All Reviews for Stargazing

We participated as a family of four with two elementary school students.

Initially, we were looking for a stargazing tour, but this was a jungle night tour plus stargazing, so we booked it right away.

As we ventured deeper into the jungle, we encountered various creatures. Among them, discovering the rare coconut crab was definitely thanks to this tour.

The beautiful starry sky was breathtaking. Walking along the sandy beach, I also became engrossed in collecting beautiful seashells.

The guide was so knowledgeable about the area that I felt completely at ease participating.

Thanks to our friendly guide, we also became friends with the other family who joined us, and we had a wonderfully enjoyable two hours together.

小学生2人を連れて家族4人で参加しました。

当初、星空ツアーを探していましたが、こちらはジャンングルナイトツアー➕星空だったので、すぐに予約しました。

想像以上のジャングルを進むと、様々な生き物に出会えました。中でも、珍しいヤシガニを発見したのはこのツアーで行ったからこそ、と思います。

生涯一綺麗な星空には圧巻でした。砂浜を歩くと、綺麗な貝殻集めにも夢中になりました。

ガイドのお兄さんは、プライベートで現地を訪れる位現地情報を網羅していて、安心して参加者できました。

人懐こいガイドさんのおかげか、一緒に参加したご家族とも仲良くなり、2時間たっぷり、とても楽しく過ごすことができました。

Perhaps due to the rain during the day, there were some clouds, and I had given up on taking nice photos. However, when the clouds cleared a little, I was able to take photos very efficiently.

お昼の雨のせいもあってか、少し雲がかかっており、きれいな写真は撮れないなと諦めていました。が、少しだけ雲がはけたときにとても効率よく撮ってくれました。

The tour guide, Tsuru-chan, was the best part of the experience. Not only did we see many creatures, but he also provided detailed explanations for each one. It was great that he was kind and attentive to the children as well. We even got to see three coconut crabs! I would definitely like to use this service again.

*I would appreciate it if the time from gathering to the start of the tour could be shortened a bit.*

ツアーガイドのツルちゃんが何よりよかったです。
たくさんの生き物を見つけるだけでなく、それぞれ丁寧に説明してくれました。
子供達にも優しく声がけしてくれたのもよかったです。
ヤシガニも３匹も見れました！
またぜひ利用したいです。
※集合からツアー開始までの時間をもう少し短縮してもらえるとなお嬉しいです。

Since I went to Miyako Island for the first time during summer vacation, I wanted a family photo as a keepsake, so I requested a photoshoot this time. When we were guided to the shooting location, we saw many stars that looked like a planetarium, and the whole family was overjoyed. If the weather is clear, you can see the Milky Way in a sky full of stars. On this day, there wasn't a single cloud, so we could see many stars and the Milky Way clearly. The Milky Way also appeared beautifully in the background of the photos. We received mystical photos, and it turned out to be a wonderful family picture! Thank you!

夏休みに初めての宮古島へ行ったので、記念に家族写真が欲しくて、今回撮影をお願いしました。
撮影場所まで案内されて行くと、プラネタリウムのようなたくさんの星が見えて家族みんな大喜びでした。
晴れていれば満天の星空の中に天の川も見ることが出来ます。この日は雲ひとつなかったので、たくさんの星と天の川がハッキリと見ることが出来ました。写真にも天の川が背景で写りとてもキレイです。
神秘的な写真を撮っていただき、ステキな家族写真になりました！ありがとうございます！

I was able to see the coconut crab not just from a distance, but the staff caught one and showed it to us, allowing us to see it up close, more than I had imagined. Although the weather was bad and we couldn't see a starry sky, the staff persevered until the last moment, and we were able to see many stars peeking through the clouds. I'm grateful for that.

ヤシガニは見るだけじゃなく、スタッフさんが捕まえて見せてくれたので、想像以上に近くで見られました。天候が悪く満天の星空は見れませんでしたが、ギリギリまでスタッフさんが粘ってくださり、雲の合間からたくさんの星が見れました。感謝です。

On a calm night at the new moon, I was able to see the Milky Way and listen to stories about the stars along with a live performance of the sanshin. It was truly a wonderful cruise. The sea breeze was pleasant, and the lights of Ishigaki Island viewed from the water were beautiful. As we ventured further out, the pitch-black night sky was stunning, and the number of stars felt abundant. Coming from Kansai, I was also moved to see the North Star at such a low position! I hope to visit again during the time when the Southern Cross is visible.

