All Reviews for Okinawa Stargazing

I was a bit anxious as we walked down the completely dark path to the meeting point, but the starry sky was truly beautiful. They also showed us the photos on the spot, which made me feel at ease while taking pictures. The staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, and they recommended sightseeing spots during the waiting time, making it a fulfilling experience.

集合場所に向かうまでは真っ暗な道をひたすら進むので不安でしたが、本当に綺麗な星空でした。写真もその場でデータを見せてくれるので安心しながら撮影できました。またスタッフの方々とても話しやすく親切で待ち時間に観光のオススメスポットも教えてくださり、充実した時間でした。

Upon arrival, there were hardly any stars visible, and it was canceled except for myself, but they treated me very kindly and made me feel at home. As they mentioned, the color of the sky changed within a few minutes, and before long, I was able to enjoy a sky full of stars. It became a wonderful memory, and I would like to participate again in a different season.

到着時、星がほとんど出てなくて、自分を除いてキャンセルされましたが、参加者一人に対してとても丁寧にアットホームに対応していただきました。
数分で空の色は変わると仰ってたとおり、少しする頃には満点の星空を眺めることができました。
とても良い思い出になりました、また季節を変えて参加したいと思います。

Since it was the rainy season in Miyako Island and the sky was cloudy, I was honestly a bit anxious, but during the shooting time, I was able to see countless stars✨ Not only did they take beautiful photos, but they also kindly shared recommendations for sightseeing spots in Miyako Island. Thank you very much!

梅雨時の宮古島ということで、曇り空だったので正直不安でしたが、撮影の時間には無数の星を見ることができました✨写真を綺麗に撮っていただいただけでなく、宮古島のオススメ観光スポットについても丁寧に教えてくださいました。ありがとうございました！

The designated meeting place was truly dark, and I understood why the starry sky looked like something out of a promotional photo. I had only thought of one pose, but the photographer suggested various options, which made the shoot go smoothly. After the shoot, the staff kindly provided information about spots in Miyako Island, making it easy to plan for the next day. Thank you very much. I am looking forward to receiving the finished photos.

指定の待ち合わせ場所は本当に暗闇で、宣材写真のような星空が見えるのも納得でした。
たった一つのポーズしか考えてなかったのですが、カメラマン様がこんな感じでどうでしょうと色々提案してくださり、スムーズに撮影が出来ました。
撮影が終わった後も宮古島のスポットなど担当者様が丁寧に教えてくださり、翌日の予定も立てやすかったです。
本当にありがとうございました。
写真が出来上がり、送られてくるのを心待ちしております。

Thank you for your kind assistance this time (╹◡╹). The two gentlemen were very considerate, helping us when we were late due to going to the wrong meeting place and ensuring we didn't get dirty. We were able to catch the fully blooming starry sky☆ and take wonderful photos, creating great memories♪. They also encouraged us to ask any questions beyond just the photos and provided a lot of helpful information. For those who are going, I recommend thinking about poses and wearing bright clothing. I would love to request your services again when I visit Miyako Island!

この度はお世話になりました（╹◡╹）
集合場所を間違え遅れた私達に優しい対応で、汚れないようにしてくれたりお兄さん2人とも気配りのある対応でした。
満開の星空☆にも間に合い素敵な写真を撮れていい思い出になりました♪
写真以外の質問もどうぞと色々教えて頂き参考になりました。
これから行く方はポーズを考えて明るい服装で行くのがお勧めです。
また宮古島に来た際にはお願いしたいと思います‼︎

It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island with my mother!
It was a sunny day between rainy spells, and we were able to see a beautiful starry sky.

The guide's explanations of the constellations were easy to understand, and we got to see the Southern Cross and many constellations that we can't see while in Honshu. My mother was also moved, and I was glad we made the reservation!

In the notes section, it mentioned that a jacket would be good from winter to spring, so I brought one just in case. While riding the open bus, there was quite a bit of wind, and since the observation spot was in the mountains, it was a bit chilly. I'm really glad I brought a jacket.

