All Reviews for Okinawa Stargazing

I participated in the night safari and stargazing. I honestly didn't have high expectations for the night safari, but thanks to our guide, Christian, who is a great person, we were able to see 5 or 6 coconut crabs! I can't believe we actually got to see them!

As for the stargazing, there were so many stars that I didn't even know where to look; it felt like I was being drawn in.

If I had to suggest an improvement, it would be that I wished there were blankets to lie on the sand while stargazing (even though it’s a beach, lying directly on the sand at night is a bit much...). I would also appreciate learning more about the constellations.

That said, I really enjoyed myself and would definitely like to participate again next time.

ナイトサファリと星空鑑賞に参加しました。
ナイトサファリは、正直あまり期待していませんでしたが、ガイドのクリチャンの日頃の行いがいいお蔭で、5匹？6匹？のヤシガニを見ることができました‼️ 本当に見れるなんて‼️
星空は、どこを見ていいのか、分からないくらい、沢山の星があり、すいこまれるようでした。
改善点をあえていうならば、砂浜での星空鑑賞で、寝そべって見るためのブランケットがほしかったです。(砂浜とはいえ、夜そのまま寝そべるのはちょっと…。）星座のこともお勉強いただけるとありがたいです。
とはいえ、楽しませていただきました。次に行くときも、ぜひ、参加したいです。

I was moved to see the constellations I learned about in the past while looking at real stars; it felt like a natural planetarium. The clouds were moving quickly, the weather was favorable, and the Milky Way was simply beautiful!

昔習った星座を、本物の星を見ながら、天然のプラネタリウムのようで感動しました。
雲の流れが早く、天気にも恵まれて、天の川がとにかく綺麗でした！

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。

The stargazing tour was too bright due to the full moon, so we did a lot of night safaris instead. It was a rare experience to see wild snakes and scorpions, not just in a zoo. They provided thorough explanations regarding safety, and as long as you listen carefully to the guide, you can enjoy it without any issues.

星空ツアーは満月のため明るすぎると言うことで、ナイトサファリを多くやって頂きました。動物園ではなく、野生のハブやサソリが観れたのは貴重な経験でした。安全に対してもしっかり説明して頂けましたし、しっかりガイドさんの話を聞けば問題無く楽しむことができます。

The explanations were great, the view was excellent, and it was the best! I want to visit Ishigaki Island again, and I also want to start looking for stars on my own in the future.

説明もよくて、見晴らしもよくて、最高！
また石垣島に来たくなったのと、今後は自分でもは星を探していきたいとおもいました。

I used it with my girlfriend, and it was very helpful that it was possible even the day before. The weather was nice, and we were able to see things that we couldn't see on the main island, which was great.

彼女と利用しましたが前日でも可能でとても助かりました。天気も良く本島では見れないものが見れてとてもよかったです。

It was cloudy until we arrived at the observation site, but gradually the clouds cleared, and we were able to see a beautiful starry sky! The staff had extensive knowledge and responded smoothly to various questions. The starry sky that can only be seen in Ishigaki Island is highly recommended!

観測場所に着くまで曇っていましたが、
徐々に雲が減って、
綺麗な星空を見ることが
出来ました！！
スタッフさんの知識が豊富で、
いろいろな質問にも
スムーズに返答頂きました。
石垣島でしか見られない星空は、
おすすめです！！

It was cloudy, so the starry sky was almost not visible, but I was able to see coconut crabs and I was satisfied with the jungle night tour. Thank you very much.

曇っていたため、星空はほぼ見えませんでしたが、ヤシガニなども見れてジャングルナイトツアーは満足でした。有り難うございました。

The weather was bad all day, completely overcast, and we couldn't see any stars at all. However, our guide shared stories about the stars and played the sanshin a bit more than usual, creating a nice atmosphere for the cruise. I thought it would have been amazing if the sky had been filled with stars. We also had a drink included, which made for a pleasant, tipsy mood while enjoying the cruise. The clouds were thin at times, so I had a little hope of seeing some stars, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any until the end.

It was a bit disappointing, but we can't go against the weather.

