All Reviews for Okinawa Outdoor Activities

The refreshing feeling of canoeing in a river surrounded by greenery, the sense of achievement upon reaching a waterfall during trekking, and the liberating sensation of jumping into the waterfall pool with that high energy—just the morning alone was more than satisfying. After that, I was able to enjoy snorkeling comparable to diving at the miraculous island, which was incredibly fulfilling. I had the best day ever. Next time, I want to stay on Iriomote Island and join a sunset tour as well.

緑に囲まれた川でカヌーをする爽快感、トレッキングで滝に到達した時の達成感、そのハイテンションで滝壺に飛び込む開放感、午前だけでも充分満足なのに、その後に奇跡の島でダイビング並のシュノーケリングができて、充実し過ぎでした。サイコーの一日を過ごせました。この次は西表島に泊まってサンセットツアーにも参加したいです。

We participated as a family of four, including two elementary school students and a middle school student. Both the kids and adults were extremely satisfied, with the kids saying they wanted to go again as soon as it was over.

The tour offered thrilling experiences like waterfall diving and zip-lining, while also allowing us to fully enjoy the great nature of Okinawa during the trekking. While Okinawa is often associated with the ocean, the mountain (valley) scenery is also highly recommended.

Our tour guide was a young man named Tatsuki, and his desire to entertain the participants was clearly conveyed. He was also very professional, understanding our requests and answering any questions we had.

In addition to the tour content, he shared great recommendations for delicious Okinawan cuisine and souvenirs, making us feel like we got a great deal. I would definitely like to request Tatsuki as our guide again next time.

Thank you for the wonderful memories!

夫婦と小学生、中学生の４人で参加しました。子供も大人も大満足で、子供は終わるなりもう一回行きたいと言うほどでした。
滝壺ダイブやジップラインではスリルを味わえ、トレッキングでは沖縄の大自然を満喫できるツアーでした。
沖縄と言うと海というイメージと思われがちですが、山（沢）の景色もオススメです。
ツアーガイドは達木さんという若い男性の方ので、参加者を楽しませたいという心ひしひしとが伝わってきました。また、こちらの要望を理解し質問に何でも答えてくれるというとてもプロ意識の高い素晴らしい方でした。
ツアー内容以外にも沖縄料理の美味しい店や、オススメのお土産なども教えてもらいお得な気分になれました。
次回もぜひ達木さんにガイドをお願いしたいです。
楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

The trekking guide was very kind, and both my daughter, who lacks confidence in her athletic abilities, and I had a great time! During snorkeling, we were able to see a sea turtle in its feeding area, and everyone was very excited. It became a wonderful memory!

トレッキングはガイドさんも親切で、運動神経に自信がない娘と私もとても楽しめました！シュノーケルはウミガメの捕食場面が見られてみんな大興奮でした。いい思い出になりました！

I spent the whole day snorkeling and canoeing at the sea, as well as trekking, and I had a wonderful time! The guide was very friendly and attentive, which made me feel safe and enjoy the experience. The trivia and guidance during the trekking were easy to understand and interesting, and I’m glad I chose this place. I also appreciated that they happily took photos for me, and the service of tea, coffee, and snacks was very soothing. Next time, I would like to not only join the tour but also stay here.

丸一日、海へシュノーケリングとカヌー、トレッキングとお世話になりました！
ガイドさんがすごくフレンドリーで親身な対応で安心して楽しめました！
トレッキング中の豆知識やガイドも分かりやすく面白くてここを選んで良かったと思います。
また写真を快く撮って貰ったり、紅茶やコーヒー、お菓子のサービスもあり癒されました。
次はツアーだけでなく、ここで宿泊もしてみたいと思います。

The morning snorkeling was disappointing due to bad weather, but the afternoon canoeing and trekking in the rain was full of jungle exploration vibes. The waterfall's water volume was reportedly four times its usual amount, which was incredibly impressive. Our guide, Aya, was knowledgeable like a botanist and taught us a lot about the vegetation of Iriomote Island.

