All Reviews for Okinawa Stargazing

When it comes to Iriomote Island, it's all about the jungle. I joined the tour hoping to encounter the Iriomote wildcat. And guess what? I actually saw one! They say you might only see it once in a hundred times, but I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse! It was just for a moment, but its stocky body shape is clearly different from an ordinary cat.

Dr. Koiwa, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, like a living encyclopedia.

西表島といえばジャングル。あわよくばイリオモテヤマネコと遭遇できればとの思いで、参加しました。
なんと見れました！100回に1回見れるかどうかとのことでしたが、見ることができました！一瞬でしたが、ずんぐりした体型は普通のネコとは明らかに異なります。
ガイドしてくれた古岩博士。生き字引のような知識量に圧倒されました。

It was a wonderful night. I have never seen such a beautiful starry sky before, to the point where I couldn't even tell which constellations were which. Without the guide's laser pointer, I don't think I would have understood. It was even more beautiful and moving than the starry sky I saw in Hawaii a few years ago. On top of that, I got to see a coconut crab, making it a fitting activity to conclude my trip.

素晴らしい夜でした。とにかくここまで美しい星空は見たことがなく、どれがどの星座なのかわからないぐらい見えました。
ガイドさんのレーザーポインターが無ければ、わからなかったと思います。
数年前に見たハワイの星空よりも美しく感動させられました。
おまけにヤシガニも見れて、旅の最後を締めくくるに相応しいアクティビティになりました。

I didn't do enough research beforehand, but the day before the full moon was indeed beautiful, although there weren't many stars visible. The group bus was late, and even though we started late, it was disappointing that the ending time was strictly adhered to.

事前のリサーチ不足ですが、満月の前の日で、次は確かにキレイでしたが、星はあまり見えませんでした。
団体さんのバスが遅れて、遅れて始まったのに、終わる時間はきっちりしていて残念でした。

You can see the Milky Way clearly with the naked eye, something you can never see in the city!
There are even more stars captured in the photos.
With such a price for creating the best memories, you definitely won't regret going!
I highly recommend it since you can't take these photos yourself.
I would love to use this service again when I come back to Miyako Island.
Thank you!

都心では決して見ることができない天の川が肉眼でクッキリ見えます！
写真には更にたくさんの星が写っています。
最高の思い出が形に残るのに、このお値段、絶対に行って損はないです！
自分では絶対に撮れない写真なので、オススメです。
また宮古島に来るときは利用したいです。
ありがとうございました！

This is a tour that both adults and children can enjoy! In the first half, we explored the night jungle, walking around in the dark, discovering bats, and even touching a large coconut crab—an experience you can't have in Tokyo! In the second half, we enjoyed stargazing, learning the names of stars and watching shooting stars, which left both adults and children very satisfied! The guide was knowledgeable about insects and spoke well, so my son said, "I want to see the big brother again!" I plan to request this tour again for our trip to Ishigaki Island next year! Thank you!

大人も子供も楽しめるツアーです！
前半はナイトジャングル散策で暗闇の中を歩き回りコウモリ発見したり、大きなヤシガニを触ってみたり、東京では出来ない経験を満喫！後半は星空観賞で星の名前を教えてもらったり、流れ星をみたりと大人も子供も大満足でした！ガイドしてくださった方が虫に詳しくお話が上手なので息子も「またお兄ちゃんに会いたい！」と言っています！
来年の石垣島旅行でもツアーお願いしようと思います！ありがとうございました

The Milky Way, Jupiter, and Saturn were incredibly visible, and there were many beautiful shooting stars! They also explained the stars, so the children listened and watched with great interest. However, the start time was late, and my 8-year-old couldn't wait for their turn to see through the telescope and fell asleep before seeing Saturn's rings. It would have been great if they could have shown the smaller children first. Also, I wish they had provided binoculars for everyone. Since the area was really dark, it was difficult to park the car, and it was also hard to get out when leaving, so I think it would be dangerous without someone to guide us.