この日は１日天気が悪く、雲に覆われ星は全く見えずでした。
しかし、ガイドさんが星の話をしてくださったり、三線の生演奏を少し多め？にしてくださったりといい雰囲気でクルージングを楽しみました。
これが満点の星空だったら最高やろうなぁと思いました。
ワンドリンクもついててほろ酔い気分で、クルージングを楽しみました。
雲が薄かったので、星見えるかなと少し期待しましたが最後まで見れず。。

少し残念でしたが、天気には逆らえません。

I couldn't see many stars due to the bad weather, but I was able to see the coconut crab (endangered species) and the purple land hermit crab (natural monument). It was fun.
However, I was dissatisfied with the guide's level of knowledge. I didn't receive satisfactory answers to most of my questions. I felt that the staff clearly lacked knowledge about the creatures we could observe during the course.
Overall, it was enjoyable, but there were also some unsatisfactory points.

星は天気が悪かったためほとんど見れませんでしたが、ヤシガニ(絶滅危惧種)とムラサキオカヤドカリ(天然記念物)が見れました。楽しかったです。
しかし、ガイドさんの知識量に関して不満足でした。質問した内容のほとんどに対して納得のいく回答をしてもらえませんでした。コース中に観察できる生物に関してスタッフが明らかに知識不足だと感じました。
全体的には楽しかったが、不満足な点も残ったといった感じです。

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。

Unfortunately, the clouds covered the sky, and I couldn't see the stars. I was really looking forward to the starry sky, so it's disappointing. The staff member tried to lift our spirits, and I have no complaints about the organizers. I want to improve my daily conduct and come back again. Please create something to blow away the clouds, Veltra.

あいにく雲がかかってしまい星は見ることができなかった。星空がメインで申し込んだので残念です。スタッフのお兄さんは盛り上げようとしてくれたし、主催側に文句はありません。日頃の行いを良くして、また来たいと思います。
何か雲を吹き飛ばす道具を、veltraさんで作って下さい。

At first, I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but the staff really enhanced the tour. I was able to see coconut crabs, flying foxes, hermit crabs, rhinoceros beetles, and a beautiful starry sky, making it a very enjoyable tour.

　一人での参加ということで初めは不安もありましたが、職員の方々がツアーを盛り上げてくれ、ヤシガニ、オオコウモリ、オカヤドカリ、サイカブト、綺麗な星空などを見ることが出来、非常に楽しいツアーとなりました。

I was very satisfied with the perfect starry sky, which exceeded my expectations! The guide's explanations were also very detailed and easy to understand.

期待していた以上の満点の星空にとても満足しました！
ガイドさんの説明もとても詳しくわかりやすかったです。

I had booked a stargazing tour for the second day of my trip to Ishigaki Island from February 15th for two nights and three days, but the weather forecast predicted rain for that day. The weather on the day we arrived was a mix of sunny and cloudy. When I called to see if I could change the reservation a day in advance, they kindly agreed, and although there were some clouds, we were able to see a wonderful starry sky. It was the best experience, enjoying the stars with a blanket and warm tea, and each of us had a pair of binoculars to look at the stars. Next time, I would like to visit when the Southern Cross is visible.

2月15日から2泊3日の石垣島旅行で2日目に星空ツアーを予約しておいたのですが、天気予報では確実に雨。着いた当日は晴れたり、曇ったりの天気でした。1日前に変更出来るか電話をいれたところ、快く承諾してもらえ、雲はあったものの素敵な星空を見ることができました。ブランケットとあたたかいお茶に癒され1人1つの双眼鏡で見る星空は最高でした。次は、サザンクロスの見える頃に伺いたいと思います。

The guide was very kind, and it turned out to be a fun tour. It was disappointing that we didn't see many animals, but I understand that it's nature, so there's nothing we can do about it. I thought it might have been better to join a tour during a different season. My parents were looking forward to the constellations, so even though we changed the date on short notice due to the weather, they responded quickly, and we were able to see a beautiful starry sky despite a few clouds.

ガイドをしていただいた方がとても親切で楽しいツアーになりました。
動物があまり見れなかったのは残念でしたが自然が相手なのでしょうがないと納得、やはり時期を選んだツアーに参加した方が良かったのかなと思いました
星座は親が楽しみにしていたので、天気をみて急遽日にちを変更しても、すばやく対応していただき少し雲があったけど綺麗な星空が見れました

The explanations about constellations and star names were very detailed and enjoyable. I definitely want to participate again the next time I visit. Thank you very much.

