All Reviews for Stargazing

I was deeply moved to see the Milky Way for the first time. Under the Milky Way and a sky full of stars, we had a great time taking pictures while listening to stories about the stars. They happily responded to our requests, and we were able to take many wonderful photos. Both my husband and I were very satisfied. I definitely want to request this again when we go to Miyako Island.

初めて天の川を見て感動しました。天の川と満天の星空の下、星のお話をしていただきながら楽しく撮影して下さいました。リクエストにもこころよくこたえていただいて素敵な写真がたくさん撮れました、夫も私も大変満足しました。また宮古島に行く時にはぜひお願いしたいと思っています。

The starry sky in Miyako Island was even more filled with stars than I imagined. On the day of the shoot, the staff member who took the photos helped me with cute poses, which was a great help!

All the photos with the starry sky turned out beautiful, and I am very satisfied.

Also, the props used during the shoot were incredibly cute, so I highly recommend them.

Thank you for the polite and kind service!

宮古島の星空が想像以上に星がいっぱいで、
撮影当日、撮影いただいたスタッフのお兄さんに可愛いポーズを教えていただいて助かりました⭐︎

星空との写真はどれも綺麗で
大満足です♪

後、撮影と時の小物がめちゃくちゃ可愛いのでオススメです。

丁寧で親切な対応いただきありがとうございました！

Until this tour started, the weather was rainy and we couldn't see the starry sky, but we were able to see a large number of coconut crabs! I think it was a valuable experience.

このツアーが始まるまで天気は雨で星空は見れませんでしたが、大量のヤシガニを見る事ができました！
貴重な体験をしたと思います

I participated with my 5-year-old son. It was more of a jungle than I imagined, and just adventuring with a flashlight and rubber boots was an incredibly valuable experience that you can only have on this tour! The guide kept finding rare creatures, and my son was having so much fun that he left me behind to follow the guide. Thanks to their efforts, we were able to see a coconut crab! Hearing my child say "that was fun" made it truly worthwhile to join. Both adults and children enjoyed it.

5才の息子と2人で参加しました。
想像以上にジャングルで、ライト片手に長靴で冒険するだけでも、ツアーでしかできないとっても貴重な体験だと思います！
珍しい生き物をお兄さんがどんどん見つけてくれるので、息子は私を置いてお兄さんについて行くほど楽しんでいました。
頑張って探していただいてヤシガニも無事見えました！子供の「楽しかった」が聞けたので、本当に参加してよかったです。大人も子供も楽しめました。

Walking through the pitch-black jungle was a valuable experience. I was also glad to see a coconut crab! I researched the stars beforehand, but it was difficult to find the constellations on my own, so I thought it would have been even better to have explanations from a guide.

真っ黒なジャングルを歩くのは貴重な体験でした。ヤシガニも見れてよかったです！
星は事前に調べて行きましたが自分で正座を見つけるのは難しかったので、ガイドからの説明もあると尚よかったなぁと思いました。

I decided to join a tour in Ishigaki Island where I could see many constellations. My friend who joined me was very interested in the jungle tour. …Both turned out to be more fun than I expected. We walked through a place that truly felt like a jungle in complete darkness to reach the coast. The starry sky over the night beach was breathtaking. I saw plants and creatures I had never seen before. It was so much fun. Additionally, our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The small group of just seven participants was also a plus.

たくさんの星座が観れる石垣島で、是非参加したいと決めたツアー。一緒に参加の友人はジャングルツアーに興味津々。
…結果はどちらも予想以上に楽しかった。真っ暗な中、本当にジャングルの様な所を通って海岸へ。夜の海岸で観る星空。見たことのない様な植物や生き物。とっても楽しかったです。また、ガイドさんもお話が詳しく、楽しませてくれました。参加者7人と言う少人数も良かったです。

I arrived at Ishigaki Island around 6 PM and went straight to the tour, and I had a fantastic time from the very first day! It's not often that you get to explore the ocean and jungle at night, so I'm really glad I participated in this tour! The guide was also a lot of fun and taught us a lot about Ishigaki Island! I would love to join again if I have the chance.

