All Reviews for Okinawa Stargazing

This is actually my second time.
The first time was during a full moon. But I was able to see shooting stars!
This time, it was cloudy.
Although the weather wasn't favorable, the staff were very attentive, and the live performance with the sanshin was moving every time. The atmosphere was great. I would love to participate again without hesitation! Thank you!

実は今回2度目です。
1回目は満月。でも流れ星を見ることが出来ました！
2回目の今回は曇り。
天候には恵まれませんでしたが担当の方が丁寧で、三線の弾き語りは毎回感動です。雰囲気があって良かったです。また懲りずに参加したいと思いました！ありがとうございました！

I participated during my honeymoon trip! The weather was great, so we could see many stars! The explanations were very clear, and they provided chairs and binoculars. The staff was also very kind! I definitely want to go again in a different season!

新婚旅行で行った際に参加しました！お天気も良かったのでたくさん星が見えました！
とても分かりやすく説明してくださいますし、チェアーや双眼鏡も用意してくださってます。スタッフの皆様もとても親切でした！また違う季節にもぜひ行きたいです！

Although the sky was cloudy and the wind was strong, preventing us from seeing a full starry sky, the guide was cheerful and spoke well, making it enjoyable to watch the stars.

雲が多く風が強かった為満面の星空はだめだったがガイドが明るく話が上手かったので楽しく星を見れました。

I saw such a beautiful starry sky for the first time. It was so stunning that it didn't even feel like the same sky in Japan. I was worried about the unstable weather, but as expected, the reservation was postponed. However, the next day, I was informed that the stars would be visible, and I was able to see a beautiful starry sky. The photos turned out even better than I expected, and I was very satisfied. They also recommended some spots in Miyako Island, which I visited the next day. That place was wonderful as well. Thank you for your attentive service.

あんなに綺麗な星空を見たのは、初めてです。
同じ日本の空とは思えないほど、美しかったです。天気が不安定で心配してましたが、予想通り、予約は延期になりましたが、翌日、なんとか星が出ると連絡をくださり、綺麗な星空が見れました。写真も予想以上の仕上がりで大満足しました。宮古島のオススメスポットも教えてくださり、翌日に行ってきました。そちらも素敵な場所でした。丁寧に対応していただき、ありがとうございました。

Nice tour, great weather with stars all over the sky.

Nice tour, great weather with star all over the sky

The day I signed up was unfortunately cloudy, and the event was canceled, but they rescheduled for the next day, and we were lucky to have clear skies (it was said to be the first clear day in two weeks). I was moved to see the Milky Way and a sky full of stars! We were already excited as a family before taking the photos, thinking that those pictures weren't edited but real. However, since I was only focused on taking the pictures, I hadn’t thought about poses at all, but they suggested poses, and we were able to take great photos! ☺️

Everyone else was quite young, so I was a bit worried about whether my mother, who is turning 60, would be okay, but there were no issues, and the shoot went smoothly! After it was over, they kindly shared recommendations for places to visit in Miyako Island.

As a note, I think it would be good to ask about when to expect contact in case of cloudy weather and about parking at the shooting location, which is quite dark, especially for those driving (it might be mentioned somewhere, but I couldn't find it).

Taking photos against such a beautiful starry sky is challenging for amateurs. Since this was a trip to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday, I hoped it would become a lifelong memory, and my mother was very happy as well. I recommend this experience to people of all ages!

申し込んだ日はあいにくの曇りで中止だったのですが、次の日に変更してくださり無事に晴れ（2週間ぶりの晴れだったそうです）天の川と満天の星空が見れたことに感動！あの写真は合成でなく本当だったんだ…と撮る前から家族で感動していました。しかし、撮るということだけしか考えていなかったので全くポーズなど考えていなかったのですが、ポーズを提案してくださり無事に撮ることができました☺️
私達以外は若い方達だったので、還暦の母でも大丈夫かな…と思っていたのですが全く問題なくスムーズに撮影できました！
終わった後も宮古島のオススメの場所を教えてくださったりと終始親切な対応でした
注意事項としましては、曇りの場合何時頃に連絡があるのか、撮影場所は真っ暗なので車で行かれる方は駐車場はどうなのかをお聞きした方がいいと思います（どこかに書かれているかもしれませんが私は見つけられませんでした）
こんな綺麗な星空をバックに写真を撮るというのは素人には難しいものです。母の還暦祝いの旅行ということもあり、一生の思い出になることを…と思い申し込んだのですが、母も大変喜んでくれました。どの世代の方にもオススメします！

I was able to see a coconut crab up close for the first time. The weather was nice, and I was able to see many stars as well. The staff were friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour.

