参加でした。車移動の時からハブや猪が出るかもしれないという説明に子供はドキドキでしたが、現地に着いたら懐中電灯で周辺を照らしながら夢中になって生き物探しをしていました。
ヤシガニ、カニ、ヤドカリ、サソリもどき、トカゲ、色々見つけることができました。
ツアーの途中、全員ライトを消して星空を見るのですが、星の見える数が多すぎて驚きでした。

I had a great time! The guide, Shoutarou, was kind and wonderful to the children! Thank you very much. I would like to use this service again.

とても楽しかったです！
ガイドのお兄さん(しょうたろうさん)が、子供にも優しくて素敵でした！
ありがとうございました
また利用したいです。

I was able to see the Milky Way with my own eyes, and it was truly moving. Although the weather was a bit concerning, they patiently waited until the clouds cleared and taught us about the stars. The atmosphere was very friendly and pleasant throughout the entire experience!

肉眼で天の川を見ることができ、感動しました。
雲行きが少し不安でしたが、雲無くなるまで待機させて頂けたり、星について教えていただけたり、非常にフレンドリーで終始和やかな雰囲気で撮影頂けました！

The starry sky was beautiful, and I was able to see various creatures and had a great time. However, when taking photos at the end, it would be helpful to instruct the people behind to turn off or lower their lights, as the backlighting made it difficult to capture decent images. Additionally, while there are multiple photos of families with children, there is only one photo of adults participating alone, which is concerning. Also, most of the photos are blurry, and some are out of focus, making them not suitable for sharing with others. I hope you consider whether these photos are appropriate for reminiscing about the memories.

星空も綺麗で、様々な生き物を見ることができ、楽しく過ごすことができました。ただ、最後に写真を撮る時に後ろの人にライトを消すか下げるかの指示を出さないと、逆光でまともに映りません。また、ご家族でお子さんと一緒に参加してる方の写真は複数あるのに大人だけで参加してる人の写真は最後の1枚だけなのが気になります。あと基本ぶれてます。ピントが合ってないものもあり、とても人に渡すための写真とは思えません。思い出を振り返るための写真がこれでいいのか考えていただきたいものです。

The jungle night tour is more of a jungle than I imagined. They provided us with boots, but I think it's better to participate in long pants. When I joined, I encountered a coconut crab! I also found insects I had never seen before, and it was a lot of fun searching for creatures in the jungle and on the beach with a flashlight. Additionally, the night sky from the beach was amazing. I was able to see the Summer Triangle and the Milky Way.

ジャングルナイトツアーは想像よりジャングルです。長靴を貸していただけましたが、長ズボンでの参加がいいかと思います。
わたしが参加した時はヤシガニに出会えました！
その他にも、初めて見る昆虫なども見つけられ、ジャングルや砂浜を懐中電灯を照らしながら生き物を探すのはとても楽しかったです。
また、星空も砂浜からの夜空最高でした。夏の大三角形と、天の川をみることができました。

I signed up for the tour to see coconut crabs and other subtropical creatures, but I was captivated by the unbelievably beautiful starry sky and the Milky Way on the beach. The guide was also very kind, and I wasn't scared at all in the night jungle.

ヤシガニやその他亜熱帯の生き物目当てで申し込んだツアーですが、浜辺での信じられないような美しい星空と天の川に心奪われてしまいました。ガイドさんも大変親切で夜のジャングルも全く怖くなかったです。

Chitose, our guide, cheerfully explained the ecology of Miyako Island, and I thought it was fine even if we couldn't see the coconut crab! However, we were able to find the coconut crab, and we also got to see a beautiful starry sky, so I was very satisfied!

ガイドのチトセさんは元気に明るく宮古島の生態を説明してくれて、ヤシガニが見られなくても楽しいからいいや！と思っていたけど…ヤシガニも見つけることができ、綺麗な星空も見れて大満足です！

The guide was kind and shared many enjoyable stories during our travels. Despite the bad weather, we were able to encounter the coconut crab we were aiming for, creating the best memories. Next time, I’ll come back to aim for the starry sky!

ガイドが親切で移動中も楽しいお話をいっぱいしてくれました。
悪天候でしたが、狙いのヤシガニにも出会えて最高の思い出ができました。
次は星空狙いで、リピートします！

I participated with my 6-year-old child! The tour guide was lively and explained everything clearly, which was great. My child was also satisfied to see the coconut crab! I definitely want to use this service again when we come back to Miyako Island.

6歳の子どもと参加しました！
ツアーガイドのお兄さんもノリが良く説明も分かりやすく良かったです(^^)
子どももヤシガニが見れて満足そうです！
また宮古島に来た際には、ぜひ利用したいと思います。

I rarely have the opportunity to see nocturnal creatures, so I was satisfied to see a coconut crab for the first time. I was also grateful to the guide for searching for and explaining the coconut crab and other creatures!