Next, I want to come back to see the summer constellations and the Milky Way. Thank you for the wonderful memories! ♪

母と私と初めての石垣島旅行でした！
梅雨の合間の晴れ日だったのですが
かなり綺麗な星空を見ることができました。

ガイドさんの星座の説明も分かりやすく
本州にいると見られないような
南十字星や、たくさんの星座を見ることができて
母も感動しており、予約してよかったなと思いました！

備考欄のところに、冬〜春は上着があると良いと書いてあったので
念のため持って行ったところ
オープンバスに乗っていると風が結構あるのと
観測する場所も山あいにあるからか肌寒く
上着を持って行ってよかったなと思いました。

次は夏の星座や天の川は見に来たいと思います。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました♪

I apologize to the staff. It was cloudy, and after much deliberation on-site, I decided not to participate. I plan to try again next time.

スタッフの方々には申し訳無かったです。
曇っていて、現地で悩んだ末に不参加と決断しました。
次回、また、トライしようと思ってます。

The day we had planned had poor weather, but I appreciated the flexible response in changing to another day. On the day of the shoot, the photographer taught us posing, which made it enjoyable. Additionally, during the waiting time, I received recommendations about the island, which were helpful for my island exploration the following day.

Above all, I was overwhelmed by the stunning starry night sky.

予定していた日は天候が優れなかったのですが、別日に変更していただくなど、柔軟な対応がありがたかったです。
当日の撮影は、カメラマンさんがポージングを教えてくれたので、楽しく行えました。
また、待ち時間に島のおすすめ情報なども教えていただき、翌日からの島巡りの参考になりました。

何よりも、夜空の満点の星空に圧倒されました。

The path to the meeting place was dark and a bit unsettling, but once I arrived and looked up at the sky, I was thrilled to see so many stars. During the waiting time, we chatted about various things, and I had a great time taking photos. The pictures turned out beautifully, and I was very satisfied; it became a wonderful memory.

集合場所までの道のりが真っ暗で不安でしたが、到着して空を見上げると星がたくさん見れてワクワクでした。待ち時間の間も色々お話して下さったり、楽しく撮影してもらえました。写真もとても綺麗で大満足で、良い思い出になりました。

A starry sky like I've never seen before, with the sound of waves while taking photos. It was so much fun. The guide and the photographer were very attentive, and it became a wonderful memory.

今までに見た事の無い、空一面の星空。波の音を聞きながらの写真撮影。とても楽しかったです。ガイドさんやカメラさんも丁寧な対応をして頂き、とても良い思い出になりました。

The explanation using a pointer and the distribution of binoculars to individuals were great. I got lost because I couldn't find the meeting place. Since it was held at night and it was dark, I couldn't see anything even when they mentioned a blue container. Being in a field in Ishigaki Island at night, I was honestly scared when they said that there might be habu snakes or other poisonous creatures, but that it was okay because they had set up nets. I was worried if someone was keeping watch. Also, when I arrived at the meeting place, I carelessly got out of the car, but later I thought it was reckless since I could have been bitten by a habu. I would like them to inform everyone not to get out of the car after explaining the dangers, even if they are the first to arrive.

ポインタ使っての説明や個人に双眼鏡を配布いただいての説明がありよかった。
現地集合場所がわからず迷ってしまった。
夜の開催で暗くて見えないので青いコンテナとか言われても見えない。
石垣島の畑で晩なので、ハブとか有毒生物が出てくる可能性がありネットを張ってるから大丈夫と現地で言われても正直怖かった。誰か見張ってくれてるか心配だった。また、現地集合で到着した際に安易に車の外に出てしまったが後で考えればハブに噛まれていたかもしれず軽率だったと思った。最初に到着しても危険性を説明した上で車外に出ないように周知して欲しい。

The weather was nice, and the day after the full moon made the moon very beautiful! Although there were fewer visible stars, I was able to see many stars using binoculars. The explanations were also easy to understand! It became a great memory. Thank you!

