All Reviews for Cultural Experiences

I made a reservation for 9 PM and drove to the location. Since it was a place where I had fished during the day, I arrived without getting lost.

I thought I would patiently wait while looking at the starry sky, and the staff member helped a lot by sharing various stories about Miyako Island. Because of the island's weather, it can change quickly, and I was worried when it started pouring rain. However, before I knew it, the clouds cleared, and I took the opportunity to climb the rocks and start shooting. Photographing the starry sky is a battle against the weather, and the photographers patiently waited for the clouds to clear to get the best shots, resulting in some wonderful photos! While we were waiting, they engaged us with interesting topics, which made it very enjoyable. Thank you so much!

Also, since there are no lights at all, you can see a beautiful starry sky with the naked eye. When I happened to look up, I was thrilled to see several shooting stars!

Honestly, the photos are so wonderful that they could easily justify a price increase! If you visit Miyako Island, I highly recommend participating in this experience.

What was a bit scary was when a cockroach landed on my back...! I desperately searched in the car on the way back to make sure it didn't sneak in...

21時に予約して現地へ車で向かいました。たまたま昼間に釣りをしていた場所だったので、迷わず到着できました。

星空を見ながら気長に待っていようと思ったら、担当のお兄さんが色々と宮古島の話をしてくれてとても助かりました。
島の天気なので、天候が変わりやすく、途中大雨が振ったりでダメかなー...と思っていた所、気がつけば雲が晴れてチャンス！とばかりに岩場に登って撮影しました。星空を撮るのに天候との戦いで、カメラマンさんたちもベストショットのために雲が晴れるのを粘り強く待ってくださり、すばらしい写真が撮れました！
待ってる間も私達が退屈しないように、興味のある話題を振ってくださり、とても楽しかったです。本当にありがとうございました。
また、一切明かりがないので、肉眼でもきれいな星空が見れます。たまたま見上げていたら、流れ星がいくつも見れてハッピーな気分になりました！

本来ならもっと値上げしてもいいんじゃないか？！ってくらい素敵な写真です。宮古島に来られた際はぜひ参加してみてください。
おそろしかったのは、背中にチャバネ◯キが止まった事...！帰りの車の中で紛れ込んでないか必死に探しました...。

I had a really fun time during the photo shoot. Unfortunately, it rained on the day of my reservation, but when I checked if it was possible to change to the next day, they responded quickly, and as a result, we were able to shoot safely the following day. Just before the shoot, I was worried that we might not be able to take photos due to sudden weather changes, as it started to rain while we were heading to the location. However, upon arrival, they explained that it would likely clear up, so we decided to wait a bit. As expected, the clouds cleared, and we were able to take wonderful photos. While we waited for the clouds to clear, they chatted with us, and we had a great time. I would definitely recommend this to my acquaintances!

とっても楽しく撮影ができました。予約当日はあいにくの雨で翌日に変更可能か確認したところ、素早くご対応頂き、結果翌日に無事撮影できました。また、撮影直前に急な天候の変化で雨が降ってきて撮影ができないかもしれないと心配しながら撮影場所まで向かいましたが、到着後すぐに説明がありおそらく晴れるから少し待つこととなりました。その後予想通り雲がはけ、素敵な写真を撮って頂きました。雲がはける間、お話などして下さり楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。知り合いにおすすめしたいと思います！

I applied to take wedding photos.
The meeting place was a bit hard to find, so even the taxi driver got lost.
The starry sky was so beautiful that I could see shooting stars, and I could have stared at it forever.
The stars were beautifully captured in the photos, and I'm really glad I applied!!

ウェディングフォトを撮りたくて申込みました
集合場所が少しわかりづらかったので、タクシーの運転手さんでも迷ってしまいました。
星空は流れ星が見えるくらいきれいでいつまでも眺めていたくらいでした。
写真にもきれいに星が映っていて申し込んでよかったです！！

I was very worried about taking starry sky photos during the typhoon, but the staff patiently waited for the clouds to clear and captured the photos at the best timing. They played music to help us relax and even suggested some great poses, so the shoot went smoothly! Later, I received the photo data and was incredibly moved! The photos were wonderful, featuring countless stars that were invisible to the naked eye as the backdrop. I have them displayed in my living room. It was a valuable experience and a great memory. I highly recommend it, as I couldn't have taken photos of that quality myself. Thank you also for the information about delicious local restaurants and cute interior shops.

