All Reviews for Okinawa Stargazing

I had an amazing experience! It was truly a natural planetarium. The guide's explanations were very easy to understand! I was also impressed by the high-tech laser pointer, haha. I was just endlessly amazed at how beautiful the stars looked with my own eyes. The moon was also beautifully visible, and I was again moved by how clearly I could see the craters! Due to the timing, I could only see the Milky Way faintly, but I would like to participate again when I visit Ishigaki!

最高な体験が出来ました‼︎
まさに自然のプラネタリウムでした。
ガイドさんの説明とても分かりやすかったです！ハイテクなレーザーポインターにも感動でした笑
星って自分の目でもこんなにキレイに見える事にひたすら感動してました。
月もキレイに見えていて、クレーターがはっきり見えた事にもまた感動‼︎
時期的に天の川がうっすらとしか見えませんでしたが、また石垣に行った際には参加したいと思います‼︎

It was my first experience, and I was moved by how well I could see the stars. The guide's explanations were thorough and easy to understand, with engaging content. Surrounded by sugarcane fields, it was a very luxurious experience to gaze at the starry sky in nature. It was colder than I expected, so warm clothing is necessary.

初めての体験でしたが星がよく見え、感動しました。ガイドの方の説明も丁寧でわかりやすく、興味を惹く内容でした。サトウキビ畑に囲まれ、自然の中で星空を眺めるのはとても贅沢な体験でした。思ったより寒いので防寒対策が必要。

The jungle tour started in complete darkness. I accidentally walked ahead on the exploration course without knowing where the meeting point was, but during the tour, I encountered various creatures that I hadn't noticed at that time and enjoyed receiving explanations about them. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy that day, so I couldn't see the starry sky, but because it was a small group, I was able to take my time and had a very fulfilling experience. The guide was very kind and friendly! If I have the chance to visit Miyako Island again, I would love to participate again. Thank you very much.

真っ暗闇の中始まったジャングルツアー。集合場所が分からず、うっかり散策コースを先に歩いて行ってしまっていたのですが、そのときには気づかなかったさまざまな生き物にツアー中に出会い、色々な説明を受けて楽しむことができました。当日はあいにくの曇り空で、満点の星空は望めませんでしたが、少人数でゆっくりと周れたため、とても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。ガイドさんがとても親切で優しかったです！また宮古島に来る機会があったらまた参加したいです。どうもありがとうございました。

It was a full moon, so the starry sky was hard to see, but not only that, the guide shared interesting information about creatures like hermit crabs and coconut crabs, as well as plants and culture. (Thank you so much, Mr. Furuta and Mr. Kubo. I had a great time.)

満月だったので星空は見づらかったですが、
それだけでなくヤドカリやヤシガニを始めとした生き物、植物、文化についてガイドさんが面白く教えてくれました。(古田さん・久保さん本当にありがとうございました。とても楽しかったです)

The explanation was great. They tell you about the stars that can be seen through the gaps even when it's cloudy. There were also stars that can only be seen in Ishigaki Island.

解説がよかったです。
曇ってても隙間から見えてる星について教えてくれます。
石垣島でしか見れない星もありました。

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。

This is my first time in Ishigaki Island! Due to the flight schedule, I could only participate at night.

The starry sky was incredibly beautiful, and I was lucky enough to see shooting stars!!

I was also moved to see half of the coconut crab!

I didn't think I would be very interested in bugs, but surprisingly, I enjoyed it!!!

The guide was kind and taught us a lot, so it was educational!

However, there were some very loud customers, and I wanted to enjoy it quietly, which was a bit disappointing. Cry

I guess that's just luck...

初めての石垣島です！飛行機の都合上
夜しか動けないため参加してみました。

星空凄い綺麗で流れ星も見れてラッキーでした！！

ヤシガニさんも半分体見れて感動でした！

あんまり虫かとか興味ないなーと思いましたが
意外に楽しめました！！！
ガイドさんも優しい感じで色々教えてくれたので
勉強になりました！


他のお客様で凄いうるさい方ばかりで
静かに見たかったのですが
ちょっと残念でした。泣

それも運ですね‥

I wasn't originally interested in constellations, but since I had no plans for the night, I decided to join this tour. In the pitch dark, I was guided to chairs arranged at intervals in a cleared area of the field, relying on the lights at my feet. On the day of the tour, there were many clouds, and I wondered how it would turn out, but the guide was experienced and explained things as the clouds parted. Using a laser pointer to indicate the stars made it very clear, and it was a quick hour filled with local dialects and legends from Ishigaki Island. For example, in the local dialect, it seems that they refer to the north as ☆♪€○ (laughs). If you want to learn more, I highly recommend participating!