午前中のシューノケリングは、天候が悪くて残念でしたが、その分雨模様の中午後のカヌー＆トレッキングはジャングル探検感満載でした。
滝の水量も普段の４倍だそうで、凄い迫力でした。ガイドの彩さんは植物学者のような博学で、西表島の植生について詳しく教えて貰いました。

Since a typhoon was approaching, I thought the scenery might not be great, but at the cape and Daishi Forest Park, we were able to enjoy clear weather and have a wonderful experience.

I was focused on trekking, so it was a good decision to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. For my first trekking experience, I chose the 60-minute course. Surrounded by nature, I was able to move my body a lot!

After that, we had three hours at the aquarium, which was enough time to explore thoroughly. Thank you to the tour guide and the bus driver for your hard work during the long hours. Thank you very much.

台風が近づいてた中での参加だったので、あまり景色は良くないんだろうな～と思いつつでしたが、岬や大石林山では晴れてのびのびと体験することができました。

トレッキングが目当てだったので、動きやすい服装や靴で行って正解でした。
初めてのトレッキングは60分コースを選びました。自然に囲まれながら、たくさん身体を動かせました！

その後の水族園も三時間時間を取ってくれてたので充分回ることができました。
添乗員さん、バスの運転手さん、長時間お疲れ様でした。ありがとうございました。

I couldn't forget the starry sky I saw during my last visit to Ishigaki Island, so for my second trip, I searched online to see that beautiful starry sky again and booked this starry sky cruise. I was really looking forward to the stars, but unfortunately, a typhoon was approaching, which made me anxious.

The day before, a female staff member called to confirm the meeting time, and I asked if it was still okay with the typhoon approaching. She reassured me, saying, "Even though a typhoon is approaching, it's in Naha, so Ishigaki is fine." I felt relieved as the day arrived.

As the evening approached, the wind started to pick up, and although it wasn't raining, there were some clouds, making me worry about whether we would be able to see the stars. When it was time to gather, I went to the store, and everything went smoothly for departure. As amateurs, we couldn't see anything at the port, but I hoped we would be able to see the stars once we set sail.

However, after moving for a while, we found that there were many Japan Coast Guard boats due to the approaching typhoon, and since we hadn't gone far from the port, the island's lights were still visible, and we could only see about three stars. The sky looked no different from what we could see from the island, and anyone with experience would know that you wouldn't be able to see stars just by going out to sea.

Since we couldn't see any stars at all, the guide seemed to be stalling with trivial chatter. I felt that 7,000 yen was way too expensive for this, and it was just frustrating. I heard that if it wasn't raining, the cruise wouldn't be canceled. If the weather looks bad, I recommend canceling early without hesitation.

The boat was impressive, so it might be worth it if the weather is good. Unfortunately, my last night in Ishigaki Island was ruined.

前回石垣島に来た時に見た星空が忘れられず、今回2回目の石垣島旅行でもう一度あの満点の星空が見たくてネットで探し、こちらの星空クルーズを予約しました。
1番楽しみにしていた星空でしたがあいにく台風が近づいており不安に思っていました。
前日スタッフの女性から集合時間等の確認の電話が入ったので、台風が近づいていますが大丈夫ですか？と伺った所、 「台風が近づいているといっても那覇の方なので石垣は大丈夫ですよ」との事。安心して当日を迎えました。
夕方につれて風が強くなってきており、雨は降ってなかったものの少々雲があり、星が見えるのか心配していました。
集合時間になり店舗へ伺うと何事もなく出発になりました。こちらも素人の為港では全く見えないけれど出航すれば見えるのかと思い期待して船に乗り込みました。
しかし、しばらく動いたものの台風前で海上保安庁の船も多く海上に出ており、港からもさほど離れていない為島の光もあり、3つ程しか星は見えませんでした。
島から見る空と全然変わらず、経験者であれば海に出た所で星が見えない事など分かりきっているはずです。
全く星が見えないのでガイドの方は時間稼ぎなのかどうでもいい雑談ばかり。これで7000円は高すぎてただただ腹立たしかったです。
聞くと雨が降らないと中止にならないとの事。天気が悪そうであれば迷わず早めのキャンセルをオススメします。
船は立派だったので天気が良ければ良いのかもしれません。
石垣島旅行最後の夜が台無しでした。