18時頃石垣島着の飛行機でそのままツアーへ直行しましたが、初日から大満喫でした！
夜の海やジャングルを散策することってなかなかできないので、今回ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです！ガイドさんもとても楽しい方でたくさん石垣島について教えてくださいました！
また機会があれば参加したいです。

I participated with my colleagues to create memories on Ishigaki Island. I was a bit unsure, but the reviews were very good, so I decided on this tour. However, perhaps I had too high expectations or just had bad luck that day, as it ended up feeling incomplete.

On the day of the tour, we started with a full van of nine people in four groups and one guide. Two vans started under the same conditions. I was impressed by the guide's attentive service and dedication. Thank you for taking photos as well.

One thing that concerned me was that while participants were provided with rubber boots for safety against habu snakes, I worried about the guide wearing shorts and sandals. I was thrilled to encounter coconut crabs, scorpions, and fireflies, but I would have liked a more detailed explanation of their ecology. Also, although it was bright due to the moonlight and the stars were beautiful, it was disappointing that there was no explanation about the stars. We could see Subaru and Jupiter, but I wonder if they just forgot?

I was looking forward to the stars, and my colleagues and I ended up feeling disappointed. There were too many people, so I hesitated to ask many questions, and it concluded feeling incomplete. However, I am grateful for the good experience.

会社の同僚と石垣島の思い出作りのために参加しました。いろいろ迷いましたが、口コミがとても良かったので、こちらのツアーに決めましたが、期待し過ぎたのか、その日の運が悪かったのか、不完全のまま終了しました。
当日は、ワゴン車に9名4組にガイド一人の満席でスタート。同じ状況で2台でスタート。
ガイドさんの丁寧な対応と一生懸命さには関心しました。写真も撮って下さりありがとうございました。気になったのが、参加者にはハブ対策で長靴貸して頂き安心してジャングルを歩く事できましたが、ガイドさんは半ズボンにサンダルで大丈夫かなと心配になりました。
ヤシガニやサソリモドキ、ホタルに出会えて感激しましたが、もう少し詳しい生態を説明してもらいたかったです。あと、月夜で明るかったのですが、星が綺麗に見えてたのに、まったく星の説明が無かったのは残念でした。スバルや木星見えてたのに～
忘れてたのかな?
星も楽しみにしてたのに、同僚とがっかりしてしまいました。
人数が多過ぎて、遠慮してあまり質問も出来ず不完全のまま終了しました。
でも良い体験させて頂き感謝してます。

Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy stargazing due to the cloudy weather. The night tour started from a place that was surprisingly dark. Perhaps because of the season, we could only see insects like spiders and centipedes, but we did manage to spot a single firefly glowing.

What caught my attention was the drifting trash. When I thought I saw something shining, it turned out to be garbage like plastic bottles and bags. While it might be unavoidable, I felt a bit sad wondering if coconut crabs live among the trash.

The guide who accompanied us was very kind and attentive, and throughout the tour, they worked hard to teach us about the ecosystem and even recommended delicious places to eat in Ishigaki Island, allowing us to have a great time. It might be good to have one more location for times when visibility is low.

星空鑑賞はあいにくの曇りのため、星空鑑賞することはできませんでした。
ナイトツアーでは、こんなに暗いの！？と驚く場所からスタート。
季節柄なのか、クモ、ゲジゲジなどの昆虫しか見れず唯一、ホタルが一匹光るのを見ることができました。
気になったのは、漂流しているゴミです。
キラリと光ったと思ったらペットボトルやビニールなどのゴミで、仕方ないかもしれないのですが、ゴミの中でヤシガニが生息するのか…と少し切なくなりました。
今回案内してくださったガイドさんはとても親切丁寧で、ツアー中も一生懸命生態系の事を教えてくださったり、道中石垣島の美味しいお店を教えてくれたりと、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
あまり見れない時の為にもう一箇所位あると良いのかもしれません。

I participated on the night I arrived in Miyako Island! I was worried about the weather, but fortunately, it didn't rain, and I was able to complete the tour safely (^ ^).

This was my first time in Miyako Island, and I joined the tour because I wanted to see the beautiful starry sky! Not only did I get to see the stars, but I also had a very valuable experience connecting with the nature of Miyako Island (≧∀≦).

Perhaps due to the rain the day before, many coconut crabs showed up! I was eager to find them myself and had a great time returning to my childhood spirit as I searched (٩( 'ω' )و).

