All Reviews for Okinawa Stargazing

The starry sky was beyond my imagination, and I was very moved. I want to come back just to see these stars again. I was also able to see plants and animals that can't be found in the city, and it felt like I was a child again, enjoying myself. I will participate again.

想像以上の星空で、とても感動しました。この星を見るためだけにまた来たいと思うほどです。他にも都会では見られない動植物を見ることができ子供に戻った気分で楽しむことができました。また参加します。

The best starry sky
I thoroughly enjoyed the starry sky of Miyako Island. Thank you for the wonderful photos.
The photographer was kind and attentive.

最高の星空
宮古島の星空を満喫、素晴らしいフォトをありがとうございました
カメラマンさんは優しく丁寧な対応でした

I saw such a beautiful starry sky for the first time, and I was truly moved. We also got to see many coconut crabs and other creatures, which had my son very excited! While it's not guaranteed that you'll encounter coconut crabs, the guides worked hard to find them, and we were lucky to meet a few. 😂

During the approximately 30-minute bus ride, we talked a lot and laughed a lot. It was about a 2-hour tour, but it was so much fun that I still find myself laughing when I think back on it! I hope I can come again. 🙌

こんなにキレイな星空初めて見てとにかく感動しました。ヤシガニも他の生き物もたくさん見れて息子も大興奮でした！
ヤシガニには絶対遭遇できるわけではないですが、ガイドの皆さん必死に探してくれて、数匹に出会えてよかったです😂
片道約30分間のバスの中でもたくさんお話してもらってたくさん笑って、約2時間のツアーでしたが、思い出し笑いしてしまうくらいずっと楽しかったです！また来れたらいいな🙌

Yuri, our tour guide, was incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable, teaching us not only about the creatures but also about the history of Miyako Island, leaving us parents in continuous amazement. Listening to the stories while observing the ecology of Miyako's wildlife was truly a "living lesson."

Even our elementary school children were captivated, and they were thrilled by the coconut crab right in front of them! It was much larger than it appeared in photos, impressive yet somehow humorous, and the more we looked, the more fascinating it became.

If you're going to Miyako Island, you absolutely must experience this tour! It was a thoroughly satisfying night that the whole family enjoyed.

ツアーガイドのゆうりさんがとにかく面白く更には博識で、生き物だけでなく宮古島の歴史までたっぷり教えてくれて、
親の私たちも驚きの連続。
宮古の生き物の生態を実際に見ながら聞く話はまさに“生きた授業”でした。

小学生の子どもたちも夢中になって耳を傾け、目の前のヤシガニには大興奮！
写真で見るよりずっと大きくて、
迫力満点なのに、どこかユーモラスで、
見れば見るほど魅力的でした。

宮古島に行くなら、このツアーは絶対に体験してほしい！
家族みんなで楽しめる、大満足の夜でした。

I was able to see many unique creatures that can only be found in Ishigaki Island! The photo is of a habu snake. They provided us with rubber boots and insect repellent, so I could participate without any worries. The starry sky was also very beautiful, and I was extremely satisfied!

石垣島ならではの生き物がたくさん見れました！写真はハブです、長靴や虫除けもくばっていただいて不安なく参加できました。星空もとってもきれいで大満足です！

I participated with my 6-year-old and 9-year-old, and we got to see two coconut crabs and a purple land hermit crab! It was raining during the day, so I was worried about whether we would be able to see the starry sky, but it was beautiful. The coconut crabs were smaller than the ones I saw in Miyako Island, but their colors were very pretty. I wish we could have heard a bit more about the constellations and stars, but the guide was kind and we had a great time. Thank you!

６歳と９歳の子連れで参加して、ヤシガニ２匹とムラサキオカヤドカリに会えました！昼間は雨が降っていたので星空が見られるか心配でしたが、とても綺麗に見えました。ヤシガニは宮古島でみたものより小さかったですが、色がとてもきれいでした。星空については星座や星の説明がもう少し聞けたらよかったですが、ガイドさんは親切で楽しめました。ありがとうございました！

I made a reservation here, and on the day of the shoot, it was pouring rain, so I was about to give up. However, it cleared up at night, and I was able to take such wonderful photos! The photographer who assisted us was very supportive, and the children listened well, making the shoot go smoothly. Thank you so much, Hoshino! I would love to request your services again next time.