元々星座には興味が有りませんでしたが､夜の予定がない為このツアーに参加。真っ暗な中､足元のライトを頼りに､畑を切り拓いた場所に間隔を開けて並べられた椅子まで案内されました。当日は雲が多く､どうなることかと思いましたが､そこは手慣れたもので雲の切れた箇所から順次説明。星空をレーザーポインターで指しながらなので､よく分かる上､石垣島の方言や言い伝え等を混じえながらのあっという間の1時間でした。例えば､石垣島の方言では北のことを☆♪€○っていうらしいですｗ。詳しく聞きたい方は是非ご参加ください。

I was looking forward to the stargazing tour, but unfortunately, the weather was bad. Ishigaki was no good, and Iriomote Island was also no good. We weren't blessed with good weather, so once again, the stargazing was a miss.
As for the alternative jungle tour, it was quite good. I had seen the stationary coconut crabs during the day, but seeing the active ones at night was shocking. We also encountered a habu snake, which made for quite an adventure.
I also learned for the first time that firefly larvae glow.
Overall, I think it was good. I want to repeat it because I want to see the stars.

星空ツアーを期待していたのですが、あいにくの悪天候。石垣もダメ、西表島もダメ。天候に恵まれず、星空はまた空振りでした。
代替のジャングルツアーですが、結構良かったです。昼間の動かないヤシガニは見たことがあったのですが、活発に動きまわる夜のヤシガニは衝撃的。ハブにも遭遇しなかなかのアドベンチャーでした。
ホタルの幼虫が光るというのも初めて知りました。
総合的に良かったと思います。星空が見たいのでリピートしたいと思います。

I participated alone. I came to Ishigaki for diving, but I thought I would try something different and joined this activity. In the end, I really felt that it was a good decision to participate. It was cloudy, so I couldn't see the starry sky, but I was able to see the sparkling night view of Ishigaki city and learn about various marine life! There were so many things I saw for the first time. There were fireflies, and I was surprised because it was my first time seeing such fireflies; it completely changed my previous image... The frogs were cute too!

一人で参加しました。
石垣にはダイビングをしに来たのですが、違うこともしようと思って参加致しました。
結果、ほんとに参加して良かったと思いました。
曇りだったので、星空は見れませんでしたが、石垣の街のキラキラした夜景を見れて、そして石垣の色々な生体を知ることができました!
初めて見るものだらけです。
ホタルがいたのですが、こんなホタルみたの初めてでビックリ今までのイメージが…
カエルも可愛かった!!

Before the tour started, there was an explanation of the weather conditions at the venue, and we were asked whether we wanted to cancel. Since I was a bit worried about the clouds, I decided to cancel and participated the next day.

On the day of the tour, there were still some clouds, but they seemed to be moving quickly, so I went ahead and joined. The guide's explanations were very thorough and easy to understand.

However, there was a family sitting next to me who occasionally spoke loudly, making it difficult to hear the guide at times, which was unfortunate.

The night sky was clear enough that I was able to see shooting stars several times, creating wonderful memories. After the tour, the guide shared various insights, allowing me to have a valuable experience.

ツアー開始前に会場で天候の状況説明があり、キャンセルするかどうか聞かれました。雲の様子が少し不安不安だったのでキャンセルさせてもらって翌日参加しました。
当日も雲が少しかかっておりましたが、雲の流れが速そうなので参加しました。ガイドの説明は非常に丁寧で分かりやすかったです。
ただ、隣に家族で参加されていた方が時々大きな声で話して、ガイドの話が聞こえにくかった時もありました。残念でした。
流れ星も何度か見えるほど星空がよく見え良い思い出にすることができました。
また終了後ガイドの方にいろいろと教えていただき貴重な体験をすることができました。

There were many clouds, but with the wind, the clouds cleared up at times, and they explained the stars to us. I participated with my mother, who has difficulty walking, but the staff were very kind, which made me very happy. We were able to see the Milky Way as well. It was moving! I've never seen so many stars before. I highly recommend it. Even if the weather is bad, the clouds clear up, so you can see various stars. I think it's worth going even if the weather isn't great!

雲が多かったのですが、風もあり雲が抜けたところところで星の説明をして下さりました。
足の不自由な母との参加でしたが、スタッフさんがとても親切で大変嬉しかったです。
天の川も観れました。
感動です！あんな沢山の星を観たことがありません。お勧めです。
お天気が悪くても、雲が抜けていくので色んな星を観れますよ^_^
お天気が悪くても行ってみる価値はあると思います！

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！

I have never been interested in astronomy until now. From now on, I will pay a little more attention to the night sky. If I have the opportunity, I will participate.

今まで全く天体には無関心でした。
今後、少しだけ夜空を意識して過ごします。
機会が有れば参加します。

This was my second trip to Ishigaki Island, and I was really looking forward to participating in the starry sky tour that I couldn't join last time! The weather was a bit cloudy, but I was still thrilled to see so many stars and even the Milky Way, which I can't see in the city. The explanations were thorough, and it brought back memories of the constellations I learned in school.