星座や星の名前に関する解説が詳しくて大変楽しかったです。次に訪れた際にも必ず参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I participated in stargazing and a night safari on Ishigaki Island. I was impressed by the polite guidance and explanations. Since it was winter, they worked hard to find the coconut crab, which is quite rare. In the end, we didn't see it, but we were able to see many large hermit crabs that you can't find on the mainland, as well as some incredibly small ones. Although it was only about two hours, it felt like no time at all.

The most impressive moment was when we were in the area where the owls (specifically the ear owl) that only inhabit the island are found. While I was driving normally, the guide suddenly pointed and said, "Look, an owl!" When I looked in the direction he was pointing, I was amazed to see an owl sitting on a power line. I thought it was incredible that he spotted it, especially since it was completely dark with no streetlights around. Thank you very much! If I have the chance to go to Ishigaki Island again, I would definitely like to participate once more.

石垣島での星空観賞とナイトサファリに参加しました
丁寧な案内と説明には感動しました。
冬場なのでなかなか見つからないヤシガニを一生懸命にさがしてくれました。
結局は見れませんでしたが　本土では見られない大きなやどかりや逆に物凄く
小さなヤドカリやらいっぱいみられて二時間ほどでしたが　あっという間でした。一番感動したのは、島にしか生息しないふくろう（みみずく）がいる辺り
普通に車を運転していたのに　あっふくろうと言って　ガイドさんの指刺す方向を見たら　びっくり！電線の上にふくろうが　普通に車うんてしていてしかも辺りは外灯もなく真っ暗の中で良く見つけたのものだと思いました。有難うございました。また　石垣島に行くことがあれば　是非もう一度参加したいと思います。

The shuttle service picked us up from the hotel and we set off for the port. When we left the hotel, it was cloudy and I was worried about not being able to see the stars, but I thought I would enjoy the night cruise regardless. After waiting at the port for about five minutes, the clouds started to thin out and gradually, the stars became visible.

Upon boarding, we received our favorite drinks, took our seats, and set off! It was a bit chilly since it was February, but a light jacket was sufficient. While listening to a live performance of the sanshin, we first went to see the beautifully lit bridge, which was a great photo spot. As we moved further out to sea, the clouds disappeared, revealing a starry sky that was beyond what we usually see. The guide provided a fun explanation about the constellations. We even saw shooting stars.

Although the wind picked up and clouds quickly returned, I was very satisfied because we got to see some stars. The combination of the live sanshin performance and the starry sky made for a truly memorable cruise. The hour flew by, and I definitely want to go again. Since we were swaying with the waves while looking up, it would be a good idea for those prone to motion sickness to take some medication beforehand.

ホテルまで送迎の方が迎えに来てくれて港へ出発しました。
ホテルから出た時は曇っていて星が見えるか心配でしたが、ダメでもナイトクルージングを楽しもうと思っていました。
着いて5分ほど港で待っていると雲が少なくなってきて徐々に星が見えてきました。
乗船の際に好きなドリンクをもらって席について出発！
2月なので肌寒かったですが、薄手の上着で大丈夫でした。
三線の生演奏を聴きながら、まずは写真スポットの奇麗なライトアップされている橋を見に行きました。
その後沖の方まで進むにつれて雲がなくなり普段見れないぐらいの星空を見れました。
ガイドさんが楽しく星座について解説してくれました。
流れ星も見れました。

風があり、あっという間に雲が出てきてしまいましたが、ちょっとでも見れたからとても満足でした。
三線の生演奏と星空のセットでとても思い出に残るクルージングになりました。
1時間という時間があっという間で、また行きたいと思う内容でした。
波に揺られながら上を見ているので、乗り物酔いする人は酔い止めを飲んでいくと良いですね。

It was possible to cancel even at the meeting time on the night of the event. The weather was not great, but since the date was limited, I decided to go ahead with it! The guide was friendly and kind. However, I think those who really want to see the stars or various plants should consider the timing before participating.

