All Reviews for Stargazing

I heard that the temperature has dropped, making it a day when you're less likely to encounter insects, but the mountain path at night, the dark sea, and the starry sky were all new experiences for a city kid like me. I was lucky to see a coconut crab up close enough to touch!

気温が下がり、虫に遭遇しずらい日だと聞きましたが、夜の山道と暗い海、星空、街育ちの子供には目新しいものばかりでした。
ヤシガニも触れるくらいすぐ近くで見られてラッキーでした！

I used this service during my 3-night, 4-day trip to Miyako Island.

From the morning of the first day, the weather looked suspicious, and as expected, we had to postpone the shooting at night due to difficult conditions. The next day, the clouds spread again, and we had to postpone once more. On the final day, the staff suggested, "If we push back the shooting time, we might be able to capture it. Please let us try," and we headed to the location.

As a result, after waiting about 10 minutes for the clouds to clear, a stunning starry sky unfolded before us, and we were able to shoot under the vast night sky and the Milky Way! The photographer also gave us advice on posing, making it a fun and unforgettable experience!

3泊4日の宮古島旅行で利用させて頂きました。
初日の朝から雲行きが怪しく、案の定、夜は撮影困難ということで延期。
次の日も雲が広がり、この日も延期。最終日はスタッフさんに「撮影時間を後ろ倒しにしたら撮れるかも。チャレンジさせてほしい」と言って頂き、現場に向かいました。
その結果、10分程度雲待ちすると満開の星空が広がり、視界いっぱいの夜空と天の川の下で撮影することができました！
ポージングもカメラマンさんにアドバイスして頂き、楽しく最高の体験になりました！

I was worried it might be cloudy, but fortunately, it was clear on the day, and I was able to see a perfect starry sky. I've been to several places with beautiful starry skies, but this might be the best. It was really great.
The jungle exploration was also very satisfying, as I encountered several coconut crabs and purple land hermit crabs.

曇らないか心配でしたが、当日は運良く晴れて、満点の星空を見ることができました。星空が綺麗なところにいくつか行ったことがありますが、ここが一番かもしれません。すごく良かったです。
ジャングル探索もヤシガニや紫オカヤドカリに何匹も会えて、大満足です。

I participated in the Stargazing Jungle Night Tour this time. First of all, the staff who guided us were bright and approachable, and they were very kind, allowing us to have a truly fulfilling time! As for the tour, both the starry sky and the jungle wildlife were in the best condition. We not only saw a sky full of stars but also shooting stars and the Milky Way for the first time in my life. The wildlife included a big hermit crab, sea snakes, and island-specific insects, all of which I saw for the first time! If I have the opportunity to visit Ishigaki Island again, I would definitely like to sign up!

今回、星空ジャングルナイトツアーに参加させてもらいました。まず案内していただいたスタッフさんが、明るく接しやすい方で、非常に親切に接していただき、非常に充実した時間を過ごすことが出来ました！ツアーに関しても、星空もジャングルの野生動物もベストなコンディションで、満点の星空はもちろんのこと、流れ星や人生初の天の川まで見れ、野生動物ではビッグサイズなヤドカリ、ウミヘビ、島特有サイズの虫など人生初で見れたものばかりでした！また石垣島へ訪れる機会がありましたら、ぜひ申し込みたいと思います！

We participated with two adults and a 4-year-old child. We were very satisfied as we could see not only the coconut crabs but also many other creatures, along with a beautiful starry sky. The guide was very curious and considerate of our lively child, which was extremely helpful. We had a wonderful time. This tour is highly recommended. Thank you very much.

夫婦2名と4歳の子連れで参加しました。
ヤシガニのほか多くの生き物のほか、綺麗な星空も見ることができて大変満足しています。
ガイドさんは好奇心旺盛でやんちゃな子供にも気遣ってくれて非常に助かりました。
とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。おすすめのツアーです。
ありがとうございました。

The guidance was smooth, and the person in charge was also from Kansai, making it easy to talk. The tour content was great, with beautiful stars, good weather, and an excellent guide!