Additionally, I was able to borrow binoculars and saw many stars that are definitely not visible to the naked eye, which was very moving!

One thing that concerned me was when the person giving the explanation said, "Ishigaki Island is a starry sky protection area..." I believe that the only places recognized as starry sky protection areas by the International Dark-Sky Association are Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, Kuro Island, Hateruma Island, and the northern part of Ishigaki Island. Since the International Dark-Sky Association does not easily grant this designation even with a little city light, I thought there might be some misunderstanding if it was presented as a description of the entire Ishigaki Island. In fact, during my visit, there were parts that were not visible due to the influence of city lights. I wanted to see stars in a starry sky protection area, so when I realized that this was not a true starry sky protection area, I felt a bit sad.

石垣島への旅行は2度目で、前回参加できなかった星空ツアーに参加できることをとても楽しみにしてました！
天候は若干曇りがかっていましたが、それでも都内では見れないほどのたくさんの星空、天の川まで見れて嬉しかったです。説明を丁寧にしてくださり、学生時代に習った星座について思い出しました。

また、双眼鏡を貸していただき
絶対肉眼では見えない星もたくさん見れてとても感動しました！！

一点気になったのが、説明をしてくださった方が「石垣島は星空保護区で…」と言うところです。
実際に国際ダークスカイ協会が星空保護区に認定しているのは、竹富島、西表島、黒島、波照間島と石垣島の北部だったと思います。少しの街明かりでも簡単に認定しない国際ダークスカイ協会ですので、石垣島全体の説明だと勘違いされてしまう方がいるのではないかな…と思いました。実際、参加した際も街明かりの影響で見えていない部分もありましたので…。星空保護区で星を観たかったので、参加した際にここは本当の星空保護区じゃない？と気付いた時は少し悲しかったです。

I participated because I felt it would be a waste to end my solo trip by just going out for drinks at night. I thought it might be geared towards children, but I was able to hear various stories about Ishigaki and see some rare creatures. It was a pity that we couldn't see the stars due to the weather, but thanks to the bright and enthusiastic staff, it became a wonderful memory of my trip.

一人旅故に夜は飲みに行って終わるのがもったいなく思い参加。子供向けかなと思いきや石垣の色々な話を聞くことができ、珍しい生き物を見ることができました。天候のせいで星は見られなく残念でしたが、明るく熱心なスタッフさんのおかげで旅の良き思い出となりました。

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。

I went with my wife.
That star is me, and you are that star,
shining brightly together.
That night was quite a "I love you" moment.

Everyone,
please make sure to participate.

妻と行きました。
あの星が僕で、君があの星で
二つ輝いているね
と
、、、、、
その夜、なかなかのアイラブユーでした(^^)

皆さん
是非に参加されて下さい。。

I understand that the strong winds made it difficult to see the starry sky, but I would have liked to hear more details from the guide about the stars. I felt it wasn't worth the price. However, I'm glad I went!

強風で星空が見えなかったのは理解できますが、星空を案内して頂いた方のトークをもう少し詳しくききたかった。　金額に見合わないと思いました。　ですが行けて良かったです！

I have visited Ishigaki Island before, but this was my first time participating in the night safari. Unfortunately, it was drizzling, so we couldn't enjoy stargazing, but instead, we were taken to the beautiful night view at Banna Park! During the night safari, I was able to see many rare creatures unique to the Yaeyama Islands, such as coconut crabs, black-breasted leaf turtles, and Ryukyu scops owls. I was surprised to encounter so many of them. The guide was also cheerful and a great storyteller, making it a fun tour.

石垣島には以前訪れたことがあるのですが、ナイトサファリは今回初めて参加しました。
あいにく小雨が降っており、星空鑑賞はできませんでしたが、そのかわりバンナ公園の素敵な夜景に連れていっていただきました！
ナイトサファリではヤシガニやセマルハコガメ、リュウキュウコノハズクなど八重山固有の珍しい生き物をたくさん見ることができました。こんなに出会えるとは思わなかったのでびっくりしました。
ガイドのお兄さんも明るく話上手で、楽しいツアーになりました。

On the day of the tour, there were a few clouds, but we were able to see many stars that we usually can't see, and we received thorough explanations that everyone enjoyed. The meeting place was easy to find with a clear map, so we had no trouble getting there. Right after returning from Ishigaki Island, I downloaded a constellation app on my smartphone and climbed a nearby mountain to observe the stars we had learned about during the tour again. The height at which they were visible was different due to the change in latitude. Next time I visit Ishigaki Island, I will definitely sign up for the tour again.