天気もよく、満月の次の日ということで月がとてもきれいでした！その分みえる星の数は少なかったですが、双眼鏡も使いながら沢山星をみられました。解説もわかりやすかったです！
よい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

We participated with my sister for the first time in Miyako Island! It seems that the previous day was a new moon, and we were able to see incredibly beautiful stars! We had a great time talking with a fun guy while taking pictures, and the photos turned out really beautiful, so we were very satisfied✨

On our way back, he recommended some restaurants and places to see for us since we had no plans for the next day. Thanks to that, we were able to enjoy delicious food and had a wonderful trip.

初めての宮古島で姉妹で参加しました！
前日が新月だったようで、すごく綺麗な星を見ることができました！
楽しいお兄さんとお話しながら撮っていただけて、写真もとても綺麗で大満足です✨

帰り際に、翌日がノープランだった私達に、おススメのご飯屋さんや見るべき場所など教えてくれました。そのおかげで美味しいご飯を食べることができ、楽しい旅行になりました

It was my first time taking starry sky photos, and I was deeply moved by how beautifully they turned out! I felt a bit anxious walking down the dark path to the meeting point, but when I arrived, a friendly young man was waiting for us, which put me at ease. Once I got out of the car, the sky was filled with stars, and all my worries disappeared; it was truly breathtaking☆

Even though I hadn't thought about any poses, the young man gave various instructions, and we had a lot of fun during the shoot! The photos became wonderful memories♡ If I come to Miyako Island again, I would definitely want to do this again!! Highly recommended♡

初めての星空フォトでしたが、とてもステキに撮って頂いて感動しました！集合場所に行くまでが真っ暗の道を行くので少し不安がありましたが、場所に着いたら感じの良いお兄さんが待っていてくれて安心しました。そして、車から降りたら満点の星空が見え、それまでの不安が吹き飛び、感動でした☆
写真もポーズを全く考えていなかったにも関わらず、お兄さんがいろいろ指示を出してくれて楽しく撮影出来ました！思い出に残る写真になりました♡宮古島に来たらまた是非またお願いしたいです！！とてもオススメです♡

I was worried because the weather and cloud conditions can greatly affect the experience, but luckily I was able to see the best starry sky and take wonderful photos! The staff were also kind, and I had a great time!

天気や雲の状況が大きく左右されるので不安でしたが、運良く最高の星空が見れてステキな写真を撮っていただけました！
スタッフの方も親切でとても楽しかったです！

My first time in Miyako Island. I requested a stargazing photo tour on Kurima Island, which I had been curious about. They helped me come up with various poses, and I was able to get wonderful photos under the starry sky that I could never have taken myself. (They even added wings to some of the photos!) Thanks to them, I was able to create beautiful memories. Additionally, they provided me with tourist information about Miyako Island and Irabu Island, and I was able to visit the spots I wanted to see. Thank you very much.

初めての宮古島。気になっていた来間島での星空フォトツアーをお願いしました。
ポージングもいろいろと考えてくださり、満点の星空の下で、自分では撮れないような素敵な写真を撮ってもらえました。(羽根も描いていただきました！)
おかげさまで素敵な思い出を作ることができました。
また、宮古島や伊良部島の観光情報も教えてもらい、行きたかったスポットにも行くことができました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in late March, and I was first amazed by the perfect starry sky! It was a place on Miyako Island where the stars are particularly visible, and when I got out of the car after turning off the engine, I was momentarily stunned by how clearly I could see them! It felt like I was surrounded by stars. They used a special camera for the photos, taking about 30 seconds for the shutter, capturing images that you wouldn't normally be able to get. They took around 10 different shots and taught me various poses. On the way back, they kindly shared some hidden spots on the island, and they were friendly until the very end! I absolutely recommend it!

３月の下旬の参加でしたが、まず満点の星空に驚きました！宮古島の中でも特別に良く星が見える場所で、着いてから車のエンジンを切って外に出たら一瞬ぎょっとするほど見えました！星に周りを囲まれているような感じでした。撮影も専用のカメラで、シャッターに30秒ぐらい時間をかけて、普通では撮れない写真を撮ってくれます。10パターンくらい撮ってくれて色々ポーズも教えてくれました。帰りに島の穴場スポットを丁寧に教えてくれて、最後まで親切にしていただきました！絶対オススメです！

I was impressed that so many stars are visible and that they have names. It was fun to see the moon up close through the telescope. I had no idea you could see stars in Ishigaki Island. There was a poster at the restaurant where we had our meal, and since you can sign up on the day, we decided to go. I was able to get there by zooming in a lot on the navigation. I recommend going to the restroom before leaving the hotel since there are no restrooms available.