I couldn't forget the starry sky I saw during my last visit to Ishigaki Island, so for my second trip, I searched online to see that beautiful starry sky again and booked this stargazing cruise. I was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately, a typhoon was approaching, which made me anxious.

The day before, a female staff member called to confirm the meeting time, and I asked if it was okay since the typhoon was near. She reassured me, saying, "Even though the typhoon is approaching, it's in Naha, so Ishigaki is fine." I felt relieved as the day arrived.

As the evening approached, the wind started to pick up, and although it wasn't raining, there were some clouds, making me worry about whether we would be able to see the stars. When it was time to gather, I went to the store, and everything went smoothly for departure. As amateurs, we couldn't see anything at the port, but I hoped we would be able to see the stars once we set sail.

However, after moving for a while, we found that there were many Japan Coast Guard boats due to the approaching typhoon, and since we weren't far from the port, there was light from the island, so we could only see about three stars. The sky looked no different from what we could see from the island, and anyone with experience would know that you wouldn't see stars once you got out to sea.

Since we couldn't see any stars at all, the guide seemed to be stalling with irrelevant chatter. Paying 7,000 yen for this was far too expensive and just made me angry. I heard that the cruise wouldn't be canceled unless it was raining. If the weather looks bad, I recommend canceling early without hesitation.

The boat was impressive, so it might be worth it if the weather is good. Unfortunately, my last night in Ishigaki Island was ruined.

前回石垣島に来た時に見た星空が忘れられず、今回2回目の石垣島旅行でもう一度あの満点の星空が見たくてネットで探し、こちらの星空クルーズを予約しました。
1番楽しみにしていた星空でしたがあいにく台風が近づいており不安に思っていました。
前日スタッフの女性から集合時間等の確認の電話が入ったので、台風が近づいていますが大丈夫ですか？と伺った所、 「台風が近づいているといっても那覇の方なので石垣は大丈夫ですよ」との事。安心して当日を迎えました。
夕方につれて風が強くなってきており、雨は降ってなかったものの少々雲があり、星が見えるのか心配していました。
集合時間になり店舗へ伺うと何事もなく出発になりました。こちらも素人の為港では全く見えないけれど出航すれば見えるのかと思い期待して船に乗り込みました。
しかし、しばらく動いたものの台風前で海上保安庁の船も多く海上に出ており、港からもさほど離れていない為島の光もあり、3つ程しか星は見えませんでした。
島から見る空と全然変わらず、経験者であれば海に出た所で星が見えない事など分かりきっているはずです。
全く星が見えないのでガイドの方は時間稼ぎなのかどうでもいい雑談ばかり。これで7000円は高すぎてただただ腹立たしかったです。
聞くと雨が降らないと中止にならないとの事。天気が悪そうであれば迷わず早めのキャンセルをオススメします。
船は立派だったので天気が良ければ良いのかもしれません。
石垣島旅行最後の夜が台無しでした。

I went to Ishigaki Island with my girlfriend for the first time, and since we wanted to do something island-like, we signed up for this tour. We were very satisfied as we enjoyed the sea, rivers, and waterfalls. Thanks to the owner who guided us during snorkeling, we were able to see a lot of fish. In the afternoon, we enjoyed canoeing and trekking, and it truly felt like a real jungle cruise. The guide was a friendly woman, and it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