びっくりするほど天の川や木星、土星が良く見えて流れ星もいっぱいできれいでした！
星の説明もしてくれたので、子供たちも興味深く聞いて見ていました。
ただ、開始時間が遅いので8歳の子供は天体望遠鏡を見せてもらう順番まで待てず、土星の輪をみる前に寝てしまいましたできれば小さい子供から見せてもらえればありがたかったです。あと双眼鏡も人数分、貸していただきたかったなぁ。
本当にあたりが真っ暗なため、車が停めにくく、また帰りも出しにくかったので、誘導してくれる人がいないと危険だと思いました。

I participated on July 30th, starting at 8:30 PM. I was a bit worried because it was still a little bright past 8 PM, but by the time we started shooting, the stars were beautifully visible. Before the shoot, they lifted our spirits by saying things like, "It's rare for it to be this clear" and "It looks like we can take some beautiful photos." When it was time to shoot, they also gave us advice on how to pose, and the shooting went very smoothly. At the end, they shared recommendations for spots in Miyako Island, and I really felt it was worth participating! I definitely want to ask for their help again when I go to Miyako Island! Thank you very much!

7月30日、20時半から参加しました。
20時過ぎても少し明るく心配でしたが、撮影する頃には星がとても綺麗に見えました。
撮影前に『こんなに晴れるのは珍しい』『綺麗な写真が撮れそうです』など、こちらの気持ちを盛り上げてくれ、いざ撮影へ。
ポーズの仕方もアドバイスしてくれ、とてもスムーズに撮影が進みました。
最後に宮古島のおすすめスポットなども教えてくれ、参加して本当によかったと思いました！
また宮古島に行く時にはぜひお願いしたいと思います！
ありがとうございした！

I was a bit skeptical about whether we would look this beautiful in the photos, but first, I was amazed by the starry sky around us that day! I thought this was going to be great, so we headed to the shooting location. I was surprised to see some of the shots taken on-site! Then, when we received the wonderful photos of the starry sky with us in them a few days later, I was so excited! It was truly amazing! Moving over the rocky area in the dark was a little scary, but it was a very satisfying tour. Thank you!

こんなに綺麗に写真に写るのかなぁと、半信半疑でしたが、
まず、当日の周辺の星空に驚愕！
これは期待大だなと思い、撮影場所に向かいました。
その場で写したモノを少し見せてもらってビックリ！
そして、後日送られてきた、素晴らしい星空と写る自分たちを見て、テンション上がりました！
本当に素晴らしかったです！
足元暗い中、岩場に移動するのが少し怖かったですが
すごく満足できるツアーでした。
ありがとうございました！

The starry sky was amazing! The photos I received later have been edited, but it's disappointing that my face and head look unnatural. Maybe the editing skills aren't very good.

星空は最高でした！
後日頂いた写真は、加工しておりますが、顔や頭などが不自然な感じになってたりで、残念です。加工技術が下手ですかね。

It was an emotional experience to see the Milky Way for the first time in my life, and it was even better to capture that moment with my family of three. I received a lot of information about Miyako Island, and when I actually visited, the food was delicious. Thank you!

生涯初めて天の川を見ることができたのも感動でしたが、その瞬間を家族三人で残すことができて最高でした。宮古島情報も多々おしえて頂き、実際行ってみたらとてもおいしかったです。ありがとうございました！

On the last night, I joined Pip's night tour after the day tour I had with him! The kids were super excited about the creatures and plants we encountered, and the guide was entertaining, which made it very satisfying! There were also several staff members who spoke English, so the people from Belgium who came with us seemed to be having a great time too! I definitely want to participate in another tour.

最終日の夜、1日ツアーでお世話になったピピさんのナイトツアーに参戦！出てくる生き物や植物に子供達も大興奮でガイドさんも面白くて大満足でした！
英語が話せるスタッフさんも何名かいたので、一緒に来たベルギーの方々も楽しそうにしてました！
また違うツアーに参加したいと思いました。

I was worried about the clouds, but during the shoot, we could see the Milky Way beautifully, and we got five great shots. The kids ended up taking pictures better than I expected, and the photos turned out really nice. It was great to receive recommendations for various shops and spots on Miyako Island for my first visit. Thank you very much.