台風が来ている最中での星空写真撮影で、とても心配だったのですが、スタッフの方々が雲がはけるのを根気よく待ってくださりベストタイミングで写真撮影をしてくださりました。音楽をかけてリラックスさせてくださったり、オススメポーズもレクチャーしてくださり、撮影は無事に終了！後日、写真データが送られてきて大感動！肉眼では見えない無数の星達をバックにした素敵な写真でした。自宅のリビングに飾っています。貴重な体験、大変良い思い出になりました。自分ではあのクオリティの写真は撮れないのでオススメです。地元の美味しいお店や可愛いインテリアショップ情報もありがとうございました。

I saw the Milky Way for the first time on Miyako Island!
I'm very satisfied with how the photos turned out!!
The guide and the photographer were friendly, and I had a great time⭐
I definitely want to request them again when I visit Miyako Island!
I highly recommend this as a travel memory.

初めての宮古島で、初めての天の川を見ました！
写真の仕上がりも大満足です！！
案内役のお兄さんも撮影のお兄さんも気さくで楽しい時間が過ごせました⭐
また宮古島に行った時にはお願いしたいと思います！
旅行の記念に絶対おすすめです。

The starry sky was incredibly beautiful, and the photos turned out amazing!!!

It was like a planetarium starry sky!

I was able to see shooting stars several times, which made me feel so happy!

Thank you very much!

めっちゃ綺麗な星空に
フォト最高でしたー！！！

プラネタリウムみたいな星空でした！

流れ星も何回かみれて
幸せな気持ちになりました！

ありがとうございました！

It was just as the reviews said!
The starry sky was something I've never seen before.
I was truly moved.
The staff were kind and even prepared background music, which almost brought me to tears!
This is definitely an option you should participate in when you visit Miyako Island.

クチコミ通りの体験でした！
今まで見たことのない星空
感動しかなかったです
スタッフの方々も親切でBGMまで用意してくださり涙があふれそうでした！
これは、宮古島に来たらぜひ参加して欲しいオプションです

I made a reservation through Veltra, but I didn't receive any follow-up emails from the local provider, and there was no contact until around noon on the day of the event, so I reached out again. In the end, my reservation was confirmed, and I was able to have the photoshoot, but even though I had already completed the payment process with a credit card, I was still asked to pay in cash, and it wasn't until I pointed it out that they realized it was a double charge. After the session, I mentioned that I would appreciate it if I could receive the data not only in JPEG but also in LAW format, but they said that was not possible. The photos taken were very good, but I was a bit disappointed with the other aspects of the service.

veltraを通して予約したところ、現地からの折り返しメールが一向に入らず、当日の昼頃までなにも連絡が無かった為、こちらから再度連絡しました。結局、無事に予約が確定して、撮影することは出来たのですが、最後もすでにクレジットで支払いをする手続きをしていたにもかかわらず、現金でも支払いを請求され、こちらから指摘するまでは二重請求だと気づかれることもありませんでした。終了後、可能ならばデータをJPEGだけではなく、LAWで貰えたら嬉しいとお伝えしましたが、それも対応不可とのこと。撮っていただいた写真がとても良かっただけに、他の対応が少しがっかりでした。

This is the best. Even as someone born in the countryside of Kyushu, I saw such a beautiful starry sky for the first time in my life. The photos look like they are edited, but the sky is truly like that. I also checked the positions of the constellations.
We gathered late at night, and it was a place without any lights that made me anxious about arriving, but that's exactly why the starry sky is so beautiful. I definitely recommend it. I want to go again.
I also saw many shooting stars.