案内もスムーズで担当の方が同じ関西出身の方で話がしやすかったです。
ツアー内容も、星がきれいで天気もよくガイドも最高でした！

There was no shuttle service, so we took a taxi to the location. We arrived about 10 minutes before the meeting time, but had to wait about 15 minutes longer than scheduled because the previous group’s shoot was running late. Once the shoot started, they gave clear instructions, and we were able to enjoy the session. The photos taken with great attention to detail turned out to be excellent.

特に送迎などはなく、タクシーで現地へ向かいました。集合時間の10分前くらいに着くと、前の組の撮影が押していたため、予定時刻より15分ほど待つことになりました。撮影がはじまると、スムーズに指示を出してくれて、楽しく撮影できました。拘りを持って撮影してもらった写真はとても良い写真ばかりでした。

There are no special facilities, but the beautiful starry sky with no lights around is the ultimate luxury. The explanation was enjoyable too. I thought the time would be short when I participated, but it was just the right length for families with children.

特別な施設は無いが、周囲に何も明かりがないきれいな星空が最高の贅沢。解説も楽しかった。時間は短いのかなと思って参加したが、子連れには丁度良い長さだった。

The instructions for the meeting place were unclear, yet they showed displeasure for not arriving on time. There were no other tour participants, so it wasn't a situation where anyone would be inconvenienced. I didn't feel any hospitality. I didn't see a single animal. I would have been better off relaxing in my room. I cannot recommend this at all.

待ち合わせ場所の指示が不明確なのが悪いのに、時間通りにつかなかったことに不機嫌をあらわにしてくる。他のツアー参加者もおらず、誰に迷惑かかる状況でもないのに。ホスピタリティを感じない。1匹も動物も見れなかった。これなら部屋でゆっくりしてたほうがマシだった。全くお勧めできない。

We had a wonderful family photo session for four. I was worried because it wasn't a sunny day, but perhaps it was because of the great location that we were able to see a beautiful starry sky, which was amazing!

The photos captured many stars that we couldn't see with the naked eye, making them even more stunning. The pictures taken with the illumination were also very cute.

I highly recommend it because the photographer leads the session in a great way!

家族4人でとても素敵に撮っていただきました。晴天ではなかったので心配でしたが、撮影場所がよいからでしょうかキレイな星空が見え最高でした！

写真は肉眼で捉えきれなかった星もたくさんあり、より映えます。イルミネーションを使っての写真もとても可愛かったです。

カメラマンの方が良い感じにリードしてくれるのでオススメです！

This time, I went to Ishigaki Island for a 2-night, 3-day trip and did various things. The best experience for my 6-year-old daughter, myself, and my mother was the stargazing tour. The weather was perfect, and we could see the Milky Way beautifully. The explanations of the stars using a laser pointer were incredibly easy to understand, making it feel like a real planetarium for an hour that flew by. I would love to come back in a different season to see other stars. Thank you very much.

今回、２泊３日で石垣島へ行き色々な事をしました。6年の娘も私、母親も一番良かったのが星空鑑賞ツアーです。
最高のお天気で天の川も綺麗に見えました。レーザーポイントを使って星の説明は凄く分かりやすく本当の星でのプラネタリウムであっという間の１時間でした。また、違う星の見える季節にも来たいです。ありがとうございました。

Thanks to the detailed explanations from staff member Nakamura, I was able to enjoy a wonderful night tour! They vividly explained interesting facts about spiders, insects, and constellations, which revived my childhood curiosity. I also finally spotted the long-awaited coconut crab! I was able to observe both a large coconut crab and a baby coconut crab. Although it was a tour, I was also shown beautiful beaches with stunning starry skies, allowing me to have a great time even after the tour. At the same time, I was able to appreciate the vastness and mystery of Miyako Island, and the hour and a half flew by. Thank you very much for this experience!