雲が心配でしたが 撮影時は綺麗に天の川も見えて、5カットとっていただきました。子供も思った以上に上手に撮影でき、とてもいい写真になりました。初めての宮古島で色々なオススメのお店やスポットを教えていただきよかったです。ありがとうございました。

I was satisfied to see creatures that you can only encounter if you know the area. The guide's response was also good. It was a great tour where I could see the starry sky as well.

現地を知らないと遭遇できない生き物が見えて満足しました。ガイドの対応も良かったです。
星空も見れてお得なツアーでした

At first, I was worried about whether it would be okay in the dark, but once the night tour started, I heard the rustling of animals, and it turned out to be a gecko. The sound of the gecko is definitely worth hearing at least once. It became a wonderful tropical night filled with darkness. Thank you, Kobayashi-san.

最初は暗いなか大丈夫かなぁって心配しましたがナイトツアー がはじまってみると、
動物のガサガサと音が鳴り出てきたのは、ヤモリでした。ヤモリの鳴き声は一度聞く価値あります。素晴らしい熱帯夜の暗闇になりました。小林さんありがとうございます。

I walked down a completely dark road with no streetlights, feeling very anxious, but what awaited me was a beautifully clear starry sky! I could see the Milky Way and shooting stars, and each star was so big that it was truly moving. Besides the photos, I received recommendations for great places in Miyako Island, which made for wonderful memories! I want to go see that starry sky again.

街灯が全くない真っ暗な道を進み、不安がいっぱいでしたが、待っていたのはとってもキレイな星空でした！天の川、流れ星が見れて、星ひとつひとつが大きくて感動しました。フォト以外にも、宮古島のおすすめの場所など教えていただき、とてもいい思い出になりました！またあの星空を見に行きたいです。

I had traveled to Ishigaki before, but unfortunately, it was cloudy that time, and I couldn't see the stars at all. So, this time, I participated to make up for that. On the day of the tour, the clouds cleared beautifully, and I was able to experience an extraordinary starry sky that made me realize, "So this is what the night sky looks like in a southern island!" I also understood that the visibility of stars differs greatly between the town center and the outskirts of Ishigaki. If you come to Ishigaki and the weather looks good at night, I definitely recommend going to see the stars!

以前にも石垣へ旅行にきたことがあったのですが、その時はあいにくの曇りで星空がまったく見られなかったので、今回はそのリベンジも兼ねて参加しました。
ツアー当日は雲がきれいに晴れ、これが南の島の星空か！と実感できる格別の星空を見ることができました。
また、石垣でも町中と町外れで全然星の見え方が違ってくるということもよく分かりました。
もし、石垣に来て夜の天気が良さそうだったら、星空を見に行くことをぜひオススメします！

Later, I learned that for lunch, we were taken care of by a sister store on Iriomote Island, and for dinner, we were at the Ishigaki Island location.

I was hesitant to participate due to the unfortunate cloudy weather, but since it was said that there were other attractions besides the starry sky, I thought I might as well join since I had some free time.

The staff member in charge was reassuring, saying, "I can't guarantee we'll see the stars, but if it looks promising, we'll move to the best spot right away and adapt!" Near the end of the tour, there was a moment when the clouds parted, and I was able to enjoy the Milky Way!

The starry sky was, of course, wonderful, but what impressed me the most was the dedication of the staff!

後から知ったのですが、お昼は西表島の姉妹店にお世話になり、夜は石垣島店でお世話になりました。
生憎の曇り空で参加するか迷ったのですが、星空以外も見所があるとの触れ込みだったので、どうせ暇になるぐらいならと参加してみました。
担当していただいたスタッフさんは「星空が観れるか分かりませんが、見れそうならすぐにポイントへ移動して臨機応変にやります！」と心強く、ツアー終了間近で雲が切れる瞬間があり、天の川を堪能できました！
星空ももちろん素晴らしかったですが、一番は一生懸命なスタッフさんに感動しました！

The starry sky was very beautiful, and the children were happy to have memorable photos. If you're hesitating, I recommend experiencing it.

