All Reviews for Night Tours

I saw a coconut crab for the first time. I was surprised that the same guide was with us during the day as well, but since we had become friendly, it was lucky for me(^^) I made the best memories and fell in love with Ishigaki Island!

初めてヤシガニというものを見ました。日中もお世話になって同じガイドさんだったのはびっくりしましたが、親しくなった方だったので、ラッキーでした(^^)
最高の思い出ができましたし、石垣島が大好きになりました！

The guide was amazing. The conversation about Ishigaki Island during the trip was wonderful, and the explanations about the creatures were detailed. Above all, it was impressive how much fun the guide seemed to be having (laughs).

最高のガイドさんでした。道中の石垣島トーークも素晴らしいし、生き物の解説も詳しかったです。なによりも本人が楽しそうだったのが印象的でした(笑)

Since I have difficulty walking, I was able to go at a slow pace. Participating was definitely the right choice. I was able to enjoy creatures and nature that I can't see living in the city.

足が悪いので、ゆっくりとしたペースでやっていただきました。参加して大正解。
都会に住んでいると見ることのできない生き物や自然を楽しむことができました。

Thank you for taking care of us during the daytime at Pipi! It was great to see the creatures and stars while we were on Ishigaki Island. Please take us on various tours when we come again!

お昼間もピピさんでお世話になりました！
移動中の石垣島のお話ももちろん、生き物や星が見れてよかったです。
また来た時はいろんなツアーに連れて行ってください！

The night sky in Iriomote was more beautiful and moving than I had imagined. I had made a reservation the night before, but due to the weather not being great, I changed it to the following day. Thanks to that, our guide, Mr. Iwamoto, kept saying how beautiful the sky would be tonight, and it truly was stunning. While kayaking on the Urauchi River and observing the stars, the bioluminescent plankton glowed every time we paddled, allowing us to enjoy both the sky and the water. We also ventured a little into the mangrove forest. The guide provided various explanations along the way, making the experience even more interesting and enjoyable. I am grateful for the beautiful starry sky, the absence of unnecessary lights at night, and the opportunity to fully enjoy the nature of Iriomote through this wonderful tour.

By the way, since I stayed at Nirakanai, I walked to the location, which took about an hour and a half. I brought a flashlight, but they are available for rent. The kayaking was on calm waters, so I hardly got wet. When getting into the kayak, you walk in the water up to your ankles, so it's best to wear something that can get wet (though they inform you about this in advance…).

西表の夜空は想像以上に美しく感動的でした。
前夜に予約していたのですが、天候がいまいちだったので、翌日に変更していただきました。そのおかげで、ガイドの岩本さんも今夜は綺麗に見えますよを繰り返されるほど、綺麗な夜空でした。浦内川をカヤックを漕ぎながらの星空観察で、水面には夜光虫がパドルを漕ぐたびに発光するので、上下と楽しめました。また、マングローブ林にも少しだけ入って行きました。適宜、色々な説明を加えてくださるので、さらに興味深く楽しむことが出来ました。綺麗な星空、無駄な光の無い夜、西表の自然を満喫でき、よいツアーに参加できたことに感謝します。
ちなみにニラカナイに宿泊だったため、移動は徒歩、所要時間1時間半くらい。ライトを持参しましたが、借りられます。穏やかな水面でのカヤックなので、ほぼ水には濡れません。カヤックに乗り込む際に足首くらいまで水中を歩くため足元は濡れてもよい格好がベストです。(事前に教えてくれますが…)

It was a really nice experience and very romantic and tranquil. Star gazing was really fun. As person, who lives in a big city in Europe, I don't get the chance to see so many stars. Guide was very friendly and savvy.
No physically fitness required.