当日は少し雲がありましたが、普段では見られないくらいの多くの星が見られしかも丁寧な解説を頂き皆楽しめました。集合場所もわかりやすい地図で迷うことなく行けました。石垣島から戻ってすぐにスマホの星座アプリを入れて実家近くの山に登り、ツアーで説明いただいた星を再度観察しました。緯度が違うので見える高さが違いましたが。次回、石垣島を訪れた際は必ず参加申し込みします。

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！

The galaxy, owls, bats, and coconut crabs. Not only did I enjoy the beautiful night sky, but also the great outdoors. The guide was also incredibly entertaining.

銀河、フクロウ、コウモリ、ヤシガニ。美しい夜空だけではなく、大自然も満喫。ガイドさんも最高に面白かった。

We were picked up at the hotel and taken to a stargazing spot. We went to a place that is usually not included in tours! There were absolutely no people around, and we were able to fully enjoy the stars filling the sky! After that, we went to the jungle and encountered several coconut crabs and a habu snake. We also had time to stargaze on the beach, enjoying the perfect situation while listening to the sound of the ocean. Our guide was very friendly, making the tour even more enjoyable.

ホテルまで迎えに来ていただき、星空スポットへ。
普段はツアーでは来ないという場所へ行きました！
周りにはまったく人がおらず、空一面の星を満喫できました！
その後はジャングルに行き、ヤシガニ複数匹とハブに出会うことができました。
その場でも海岸で星空を見る時間があり、海の音を聞きながらという最高のシチュエーションを楽しめました。
ガイドさんもとてもフレンドリーでより一層楽しいツアーとなりました。

I definitely wanted to see the starry sky when I came to Ishigaki Island, so I booked this tour. They picked me up from the hotel and we headed to the stargazing spot first. The guide, who was very knowledgeable about Ishigaki Island, took us to two locations. At first, there were a few clouds, but it gradually cleared up, and we could see a stunning starry sky and the Milky Way perfectly. The explanations about the constellations were also very enjoyable. After fully enjoying the starry sky by lying on our backs and taking photos, we headed into the jungle.

We were able to see rare turtles, precious hermit crabs, and really large bats, and the guide introduced us to many animals.

During the drive back, I was able to hear a lot about recommended places and Okinawa, making it a very satisfying tour.

Thank you very much!!

石垣島に来たら絶対に星空を見たいと思い、このツアーを予約しました。
ホテルに迎えに来ていただき、最初は星空スポットへ。
石垣島にとても詳しいガイドさんが、二箇所案内してくれました。
最初雲が少しかかっていましたが、だんだん晴れてきて、満点の星空と天の川もバッチリ見えました。星座の解説などもしていただき、とても楽しかったです。
仰向けで星を見たり、写真撮影などをしていただき充分星空を満喫した後に、ジャングルへ。

珍しい亀や貴重なヤドカリ、すごく大きなコウモリなど見ることができ、たくさんの動物を紹介していただきました。

送迎の道中も、おすすめの場所や沖縄のことをたくさん聞けて、大満足のツアーでした。

ありがとうございました！！

I have participated in countless tours so far, but among similar tours, this one provided the highest level of satisfaction. You absolutely must join!

今まで数えきれないほどのツアーに参加してきましたが、似たようなツアーがある中、今回のツアーは最高レベルの満足感でした。絶対に参加すべし！

I rented a car, so I decided to meet at the location. Although I was given clear instructions on where to meet, the unfamiliar roads were dark and difficult to navigate, and I got a bit lost. Once I arrived, it was just a short walk to the star viewing area, and we each took a seat in our preferred spot where tea and telescopes were provided.

After that, we looked through the telescopes while listening to explanations about each star. This is the flow of the tour. The day I participated was clear, but there was a bit of moonlight and a lot of clouds, so it felt like we were seeing stars through gaps in the clouds, which wasn't ideal for stargazing. At that time of year, the Milky Way was barely visible, but I was glad to see the night sky for the first time and hear about the names and explanations of the stars. I haven't seen a tour that allows for cancellations based on the weather and moonlight, so I highly recommend this one.

レンタカーを借りていたので、現地集合にしました。
集合場所はきちんと教えていただいていたのですが、知らない道と道路が真っ暗で分かりにくく少し迷いました。到着すると星を見る場所までほんの少し歩き、各自好きな場所の椅子に座るとお茶と望遠鏡が配られます。
その後、一つ一つの星の説明を聞きながら望遠鏡で見ます。これがこのツアーの流れです。私が参加した日は晴れていましたが、少し月明かりがあり、雲が多くて雲の切れ目から星を見る感じだったので絶好の星空ではありませんでした。時期的に天の川が薄っすらギリギリ見える程度でしたが、初めて見る星空や星の名前や星の説明を聞けて良かったです。当日の天候や月明かりを調べてキャンセルもできるツアーは見たことないのでお勧めです。