とても綺麗な星空で子供たちも思い出に残る写真になったと喜んでます。迷っていたら体験することをオススメします。

I joined a tour because I really wanted to see the starry sky on Iriomote Island. I had heard that the weather forecast on the island was unreliable, so I was worried about whether we would actually be able to see the stars. However, on the night of the tour, the clouds cleared astonishingly, and we were able to see a truly star-filled sky. The location we were taken to was also amazing, allowing us to enjoy a 360° view, like a natural planetarium. This is definitely a recommended tour that will leave you in awe.

西表島の星空がどうしても見たくてツアーに参加しました。
天気予報があてにならない島だと聞いていたのでちゃんと星が見えるかどうか心配だったのですが、ツアー当日の夜は驚くほど雲が晴れ、文字通りの満点の星空を見ることができました。
案内された場所も最高で、360°、まさしく天然のプラネタリウムを満喫できました。
感動間違いなしのオススメのツアーです

I participated in the night tour. Originally, I had planned for a jungle tour and stargazing, but I received a message from the guide before the tour, saying that due to the weather, we might not be able to see the stars. Instead, we ended up visiting two locations on the jungle tour. Although I couldn't see the stars I was looking forward to, I was able to see many creatures from Iriomote Island that you wouldn't typically see in the city, which was actually a nice surprise.

I was particularly worried about whether I would actually see the coconut crabs I had seen in the brochure, but as we entered the destination, several of them appeared up close, and I was overwhelmed by their impressive presence. The guide's stories were also interesting, making for a truly refreshing experience throughout the night.

I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have an extraordinary experience in the night jungle of Iriomote Island, not just for those who love creatures.

ナイトツアーに参加しました。
もともとジャングルツアーと星空観察の予定だったのですが、ツアー前にガイドの方から連絡があり、天候的に星空は見えないかも知れないとのことでジャングルツアーで2箇所を回ることになりました。
楽しみにしていた星は見られなかったのですが、代わりに都会ではまず見られない西表島の生き物をたくさん見れて、逆に良かったです。
特に、パンフレットで見たヤシガニが本当に出てくるか心配だったのですが、目的地に入って行くと何匹も間近に現れ、想像以上の迫力に圧倒されました。
ガイドの方のお話も面白く、本当に新鮮な体験の連続の一晩でした。
生き物好きの人に限らず、西表島の夜のジャングルで非日常的な体験をしてみたい人みんなにぜひオススメのツアーです。

Driving through the countryside without streetlights from the bustling city, we explored the habitats of various creatures. On the coast, we spotted coconut crabs, and in Banna Park, birds like bats and owls were resting. The sounds of hermit crabs moving and retreating into their shells were enchanting. Watching the bats leap from tree to tree and listening to the hoots of the owls touched my heart. Looking up at the starry sky, I saw shooting stars and truly felt that I was glad to be here! Our guide worked hard to ensure we enjoyed our limited time to the fullest.

繁華街からクルマで街頭のない田舎道を走り抜けて、生き物たちの生息地をめぐります。
海岸にはヤシガニ、バンナ公園にはコウモリやフクロウなどの鳥たちが佇んでいます。
ヤドカリの移動する音、殻に閉じこもる音。
コウモリが木に飛び移る姿や、フクロウの鳴き声に耳を傾けると心に沁み入ってきます
星空を見上げると流れ星が流れ、心から来てよかったと思いました！
限られた滞在期間でできるだけ楽しんでもらうためにガイドさんが一所懸命案内してくれました。

I was looking forward to it, but since it was the day before the full moon, the moonlight was too strong and I couldn't see the stars well; it was no different from the starry sky at home. Also, I heard that a typhoon occurred, so in the second half, it was completely covered by clouds and I couldn't enjoy the stars at all.