今回こちらを予約して当日、土砂降りの雨で諦めかけていたのですが夜になって晴れてこんなにも素晴らしいお写真を撮る事ができました！
担当して頂いたカメラマンさんがとてもサポートがうまく、子供たちもしっかりゆう事を聞いてスムーズに撮影できました。
星野さん本当にありがとうございました！
また次回もお願いしたいと思います。

The arrangements were poor.
- Even though I only made a reservation for one day, it was double-booked and I was marked as participating for two days.
- I was late for the meeting time and had to wait for the pickup.
- The rental shoes were wet and uncomfortable. Furthermore, when I tried to put them on, a cockroach came out, which was frightening.
- There were not enough shoes and lights for the number of participants, and some groups had to wait for them to be delivered.

段取りが悪かった
・一日しか予約してないのに二重予約となってて二日間の参加にされてた
・集合時間に遅れてピックアップ
・貸し出しの靴が濡れていて気持ち悪かった。更に履こうとしたらゴキブリが出てきて怖かった
・参加人数分の靴もライトもなく、届けてもらうまで待たなければいけないグループがあった

The person in charge was very kind and gave us many recommendations for sightseeing. It had been a while since I held hands with my husband, and although I was a bit nervous, it became the best memory! Thank you! 😊

担当の方も優しい方で、観光オススメなどたくさん教えて頂きました♪
久しぶりに旦那と手をつないだりして緊張もありましたが、最高の思い出になりました！ありがとうございます😊

An exhilarating jungle adventure!
It was a very satisfying tour where I could observe giant coconut crabs and various creatures in the jungle!
I would love to participate again when I come back to Ishigaki Island.

大迫力のジャングル探検！
巨大なヤシガニやジャングルの中の様々な生き物を観察することができとても満足なツアーでした！
また石垣島に来たら参加したいです。

I walked through the jungle searching for creatures and enjoyed stargazing. Walking in the dark jungle at night was a bit scary, but it was fun to go with other groups and have a good time together. The night sky was filled with stars, with not a single cloud in sight. It was the most beautiful starry sky I've ever seen, and I was very satisfied.

ジャングルの中を歩いて生き物を探すのと星空鑑賞を行いました。
夜に暗いジャングルの中を歩くのはすこし怖かったですが、他グループの方と一緒でワイワイしながら行けたので楽しかったです。
星空は雲ひとつない満天の星でした。
人生で一番綺麗な星空で大満足です。

The weather was bad, and we could hardly see any stars. Despite that, the staff worked hard to explain everything to us. Thank you very much.

天候が悪く、ほとんど星が見れませんでした。そんな中でも、スタッフさんが一生懸命説明していただきました。ありがとうございました。

At the end of March 2023, I participated with my son and nephew. I was thrilled to see two long-awaited coconut crabs, which was one of the children's goals for this trip! We also spotted small scorpions, hermit crabs, and gobies.

The starry sky was cloudy when we were by the sea, but my nephew said it looked beautiful from the car window on the way back ^^ (I couldn't see much from my seat).

Our guide, Akari, was cheerful and fun to talk to. She provided detailed information about the creatures and plants, and also shared recommendations for restaurants while we were in the car, which made the experience very enjoyable. I was happy to receive photos as well, allowing me to look back and remember those moments.

In our daily lives, we are overwhelmed by too much information that comes to our eyes and ears, which can be exhausting and numbing. Experiencing nature like this, focusing our senses to search for creatures, feeling the wind, and touching various things allowed me to reset my five senses and enjoy a sharpened awareness! The sensations from that time still linger in my heart. I want to go again. Thank you!