こんなに星って見えるし名前もあるんだと感心しました
望遠鏡で月が近くにあるように見えたので楽しかったです
石垣島で星を見る？全然知りませんでした。
食事をしたお店でポスーターがあって
当日申し込みができるので決めました
場所はナビをすごく拡大にして行けました
トイレが無いのでホテル出発前に必ず行くことをお勧めします

I was surprisingly moved. It really felt like a planetarium. The explanations about the stars were clear and excellent. I'm glad I participated.

思いのほか感動しました。ほんとにプラネタリウムみたいでした。星の説明もよくわかり最高でした。参加してよかったです。

I was worried about the moonlight, but I was able to enjoy both the waxing moon and the starry sky. The explanations were easy to understand and the content was interesting. By using the binoculars we borrowed, I could see fine stars that I wouldn't have noticed with the naked eye. It was a warm day, but I prepared for the cold just in case by bringing a down jacket. However, it was very cold during the open bus ride. If I had been informed in advance that there would be an open bus in March, I could have prepared with a hat or hood, so that was a bit disappointing.

月明かりが心配でしたが、上弦の月と星空どちらも楽しめました。解説もわかりやすく、興味深い内容でした。
貸していただいた双眼鏡を使う事で、肉眼では気がつかないような細かい星も見ることができます。暖かい日でしたが、念のためダウンなどの防寒準備をしていきました。しかし、オープンバスの移動中がとても寒かったです。3月中もオープンバスであると事前に連絡があれば、帽子やフードなどで対応できたのでそこだけ残念でした。

I may have imagined it too perfectly, but it wasn't as beautiful as I thought it would be. The tour's promotional photos seem to be overly flattering. Haha.
That said, it was nice to have hot drinks and blankets provided, and the service was very pleasant.

自分があまりに良く想像していただけかもしれませんが、思ったより綺麗ではなかったです。ツアーのP R写真は綺麗に映りすぎているような気がします。笑
とはいっても、ホットドリンクや毛布を提供してくださったりと、とても気持ちの良い接客でよかったです。

I was moved to see the Milky Way. Although I can see some stars from my home, I was truly impressed to experience the Milky Way. I also recognized the Pleiades and was thrilled to see six shining stars through binoculars! We were three ladies who were grateful to have been able to see it, even though we signed up on the day of the event.

天の川が見えて、感動でした。
自宅でもそこそこ星は見える地域ではありますが、天の川が実感できたのには感動。また、昴もわかり、双眼鏡での観察で６つに光る星も見え、感激‼️‼️
当日申し込みしたにもかかわらず、見れたことに感謝したおばさん３人組でした。

It was said that the moonlight was quite strong near the full moon, making it difficult to see the stars, but when I looked through the binoculars, I was able to see many small stars. I really wanted to see a sky full of stars, so I hope to have a chance to try again. The guide's explanations about the constellations were very easy to understand, and it was great to see things like the moon's craters through the telescope, which I normally wouldn't be able to see.

満月に近く、月の明かりがかなり強くて星は見えにくいと言われていたのですが、双眼鏡で覗くと小さい星もたくさん見えました。
できれば空一面の星空が本当は見たかったのですが、機会があればぜひリベンジしたいと思います。
ガイドの方の星座のお話もとてもわかりやすく、天体望遠鏡で月のクレーターなど普段なら見れない物も見れて良かったです。

I aimed to book on the day with the best weather forecast during my stay in Ishigaki Island. It was very sunny during the day, and I was excited to participate, but when we arrived at the site by bus, it was completely cloudy. It seems that the weather in Ishigaki Island can change quickly, and after waiting for about 15 minutes while hoping for the best, the event was canceled (ToT). There's nothing you can do about that.