新月の穏やかな夜の海で、天の川が観られ、星の話や三線の生演奏も聴かせてもらい、本当に素敵なクルーズでした。潮風も心地よく、海から見る石垣島の灯りも美しかったです。沖へ出るほどに漆黒の夜空が観られ、星の数が多く感じられました。関西から来たので、北極星が低い位置にあったのも感動しました！いつか南十字星が観える時期に来たいです。

There wasn't a single cloud in the sky, and without any moonlight, it was my first time seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye like this. The older sister's explanation was easy to understand and was the best!

雲ひとつなく、月明かりもなく、こんなに天の川が肉眼で観れたのははじめてです。お姉さんのお話も解りやすくて最高でした‼️

The sister was amazing! I had a lot of fun talking! The stars were incredibly beautiful, and I want to come back to Ishigaki Island to see the stars again. I wanted to make a reservation for the next day, but it was fully booked, so that's a shame... Next time I come, I will make a reservation early and want to talk with the sister again!

お姉さん最高！たくさん話せて楽しかった！
星がめっちゃきれいで、星を見にまた石垣島に来たいです。次の日も予約したかったけど満席だったから残念…次来る時は早めに予約して、またお姉さんとお話ししたいです！

Thank you for the detailed explanation about constellations; it was refreshing. I was touched to understand the background and significance. I appreciate the care taken in creating the photos from shooting to finishing. Thank you for the extraordinary experience.

星座の話を丁寧に説明していただき、新鮮でした。背景と意義を理解できプチ感動でした。写真は、撮影から仕上げまで丁寧に作成していただき感謝です。
非日常を体験できありがとうございました。

The service from the company was just terrible...

There may have been some mistakes on our part when making the reservation, but we are just ordinary travelers.

I don't even want to remember this anymore.

とにかく業者さんの対応が酷すぎて...

こちらの予約時の不手際もあるかもしれませんが､
こちらは単なる旅行者です｡

もう思い出したくも無いです｡

It became the best memory. The staff were very accommodating and taught me about Miyako Island. I usually don't write reviews like this, but I will. I recommend it.

最高の思い出になりました。
スタッフの方もとても対応が良く、宮古島の事も教えてくれました。
普段こういうのは書きませんが、レビューします。
オススメです。

I had my first experience taking photos of the starry sky, and it was beyond my expectations! Since the weather is a factor, it's not always guaranteed that you can see it, but I would love to come back. Thank you very much.

初めて、星空の写真を撮ってもらいましたが、想像以上でした！天気が相手なので、いつも見れるとは限らないですが、また来たいと思います。ありがとうございました。

This was my first time taking starry sky photos in Miyako Island. When it was time to shoot, it started to get a bit cloudy, and it began to rain a little, but the rain stopped halfway through, allowing us to resume the shoot! The staff gave various pose instructions and we were able to chat a lot, making the experience very enjoyable!

宮古島では初めて星空フォト。
いざ、撮る時になると若干曇り始め、途中から少し雨が降り始めましたが、途中で雨が止んで撮影再開することができました！おねえさんが色々なポーズの指示をくれたり、たくさんお話することができたのでとても楽しく撮影することができました！

Initially, I was considering signing up for the stargazing tour offered by the hotel. The night before, I checked the stars on the hotel beach. I could see constellations like Scorpius, but with streetlights around, while I could spot some bright stars, it wasn't a truly starry sky. I thought it would be better to choose a different location, which led me to find this tour. To put it simply, it was the right choice!

The location is a bit up in the mountains, surrounded by fields with nothing around. It's a great spot where you can see the sky in all directions down to the horizon.

Sitting in a chair while the guide uses a laser pointer to explain is like experiencing a real planetarium under the stars. I highly recommend it for those who want to purely enjoy stargazing rather than just taking star photos.

However, there is no pick-up service, so you need to meet at the location, which might be tough without a rental car. There were some taxi drivers there, though.