初めて彼女と石垣島にいったのですが、どうせなら島らしいことをしようと、このツアーに申し込みました。海も川も滝も楽しめて大満足でした。シュノーケルの際は、オーナーに案内していただいたおかげで沢山の魚が観れました。午後は、カヌーやトレッキングを楽しみましたが、まさにリアルジャングルクルーズの気分でした。ガイドさんも気さくな女性でとても良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

On the day, there was no moonlight, and the starry sky was magnificent! The staff's explanations were very easy to understand, and I was able to enjoy the summer night sky. I could see the rings of Saturn and shooting stars multiple times... I thoroughly enjoyed the starry sky of Yaeyama. The sanpin tea was also delicious.

当日は月の明かりが無く、そこには満天の星空が！スタッフの方のお話も非常にわかりやすく、夏の星空を楽しむことが出来ました。土星の輪が見えたり、流れ星が何度も…八重山の星空を存分に楽しめました。さんぴん茶も美味しかったです。

I participated in shower climbing and canyoning. It was incredibly fun! My sons were also very satisfied! The guide was very nice, thank you so much.

シャワークライミング、キャニオリングに参加しました。超超楽しかったです！息子達も大満足！ガイドさんもとても良い方で、本当にありがとうございました。

I arrived at the meeting point by rental car. The area around the meeting place was dark, making driving a bit tense.

Since I arrived early, I waited in the car for a while, and the staff approached us to move to the observation area. The staff assigned seats according to the number of people, which was helpful and prevented any confusion.

The starry sky was truly beautiful. Not only could we enjoy it with our naked eyes and binoculars, but there was also a telescope that allowed us to see the rings of Saturn. While I think you could see the stars without joining the tour, it was great to have the explanations and the availability of binoculars and a telescope.

レンタカーで現地集合しました。
集合場所付近は暗く、運転は緊張します。

早くついたので、車でしばらく待機し、スタッフの方が声をかけてくれて観察場所まで移動しました。
スタッフの方が一人ひとりに人数に合わせて、席を指定してくれるので
迷うことなくよかったと思います。

星空は本当にきれいで、裸眼と双眼鏡で楽しむだけではなく、望遠鏡もあり、土星の輪も見せてくれました。
星を見るだけであれば、ツアーに参加しなくても見れると思いますが、
説明も聞くことが出来たのと、
双眼鏡＆望遠鏡があるのはよかったと思います。

The day I participated, unfortunately, there was a nearly full moon, and the moonlight was so bright that I couldn't see the Milky Way, but I still had a great time! The guide was very clear in explaining how to find constellations and stars, which was very educational. I think I’ll be able to spot the constellations I learned about in Okinawa when I get home. Not only did we look at constellations, but we also used a telescope to see the rings of Saturn. Even though I knew what Saturn looked like, it was quite a moving experience to actually see it! We were also able to see shooting stars, and I learned about Okinawan culture, making it a very Okinawan experience. Next time, I want to participate during the season when the Southern Cross is visible!

参加した日はあいにくのほぼ満月で、月明かりが明るくて天の川は見えなかったのですが、それでも充分に楽しめました！
ガイドのお兄さんがわかりやすく星座や星の見つけ方を教えてくださり、とても勉強になりました。
家に帰ってからも、沖縄で知った星座を見つけられそうです☆
星座だけではなく、天体望遠鏡を使って、土星の輪っかを見せてくださいました。
土星の姿を知ってはいてもなかなか見ることはできないので、感動しました！
流れ星も見ることができ、沖縄の文化を知ることもできたので、とても沖縄らしい時間でした☆
次回は南十字星が見られる季節に参加したいです(o´∀｀o)

I was worried about whether I would be able to see the stars because there were clouds until the evening, but it cleared up at night! A sky full of stars that you can't see in the city!! It was amazing!!!