期待してたのですが満月の前日だった為、月の光が強すぎて星が見えずらく、自宅の星空と変わりませんでした。
また台風が発生したとの事で、後半は雲に覆われて全く星を楽しむ事が出来ませんでした。

I joined the tour hoping to see the Iriomote cat, even though I wasn't expecting much. I was happy when our guide, Mr. Koiwa, said he would do his best to find it, even though it would be tough! When we went to a jungle-like area, there was a single coconut crab at the water spot, and I took a lot of pictures! On the way to the stargazing point, the guide found an owl and took us close to it; it was super cute! The stargazing point had no clouds, so I felt lucky to see three shooting stars! Unfortunately, I didn't see the Iriomote cat, but I got to see many other creatures, so it became a great memory!

イリオモテヤマネコを一度見てみたくてダメ元でツアーに参加しました。
ガイドの古岩さんが、厳しいけど頑張って探してみますと言ってくれて、嬉しかったです！
ジャングルのようなところに行くと、水場に一匹だけヤシガニがいたので、写真を取りまくってました！
星空ポイントに向かう途中ガイドさんがフクロウを見つけて近くまで案内してくれてめっちゃかわいかったです！
星空ポイントは雲がなかったので、流れ星を3個見れたのでラッキーな気分になれました！
残念ながらイリオモテヤマネコはいませんでしたが、他の生き物をたくさん見られたのでいい思い出になりました！

I participated in the tour with just a desire to see beautiful stars, even though I found studying constellations difficult and lacked motivation in school. However, this time I was carefully taught how to find constellations and learned interesting stories about them, which sparked my interest in wanting to know more about stars!

The moon was very beautiful, which made it a bit harder to see the stars, but I can confidently say that I’m glad I participated! I would like to join again in a different season to see other stars. I think it would be great to have insect repellent spray to focus on the stars.

学校の授業では難しくてやる気になれなかった星座の勉強。きれいな星がみたいなーぐらいの気持ちでツアーに参加しましたが、今回星座の探し方やエピソードなどを丁寧に教えてもらい、星についてもっと知りたいと思えるきっかけになりました!!
月がとてもきれいでその分少し星が見えにくかったのですが、それでも自信をもって参加してよかったと言えます!
また違う星を見るために季節を変えて参加したいと思います(^^)
星に集中するために虫除けスプレーはあると◎かと思います。

It was unfortunate that we couldn't see the stars due to the cloudy sky, but our guide took us to various places to make up for it, and we had a great time. We were able to see coconut crabs, large hermit crabs, and even a rare owl, which made the children very happy. Thank you!

あいにくの曇り空で星が見えなかったのが残念でしたが、ガイドさんがそれを補うべくいろいろな場所に案内してくれて楽しかったです。
ヤシガニや大きなヤドカリ、珍しいコノハズクも見られて子供たちは大喜びしていました。ありがとうございました！

Walking through the jungle at night in the warm tropical climate, the starry sky viewed from the sandy beach was breathtaking. The service was incredibly attentive, and they took care of us, who were not used to traveling to remote islands, allowing us to comfortably experience nature exploration in the pitch darkness of Iriomote Island. The passage of time felt special, and I was captivated by the island's charm that made me forget the city. When we moved to a different location in the square, the starry sky came into view so beautifully that it was hard to tell if it was reality or a dream. They quickly informed us if there were muddy spots underfoot, and the photos taken with my friends at a spot where we could see the stars and the sea were fantastic!

夜のジャングルを歩き南国の暖かい気候の中、砂浜から見る星空は絶景。
対応がとにかく丁寧で、離島旅行に慣れていない私達を気遣ってくれて、西表島の夜の真っ暗な中で自然探索を快適に体験。
流れる時間は特別に感じ、都会を忘れさせてくれる島の魅力に心動かされました。
場所を変え広場に移動すると星空が視界に飛び込んできて現実か夢か分からなくなるほどきれいでした。
足元がぬかるんでいるところがあればすぐに教えてくれたし、友人と一緒に星空と海が見えるところで撮ってくれた写真も最高でした！

In the untamed jungle, you can hear the sounds of bats and owls, and there are places where you can gaze at the star-filled sky. It's recommended to observe the stars in a cool tropical environment while listening to the calls of wild birds.