当初ホテルにも星空ツアーがあったので、それに申し込もうかなと思っていたので、前日の夜にホテルのビーチで星を確認すると、さそり座など確かによく見えるが、街灯なんかもあり、2等星とか明るいのは見えるものの、満天の星空とは言えないなぁと。
せっかくなら場所を選ぼうと思って探したのがこのツアー。結論から言うと正解！

場所はちょっと山の方で、周りは畑で何もない。360度低い位置まで空が見える良い場所。

椅子に座りながらレーザーポインターで指しながら解説してくれるのは、リアル星空でのプラネタリウムみたいな感覚。
星空フォトとかではなく純粋に星空鑑賞したい人には絶対オススメ。

ただし送迎とかはやってなく現地集合なので、レンタカーじゃないと厳しいかも。タクシーの人もいましたが。

Just 10 minutes before the start, it was pouring rain, and I was almost ready to give up, but this is Ishigaki Island. In no time, the starry sky appeared, and I was able to participate.

The guide's explanations were very skillful and easy to understand. The children were able to see a starry sky with the Milky Way, the Summer and Spring Triangles, shooting stars, and the Southern Cross, which they had never seen before! I highly recommend it!!

開始10分前まで大降りの雨で、ほぼ諦めていましたがそこは石垣島。あっという間に星空が見えだし参加できました。

ガイドの方の説明がとても上手く、大変わかりやすかったです。天の川や夏・春の大三角形、流れ星、南十字星など見たことのない星空を子供たちに見てもらうことができました！おすすめです！！

It was a bit cloudy at first, which made me anxious, but thanks to the guide who quickly took photos at the right moments when the clouds parted, I was able to capture some stunning pictures! It was also great that the sample photos from the tour turned out just as they were shown, matching my expectations perfectly.

少々曇りで最初は不安でしたが、ガイドさんが雲の切れ目を狙って手早く撮影してくれたため、感動するお写真が撮れました！
ツアーの見本の写真がその通りに撮れて、イメージ通りだったこともとても良かったです

It was even more beautiful than seeing it at the sea, and they explained the stars to us. They also took beautiful photos, and we had a wonderful time! Thank you very much! ❁

海で見るより更に綺麗で
星の説明もしてくださり
写真も綺麗に撮ってくださり
素敵な時間を過ごせました！
ありがとうございました❁

The moonlight was strong, so we couldn't see many stars, but instead, we were able to take wonderful photos in various poses with the fantastic moon as a backdrop. Thank you!

月明かりが強くて星はあまり見えませんでしたが、その代わり幻想的な月をバックに色んなポーズで素晴らしい写真を撮っていただけました。
ありがとうございました！

I was a bit disappointed to hear that the photos would focus on the moon instead of the starry sky due to the moon's influence this time, but seeing the actual photos was simply wonderful! The guide was also very kind, and even though it was a short time, I really enjoyed it!

今回月の影響で星空ではなく月メインの写真になると聞いて少し残念に思っていましたが、実際の写真を見ると素晴らしいの一言でした！ガイドさんもすごく親切で短い時間でしたが楽しませてもらいました！

I was told that "the stars might not show up well because the moon is high," but we were able to capture a beautifully clear starry sky. The moon was beautiful, so we took many incredibly magical photos. I also learned a lot about posing, which allowed me to take some stunning pictures as souvenirs. I would love to do this again if the opportunity arises.

月が高い日に参加したため「あまり星は映らないかも」と言われていましたが、十分綺麗な星空と撮っていただきました
月が綺麗だったので、すごく幻想的な写真をたくさん撮っていただきました
ポージングなどもたくさん教えてもらったので、映え映えな写真をお土産にすることができました
またの機会があればお願いしたいです

The staff were very kind and took a lot of photos for us. It became a wonderful memory of our trip to Miyako Island. Next time, I would like to go when the stars are beautiful. Thank you very much.