ヤシガニを初めて近くで見ることができました。天気もよく、たくさんの星も観ることができました。スタッフの方も親切で楽しいツアーでした。

I wanted to see the starry sky of Miyako Island from the best spot and capture it in photos, so I signed up for the tour.

On the day of the reservation, it was pouring rain, and I was disappointed when it got canceled. However, the next day, they smoothly rescheduled it, and I was able to participate without any issues.

The starry sky I actually saw was a view I will never forget for the rest of my life. Additionally, the photos turned out really beautifully. Among the various tours I researched, I chose this one because I thought the photo quality was high, and it lived up to my expectations. It's a precious treasure.

The meeting place was in a completely dark area without streetlights, and I got lost. Fortunately, the person in charge happened to call out to me while I was wandering, which I really appreciated. I would definitely like to participate again.

宮古島の星空をベストな場所で観たかったのと写真に残したかったので申し込みました。

申込み当日は大雨で中止になりがっかりしていたところ、次の日はスムーズに振替えていただき無事に参加できました。

実際に観た星空は今後一生忘れることのできない景色でした。
また、写真も本当に素敵に撮っていただきました。様々なツアーを調べた中で写真のクオリティが高いと思ったので選んだのですが、思った通りでした。大切な宝物です。

集合場所が街灯のない真っ暗な所で道に迷ってしまったのですが、迷っていた所担当の方が偶然にも声を掛けて下さりありがたかったです。
ぜひまた参加させていただきます。

I was told that the weather was bad and that we might not be able to take photos, but I waited until we could take them together, and I was able to get some really great pictures. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!

天候が悪く撮れないかもと
言われていたんですが
一緒に撮れるようになるまで
待って頂きとてもいい写真を
取って頂くことが出来ました。
すごくいい思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました！

It was so dark that I was anxious about whether I could reach the shooting location, but it turned into such an amazing memory that it blew all that worry away! Even someone like me, an amateur, couldn't capture such beautiful shots; it really made me realize how different professionals are.

They will send you the shooting data via LINE or email. They also shared recommended spots and hidden gems in Miyako Island, which was very helpful for travelers!

暗すぎて撮影場所までたどり着けるかヒヤヒヤしましたが、そんなの吹き飛ばしてしまうくらい最高な思い出になりました！私のような素人が撮ってもあんな綺麗に写らないもんなぁ、やっぱプロはちがうなぁって実感。

撮影データはLINEかメールで受け渡してくれます。宮古島のオススメスポットや穴場スポットを教えてくれて旅行者にとってはとてもありがたかったです！

I was grateful that they came to pick me up at the hotel. After driving for a while from the city, we took a dark road with no people. Once we passed through a narrow jungle path, we arrived at the local exploration site! We searched for wildlife along the rocky coastline. Unlike during the day, the tranquility and the sound of the waves were pleasant. Then, we discovered a coconut crab! Its purple shell was mysterious! After exploring the coast, we moved to a spot for stargazing. Although the moonlight was a bit bright, the sky was filled with stars welcoming us. Fortunately, we even saw a shooting star. I was able to spend a happy time.

ホテルまで迎えに来ていただけるので助かりました 市街地からしばらく走ると、人気のない真っ暗な道を行きます。ジャングルの細道を抜けると、現地探索場所に到着‼️ 海沿いの岩場で野生の生物を捜索。昼間とは違い、静寂の中、波音が心地よかった すると、ヤシガニを発見‼️ 紫色に光った殻が神秘的❗️海岸探索を後にして、星空探索の場所に移動。月明かりが少し明るかったけど、満天の星が出迎えてくれました。そこへ幸運にも、流れ星が。幸せな時間を過ごすことができました

I thoroughly enjoyed the night in Ishigaki Island. We set off at 8 PM and ran through the darkness, which felt mysterious. The atmosphere along the coastline at night was different from during the day, and we encountered a coconut crab and a hermit crab that can only be seen at night. After that, we went to an observatory with a great view, where the moonlight was a bit bright, but the starry sky was magnificent. My husband and daughter were thrilled to see shooting stars. Listening to the sound of owls, the night view was beautiful as well.