I was able to see a sky full of stars, and it truly became a wonderful opportunity to heal my heart (o^^o). With the enjoyable guidance of the tour guide, I would love to repeat this fun and wonderful tour when I come back to Miyako Island! I highly recommend participating!! ☺️

宮古島に到着したその日の夜に参加しました！天気も心配していましたが雨に降られることもなく無事にツアーを終えることができました(^ ^)
初めての宮古島で「綺麗な星空が見たい！」と思いツアーに参加しましたが、星空だけでなく宮古島の自然に触れることができるとても貴重な体験もすることができます(≧∀≦)
前日に雨が降った影響からかたくさんのヤシガニも姿を見せてくれました！自分でも見つけたいと必死になって探したりと童心に帰って楽しむことができます٩( 'ω' )و
満天の星も見ることができ、本当に心が癒されるいい機会になりました(o^^o)
ガイドさんの楽しい案内で巡ることができて、また宮古島に来たときにはリピートしたい、そんな楽しく素敵なツアーです！ぜひ参加してみてください！！☺️

When we set off, the sky was cloudy, but the clouds moved quickly, and by the time we reached the point, we could see a sky full of stars! When we turned off the lights, we were amazed by the countless stars in the pitch darkness.

In the jungle, there was a thrilling sense of tension in the darkness, but we also felt excitement as we searched for creatures together with our flashlights, which was a lot of fun. We saw coconut crabs, large spiders, bats, and crabs, and even fireflies during this season!

Our guide was friendly and taught us a lot about Ishigaki Island, which made us feel at ease. Even when my boots didn't fit quite right, they kindly went to exchange them for me.

It became a wonderful memory. Thank you!

出発した時は曇り空でしたが、雲の流れが速く、ポイントに着いた時には満天の星空が見れました！ライトを消すと真っ暗な中でたくさんの星が見え、感動しました。
ジャングルでは、暗闇で肝試し的なドキドキと緊張感がありましたが、みんなでライトをかざしながら生き物を探すワクワクも感じ、とても楽しかったです。ヤシガニ、大きなクモ、コウモリ、カニの他、この時期でもホタルが見れました！
ガイドさんも気さくで石垣島のことをたくさん教えてくれ、安心して臨めました。長靴のサイズが少し合わなくても快く交換しに行ってくださいます。
素敵な思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

I participated with my German husband. The tour guide was friendly and easy to talk to. During the drive, they made various efforts to keep the atmosphere lively by sharing information about Ishigaki Island and even presenting quizzes. The weather on the day of the tour was changeable with some rain, but it went ahead successfully, and we were able to see various things like coconut crabs, different types of snakes (including the habu), crabs, rare insects, and plants. Fortunately, we found more than three coconut crabs. We were able to feel the nature of Ishigaki Island and enjoyed the sense of exploration. I believe it offers value beyond the price, as it’s an experience we couldn’t have had on our own.

ドイツ人の旦那と一緒に参加しました。ツアーガイドの方は気さくで、話しやすい方でした。移動中の車内も石垣島に関することや、クイズを出したりして盛り上がるよう色々工夫されていました。ツアーの日は雨が降ったり変わりやすい天気でしたが、無事催行され、ヤシガニ、色々なヘビ(ハブも)、カニ、珍しい虫、植物等色々見ることができました。ヤシガニに関しては運良く3匹以上見つけることができました。石垣島の自然を感じることができ、また探検気分を楽しめました。自分達だけでは体験できないことで、お値段以上の価値があると思います。

I wanted to see the starry sky, and since I was at it, I also wanted to see the coconut crab, so I signed up for the tour. Unfortunately, it was cloudy at night, and we couldn't see the stars, so the tour mainly focused on nighttime activities.

Instead, we had a great time exploring the jungle at night, encountering plants we had never seen before in Honshu, wild cats and frogs, incredibly large insects (!), and many creatures like scorpions, crabs, and hermit crabs. I was able to see the coconut crab I had longed for, and I was very satisfied.

I would be happy to have another chance to see the starry sky in the future.