スタッフさんも親切で凄く写真を撮ってくださいました。宮古島に来たいい思い出になりました。次回は星が綺麗に撮れる時に行きたいと思います。ありがとうございました

We participated as a couple. We were able to take many wonderful photos with the Scorpio constellation and the Milky Way perfectly captured. The time spent taking pictures in various poses under the starry sky became a lifelong memory. I'm really glad I signed up for this tour. The position of the stars changes depending on the season, the moon's position, and the time of day, so I would like to request another tour at a different time! Thank you very much!!

夫婦で参加しました。さそり座と天の川がばっちり写ったたくさんの素晴らしい写真を何枚も撮ってもらえました。満天の星空の下で、様々なポーズで写真を撮ってもらえる時間も一生の思い出になりました。
こちらのツアーに申し込んで本当に良かったです。時期や月の位置、時間帯によって星の位置は変わるので、今度は違う時期にまたお願いしたいと思ってます！ありがとうございました！！

The day before our visit to Miyako Island, it had been rainy. However, on the day of our reservation, we were greeted by a beautiful starry sky and wonderful staff. We took a taxi, and they welcomed us with flashlights, so we felt no anxiety even in the dark meeting place. We were able to see many stars and the Milky Way with the naked eye, but the photos sent to us the next morning sparkled with several times more stars than we saw in person, which was truly moving. The kind photographer even took care to ensure we had a taxi for our return. It became a wonderful memory.
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to the photographer, who is beautiful inside and out.

前日までは雨天だったという宮古島。予約の日はとてもきれいな星空と素適なスタッフさんが迎えてくれました。タクシーで行きましたが、フラッシュライトで合図しながら出迎えてくださり、暗い集合場所でも不安はありませんでした。肉眼でもたくさんの星と天の川を仰ぐことができましたが、翌朝送っていただいたお写真には、肉眼で見た星々の数倍も煌めいており感激致しました。帰りのタクシーの心配もしてくださるようなお優しいカメラマンさんでした。素適な思い出になりました。
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to the photographer, who is beautiful inside and out.

I had a wonderful time taking many beautiful photos. The starry sky over the golf course at night, which we couldn't capture ourselves. We lay down and waited until the clouds cleared. I'm glad I asked for help since it's difficult to take nice pictures with a smartphone.

素敵な写真たくさん撮ってもらいました。自分達では撮ることの出来ない夜のゴルフコースでの星空。雲抜けるまで寝そべって待って。スマホではなかなか綺麗に撮れないのでお願いして良かったです。

On the moonlit night, the constellations were not very visible, but that was fine. The guide was bright and attentive, ensuring everyone was treated equally, which I believe made families with small children satisfied, and my friends and I also had a great time. Additionally, when the guide came to pick us up at the hotel, they kindly mentioned that the weather might not be very good today and encouraged us to let them know if we wanted to cancel, which was heartwarming.

月夜で、星座はあまり良く見えませんでしたが、それはそれで、良かったです。
ガイドさんが、明るく丁寧に全員に平等に目配りしてくれて、小さいお子さんがいるご家庭も満足だったと思いますし、友人と参加した私達も楽しかったです。
また、ホテルにお迎えに来て下さった際、ガイドさんが、今日は天気が余り良くないかもしれないので、もしキャンセルされるなら言ってくださいと声がけ頂き、ほっこりしました。

I arrived with excitement after having a fun conversation with the guide before getting there! I participated with my two children, who are in the second and fourth grades, and each of them had a flashlight for the tour. In the jungle, we discovered geckos, spiders, hermit crabs, frogs, giant millipedes, crabs, and even four coconut crabs! To top it off, we even spotted a scorpion at the end!

During the stargazing by the seaside, the guide explained the constellations in detail, and I enjoyed looking at the night sky after a long time. It’s even more reassuring to bring gloves or work gloves for this tour. The guides at the front and back, holding flashlights, constantly monitored the situation, which made me feel very safe. If you want to experience the great nature of Ishigaki Island, I highly recommend this tour. It became a wonderful memory.