石垣島の夜を満喫しました
夜８時に出発し、真っ暗な中を走りミステリー
夜の海岸には昼間と違う雰囲気で、夜しか見られないやしがに、ヤドカリと出逢えました
その後見晴らしの良い天文台に行くとちょっと月明かりが明るめながら満天の星空
主人と娘は流れ星も見れ大感激
フクロウの鳴き声をききながら、夜景も綺麗でした

They provide transportation to the hotel! The guides kept the atmosphere lively in the car and gave various explanations during the tour, making it a lot of fun. I was able to see rare island hermit crabs, which was a wonderful experience!

ホテルまで送迎をしてくれます！車内でもガイドの方々が盛り上げてくださったり、ツアー中も様々な説明をしてくださるので、とても楽しかったです。レアな島のヤドカリを見ることができ、とても良い経験ななりました！

The weather was bad from the first day, and after several communications, I was finally able to participate on the third day. I was worried about my 3-year-old child at night, but they were overjoyed! They kept saying, "The stars are beautiful!" It was a very satisfying tour, especially since we saw shooting stars.

１日目から天候が悪く、何度も連絡をくださり3日目でやっと参加出来ました。夜中で３歳の子供が心配でしたが、大喜び！「星きれいだねー」と何度も言ってました。
流れ星が見え、大満足のツアーでした。

Unfortunately, the weather was rainy on the first day, so we started with the expectation of not seeing the stars. The guide also mentioned that it might not be good because of the clouds, but when we arrived at the stargazing point, we were able to see a magnificent starry sky spread out before us. I thought to myself, "This is what a perfect starry sky looks like." We were also able to see several shooting stars, which was moving. Additionally, we spotted owls, bats, coconut crabs, and hermit crabs, making the tour very enjoyable. Thank you very much.

あいにく1日雨が降ったりやんだりの天気だったので、星は諦めてのスタートでした。ガイドさんも雲が出てるからダメかなぁと言っていましたが、星空ポイントまで来るとなんと見事な星空が空一面に見る事が出来ました。満点の星空ってこーゆう事を言うんだなって思ったほどです。流れ星も何個も見る事ができ感動しました。他にフクロウやコウモリ、ヤシガニ、ヤドカリも見る事が出来とても楽しくツアーに参加することが出来ました。ありがとうございました。

On the day, there were clouds coming and going, which made me anxious, but after a sudden downpour, it cleared up and we could see the Milky Way clearly. My 8-year-old daughter also says that her best memory from Miyako Island is the starry sky photo tour. Thank you!

当日は雲が出たり、引いたり、不安でしたが、雨がザッと降った後一気に晴れて天の川まではっきりと見えました。
8歳の娘も宮古島での1番の思い出は星空フォトツアーと言っています。ありがとうございました！

The night of our reservation was quite cloudy, so we were able to reschedule for the next day! They sent us some really wonderful photos via LINE. Sitting on a rocky area with a mat laid out and holding still for 30 seconds was pretty tough. Since there were four of us in the family, it was 6,000 yen per person, totaling 24,000 yen. It would be great if they could offer a little discount for the kids... ^^;

予約してた日の夜は雲が多く、急遽次の日に入れていただきました！
とても素敵な写真をラインで送ってもらいました。
ゴツゴツの岩場にジョイントマットみたいなのを敷いてそこに座って30秒静止は、結構辛かったです。
家族4人だったので6,000円×4人で24,000円
子どもはちょっと安くしてもらえるとありがたいです、、、^^;

I had received the Google Maps directions to the beach on Kurima Island in advance, but it was incredibly dark, and I felt like I was experiencing a bit of a thrill before the shoot!

As I made my way through the narrow roads, I was relieved to see a few cars parked there.

I was worried that the clouds might affect the clarity of the starry sky, but the photographer guided us based on the sky conditions, which put me at ease.

This time, I requested a three-shot with my two children and their grandmother, and I think it became a wonderful travel memory! Thank you very much!