スタッフの中村さんの丁寧な解説のおかけで、楽しいナイトツアーを堪能することができました！蜘蛛や虫、星座の豆知識を生き生きと説明してくださり、子供の時の好奇心が蘇ってきました。そして念願のヤシガニもついに発見！大きいヤシガニと赤ちゃんヤシガニを観察することができました。ツアー街ですが、星空が綺麗なビーチも教えていただき、ツアー後にも楽しい時間を過ごす方ができました。同時に宮古島の広大さや神秘性も堪能でき、あっという間の1時間半でした。この度はありがとうございました！

I was able to finally find the coconut crab! I also encountered various creatures like turtles and owls. It was so much fun to explore and search for them in nature, so I'm really glad I participated! ◡̈

念願のヤシガニを見つけることができました！他にもカメやフクロウなど様々な生き物に出会えました。自然の中を進んで自分で探すのがとっても楽しかったので参加してよかったです◡̈

The clouds were covering the sky, and we waited a bit, but I'm glad we were able to take the photos. It was completely dark on the way to the shooting location, and the kids were scared, but the stars were incredibly beautiful.

雲がかかり少し待機したけど撮れてよかった。撮影場所までが真っ暗で子供達が怖がってたけど星はすごく綺麗だった。

I was able to encounter many creatures, such as the natural monument box turtle, habu snake, coconut crab, and glowing firefly larvae! The children were also very happy.
I could clearly see shooting stars and the Milky Way, and it was truly beautiful.
The guide was kind and had interesting stories, making for a fun time!

天然記念物のハコガメやハブ、ヤシガニ、光る蛍の幼虫など沢山の生き物に出会うことができたした！子どもも大喜びでした。
流れ星や天の川も、ハッキリ見れて本当に綺麗でした。
ガイドさんも親切でお話が面白くて、楽しい時間を過ごせました！

The meeting place was dark and hard to find, but they responded quickly to my call, and I was able to join the group. It was my first time doing a photo shoot, and they suggested poses, making the session go smoothly! The photos they sent me are really wonderful and became the best keepsake. I would definitely like to use their services again. If you're planning to use their services, it might be good to think about the kind of images you want to create!

集合場所が暗く、わかりにくかったですが、電話ですぐ対応していただき、合流出来ました。
写真撮影も初めてで、ポーズなども提案していただき、スムーズに撮影していただけました！
送っていただいた写真はとってもステキで最高の記念になりました。またぜひ利用させていただきたいです。
もし利用される方はこんなふうに撮りたいなど、イメージを膨らませていくといいかもしれません！

I finally made it to my long-awaited trip to Ishigaki Island! One of the things I planned was a night tour, which I booked from here! On the day of the tour, despite a few clouds in the sky, it started with the guide saying, "You rarely see a sunset like this!" and they kept the energy up with lots of conversation in the car!

When we arrived at the point and the tour began, the guide provided detailed explanations about various plants and creatures, as well as the terrain, making it really enjoyable! We spotted two coconut crabs, and even though there were some clouds, we were able to see the Milky Way at the guide's special spot!

This was the perfect start to my three-year-awaited trip to Ishigaki Island! The guide, Moepi, was amazing!! Thank you!!!

念願の石垣島旅行にやっと来れました！
色んなことを計画した中の一つにナイトツアーを選びこちらから予約しました！
当日、空に少し雲がかかる中、いきなりガイドさんの「こんな夕焼けなかなかないですよっ！」の一言から始まり、車中でもたくさん話してくれてテンションをあげてもらいました！
ポイントに着きツアーが始まると、色んな植物や生物の説明を詳しく教えてくれたり地形の説明などもおりまぜ楽しませてもらいました！ヤシガニも2匹見つかり、少し雲がかかっていた空もガイドさんのとっておきのポイントで天の川も見れました！
三年越しの石垣島旅行の最高のスタートになりました！
ガイドの『もえぴー』最高〜！！
ありがとー！！！

I only saw two coconut crabs, but thanks to the incredibly clear weather, I was able to see a sky full of stars! The Milky Way was so visible that I could even capture it on my smartphone.