I received a full refund (though the bus fare was charged). However, I was really looking forward to stargazing in Ishigaki, so I kept an eye on the sky until the last minute the next day and applied again on a whim. When we arrived, in stark contrast to the previous day, there was no wind and absolutely no clouds! The weather really played tricks on us, haha.

Since it was just before the full moon, the moonlight was very bright, making it a bit difficult to see the stars, but using binoculars made it much clearer, and above all, the moon was incredibly beautiful. It was also great that we were able to take turns looking through the telescope. The explanations were very easy to understand and enjoyable, which made it really great. I ended up going two days in a row, but I’m so glad I was able to have my revenge! I think I will go again if I have the chance!

石垣島滞在中でいちばん天気がいい予報の日を狙って申込み。昼はとても天気でワクワクして参加したのですが、バスで現地につくと雲だらけ。。石垣島は天気が変わりやすいらしく、15分ほど期待しながらお話を聞いてましたが中止決定(ToT)
こればかりはしょうがないですね。
全額返金されました（バス代はかかります）。
でも石垣島で星を見ることを楽しみにしていたので、翌日のギリギリの時間まで空をみつつ、ダメ元で申込みしました。
現地につくと、昨日とはうってかわって無風で雲も全く無し！ホント天気予報泣かせですね笑。
満月直前だったので月明かりがとても明るく、星は見え辛い日でしたが双眼鏡を使うのでよく見えますし、何より月がとてもとてもキレイでした。望遠鏡で順番に見せて頂けたのもすごく良かったです。
お話もとても分かりやすく楽しくすごく良かったです。２日連続行ってしまいましたがリベンジできて本当に行って良かったです！
また機会があれば行くと思います！

I had seen many stars from the top of a mountain, but it was my first time seeing them from over the ocean. From the ocean, there was nothing obstructing the view, and I was able to see so many beautiful stars! They also explained the constellations, and I had a really enjoyable time.

山の上からたくさんの星を観たことはありましたがら海の上から観たのは初めてでした。海の上からだと遮るものもなく、本当にキレイな星がたくさん見ることができました！星座の説明もしていただき、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

The guide was fun and explained everything clearly, which was great. It was cold, so I appreciated the consideration of providing blankets. However, things related to nature are inevitably affected by the weather at that time. It must be much more beautiful normally, but it was a bit disappointing due to the clouds. Still, they did their best to provide service given the circumstances.

案内してくれる方が楽しくわかりやすく説明してくださり、とても良かったです。寒かったので毛布などの配慮もありがたかったです。ただ、やはり自然に関するものはどうしてもそのときの天候に左右されてしまいますね。本来もっときれいなんでしょうが、雲が多くて少し残念でした。でもそのときなりの状況で精いっぱいサービスしていただきました。

The cloudy sky had some gaps where stars were finally visible here and there. I had planned to see the Milky Way clearly, but it ended up being just a glimpse in my mind's eye. Also, it might be difficult due to the operation of the boat, but since we were offshore within the range of city lights, it seems that seeing the stars beautifully is quite challenging.

曇り空でところどころの雲の切れ間からようやく星がちらほら。
がっつり天の川を見るつもりだったので、心の目で見る程度になってしまいました。
と、船の運行上難しいのかもしれませんが、街の明かりが届く範囲の沖なので、やはりきれいに星を見るのは難しいのかなぁ。

The sky was cloudy, and I couldn't find the North Star at all. I wondered if this is what the starry sky in Ishigaki Island is like... The constellations weren't fully visible, which was disappointing.

雲が多く、北極星が全然見つけられなかった。
石垣島の星空はこんなものかと…
星座は完全には見えないし
残念

The night before, we suddenly decided that we wanted to see the starry sky and made the decision to participate.

However, unfortunately, around 5:00 PM on the day of the event, we received a message saying, "Due to the clouds, there is a possibility that we won't be able to see the starry sky today. Would you still like to participate?" Since we were coming from afar and it’s not easy to visit Ishigaki Island, and although there were clouds during the day, there were also clear skies, I thought it would be better to take the challenge rather than give up in this weather! In the end, I decided to participate! I had a hard time making the decision, but I was impressed by how kindly the staff answered our questions and concerns over the phone (o^^o).