25年3月末に息子と甥と3人で参加しました。
今回の旅の子供たちの目的でもある、念願のヤシガニが2匹も見られて感動しました！他にも小さいサソリや、ヤドカリ、ハゼも見られましたよ。
星空は、海辺にいるときは曇って見えなかったけど、甥は帰りの車の窓からとても綺麗に見えたそうです^^(私の座席側はあんまり見えなかった)

ガイドのアカリさんは明るくて、お話も楽しく、また生き物や植物のことも詳しく教えていただいたり、車の中ではおすすめの飲食店の情報もいただいたりしてとても楽しませていただきました。写真も送っていただけて、こうして見返して思い出せるのが嬉しいです。

普段の生活では、目や耳に勝手に入ってくる情報が多すぎて疲れ、それに麻痺していますよね。こんな風に大自然の中で目と耳を澄まして生き物を探したり、風を感じたり、いろいろな物に触ってみたり、という体験で、五感をリセットできて、研ぎ澄まされる感覚を味わえました！今でもその時の感覚がすごく心に残っています。
また、行きたいです。ありがとうございました！

It was a fantastic tour! I learned a lot about the jungle and the starry sky; it was very informative. The guide spoke excellent English and explained everything clearly, so I felt comfortable throughout the experience. We were able to see a sky full of stars just like the one shown in the pictures I uploaded.

とても素晴らしいツアーでした！ガイドさんは英語がとても上手で、説明もわかりやすく安心して参加できました。
星が綺麗に見え、空も澄んでいてとても良かったです。

It was a fantastic tour! I learned a lot about the jungle and the starry sky,
it was very informative. The guide spoke excellent English and explained everything clearly, so I felt comfortable throughout the experience.
We were able to see a sky full of stars just like the one shown in the pictures I uploaded.

The jungle at midnight can be scary to visit alone, but going with a group completely eliminates that fear and satisfies your curiosity. If you want to go but feel it's dark and frightening, I highly recommend a group tour!

真夜中のジャングルは、一人で行くには怖いですが、団体だから行くと恐怖心は全くなく、好奇心を満たしてくれます。
行きたいけど、暗いし怖いしという方は、団体ツアーおすすめです！

It was my first moonlight tour. Thanks to the new moon, the moon was very beautiful and mysterious, and I was able to take many photos in various poses. It was really great. Thank you for taking more photos than planned! 😍 Next time, I would like to participate in the stargazing tour.

初めての、月明かりツアーでした
新月だだたお陰で、月がとても綺麗で
神秘的で、色んなポーズの写真を撮って頂き
とても、良かったです
予定枚数より、沢山、撮ってもらいありがとうございました😍
次回は、星空ツアーに参加したいです

I participated with my middle school son and our family of three. During the bus ride, the guide shared many fun stories about recommended shops and sightseeing spots. When we got off the bus, we found ourselves in a dark mountain area with no signal, and we excitedly ventured down a path that felt like a beast trail with our flashlights, searching for coconut crabs. We finally reached the coast, and when we turned off our flashlights, we were greeted by a sky full of stars. Since it had rained the day before, I wasn't expecting much, but it was truly moving. Experiencing the pitch-black sea illuminated only by the stars and moonlight was something quite rare.

The coconut crabs were hard to find due to the chilly weather, but the guide shared interesting stories about rare plants and terrain as we explored their hotspots. Finally, someone in our group spotted one! I was surprised by its grotesque colors. The tour was a complete satisfaction with the coconut crabs, the starry sky, and the night jungle. It seems this trip became my son's best memory. Thank you to our guide Gin-chan and the staff for a wonderful experience.

中学生の息子と家族3人で参加させていただきました。
道中のバスではガイドさんがオススメのお店や観光スポットなど楽しいお話をたくさんして下さいました。
バスから降りると圏外で真っ暗な山の中、懐中電灯で獣道？のような道をどんどん進んでドキドキ、ヤシガニを探しながら奥へ奥へと進み、海岸へ到着。懐中電灯を消したら満天の星空が、、、前日が雨だったので期待していなかったのに、感動でした。真っ暗な海を目の前に星と月明かりだけなのもなかなか体験できないものでした。
ヤシガニは肌寒いのもあり、なかなか現れず、ガイドさんが珍しい植物や地形の話をしてくださりながら出没スポットをめぐり、同じグループの方がついに発見！
グロテスクな色にびっくりでした。
ヤシガニ、星空、夜のジャングル全て大満足のツアーでした。
息子はこの旅行で1番の思い出になったようです。
ガイドをしていただいた銀ちゃん、スタッフの方々ありがとうございました。

The tour guide was a nice person, and the weather was perfect, but I couldn't see the coconut crabs and the stars weren't visible either. No one is to blame; it was just bad luck! I want to see them next time!