夕方まで雲が出ていて　見られるかどうか心配でしたが　夜には晴れ！
都会では見られない　満天の星！！　最高でした！！！

I was able to see many constellations that I usually can't see living in the city. I was most pleased to finally see the Milky Way this year, as it has always been cloudy on Tanabata in the past. It was also great to receive a lecture on how to adjust the focus of the binoculars, which allowed me to see things in more detail.
I felt that the shuttle bus fee was a bit expensive since it was charged separately.

普段町中に住んでいては見ることのできないたくさんの星座を見ることができました。毎年七夕は曇っていたので、今回初めて天の川を見ることができたことが１番嬉しかったです。双眼鏡のピントの合わせ方からレクチャーしていただき、より詳細に見られたのもよかったです。
送迎バス代金が別料金でしたので、料金は少し高いように感じました。

It was cloudy, so it couldn't be helped, but I couldn't see much. The night sky in my hometown might be even more beautiful... But I had a great time as you explained everything so carefully! More than anything, I was impressed by the laser show!

曇っていたので仕方がなかったのですが、あんまり見えませんでした。これなら地元で見る星空の方がもっと綺麗かな...
でも一生懸命丁寧に説明してくださって、楽しかったです＼(^0^)／なによりレイザーに感動しましたw

I have been traveling around the country to see the starry skies, and the explanations about the stars were excellent. I usually don't use binoculars, so being able to see the moon was incredibly satisfying!

星空を全国回ってみていますが、満天の星空に星の解説にとても良かったです。双眼鏡も普段は使わないので月も見れて満足しかないです！！

The rivers in Okinawa are beautiful, and activities while soaking in the water are refreshing and enjoyable. Last year, I participated in an easy course, but this time I was even more active. There are four points with waterfalls: 1) climbing the waterfall, 2) a rope slider from the top of the waterfall, 3) a seated sliding experience, and 4) diving into the waterfall. It was thrilling and a lot of fun.

沖縄の川は、綺麗で水に浸かりながらのアクティビティは、涼しく楽しい。昨年は、楽なコースで参加しましたが、今回は更にアクティブに。
滝が大小４つのポイントに有り、①滝を登る、②滝の上からロープスライダー、③座って滑るスライダー、④滝へのダイブ
スリルも有り楽しかった。

I was really looking forward to the starry sky, but on the evening of the event, I received a courteous message saying, "There are many clouds, so it might be difficult to see the stars. What would you like to do?" They mentioned that rescheduling for the next day wasn't possible due to full bookings.

I was torn about whether to cancel, but since it seemed like there was a chance to see something if the rain held off, I decided to participate as planned.

In the end, there were indeed many clouds, and I couldn't see a breathtaking starry sky, but I enjoyed hearing trivia about the stars and Ishigaki Island! Mars was very beautiful. I would love to try again someday. By the way, my older child is 8 years old and my younger child is 3. The older one seemed to get a bit bored halfway through since not many stars were visible. The younger one, after a day of sightseeing, was fast asleep and didn't wake up at all.

星空とっても楽しみにしていたのですが、当日の夕方ご丁寧にご連絡頂き「雲が多くて、星空が見えづらいかもしれないのでどうされますか？？」との事。
明日に延期は、予約がいっぱいで出来ませんと仰るので
キャンセルするか迷いに迷ったのですが、雨が降らず運次第で見れるのならばと予約通り参加しました。

結果、やはり雲が多く感動するような星空は見れませんでしたが
星や石垣島のトリビア的な事が聞けて楽しかったです！
火星はとっても綺麗に見えました。いつかリベンジしたいです。
ちなみに上の子8歳、下の子3歳、上の子は星があまり見えなかったせいか少し途中で飽きてしまいました。
下の子は、石垣島到着初日の夜で日中の観光疲れもあり爆睡で一度も起きませんでした。

I will say it in Chinese! I will talk about the good places! Don't worry! It was a really great experience. I came alone to play, but don't worry about being alone; there are countless stars accompanying you, and it's truly beautiful and breathtaking! The staff's explanations were also very good. If you don't understand Japanese, it's okay; you can generally guess what the stars are! It's really great, highly recommended!