来間島の浜までのGoogleマップを事前に頂いていたのですが、とにかくかなり真っ暗で、撮影前に肝試し的なアトラクションを味わった気分でした！！笑

細い道を抜けて行くと、そこには数台の車が停まっていて、ホッとしました。

当日雲が出たりしていたので星空が綺麗に写るのか心配でしたが、カメラマンさんが空の状況を見ながら進めてくれたので、安心でした。

今回は、子供2人とおばあちゃんとの３ショットでお願いしたのですが、凄く良い旅の記念になったと思います！
ありがとうございました！！

We participated as a family of four!
On the way to the meeting point, we got a bit lost, but thanks to the smooth phone support from the staff at Tabiwaku Miyakojima, we safely arrived at the shooting location.
Under a sky full of stars that felt like being in a planetarium, with the precise instructions from the photographer, we were able to take amazing photos that we could never have captured ourselves as amateurs! We are very satisfied!
Thank you so much! m(_ _)m

家族４人で参加しました！
待ち合わせの場所に向かう途中迷ってしまいましたが、タビワク宮古島の担当の方のスムーズな電話対応で無事に撮影ポイントに辿り着きました。
まるでプラネタリウムの中にいるような満天の星の下、カメラマンさんの的確なご指示により、素人には決して撮ることの出来ない素晴らしい写真を撮って頂きました！大満足です！
本当にありがとうございました！m(_ _)m

At the end of August, I applied about five days ago.
The time and location will be communicated after applying.

First of all, the starry sky at the shooting location is simply wonderful.
This is what a star-filled sky looks like.
I've never seen the Milky Way so clearly before.
It seemed even clearer than at Mauna Kea in Hawaii...
Just for this starry sky, it's worth participating.

The photos are amazing.
The finished product is very well done.
During the shoot, the photographer kindly gave instructions and listened to my requests for silhouette shots.
The photographer had both kindness and technique.

Lastly, the staff member who guided us to the shooting location and explained the data handover was very helpful.
They shared many recommendations for sightseeing in Miyako Island and were very attentive.
The next day, I immediately went to the recommended sightseeing spots and lunch.

Overall, I was very satisfied!

8月の終わり、5日前くらいに申し込みました。
時間や場所は、申し込んでから連絡がきます。

まず、撮影場所の星空がとにかく素敵。
満点の星空とはこのこと。
そして、こんなにくっきりと天の川を見たのは初めてです。
ハワイのマウナケアよりもよく見えたような。。
この星空だけでも参加する価値があります。

写真、これはすごいですね。
出来上がりはとてもよくできています。
撮影時も優しく指示してくれたり、
シルエット撮りの要望も聞いてくれたり、
カメラマンさんは、優しさとテクニックを兼ね備えてました。

最後に、スタッフの方。
撮影場所の案内とデータ受け渡しの説明をしてくれたスタッフさん。
宮古島観光のオススメをたくさん教えてくださり、
いろいろ親身になってくれました。
翌日はさっそくオススメの観光・ランチに行きました。

総合的に大満足でした！

We participated as a family. It was a bit cloudy, so some stars were not visible, but we could see the summer night sky very well! Since it was also for my children's independent study, I appreciated being taught how to find constellations. I rated it a 4 because I thought the price could be a bit lower.

家族で参加しました。少し曇っていたので、見えない星もありましたが、夏の星空が本当によく見えました！子供の自由研究も兼ねていたので、星座の見つけ方も教えて頂けて、助かりました。もう少しお値段が安いといいかなと思い評価4としました。

The weather was perfect with not a single cloud in the sky for the shoot. The Milky Way and Jupiter were beautifully captured as well. I really loved the photos; they were wonderful. Thank you!

お天気に恵まれ雲一つ無い中での撮影でした。天の川や木星も見事に写ってました。とても素晴らしい写真で気にいりました。ありがとうございました！

Exploring the subtropical region at night was exciting. The plants and creatures I saw were unlike anything I had ever encountered, and the starry sky was so vast that it was almost overwhelming. It was all a first-time experience for me. I also appreciated the daytime activities, and the guide's stories were fascinating, especially about life on Ishigaki Island. All the guides were very kind, thank you. Additionally, I heard that a new location will be opening in Miyako Island, so I would definitely like to visit that as well.

夜の亜熱帯地方を探検するというだけでもワクワクしました。見たこともない植物や生物、何が何だかわからないぐらい辺り一面の星空。
どれもが初体験でした。日中もお世話になりましたが、ガイドさんのお話も面白く、石垣島での生活のお話は大変興味深いものでした。どのガイドも親切にしてくださり、ありがとうございます。また、宮古島にオープンされるどのことなので、是非よろしくお願いしたいです

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！