現地に行くまでにガイドさんに楽しく話してもらいワクワクで到着しました！
小学生２年・４年生の二人を連れての参加ですが、それぞれライトを持ってのツアーです。
ジャングルの中では、ヤモリ、クモ、ヤドカリ、カエル、オオゲジゲジ、カニ、そしてヤシガニも４匹発見！最後はなんとサソリモドキも！
海辺に出ての星空鑑賞では詳しく星座を説明してもらい久しぶりに夜空を眺めました。
このツアーでは手にグローブか軍手を持参すれば更に安心ですね。
先頭と最後尾にライトを持ったガイドさんが常に状況を見てくれていて、とても安心しました。石垣島の大自然を体験するのならこのツアーはおすすめです。とても良い思い出になりました。

Unfortunately, the weather was not great on the day, and we couldn't see the stars. During the jungle tour, our guide provided instructions and ensured our safety while also giving us various explanations, allowing us to enjoy the strong night jungle on our own. Later, the guide sent us photos and the names of the insects, making the follow-up perfect. The guide was polite, friendly, and professional, which made us feel at ease.

当日はあいにくの天気で星は見ることができませんでした。ジャングルツアーではガイドさんの指示の元、安全に気を使いつつ、色々解説もしてくださり、一人では強い夜のジャングルを楽しむことができました。後ほどガイドさんより写真とその虫の名前を送ってくださり、アフターフォローも完璧です。丁寧かつフレンドリーでプロフェッショナルなガイドさんで、安心してついていけました。

I was able to see everything I wanted to see (the starry sky, coconut crabs, and fireflies)! I was able to take my time taking photos of the starry sky and lay on the beach to enjoy the view. The staff worked hard to find the coconut crabs until we spotted them. Their stories were very interesting, and thanks to their excellent communication skills, I was able to enjoy my time with the other participants. I got to see many unique creatures that are typical of tropical regions, and honestly, I think I would have been satisfied even if I hadn't seen the coconut crabs or fireflies! The tour was packed with activities, and although it was supposed to be a two-hour tour, it actually extended to three hours... haha. Just be mindful of your plans for that night and the next day, as well as the restroom situation.

見たいと思っていたもの（星空、ヤシガニ、ホタル）が全部見れました！
星空はゆっくり写真を撮らせていただけて、浜に寝っ転がって眺めることができたし、ヤシガニは見つかるまでスタッフさんが必死で探してくださいました。
スタッフさんのお話がとてもおもしろく、コミュニケーションも上手にコントロールしていただいたおかげで他の同行者の方々とも楽しく過ごせて、南国ならではのしらない生物もたくさん見ることができ、正直ヤシガニやホタルが見えなくても満足できたと思います！！！
もりだくさんすぎて2時間のツアーでしたが実質3時間に延長…笑
当日の夜や翌日の予定と、トイレだけ要注意です。

First of all, my impression: it was the best starry sky! I was moved to see such beautiful stars even on Japanese land. The road to get there had very few streetlights, and I drove with some fear, but when I arrived, there was a guide waiting, which made me feel relieved. The binoculars that were prepared for us were already focused and ready to use. The starry sky tour had engaging talks that kept us entertained. I felt like I wanted to see the stars again if I could travel to another beautiful stargazing spot. I usually don't participate in tours like this, but I had a truly valuable experience this time, and I'm glad I joined. Thank you!

まず、一言感想を。
最高の星空でした！日本の陸地でもこんなに綺麗に星が見れるのかと、感動しました。
行くまでの道は街灯がかなり少なく、怯えながら車を、進めて行きましたが、現地に着くと案内係の方がいらっしゃって安心しました。
用意していただいてた双眼鏡もピントが合っておりすぐに使用出来ました。
星空ツアーも参加方で飽きさせないトークでした。
また、星が綺麗なところに旅行できたら、星空を観たくなりました。
普段こういったツアーなどはあまり参加しないタイプですが、今回すごく貴重な体験をさせて頂き、参加して良かったです。
ありがとうございました！

The original reservation day had a forecast for bad weather, so I changed it one day in advance. As a result, I was able to see very beautiful stars. There was an explanation of the constellations, and they used a laser pointer to show their positions, which made it easy to understand. I had a fulfilling time.

最初の予約の日は、天気が悪い予報でしたので、1日前に変更しました。
そしたら、とても綺麗な星が見れました。
星座の説明もあり、レーザーポインターでの位置説明もあり、分かりやすかったです。
充実した時間を過ごせました。