中国語で言います！よっかたところをいいます！安心してください！是非常好的一次体验，我是自己一个人来玩，不要担心一个人哦，有满天的星星陪着你，真的超级美，很震撼！工作人员讲解的也很好，不懂日语的话也没关系，大概都可以猜到是什么星星的！非常好，推荐！

The weather was bad, so not a single star was visible. I was really looking forward to it, so it was very disappointing. However, the only good thing was that the staff shared various stories about the stars while we were on the boat, which I enjoyed!

天気が悪かったこともあり、星は一つも見えませんでした。
かなり楽しみにしていたので、とても残念でした。
ただ唯一良かったのは船の中で色々な星の話をスタッフの方が話してくださったので、それは楽しめました！

I was a bit disappointed as I was expecting to see more stars. The moon was too bright, making it difficult to see the stars. However, I did get to see the beautiful full moon on the 15th night. Just as the hour of the tour was passing, both the moon and stars were hidden by clouds, which was a good timing. Each person had a reclining seat with a pair of binoculars, and I was surprised by the penlight. I was also able to see Saturn through the telescope. Next time, I would like to see shooting stars and the Milky Way. It was an emotional time enjoying nature in the clear air. I want to go again.

However, the air conditioning in the pickup car was broken, making it very hot and uncomfortable. I envied those who were able to take a taxi for the same price due to the large number of people. I found it unfair that we had to ride in the same broken car for the round trip, which diminished the enjoyment of the tour. It's a shame.

もっとたくさんの星空を期待していただけにちょっとがっかりでした。
月が明るすぎて星が見えないという体験をしました。
でも１５夜満月というきれいな月が見られました。
ツアーの１時間が過ぎる頃に雲に月も星も隠れるという良いタイミングでした。
リクライニングに双眼鏡が一人に一つありました。ペンライトに驚きました。
望遠鏡で土星を見ることも出来ました。
次は流れ星と天の川をみたいと思いました。澄んだ空気の中で自然を満喫できた感動の時間でした。
もう一度行きたいです。
送り迎えの車のエアコンが壊れていて大変暑く苦しかったです。人数が多く同料金でタクシーでの送迎になった人がうらやましかったです。なぜ往復壊れた同じ車に乗らなければならなかったのか、不公平なところにツアーが半減されました。残念です。

This was a place I had wanted to visit but had given up on because I couldn't drive. First, we headed straight to Cape Hedo! We set off leisurely while listening to the audio guide. I was a bit anxious about the bus not having a restroom, but there were plenty of bathroom breaks, and I found myself arriving after dozing off ( ˘ω˘ ). It was a bit disappointing that it was somewhat cloudy...

At my main spot, Daichi Forest Mountain, I took a shortcut from the barrier-free course to the Churaumi Panorama Course and was able to fully enjoy the Yanbaru Forest Course up to the Gajumaru tree. I was close to others who were on the same tour until midway through the panorama course, but we were spaced out enough that I could take my time with photos. Colorful butterflies were fluttering around, creating a tropical atmosphere, and while I admired the Gajumaru tree, I enjoyed a mystical space all to myself without encountering anyone.

Since time was limited, I had to rush a bit, so I thought it would have been nice to have a longer stay. This was my third visit to the Churaumi Aquarium, so after seeing the whale shark, I explored the Tropical Dream Center. It was so hot that I gave up on the Okichan Theater and went back to see the whale shark one more time, and before I knew it, it was time to gather again.

Since it was a bus tour, I could comfortably sleep both ways, which made it much easier on my body. I would like to rely on this tour again the next time I go to Okinawa. It's a recommended tour for those who can drive as well, since it covers quite a distance.