星空が見たくて、せっかくならヤシガニも見てみたい！と申し込んだツアーでしたが、残念ながら夜は曇り空で星空は見えずナイトツアーメインの回でした。
その代わり夜のジャングルをたっぷり散策し、本州では見たこともないようなジャングルの植物たち、野生のネコやカエル、信じられないくらい大きい虫(！)、サソリモドキやカニやヤドカリなどたくさんの生き物に出会えました。念願のヤシガニも見ることができ、大満足でした。
星空はまたの機会にリベンジできたら嬉しいです。

My first night tour in Miyako Island!
It started to rain along the way, but thanks to the tree tunnel, I stayed dry, and the humidity allowed us to see a lot of coconut crabs!
I was very satisfied to see many scorpions, geckos, and insects as well.
Unfortunately, we couldn't see the starry sky, but it turned out to be a really fun tour!
The guide was also very cheerful, which was soothing. Haha!
I was grateful for all the photos taken!
Everyone in the group was really nice, and we had a great time together, which was a big win!
It was a very enjoyable tour, thank you!

宮古島での初めてのナイトツアー！
途中雨が降ってきましたが木のトンネルのおかげで濡れずにすみ、湿気ぽくなったおかげでヤシガニをたくさん見れました！
サソリやヤモリ、昆虫もたくさん見れて大満足でした。
残念ながら星空はおがめませんでしがとても楽しいツアーになりました！
担当のガイドさんもとても楽しそうで癒されました笑
写真もたくさん撮ってくださってありがたかったです！
参加者の皆さんもみなさんいい方たちでみんなで楽しく過ごせて大当たりでした♪
とても楽しいツアーでした、ありがとうございます♪

I participated on the night of my arrival in Miyako Island!
The parking lot is a bit hard to find, but it's just to the left after crossing the bridge.
I got to see a lot of coconut crabs, and I encountered various plants and animals, including natural monuments and geckos. The guide was very informative, and it was a lot of fun.
At the end, a stunning starry sky awaited us, and it was absolutely beautiful!
I was very satisfied with the photos taken with the coconut crabs and the starry sky!

初宮古島で、到着したその日の夜に参加しました！
駐車場がわかりにくいですが、橋渡ってすぐ左の空地が駐車場です。
ヤシガニもいっぱい見れて、その他にも天然記念物やヤモリなど様々な動植物に出会え、ガイドのお兄さんが色々教えてくださり、とても楽しかったです
最後には満点の星空が待っていて、とってもキレイでした！
ヤシガニとの写真や、星空との写真も撮ってくださり、大満足でした！

The tour instructor was very polite and provided precise instructions while filming, which I appreciated. The time flew by as it was so much fun. I would like to have videos and photos taken in a different style again next year.

ツアーのインストラクターの方が非常に丁寧で　的確な指示で動画を撮ってくれ　ありがたかった。とても楽しくあっという間に時間が過ぎた。また来年も違うパターンで動画や写真を　撮って頂きたいです。

I was able to take wonderful photos while learning many interesting facts about the stars. I would like to use your services again when I come to Miyako Island.

星の豆知識もたくさん教えていただきながら、素敵な写真を撮っていただけました。
また宮古島に来た際にはご利用させていただきたいです。

We participated in this on our honeymoon! The guide was very friendly and approachable. It took about 30 minutes by car to reach the jungle, but along the way, he shared a lot of interesting facts and history about Ishigaki Island, which was very educational. The travel time felt like it flew by.

In the jungle, we were able to see various creatures like coconut crabs and hermit crabs. Many of them are not found in the Kanto region, so I was excited every time I spotted a new creature! It felt like I returned to my childhood and had a great time. We went with a family that had small children, and the guide was considerate of them, so we could relax and enjoy ourselves!

Finally, the guide also recommended a restaurant on Ishigaki Island, which impressed me with their hospitality.

新婚旅行で参加しました！
ガイドさんはとてもフランクで感じの良い方です。
車で30分ほどかけてジャングルに向かったのですが、道中石垣島の歴史や豆知識をたくさん話してくれるのでとても勉強になりました。また移動時間もあっという間に感じます。
ジャングルではヤシガニやヤドカリなどいろいろな生物を見ることができました。関東では見ることができないのもばかりで、生物を見つけるたびに興奮！童心に帰って楽しむことができました。子供連れの家族と一緒に回りましたが、小さい子供にも気を遣ってくれていたので、安心して遊べます！
最後にガイドさんおすすめの石垣島のご飯屋さんも教えてくれるので、ホスピタリティに感動しました。

I had booked another stargazing tour, but it couldn't be held due to the full moon. Although there are many other stargazing tours available, most of them also do not operate during the full moon period, so I thought I would have to give up until I found this one.