　これは最高です。九州の田舎生まれの私でも、生まれて初めてこんなきれいな星空を見ました。写真は合成のように見えますが、本当にそんな空です。星座の位置も確認しました。
　夜遅く集合で、カーナビ登録で行ったのですが、着くのが不安になるような光のない場所でしたが、だからこそ、きれいな星空があるのですね。是非、おすすめします。また行きたいですね。
　流れ星もたくさん見えました。

I had a photo shoot on Kaimajima, and the night sky was filled with stars, more beautiful than I've ever seen, like a planetarium. I tried to take pictures with my smartphone (the latest iPhone), but they didn't turn out, which made me realize that smartphone technology still has a long way to go. (laughs) When a professional took the photos, they captured the scenery as I saw it, and the pictures turned out beautifully. When I mentioned that we were on our honeymoon, they suggested a pose that felt like a proposal, and we ended up with some great photos. I highly recommend it as a valuable experience!

来間島での撮影でしたが、夜空がプラネタリウム並みに星だらけで見たことない程美しい星空でした。
自分のスマホで撮影しようと(iPhone最新版)しましたが写らずスマホの技術もまだまだなんだと実感しました。笑
プロに撮影して頂くと、目で見た景色が写し出されていてとてもキレイに撮って頂きました。
この度新婚旅行で伺った旨お伝えすると、プロポーズする感じで、とポージングを提案してくださり、いい感じの写真になりました★
貴重な体験になるのでオススメです！

I was truly amazed by the view of the Milky Way, as it felt like I was looking at a planetarium with a sky full of stars for the first time. When I saw the photos, I was even more surprised by how beautiful they were! Unfortunately, my iPhone couldn't capture the stunning night sky, so I'm really glad I joined the tour! The staff were all very kind and even recommended some great places, which made my time enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful experience!☆

本当にプラネタリウムを見てるような一面の星空で初めて肉眼で見る天の川に感動していたら写真で見るともっと綺麗で驚きました！！iPhoneだとせっかくの綺麗な星空が何も映らなかったのでツアーにしといて良かったなと実感しました…！スタッフさん達も皆さんとても親切でおすすめのお店なども教えて頂いて楽しく過ごせました(^^)素敵な時間をありがとうございました☆

I've been to Miyako Island many times, but this was my first time taking photos with the starry sky! I had wanted to try it once, so I signed up! As soon as I got out of the car at the location, I was amazed by the stunning starry sky. Stars were everywhere! And the magnificent Milky Way was clearly visible to everyone!

Moreover, it happened to be the day of the Perseids meteor shower, and I was able to see shooting stars several times! The staff were quick to greet us and the service was smooth. They guided each group to the shooting location to avoid crowding, but since it was dark, I felt it was hard to be overly concerned about social distancing.

On the way back, there were quite a few cars parked, but everyone was quietly enjoying the starry sky.

Traveling with kids can be challenging no matter where you go, and even in the dark, there were some squabbles, but we managed to take some lovely family photos! However, one disappointing thing was that since it was a night shoot, I thought our faces wouldn't be clearly visible, so I didn't put on makeup and my husband didn't groom his beard... (laughs) Next time, I want to be fully prepared and try again! Thank you very much.

宮古島には何度もきていますが星空との写真撮影は初めて！
一度やってみたくて申し込みしました！現地につくともー車をおりた瞬間に感動の星空。どこみても星、星、星！そして誰がみてもハッキリとわかる壮大な天の川！
そしてなんとなんとペルセウス座流星群の日で何度か流れ星もみれました！
スタッフの方もすぐ声をかけてくださり対応もスムーズ。3密にならないよう一組ずつ撮影場所に案内していましたがなんせ暗闇なので3密とかソーシャルディスタンスとかそこまで神経質になれない状況なのかなと感じました。

帰り際は停車してる車もかなり増えておりましたが星空はみなさん静かに観賞されてました。

子連れだとどこいっても大変ですが暗闇の中でもケンカしたりとめんどうでしたが素敵な家族写真が撮れました！
たーだ、一つ残念なのが夜の撮影なので顔がハッキリ写らないと思い込んでいたら写るらしく私はメイク、夫はひげを整えておらず…(笑)
次回は準備万端でまた挑みたいと思いました！
ありがとうございました。

I applied for the experience based on reviews and Instagram. From the images, I thought it was too beautiful to be true. However, when I got there, the stunning scenery was right in front of me. I was able to enjoy the most breathtaking view of my life.