行ってみたいと思いながらも運転出来ないため諦めていた場所でした。
まずは一気に辺戸岬へ！音声ガイドを聞きながらのんびり出発。バスにトイレがないのが不安でしたがトイレ休憩もしっかりあり、うたた寝している間に到着していました( ˘ω˘ )
やや曇り気味だったのが残念…。
私にとってのメインスポット大石林山ではバリアフリーコースからショートカットして美ら海パノラマコースへ入り、やんばる森林コースの御願ガジュマルまでしっかりみることが出来ました。
同じツアーに参加していた方達とはパノラマコースの途中までは近くにいましたが適度に離れていたため、ゆっくり写真も撮れました。鮮やかな色の蝶が舞っていて南国感満載の中、ガジュマルをみる間は誰にも会わず神秘的な空間を貸切状態で満喫出来ました。
時間が限られていたため急ぎ足で周ることになったので、もう少し滞在時間が長くてもいいなと思いました。
美ら海水族館は3回目だったのでジンベイザメをみた後に熱帯ドリームセンターを周りました。
あまりに暑くてオキちゃん劇場は諦めて最後にもう一度ジンベイザメをみて、あっという間に集合時間になりました。
バスツアーなので行きも帰りも気兼ねなく寝ることが出来、だいぶ身体が楽でした。
次回沖縄に行く時はまたお世話になりたいと思います。
かなりの距離を移動するので運転出来る人にもオススメのツアーです。

I joined a tour, thinking it was a bit much to pay just over 10,000 yen for a place to see the stars beautifully with my family of four. On the way to the meeting point from the hotel, I was worried because there weren't many stars out, but when we arrived and looked up at the sky, I was greeted by a starry sky like I had never seen in my life.

Even so, I thought about the price, but there were reclining chairs that made it easy to look up at the sky, binoculars were provided, and we got to hear explanations about celestial observations using a laser beam. We even got to see the rings of Jupiter through a telescope, which got my 7-year-old daughter really excited. We could also see the Milky Way clearly.

I had purchased a DSLR for this day, but during the one hour of the tour, anything that glowed was prohibited, so I managed to take some photos in the little time we had after the tour ended and before heading home. It turned out to be a very satisfying tour for the whole family.

星が綺麗に見える場所を教えてもらうだけで、家族4人で10000円ちょっと払うなんて…と思いながらもツアーに参加してきました。
ホテルから集合場所まで向かう途中、星はあまり出ていなかったので不安だったのですが、場所に着いて空を見上げたら、人生で見たことのない星空が広がっていました。
それでも、この値段は…と思ったんですが、空を見上げやすいリクライニングのイスと双眼鏡の用意があり、レーザービームを使った天体観測の説明も聞けて、望遠鏡で木星の輪っかも見せてもらえて、7歳のうちの娘も大興奮でした。天の川もしっかり見れましたよ。
この日の為に一眼レフを購入していたのですが、ツアー中の1時間は光るものは禁止だったので、ツアー終了してから帰るまでの少しの時間でなんとか撮影することもできて、家族で大満足のツアーとなりました。

The night sky in Ishigaki Island was as beautiful as I had imagined. However, there were many moments when the strong night wind made it difficult to hear the guide's voice. Additionally, we were encouraged to hold up our mobile apps, but since everyone around was holding up their screens, the brightness of the screens created an atmosphere that was hard to describe.

石垣島の夜空は思っていた通りキレイでした。ただ、夜風が強くガイドさんの声が聞こえにくシーンが多かったです。
また、携帯アプリを掲げてみるよう促されましたが、
周囲が携帯画面を掲げていたため、画面の光が強く
雰囲気的には何とも言えない感じでした。

Is this the kind of place on the way to the destination? I was filled with anxiety while driving, but when we arrived at the location...
It was the best starry sky!!!
Thank you for the truly wonderful experience of the starry sky while feeling the nature of Ishigaki Island!