At first, there were clouds, but when the sky cleared, they quickly took photos, and I was very satisfied with the pictures I got.

I would love to request this again when the stars are beautiful, thank you!

別の星空撮影ツアーを予約しておりましたが、
満月の影響で開催できませんでした。
他にも星空ツアーはたくさんあるものの、同様に満月期間は開催不可のところばかりで、諦めるしかないかと思っていたところでこちらを見つけました。

初めは雲がかかっていましたが、晴れたタイミングでテキパキと撮っていただき、大満足な写真が撮れました。

星が綺麗なタイミングでもまたお願いしたいなと思います、ありがとうございました！

On the day of the tour, I thought the weather was going to be iffy, but it cleared up just in time for the start, which was great. Thanks to that, the stars were incredibly beautiful, and I was very satisfied!

The jungle tour, where we moved forward with just our handheld lights in complete darkness, was exciting as I wondered what animals or insects we might encounter. It was quite challenging to spot them, but our guide and fellow tour members found a transparent crab and a newt, and I even got to see the main attraction, the coconut crab. It was a lot of fun and made for a great memory!

当日、天気が微妙だなーと思っていたのですがツアーが始まる時間帯には晴れて来てくれたので良かったです。
お陰で、星が凄く綺麗に見れて大満足でした！
真っ暗の中を手持ちのライトだけで進んで行くジャングルツアーは、どんな動物や虫に出会えるのかとワクワクしました。
中々探すのは難しかったですが、ガイドさんや一緒のツアーの方が見つけてくれた透明のカニやイモリ、見たことのない物に出会えて本命のヤシガニにも遭遇できて、とても楽しかったです。
良い記念になりました！

I was able to see two coconut crabs. Although I couldn't see the starry sky due to the clouds, I was taken to the observation deck because the moon was visible.

ヤシガニが2匹見れました。くもりのため星空は見れませんでしたが、月が見えたので展望台まで連れて行っていただきました。

You can borrow boots and lights!
I participated with him, and we were both very satisfied!
We encountered many creatures that we don't usually see, such as coconut crabs, hermit crabs, transparent crabs, and sea snakes, which was a lot of fun!
They worked hard to find coconut crabs until the end, haha.
The photos they took were a bit blurry, but they also introduced us to recommended restaurants while on the bus and made a great effort to entertain us, so the memories are absolutely perfect!
Thank you very much!

長靴とライトを借りることができます！
彼と参加しましたが2人とも大満足でした！
ヤシガニやヤドカリ、透明のカニ、ウミヘビなど普段見ることのない生き物にたくさん出会えてとても楽しかったです！
最後までヤシガニを一生懸命探してくれました笑
撮ってくださった写真はブレもありましたが、バスの中でもおすすめのご飯屋さんなど紹介していただいたり、一生懸命楽しませようとしてくださったので思い出は100点満点です(^^)
ありがとうございました！

They lent us lights, insect repellent, and shoes for free.
The sky was a bit cloudy, so we couldn't see many stars, but I was satisfied to see rare things like coconut crabs and Japanese white-eyes!
Thank you for the fun experience! If I come to Iriomote again, I would love to use your services again!

ライトや虫よけ、靴は無料で貸し出してくれました。
空が少し曇ってて星はあまり見られませんでしたが、ヤシガニやメジロなどなかなか見られないものが見れて満足です！
楽しい体験をありがとうございました＾＾
また西表に来ることがあったらまた利用させていただきたいくらいです！

I had a wonderful time experiencing the beautiful starry sky of Ishigaki Island, and the explanation was easy to understand. Even a few days after the tour, I find myself looking up at the night sky to check the stars—it was such a great experience and I learned a lot! Although the tour may be canceled due to weather conditions, I highly recommend it for the valuable experience you can gain.

石垣島の綺麗な星空をわかりやすい説明であっという間の素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。ツアー後数日経っても、ついつい夜の空を見て星を確認しちゃうぐらい、いい体験、勉強になりました！天候によっては中止になることもありますが、、、貴重な体験ができるのでおすすめします

I booked a tour on Ishigaki Island for the first time! I had a great time seeing coconut crabs and various creatures! I would love to participate again when I come back!