なかなか夜の生き物に生き物を見る機会もなく、ヤシガニは初めて見ることができ満足でした。
ガイドの方も、ヤシガニや他の生き物を探して説明してくださりありがたかったです！

They were very considerate, and I was able to enjoy an adventure even in the rain. I found a coconut crab! It seems perfect for a break during the trip.

色々気を使ってくれ雨天でも楽しく冒険できました。ヤシガニ見つかりました！
旅行中休みにちょうど良さそうです。

At the meeting point, the staff explained that they couldn't predict the cloud conditions ahead, so if we were anxious, we could cancel, and I agreed to participate. From the middle of the event, clouds started to appear, and visibility was almost nonexistent, but I had accepted this, so I have no complaints. However, they used a laser pointer for explanations, but their voice was too soft to hear. Even though I was in the third row from the front, I couldn't hear, so those behind us probably heard even less.

集合場所でスタッフから雲の状況がこの先わからないので、不安ならキャンセルしてくださいと説明があり納得して参加しました。途中からは雲が出てきてほとんど見えませんでしたが、承知の上なので不満はありません。
ただ、レーザーポインターで説明をしてくれるのですか、声が小さくてほとんど聞こえません。前から３列目で聞いてたのに聞こえなかったので、私達の後ろの方はもっと聞こえなかったの思われます。

I had made a reservation in June, but due to bad weather, I received a notice that it was canceled on the day of the event. I thought I would make another reservation the next time I came. This time, the weather was clear, and the stargazing began under a dark sky. There were some clouds that made it a bit difficult to see at times, but I was satisfied. I have participated in several other stargazing tours, but this one was among the top five. The destination, Ishigaki Island Stargazing Farm, was hard to find at night, and I relied on Google Maps to get there. When I arrived, there was nothing in sight, which made me anxious, but a staff member approached me and guided me to the parking lot, which put me at ease.

６月にも予約していましたが、６月は天候が悪く、当日中止との連絡を受け、次回来た時にまた予約しようと思っていました。
今回、当日は晴れており真っ暗な空の中、星空観賞がスタートしました。
途中、雲が出てきて、少し見づらい部分もありましたが、満足できました。
今まで他の星空ツアーに数回参加していますが、今回は５本の指に入るぐらいの星空でした。
目的地の石垣島星空ファームは夜だとわかりづらく、グーグルマップを頼りに行きましたが、目的地についても何もなかったので、不安でしたが、道端に係の人が近づいてきて駐車場を案内してくれたので、安心しました。

The starry sky was beautiful, but I was scared to drive for 30 minutes on the completely dark road to get there. After gathering at the location, I was also anxious about walking on the dark, uneven path, worried about stepping on snakes. Considering the travel time, safety, and convenience, I thought a hotel tour would be sufficient.

星空はきれいでしたが、現地まで真っ暗な道を30分運転するのが怖かった。また現地集合のあと、足元の悪い真っ暗な道を徒歩移動するのも、ヘビとか踏まないか不安だった。
移動時間や安全性、手軽さを考慮すると、ホテルのツアーで充分かなと思いました。

I was able to see a shooting star that I will probably never see again in my lifetime. The explanation about the stars was easy to understand, and it became a very good memory.

恐らく一生見ることができない流れ星がみれました。
星の説明もわかりやすく、とても良い思い出になりました。

The guide's explanations were easy to understand and enjoyable! I was able to see the long-awaited freshwater crab, took photos together, and saw a sky full of stars. I am extremely satisfied! It was so much fun! Thank you very much!

ガイドさんの説明がわかりやすく楽しかった！念願のサワガニを見られ、写真も一緒に撮らしてもらい、満点の星空が見れ、大満足です！めっちゃ楽しかったです！ありがとうございました！

It started off a bit nervously, with the number of old buses and lights being slightly insufficient. However, once we got going, the guides' love for nature really lifted the participants' spirits, and we ended up very satisfied. They found a small scorpion just a few centimeters in a crack in the rocks and showed it to the kids, creating an atmosphere that kept the little ones excited until the very end, wondering if they would find something else. It was fantastic.

When animals and insects appeared illuminated by the lights in the dark, it really boosted our excitement. The guides had a wealth of knowledge about constellations, entertaining not just the children but the adults as well. Perhaps the greatest charm lies in the guides' knowledge and character rather than nature itself! Thank you very much!

年季が入ったバスやライトの数がわずかに足りないとか、少々不安に感じるスタートではありました。
ですが、始まってみるとガイドさん達の自然大好きオーラが参加者の気分を大いに盛り上げてくれて大満足で終えられました。
岩の隙間の数センチの小さなサソリを見つけて子供に見せてくれたり、小さな子供達を最後の最後まで、何かまた見つけられるのではないかとラワクワクさせてくれる雰囲気作りは素晴らしかったです。
暗がりをライトで照らした先に動物や昆虫がいるとめちゃくちゃテンションが上がります。

星座も知識が豊富で子供のみならず大人も楽しませてもらえます。
自然よりも、ガイドさんの知識とキャラクターが1番の魅力かもですね！
ありがとうござました！