口コミやインスタグラムを参考に体験を申し込みました。画像を見る限り、あまりにも美しすぎるので、これは嘘だと思っていました。しかし、現場に行ってみたら美しすぎる景色がそこには広がっていました。今までの人生の中で一番の絶景が堪能できました。

I saw such a beautiful starry sky for the first time. The photo with the Milky Way turned out really great! After the shoot, they kindly recommended some great places in Miyako Island.

初めてあんなに綺麗な星空を見ました。天の川と一緒に撮れてすごくいい写真でした！撮影が終わってからも宮古島のおすすめのお店などを教えて頂いてすごく親切でした(^^)

I happened to make a reservation on the day of the new moon, and I was a bit nervous walking down the dark path on the first day in Kinomiya. However, thanks to the Google Maps link you sent via email at the time of booking, I arrived safely at the location. It was a day with some clouds, but I managed to take photos at the right moment. The data was sent to me the very next day. The photos were wonderful. Thank you!

たまたま新月の日に予約となり、来宮古初日に暗い道でドキドキしましたが、予約時にメールで送っていただいたGoogleマップのおかげで、無事に現地へ到着しました。多少の雲がある日でしたが、タイミングを見て撮影しました。翌日にすぐ、データが送られてきました。素敵な写真でした。ありがとうございました！

During my first visit to Miyako Island, I was truly blessed with beautiful weather and stunning starry skies. Mr. Hanada, who took the photos, was very kind and introduced me to recommended spots on Miyako Island, making it a wonderful trip! Thank you!

初めての宮古島で、本当に天気に恵まれて綺麗な星空が見れました。撮影頂いた花田さんはとても親切で、宮古島のおすすめスポットを紹介して頂き良い旅行になりました！ありがとうございました！

During the seated photo shoot, they provided a small cushion, so my bottom didn't hurt! Haha. They also kindly shared recommendations for spots in Miyako Island. I'm looking forward to the photos!

座っての撮影の際
小さなクッションを用意してくださっていて
お尻が痛くなくてすみました！笑
宮古島のオススメスポットも教えていただき
親切に対応していただきました。
写真楽しみにしてます！

I participated with my 2-year-old child. The weather was great that day, and the sky was filled with stars all the way to the horizon, with the Milky Way visible—it was absolutely beautiful. It was my first time visiting Miyako Island, and the location was somewhere you couldn't reach without guidance, so I was glad to join the tour. I was worried about whether my child would stay still for a while to take photos, but they kindly encouraged us, and we managed to get some great shots! They also shared recommended spots in Miyako Island, and I fell in love with the place.

2歳の子連れで参加しました。
当日は天候に恵まれたこともあり、地平線近くまで一面星空で、天の川も見えてとっても綺麗でした。宮古島に来るの初めてで、知らないと辿り着けない場所にあったので、ツアーに参加して良かったです。子供がしばらく動かないで撮影できるか心配でしたが、優しくお声がけもしてもらって、ちゃんと撮れました！
おすすめの宮古島のスポットも教えていただいて、宮古島が好きになりました。

We participated as a pair. I mistakenly thought there would be an explanation about the starry sky, so I was a bit disappointed when the photo session ended in a somewhat mechanical manner. The starry sky was indeed beautiful, and the photos we received were lovely. It became a great memory of our trip.

2人で参加させて頂きました。
私の勘違いで星空の説明等があると思っていたので、流れ作業的に写真撮影が終了したのは少し拍子抜けでした。星空は確かに綺麗で、頂いた写真も素敵でした。旅の良い記念になりました。

I had been there before, and I didn't enjoy the Ryukyu cuisine, but the Okinawa pork shabu-shabu was very delicious and satisfying.