ツアーのお兄さんも良い方で、天気も天候も最高でしたが、ヤシガニも会えず星空もそこまで見れなかったです。
誰も悪くなく、ただ単に運が悪かったです！
次は見たいです！

I was able to see coconut crabs and frogs that are natural monuments, and the experience of walking through the forest at night was very enjoyable! The guide, who was very active and climbed the cliffs barefoot in beach sandals, was the most entertaining to watch. Thank you for your hospitality!

ヤシガニや天然記念物？のカエルなど見れましたし夜の森を歩く体験がとても楽しかった！
裸足にビーチサンダルで崖を登るめちゃアクティブなガイドさんが見ていて一番面白かったです。お世話になりました！

The tour guide was entertaining and skilled at explaining things, which made the journey enjoyable. I also got to see the endangered coconut crab, which I don't usually encounter. It was a refreshing experience for both my mind and body, escaping the hustle and bustle of society and immersing myself in nature!

移動中もツアーガイドのお兄さんの面白い話しや説明も上手で楽しかったです。日頃見ることのない絶滅危惧種のヤシガニも見れました。喧騒な社会から自然界で非日常体験で心身共にリフレッシュ出来ました！

This time, I signed up for stargazing, but unfortunately, it wasn't suitable for observing stars due to the bright moon, so I couldn't do it. During the jungle walk, the guide worked hard to find creatures for us. The guides from other tours seemed to know each other and shared information about the creatures they found, which was nice to see.

今回、天体観測がしたくて申し込んだのですが、月が明るかったりと星の観測には向いていなかったようで、残念ながらできませんでした。
ジャングルの散策では、ガイドさんが一生懸命生き物を探してくれました。
他のツアーのガイドさんたちはお互い知り合いのようで、それぞれ見つけた生き物を教え合っていて、仲良さそうなのがよかったです。

The guide known as "Hakase" was knowledgeable and entertaining, making it a tour where I could listen to him for a long time. The other two guides were also interesting, and I realized that the quality of the tour really depends on the guides. It was a cold day with bad weather, so we couldn't see the stars and didn't encounter many bugs, but the guide caught a coconut crab for us, which delighted my 6-year-old and 10-year-old children. Thank you very much.

「ハカセ」と呼ばれているガイドさんが知識が豊富で面白くて、話をずっと聞いていられるツアーでした。他の２人のガイドさんもお話が面白くて、ツアーって本当にガイドさんの質で決まるんだなぁと思いました。寒くて天気も悪い日で星空も見えず、沢山の虫にも会えませんでしたが、ガイドさんがヤシガニを捕まえてきてくれて、６才と１０才の子ども達も大喜びでした。ありがとうございました。

We participated in a night tour on short notice to celebrate my eldest son's middle school graduation and high school entrance.

Due to the season, the temperature was low, and we couldn't see the coconut crabs... We also missed out on seeing many insects and reptiles, but our guide, Yūri, provided detailed explanations about the plants, stars, and Miyako Island, which made the experience very enjoyable. Thank you very much!

[Reason for 4 stars]
I felt it would be better if there were enough exploration lights for everyone (at least for the children). I believe the kids would have a much different experience by actively searching and discovering things themselves.

長男の中学卒業&高校入学祝の二人旅で急遽当日の夕方申込みで夜のナイトツアーに参加しました

季節がら気温が低く、ヤシガニは観れず。。。昆虫や爬虫類も多くを観ることはできませんでしたが、ガイドの「ゆうりさん」が植物のこと、星のこと、宮古島のこと、一つ一つを丁寧に説明してくれたので、とても楽しめました
ありがとうございました

【星4の理由】
探索用のライトは人数分(せめて子供達の数)が用意されてる方が良いと感じました
子供達は自らが体験(探す・発見)することで、楽しさが全然違うと思いますので

I couldn't see the palm crabs, but the starry sky was magnificent. It became a memorable night. Thank you for the photos you sent me on LINE.

ヤシがには見れませんでしたが、星空は満天でした。思い出の夜になりました。ラインで送ってくれた写真もありがとうございました。

The guide was a young 20-year-old with little knowledge, and despite being a UNESCO World Heritage site, we couldn't find any wildlife, and there were no explanations provided. It was the worst experience I've had. In the end, the guide suggested we look for things ourselves. If we could do that, we wouldn't have joined the tour. Also, what was supposed to be a two-hour tour ended up being less than an hour and a half with no explanations, and other participants were also expressing their dissatisfaction. This tour was not worth the money.