初めての石垣島でツアー予約しました！
ヤシガニや色んな生き物を見れてとても楽しかったです！
また来た際には参加したいと思いました！

I checked the weather and the moon phase (crescent moon) in advance, and it was worth signing up on a day with a clear forecast; the starry sky was absolutely stunning. I also encountered a surprisingly enthusiastic coconut crab, which allowed me to observe it closely, and I was really glad about that. I wanted to gaze at the stars forever. Thank you very much!

事前に天気と月齢(三日月)まで調べて晴れ予報の日に申し込んだかいあって、満点星空最高でした。
ヤシガニ紹介も思ったよりサービス精神旺盛なヤシガニさんに出会えたのか、じっくり見れてよかったです。
星空ずっと眺めていたかった。
ありがとうございました

I participated with my 5-year-old and 3-year-old. The kids wanted to see the starry sky and coconut crabs, so we joined a tour that seemed to fulfill all their wishes.

Unfortunately, it rained on the day of the tour, but we were encouraged by our guide's words that rain increases the chances of encountering wildlife. The tour took place in a jungle with no streetlights. Wearing the provided rubber boots and holding flashlights, we started the adventure.

We were able to meet the long-desired coconut crabs, and the excitement of the kids reached its peak during our adventurous journey! On the way back, despite the rain and cloudy sky, the starry sky revealed itself, and we were able to see the Milky Way.

Thanks to the guide's attentive support, we had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.

5歳と3歳を連れての参加でした。こどもが星空とヤシガニが見たい！とのことで全てが叶いそうなツアーに参加。
当日はあいにくの雨でしたが、雨は生き物に出会える確率が高くなるとのガイドさんのことばに励まされました。
ツアー場所は街灯ひとつもないジャングル。貸し出しの長靴をはき懐中電灯を手に、ツアーはスタートしました。
念願のヤシガニにも出会え、冒険のような道中にこどもたちのテンションも最高潮でした！
帰り道では雨・曇り空で見えないと思っていた星空も顔を見せ、天の川を見ることができました。
ガイドの方のきめ細やかなフォローもおかげで楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a stargazing and night safari tour in Ishigaki Island during my trip from the Kansai region. The tour involved traveling by car with a guide to the coastal area where the coconut crabs live, and we explored the surroundings while discovering the main coconut crabs, insects, and plants with the guide's explanations.

At first, we had difficulty spotting the coconut crabs, but in the end, we were able to find two, which was a valuable experience. We also saw some rare plants that closely resemble those from a popular pirate anime and large insects. The beautiful starry sky and the sound of the waves were truly moving.

Although this was just a small part of the many attractions Ishigaki Island has to offer, it was a very fulfilling time for us! Ishigaki Island really is… "wonderful!"

P.S. Please be cautious of the wild Ammi camodoki… haha.

関西圏からの旅行で石垣島の星空&ナイトサファリツアーに参加しました。
ツアーはガイドと共に車でヤシガニの生息エリアの海岸まで移動し周辺を散策しながら、メインのヤシガニや昆虫、植物などをガイドの解説と共に見つけるツアーでした。
ヤシガニは最初はなかなか発見できませんでしたが、最終的には2匹発見でき、貴重な経験が出来ました。
他にも人気海賊アニメに登場する実に似た珍しい植物や大きく育った昆虫‥。そして綺麗な星空と波の音‥もう感動の連続でした。
ツアーでは数多くある石垣島の魅力のごく一部の体験でしたが、私達にとっては非常に充実した時間でした！
やっぱり石垣島は‥「素敵やん❗️」って感じです！
追伸‥野生のアンミカモドキの出現にはご注意下さい‥笑

I participated in a stargazing tour that was one of three options available through Veltra, and it was conveniently located near the ANA InterContinental Hotel where I stayed. I thought the visibility of the stars would depend on the weather, and if the surroundings were dark, we might be able to see them. The reasons I chose this tour were that the meeting time was at 9 PM, which allowed for some flexibility, it was an easy distance to drive to with a rental car, and it was the most affordable option. Since I had various activities I wanted to do during my trip, I thought it would be best to have some time to relax at the hotel and enjoy meals, while also being able to gaze at the stars.