Around 9:00 PM, as we got off the bus with excitement...
the starry sky was breathtaking (≧∀≦)! The staff's explanation using a laser light was easy to understand, and we were also able to see the moon that night, which was exhilarating. During the approximately one hour of viewing time, we were able to see the starry sky for more than half of the time without clouds, which made us very satisfied!

For those who are hesitant because of the possibility of not being able to see the starry sky, I recommend taking the chance to participate if you have the time and money to spare.

On the other hand, there were a couple of things I would like to see improved.
1. I would like to be informed in advance about the prohibition of photography on-site. I had planned to take photos with my camera that day, but it was not allowed. I think it would be great to include a note about this in the tour details beforehand.

2. I would like to know the dress code. It got very cold at the site at night. I think many people only brought light clothing to Ishigaki Island. Although they lent us blankets on-site, I still felt that it was not enough to keep warm. I wish this could have been confirmed in the tour details before participating.

前日夜に急遽『星空が観てみたい！』ということになり、参加を決めました。

しかし残念ながら、当日17:00ごろに『本日は雲が多いため、星空が観れない可能性があります。それでもご参加されますか？』という連絡が。。
遠方からの参加で石垣島にはなかなか来れず、また日中は雲は見受けられたものの晴れ間が広がっていたのでこの天候の中諦めるよりはチャレンジしたい…！と思い、最終的に参加する判断をしました！！
なかなか参加を決められずにいましたが、電話で私たちの質問や相談に丁寧にご回答してくださったのが好印象でした(o^^o)

夜21時ごろ、ドキドキしながらバスを降りたところ…。
満点の星空が見える(≧∀≦)！！
レーザーライトを使ったスタッフさんの説明が分かりやすく、またこの日は月も一緒に見ることができ、大興奮でした。
約1時間の鑑賞時間のうち、半分以上の時間は雲に隠れない星空を見ることができ大満足！

星空を見れない可能性がある…と連絡がきて迷われている方は、お金と時間に余裕があればぜひ参加する方に挑戦いただくのがオススメです。

一方で、改善していただきたいことが2点ほどありました。
①現地での写真撮影禁止を事前に教えてほしい。
当日はカメラを持っていき写真撮影をする予定でしたが不可でした。ぜひ事前に一言、ツアー詳細に掲載していただきたいと思います。

②服装の目安を教えてほしい。
夜の現地はとても冷え込みました。石垣島には薄手の服しか持参されていない方も多いと思います。
現地ではブランケットを貸していただきましたが、それだけでは足りない寒さを感じました。
こちらも参加前にツアー詳細で確認できたら良かったな、と思います。

At first, I thought I would just be shown to my seat and left to look around, but then the guide started. The way they spoke and guided us was very pleasant, and the hour flew by. I had originally booked for the first day, but changed it to the next day due to the weather forecast. On the day I changed, they kindly contacted me to say that the weather might not be very good. They asked how I wanted to proceed, which really touched my heart. The explanations were timely, and I was drawn into the world of stars. I feel like I'm going to love stargazing even more from now on. I happened to be there on a full moon, and I was able to see the entire moon clearly through the telescope, which was very moving. If I have the chance again, I will definitely participate. The pointer is amazing!

始め、席に案内され、勝手に見るだけなのかな？と思ったら、ガイドが始まりました
お話の仕方や進め方がとても心地よく、あっという間の1時間でした。
当初初日に予約してましたが、天気予報から翌日へ変更。
変更した当日はわざわざご連絡いただき、もしかしたらあまり天気に恵まれないかも？どうしますか？との心遣いに心うたれました笑
タイムリーに説明を受け、引き込まれるように星の世界へ。
今後、星空がますます好きになりそうです。
たまたま満月にあたり、望遠鏡で月の全体をハッキリ見せていただき、とても感動しました。
また機会があったら必ず参加させていただきます。
ポインターは凄いですよ