以前にも行った事がありましたが、琉球料理が合わなかったのですが、紅豚しゃぶしゃぶは大変美味しく満足しました。

Five of us participated. It was so much fun that it ranks quite high among the enjoyable experiences of our trip. There was a model to follow, and when we encountered difficulties, the staff provided us with advice, allowing all five of us to successfully create our own Shisa figures. Each of the five Shisa clearly reflected our individual personalities, and even after some time has passed since completing them, we continue to enjoy displaying them and looking back at the photos. I definitely want to try other experiences besides Shisa-making as well.

おじさん５人で参加しました。
旅行の中での楽しさで、かなり上位に入るほど楽しかったです。
お手本もあって、途中困っていたらスタッフの方がアドバイスして下さり、５人ともちゃんとシーサーの形になりました。
そしてその５体のシーサーにはそれぞれの個性も顕著に現れて、作る過程はもちろんですが、完成してからしばらく経っても、飾ったり、写真を見返したりして楽しめています。
シーサー作り以外の体験も、ぜひ挑戦してみたいと思いました。

Not only did we get beautiful photos with the starry sky, but it was also amazing to see breathtaking star spots that only tour participants could know about.

星空との綺麗な写真を撮っていただいたのはもちろんのこと、ツアー参加者しか知り得ない絶景の星のスポットをみることができて最高でした。

The studio was a bit difficult to find by car, but overall fairly accessible. We were greeted by studio staff right away and the lesson began immediately. She was super kind and patient and explained the parts of the sanshin in detail.

The lesson had all the basics, a couple quizzes, a couple challenges, and then finally once we got the hang on it, were able to choose a song ourselves and just play for a while. At the end we were able to ask some questions about the studio, sanshin, the teacher herself, etc.

The ocean view from the studio was excellent and relaxing.
I would definitely recommend this is you're interested in music in any form. It really is a uniquely Okinawan experience.

This was my first time visiting the Miyako Islands. I came to visit a friend, but I was able to join a quick tour in between, and I could take some photos, which made for great memories! It was my first time seeing the Milky Way with my own eyes, and I think it was worth the price. It felt like being in a planetarium.

However, if the sky is cloudy, the tour gets canceled, so I would have appreciated getting the cancellation notice a bit earlier. The meeting place is a completely dark area with no lights (which is to be expected), so it's a good idea to have clear markers or bring a flashlight.

はじめて、宮古諸島に来島にしました。
友人訪問が目的で来たのですが、ちょっとした合間にサクッとツアーに参加できて、撮影ができたので、良い思い出になりました☆★
肉眼で天の川が見られたのは、はじめてで値段の割には、良いと思います。
プラネタリウムにいるような感覚です。

ただ、曇り空だとツアー自体が中止になるので、催行の連絡をもう少し早めにいただきたかったです。。
集合場所は、電気もまったくない暗～い場所（当たり前ですが）なので、
わかりやすい目印や懐中電灯を持っていくと良いです。

I participated with my uncle and aunt, and it became a wonderful memory. I recommended it to my friends! I would like to participate again.

おじさんおばさんで参加しましたが、とてもいい思い出になりました^_^
友人達にもお勧めしました！
また参加したいと思います。

I participated with three friends. Unfortunately, as forecasted, the weather was bad with a completely cloudy sky. I received a call saying that the forecast predicted it would clear up after 10 PM, so they changed the schedule and would call again around that time. It really did clear up, and I was surprised that the weather prediction was accurate! I was also amazed by the beautiful starry sky! We were able to take some wonderful photos. Thank you very much!

友人と４人で参加しました。
あいにく予報通り天気が悪く、一面の曇り空でした。
電話を頂き、22時過ぎに晴れてくる予報なのでその時間くらいにまた電話します。と予定変更してくれました。
本当に晴れて来て、天気が当たった事にもビックリ‼️一面の星空にもビックリ‼️
素敵な写真を撮って頂きました。
ありがとうございました❗️

I participated with two friends.
Since the moon wasn't out, the Milky Way looked really beautiful!
I also had the optional wings drawn, and I absolutely love them!!