I also thought it would have been nice to have a shuttle service, but since I had already driven on the first day, I felt confident I could manage driving at night. I also thought it might be okay not to have live island music. On the day of the tour, it was close to a full moon, so there were times when the moonlight made it hard to see clearly, but I was still able to see the Milky Way, the stars Vega and Altair, Jupiter, the Scorpius constellation, and Polaris. The guide pointed out the star formations and explained them in detail with a pointer, making it very enjoyable even for those who are not knowledgeable about stars. The stars were much clearer than in Tokyo, and the attached photo was taken with my iPhone, which captured them well. Next time, I’d like to relax and enjoy the view during a time with less moonlight.

星空ツアーはベルトラで3コースあった中で、今回宿泊したANAインターコンチネンタルホテルから近くにあったこちらのツアーに参加しました。星空は天気しだいで、周りが暗ければ観れるんじゃないなと思いました。選んだ理由としては、現地集合時間が21時でわりとゆとりがあったこと、レンタカーで行きやすい距離感であったこと、費用が一番安かったこと、でした。旅行中はいろいろやりたいこともあるため、ホテルでのんびりしたり食事を楽しめる時間を持て、そして星空を眺めることができるのが一番よいと思いました。また、本当は送迎があるとよかったのですが、レンタカーで初日を運転したこともあり、比較的夜でも運転できそうな気配があったので、これなら行けると思ったこと、あと島唄の生歌でなくてもよいかなと思ったことでした。当日は満月に近い日でもあったため、月明かりでくっきり見れないときもあったのですが、天の川や織姫と彦星、木星やさそり座、北極星なども見えました。360度ぐるっと星の配置を指し示しながらポインターで詳しく説明しながら教えてくれるため、星に詳しくなくてもとても楽しめました。東京よりくっきり星が見れるし、添付の写真はiPhoneで撮ったものですが、十分写りました。今度は月あかりが少ない時期にのんびり眺めたいですね。

First of all, this activity is amazing!! It's absolutely the best! Originally, we had planned to hold our wedding in Ishigaki Island and were considering a stargazing tour at that time. However, it was canceled due to rain. Our long-awaited dream was unfulfilled. This time, we planned a trip to Miyako Island just the two of us, and thought, "Oh! Stargazing might be nice," so we signed up. Leading up to our departure, the forecast was rain, rain, rain, rain... I thought it was over, but then reality turned out to be clear skies.

On the night of the event, we headed to the stargazing spot. First, the female instructor from Tokyo who assisted us was incredible. No, she was a goddess. We chatted happily as we made our way to the photo spot. Right off the bat, she said, "I’m particular about this." We hadn’t thought about anything, and we were grateful for her guidance. We gave our all as human beings, following the goddess's lead. During the final photo check, we were both stunned. Had we ever seen such a beautiful starry sky, and more importantly, had we ever seen ourselves like this?

Even though I wrote that in a somewhat pretentious way, it was simply the best. Without a doubt, it was the most memorable part of our trip.

Everyone should definitely do this!!!!

まず最初に
このアクティビティはヤバい！！
最高すぎます！
もともと僕たちは石垣島で結婚式を挙げまして、その際に星空ツアーも考えておりました。
しかし、雨天で中止。
念願叶わず。
今回は2人で宮古島を訪れる企画を立て、『あ！星空いいかも』と思い、エントリーしました。
出立までは、雨、雨、雨、雨の予想…
終わり、と思っていたら
晴、晴、晴の現実。
当日の夜になり星空スポットへ。
まず、対応していただいた、東京出身の女性インストラクターが神。いや、女神。
会話も弾みながらフォトスポットへ。
一発目に『私、こだわります』と。
僕たちは何も考えておらず、むしろありがたいご対応。
女神のなすがままに我らは人間としての全てを出し切る。
最後のフォトチェックでは、我ら人間2人は唖然。
これまでも美しい星空、そして何より自分たちを見たことがあるのか。
自問自答したくとも信じられない現実を前に2人立ち尽くす。
と何か気取って記載しましたが
とにかく最高。
行程で1番の思い出まちがいなし。

皆さんもやるべしです！！！！