当日の夜集合時点でもキャンセル可能とのことでしたお天気は決していいとは言えませんでしたが、日にちも限られていたのでそのままお願いしました！ガイドさんは気さくで親切です。ただどうしても星が見たい方や色々な植物などが見れると思って参加される方は時期なども考慮して参加されたほうが良いかと思いました。

I had to change the pickup location suddenly around 4:30 PM on the day of the tour, but they kindly accommodated my request. During the drive to and from the location, the guide found owls and snakes, making the journey enjoyable. We were blessed with good weather and got to see a beautiful starry sky and coconut crabs, making it a very satisfying tour. Thank you!

当日の午後4時半位に送迎場所を急遽変更したのですが、快く応じてくださいました。行き帰りの車の中でも、ガイドさんがフクロウや蛇を見つけてくれたり、移動中も楽しかったです。お天気にも恵まれ、キレイな星空やヤシガニも見れて大満足なツアーでした。ありがとうございました！

This is my second time participating. It's very moving because I can't often see a sky full of stars in my daily life. The explanations from the stargazing guide were easy to understand, and I gained more knowledge! On the day of the event, the wind was strong, and the perceived temperature was quite different from during the day. They lend out blankets, but it might be good to dress warmly when participating. I plan to go stargazing again in a different season.

二回目の参加です。
なかなか普段の生活では空いっぱいの星空を見ることができないので、とても感動的です。
星空ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、知識が増えました！
当日は風が強くて体感温度が昼間とかなり違いました。ブランケットは貸してくれますが、参加するときは暖かい格好が良いかも。
また別の季節にも星を観に行こうと思います。

The starry sky and night view at Banna Park were absolutely wonderful, and I could have watched them forever. During my stroll along Ohama Beach, I was lucky enough to see bats, frogs, hermit crabs, and even coconut crabs. The guide was very personable, sharing various information and even making light jokes, which made the experience even better.

バンナ公園で見る星空も夜景もとっても素敵で、いつまでも見ていられそうでした。大浜海岸の散策ではコウモリ、カエル、ヤドカリにヤシガニまで見ることができて幸運でした。ガイドのお兄さんもいろんな情報を話してくれたり、軽く冗談を交えてくれたりと大変好感の持てる方で良かったです。

I participated with a friend as a memory of our graduation trip.

When boarding, we each received a drink. I thought there would be a variety of options from alcohol to soft drinks, which there were. However, I was surprised to find that they were served in plastic bottles and cans instead of glasses! I felt it would have been even better if there were warm drinks available.

The stargazing itself was very impressive! At first, I was worried about whether we would be able to see anything from a bright location, but the view from the dark area was overwhelming. The explanations using a penlight were easy to understand, and I really enjoyed the stargazing!

Despite being mid-February, the weather was good, and it was explained that it was lucky to be able to observe so many stars at this time of year, which made for a wonderful memory!

However, it was colder than I expected. The first floor of the boat had no windbreak, and because the boat was moving quickly, we were exposed to the wind the entire time. I recommend stargazing from the second floor!

I was very satisfied with both the performance on the sanshin and the stargazing, so I think it would be an amazing tour if you just prepare for the cold!

If I have the opportunity to go to Ishigaki Island again, I would definitely want to participate in this tour! Thank you for the wonderful experience.

卒業旅行の思い出にと友人と2人で参加しました。

乗船する際にドリンクを1人1ついただきました。
アルコールからソフトドリンクまでと種類は豊富だと思います。ただ、グラスでいただく物かと思いきや、ペットボトルや缶での配布に驚きました笑
温かい飲み物もあれば、なお良かったと感じました。

星の観測自体は、とてもよく見えました！
最初は明るい場所からだったので見えるのか不安でしたが、暗い場所からの景観は圧倒されました。
ペンライトを使いながらの説明も分かりやすく、星の観測をとても楽しむ事が出来ました！

2月の中頃ながら天気はよく、この時期で星がたくさん観測できるのはラッキーだと説明があり、本当にいい思い出が出来ました！

ただ、予想以上に寒かったです。
船の1階には風避けがなく、船のスピードが速い分、ずっと風にさらされました。
星の観測をするなら2階で観られることをオススメします！

三線での演奏も星の観測もとても満足出来たので、寒さ対策だけすれば本当に最高のツアーになると思いました！

また、石垣島へ行く機会があれば、是非、参加したいと思えるツアーでした！感動をありがとうございました。

It was reassuring that we could cancel on the day due to the weather. In the end, I was glad to enjoy a beautiful starry sky. There was a blanket available for rent, but it was colder than I expected due to the strong wind, so it would have been better to wear warm clothing.