Even near the coast, bats are flying around, and there was a cave close to the sandy beach that was home to coconut crabs. The stars are so beautiful that the area has been designated as a starry sky protection zone, and you can usually see famous constellations like the Milky Way depending on the season.

I've heard that fireflies can be seen from March to May, so if I get the chance, I would like to participate in that as well.

整備されていないジャングルの森にはコウモリやフクロウの鳴き声が聞こえ、満天の星を眺められる場所もあり、野鳥の声を聞きながら南国の涼しい環境で星を観察できオススメです。
海岸近くでもコウモリは飛んでて、砂浜すぐ近くの洞窟にはヤシガニのお家がありました。
星は星空保護区に指定されるほどきれいで、天の川など時期によって有名な星座はたいてい見れまました。
3月から5月までホタルが見れるとのことなので機会があればそちらの方も参加してみたいなと思います。

I participated in a night jungle tour because I wanted to see nocturnal creatures. I was able to enjoy a variety of animals, including small frogs, large frogs, owls, bats, and coconut crabs! The starry sky was also beautifully visible, and I was very satisfied. Thank you!

夜の生き物を見たかったので夜のジャングルツアーに参加させていただきました。
小さなカエルに大きなカエル、フクロウやコウモリ、ヤシガニなど他にも色々な生き物が見れ存分に楽しませて頂きました！
星空も綺麗に見れ大満足でした。
ありがとうございました！

I wanted to see a lot of shooting stars, so after doing some research, I found out that Iriomote Island also offers a view of the Milky Way, and I made a reservation. The weather was clear, so I enjoyed the stars near an observation deck with a sense of openness. I was able to see shooting stars, and I successfully achieved my goal. I also saw Mars, Jupiter, and Venus. The soothing sound of the gentle waves allowed me to experience the tranquility of nature. The small jungle on the sandy beach was filled with rare nocturnal natural monuments. When I encountered a coconut crab and a hermit crab, I was understandably startled, but I was gently reassured that as long as I didn't approach and kept my distance, there was nothing to worry about. I hope that the unchanging nature will remain forever...

流れ星がたくさん見たくて色々調べたら西表島がさらに天の川も見れることが分かり、申し込みました。
天気も晴れたので開放感のある展望台近くで星を満喫。
流れ星も見えて、目的も無事達成。火星木星金星も見れました。
静かな波の音に癒やされて、自然の時間を体験できました。
砂浜にあるちょっとしたジャングルには夜行性の珍しい天然記念物の生き物で溢れてました。
ヤシガニにオカヤドカリ、ハブが出てきたときは流石に動揺しましたが近づかず警戒させなければ何も心配はいらないよと優しく声がけしてくれました。
いつまでも変わらない自然が残ればいいなと思いました…

A stargazing photo tour that even considers the lunar phase. When I arrived at the meeting point on Kurima Island, I was surrounded by a sky full of stars, with not a single cloud in sight, and the Milky Way was sprawling magnificently.

Shooting stars were flowing by repeatedly, and it was truly wonderful! The staff were very kind and showed us the freshly taken photos right on the spot.

The collaboration of the Milky Way and shooting stars. I believe this has become the best shot in my four years of visiting Miyako Island for stargazing photos. Thank you very much.

月齢まで考えくれた星空フォトツアー。
来間島の集合場所に着いたときは、
満天の星空に囲まれ、雲一つなく天の川が
広大に広がっていました。

流れ星も何度も流れて
とても素敵でした！
スタッフの方も、とても親切で写したての
フォトをその場で見せてくれました。

天の川と流れ星のコラボ。
宮古島に四年通っている中で星空フォトでは
最高の一枚になったと思います。
ありがとうございました。