友達と3名で参加しました。
月も出ていなかったのでとてもキレイな天の川が写りました！
オプションの羽も描いてもらって、すごくお気に入りです!!

The day I had reserved was cloudy and the tour was canceled, but I was able to reschedule for the next day and successfully participated in the tour. Additionally, I was given recommendations for great spots in Miyako Island, and I enjoyed the best views that weren't in my original plan! I would like to join the tour again when I come back to Miyako Island.

予約した日が曇りで中止になったのですが、次の日に変更していただき、無事ツアーに参加できました。また、宮古島のおすすめスポットも教えていただき、予定に無かった最高の景色を楽しめました！また、宮古島に来るときはツアーに参加したいと思います。

I saw such a beautiful starry sky for the first time. It was so stunning that it didn't even feel like the same sky in Japan. I was worried about the unstable weather, but as expected, the reservation was postponed. However, the next day, I was informed that the stars would be visible, and I was able to see a beautiful starry sky. The photos turned out even better than I expected, and I was very satisfied. They also recommended some spots in Miyako Island, which I visited the next day. That place was wonderful as well. Thank you for your attentive service.

あんなに綺麗な星空を見たのは、初めてです。
同じ日本の空とは思えないほど、美しかったです。天気が不安定で心配してましたが、予想通り、予約は延期になりましたが、翌日、なんとか星が出ると連絡をくださり、綺麗な星空が見れました。写真も予想以上の仕上がりで大満足しました。宮古島のオススメスポットも教えてくださり、翌日に行ってきました。そちらも素敵な場所でした。丁寧に対応していただき、ありがとうございました。

The day I signed up was unfortunately cloudy, and the event was canceled, but they rescheduled for the next day, and we were lucky to have clear skies (it was said to be the first clear day in two weeks). I was moved to see the Milky Way and a sky full of stars! We were already excited as a family before taking the photos, thinking that those pictures weren't edited but real. However, since I was only focused on taking the pictures, I hadn’t thought about poses at all, but they suggested poses, and we were able to take great photos! ☺️

Everyone else was quite young, so I was a bit worried about whether my mother, who is turning 60, would be okay, but there were no issues, and the shoot went smoothly! After it was over, they kindly shared recommendations for places to visit in Miyako Island.

As a note, I think it would be good to ask about when to expect contact in case of cloudy weather and about parking at the shooting location, which is quite dark, especially for those driving (it might be mentioned somewhere, but I couldn't find it).

Taking photos against such a beautiful starry sky is challenging for amateurs. Since this was a trip to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday, I hoped it would become a lifelong memory, and my mother was very happy as well. I recommend this experience to people of all ages!

申し込んだ日はあいにくの曇りで中止だったのですが、次の日に変更してくださり無事に晴れ（2週間ぶりの晴れだったそうです）天の川と満天の星空が見れたことに感動！あの写真は合成でなく本当だったんだ…と撮る前から家族で感動していました。しかし、撮るということだけしか考えていなかったので全くポーズなど考えていなかったのですが、ポーズを提案してくださり無事に撮ることができました☺️
私達以外は若い方達だったので、還暦の母でも大丈夫かな…と思っていたのですが全く問題なくスムーズに撮影できました！
終わった後も宮古島のオススメの場所を教えてくださったりと終始親切な対応でした
注意事項としましては、曇りの場合何時頃に連絡があるのか、撮影場所は真っ暗なので車で行かれる方は駐車場はどうなのかをお聞きした方がいいと思います（どこかに書かれているかもしれませんが私は見つけられませんでした）
こんな綺麗な星空をバックに写真を撮るというのは素人には難しいものです。母の還暦祝いの旅行ということもあり、一生の思い出になることを…と思い申し込んだのですが、母も大変喜んでくれました。どの世代の方にもオススメします！