天候によって当日キャンセルできる点が安心でよかった。結果的にはきれいな星空を楽しめてよかったです。
ブランケットの貸し出しがあったが風が強く思ったより冷えたので、暖かい服装でいくほうがよかった。

I visited Ishigaki Island for the first time from February 16 (Sunday) to February 19 (Wednesday). To my surprise, it was extremely cold throughout the entire period. Both the sunset cruise and the starry sky viewing cruise were cold and had a lot of clouds, which was very disappointing (tears). There's nothing we can do about the weather, so it can't be helped. I imagine it was difficult for the crew and the sanshin player as well. However, on the way back to the port, we were able to see a few stars through a small break in the clouds, which was a relief. Ishigaki Island is a very beautiful island, so I would like to try again!

2/16(日) 〜 2/19(水)で初めて石垣島を訪問。
同期間すべてがまさかの超寒いという結果に。
サンセットクルーズと本星空鑑賞クルーズ両方とも寒い＆雲が多く、とても残念な結果となりました（涙）
お天気ばかりはどうしようもないので致し方ないですね。
説明クルーの方も三線の方も、やりにくかっただろうなと思います。
ただ、港に帰る途中で、雲のわずかな切れ目から、数個の星が見られたのが救いでした。
石垣島はとても素敵な島でしたので、またリベンジしたいと思います！

I participated on February 12, 2020. First of all, I was relieved that I could cancel on-site if it was cloudy before making a reservation. I took the optional open bus to the location. Along the way, I was able to see beautiful stars. When I arrived, the clouds made it so that sometimes the stars were visible and sometimes they weren't, but I felt that was just part of nature! They provided blankets and warm tea. Next, I would like to go in the summer to see the starry sky in all its glory.

2020.2.12に参加させていただきました。まず、予約前から曇っていたら現地キャンセル可能なので安心でした。
オプションのオープンバスで現地に向かいました。
その途中から綺麗な星を見ることができました。
現地に到着すると、雲の流れで星が見えたり見えなかったりしましたが、それも自然なんだなぁ～と感じました！ブランケットにあたたかいお茶を用意して下さっていました。
次は夏に随時満天の星空を観に行きたいです。

I participated in February.
During this time, there were talks about the cold north winds and cloudy skies, but fortunately, I was able to see many stars.
The guide's explanations were thorough and good.
However, be careful as looking up too much can really hurt your neck!

Due to the large number of people, it was difficult to secure a place to sit.
Also, depending on where you sit, it might be challenging to view the stars.

After the boat moved a bit, there was an explanation about the stars, and it was easy to understand as the guide pointed them out with a laser pointer.
However, there were times when I couldn't hear everything due to the waves and the sound of the boat.

At one point, there was a live performance of the sanshin, but it was unfortunate that the sound of the boat's engine made it hard to hear the performer's explanations and music (I understand that we had to move due to time constraints, but it was still a bit disappointing).

This time, I was able to see a relatively large number of stars, so overall, I was satisfied.

Additionally, the day before the cruise, I received detailed information about the day's precautions, and the car pick-up service was very attentive, which I appreciated.

２月に参加しました。
この時期は北風も吹いて曇りがちとのお話もありましたが、幸運にも沢山の星をみることができました。
ガイドさんの解説も丁寧で良かったです。
ただし上を見すぎるとかなり首が痛くなるので注意です！

人数が多かったこともあり、座る場所の確保に困りました。
また座る場所によっては星を眺めるのが難しいところもありそうでした。

少し船が進んでから、星の説明があり、レザーポイントで指しながらだったので、分かりやすかったです。
ただ波や船の音で、ところどころ聞こえないこともあった。

途中、三線の生演奏を聴ける時間もありましたが、船のエンジン音で演奏者の解説や音楽が聞こえにくい場面もあったことが残念でした(時間の関係上、移動しないといけないのはやむを得ないと思いますが...)

今回は比較的に星がたくさん見れたので、全体的に満足でした。

また、クルーズ前日に、当日の注意点など細かに教えてもらったり、車の送迎をしていただいたりと、全体的にとても丁寧な対応だったのが良かったです。