目的地の現場までにいく道のりはこんな場所なの？と車で乗りながら不安でいっぱいでしたが
場所まで案内されていった結果。。。
サイコーの星空でした！！！
石垣島の自然を感じながら
本当に素敵な星空の体験をありがとうございました！

On the day I made the reservation, the weather was such that I couldn't see any stars, so I was able to change it to the next day. I'm grateful that I could see the stars beautifully! The explanations about the stars were very clear! The bus transportation was also appreciated! I hope to participate again on a day without moonlight next time! Thank you very much!

予約した日、天候で星が全然見えないからと次の日に変更していただけ、ちゃんと星綺麗に見ることができて感謝です！星の説明付きで、すごくわかりやすかったです！
バス送迎もありがい！！
次は月光がない日を狙ってまた参加できたらいいなぁと思いました！ありがとうございました！

I had been interested for a while, but due to the weather, I was finally able to participate. However, on this day, there was fog in the low sky, so I don't think the conditions were very good. Still, I was very intrigued by the explanation of constellations using a laser pointer. It felt like the night sky was a huge canvas, and before I knew it, an hour had passed. It was really great, and I definitely want to participate again.

以前から気になっていたのですが、天候に恵まれずやっと参加できました。
ただ、この日も低い空には靄がかかっておりおそらくあまり良いコンディションではなかったとは思いますが、それでもレーザーポインターを使用しての星座の説明に興味津々。
まるで夜空が大きなキャンパスのようであっという間に1時間が経ってとても良かったです。
ぜひまた参加したいです。

I made a reservation the day before the tour. This tour accepts bookings until 6 PM on the day, so it's very convenient as you can book while checking the weather.

I took a bus from the remote island terminal. I think there were about 15 participants.

During the day, the sky was mostly cloudy, but by night it was almost clear. I was able to enjoy the view comfortably in a reclining seat.

I was finally able to see the Southern Cross, and I thoroughly enjoyed the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere that can only be seen in Okinawa. The explanations were very clear as they used a laser pointer. It was also great that we could use binoculars and see Jupiter through a telescope, making it very satisfying in terms of cost performance.

It was right at the end of the season, but it was a fulfilling tour where I got to see what I wanted to see.

ツアー前日に予約をしました。
このツアーは当日の18時まで受け付けているため、天候をみながら予約できますので、とても便利です。

私は離島ターミナル発のバスに乗って行きました。
15人程度の参加者がいたかと思います。

昼間は曇りがちであった空も、夜にはほぼ雲のない状態に。
リクライニングシートで楽々鑑賞することができました。

念願叶って南十字星もギリギリ見ることができ、沖縄でしか見れない南半球の夜空を堪能しました。
レーザーを当てながら説明を受けられるため、とてもわかりやすかったです。
双眼鏡が各自使えたり、望遠鏡で木星を見れたり、コスパ的にもとても満足です。

シーズンギリギリでしたが、見たいものが見れた満足いくツアーでした。

I wanted to observe the starry sky of Ishigaki Island, which has been designated as a starry sky protection area, so I applied for a tour. Unfortunately, on the day of the application, due to the influence of a typhoon that had put Ishigaki Island in a storm zone, clouds were constantly moving quickly, and I couldn't fully enjoy the wonderful starry sky of Ishigaki Island. By the way, the tour company, Hoshizora Tourism, kindly contacted me by phone to discuss whether to participate, considering the weather on the day. Their thoughtfulness was excellent. I hope to visit again on another occasion!

星空保護区に認定された石垣島の星空を観望したいと思い、ツアー申込みをしました。
申込み当日は残念ながら石垣島が暴風域に入る台風の影響で、常に雲が早く流れており、石垣島の星空の素晴らしさは堪能出来ませんでした。ちなみにツアー催行会社の星空ツーリズムさんは、当日の天候を鑑み、参加するかどうかお電話を頂く等、親切なご対応を頂いたり、お心遣いはバッチリでした。何れかの機会で再訪したいと思います❗️