20歳の若いガイドで知識が乏しく、せっかくの世界自然遺産なのに生物は見つけられないし、説明もなくて今までで最低でした。しまいには自分たちで探してみて、といったスタンス。それができたらツアーに参加していません。また2時間のはずが1時間半も経たずに説明もなく送られ、他の参加者も不満を漏らしていました。金額に値しないツアーでした。

This was my first time participating. My children love bugs, so we were looking forward to it. However, I had given up on other tours since they required participants to be in elementary school or older, but just before the trip, I found this tour that allows participation from age 3 and made an immediate reservation.

It was cloudy around noon, so I was worried about the starry sky, but we were able to see a sky full of stars. Since we had a 4-year-old with us, I thought they might be scared in the dark, but they were happy to follow their siblings with the flashlights that were provided, one for each of us.

We were able to find large and small coconut crabs, purple land hermit crabs, and other creatures, making it a very enjoyable tour. Additionally, we received photos from the day via LINE after the experience tour ended.

Thank you, Yoshimi, for providing an unforgettable experience for the children!

初参加です。子供達が虫など大好きなので、楽しみにしていましたが、どこのツアーも小学生以上で諦めていましたが、旅行直前に3歳から参加可能なこちらのツアーを見つけて即予約しました。
昼頃は曇っていたので、星空も心配してましたが、満点の星空が見えました。
4歳がいたので、暗いところは怖がるかと思っていましたが、懐中電灯を1人1つずつ貸してくれたので嬉しそうに兄弟の後ろを行ってさがしてました。
ヤシガニも大きいのから小さいの、ムラサキオカヤドカリ、ゲジゲジ、などを見つけるかができ、とても楽しいツアーでした。
また、当日の写真も体験ツアー終了後にLINEで送っていただきました。
よしみー、子供達にとっても忘れられない体験ををありがとうございました♪

The weather wasn't very good, and I couldn't see many stars, but I was satisfied because I got to listen to more of the sound of the sanshin and singing from the fun brother. I want to try again.

天気があまり良くなく星があまり見ることができなかったがその分、三線の音色と歌を多めに聴くことができて楽しいお兄さんだったので満足でした。またリベンジしたいです

I discovered coconut crabs for the first time at the Coconut Club! The guide provided a lot of explanations, and I was able to see both the coconut crabs and sea snakes! Above all, the stars were beautiful, and even though it was winter, the Milky Way was clearly visible!

ココナッツクラブ、ヤシガニを初めて発見！ガイドさんの説明もたくさんしていただき、ヤシガニや、ウミヘビも見れました！
なんといっても星が綺麗で、冬なのに天の川がくっきりと見えました！

I was initially unsure about the location near the hotel, but I ended up feeling the incredible nature of Iriomote Island, as I got to see a coconut crab (it's rare to see two at once) and encountered a habu snake.

The closeness of the starry sky after turning off the lights on the beach is an experience that you can't have in the city, so I think those staying on Iriomote Island should consider participating in this.

*Even without joining a tour, you can see amazing starry skies in Iriomote, but I feel there is a difference between being in complete darkness and not.*

思ったより、ホテルの近くの場所に案内されたので、最初はどうなの？と思ったのですが、ヤシガニが見れたり（2匹みれることはレアだそうです）や、ハブに遭遇したりと、西表島の自然の凄さを感じたしだいです。
ビーチ（砂浜）でのライト消したあとの、星空の近さは、都会では味わえない経験なので、西表島に滞在するかたは、参加を検討していただいても良いかと思います。
※ツアーに参加しなくても、西表ではすごい星空はみれますが、真っ暗な状況とそうでないかでも、違いがあるきがします。

The guide's polite explanations and thoughtfulness were excellent. The beach was a secret place known only to locals. The combination of the sound of the waves and the night sky was enchanting!

ガイドの方の丁寧な説明、心遣いが最高でした。浜辺は地元の人しか知らない、シークレットプレースでした。波音と夜空のコンビネーションは幻想的です！