ヤシガニ二匹しか見れませんでしたが、天気がめちゃめちゃ晴れてたおかげで満天の星空が見れました！天の川もスマホでも映れるくらいばっちり見えました。

The night tour was definitely the right choice!
I was able to see many creatures that I wouldn't normally encounter, such as coconut crabs, fireflies, and camel crickets.
Along the way, the guide shared many stories about Ishigaki Island. They were a wonderful guide.
The starry sky was also amazing.
This time, I participated with just my child, but the next time I come to Ishigaki Island, I want to join with the whole family.

It was a lot of fun. Thank you!

ナイトツアー、参加して大正解でした！
ヤシガニ、蛍、カマドウマなどなど、普段なら見ることのできない生物がたくさん見れました。
道中も、ガイドさんが石垣島のお話などたくさんしてくれました。すごく素敵なガイドさんでした。
星空も最高でした。
今回は子供と2人での参加でしたが、次に石垣島に来るときは家族みんなで参加したいです。

とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました！

There was also a stargazing tour at the hotel, but I participated in this tour instead. The area around the observation site has almost no lights, so the number of stars is completely different from what you see from the hotel. Not only can you see the Milky Way, but if you're lucky, you might also catch a shooting star. The guide's stories are very interesting as well. I highly recommend it.

ホテルで星空ツアーもあったが、こちらのツアーに参加。
見学エリアの周りには、明かりがほとんどないため、ホテルからみる空とは星の量が全く違う。天の川はもちろんのこと、運が良ければ流れ星も見えることも。ガイドさんの話もとても面白い。オススメです。

It had quite a jungle feel to it. The kids were really excited. There were plenty of insects, birds, hermit crabs, coconut crabs, snakes, and owls. Thank you very much. However, since it was a night tour, the kids started to get sleepy towards the end... and the night view wasn't that impressive either (-_-;) It was a tour that lived up to its popularity. The guide was also very attentive, which made it reassuring for families with children. It was a great help!!

割とジャングル感あり
子供はテンション上がってました。
虫、鳥、ヤドカリ、ヤシガニ、ハブ、梟と盛沢山。
ありがとうございました。
なにぶん、ナイトツアーなだけに子供は終盤眠気が勝ります。。&夜景には然程、、でしたね(-_-;)
人気なのも納得なツアーでした。
ガイドさんも丁寧で子連れでも安心。助かりました！！

Thank you for today.
I was able to feel my daughter's growth as she, who is usually timid and doesn't touch living creatures, picked up a hermit crab.
We were able to see various creatures such as coconut crabs, crabs, fireflies, four types of crabs, lizards, and owls, and the stars were incredibly beautiful, which was a wonderful experience that we can't have in our everyday lives.
Both adults and children participated with excitement and enjoyment.
It was a nice point that our guide, Mr. Kimura, was very good at storytelling and paid attention to the children.

今日はありがとうございました。
いつもはびびりで生き物触れない娘がヤドカリを掴んでいて子どもの成長を感じることが出来ました。
生き物はヤシガニ、カニ、ホタル、カニ4種類、トカゲ、ミミズクを見ることができて、星がものすごくきれいに見えたのが普段暮らしているところではできないとてもいい体験ができました。
大人も子どももドキドキ楽しく参加できました。
ガイドの木村さんがとってもお話し上手で子どもにも気を配ってくれたのがうれしいポイントでした。

When I was abroad, I often got to see coconut crabs, but I was actually surprised to see such large coconut crabs here as well. It felt just like being overseas... (laughs) Jungle exploration is great, but for me, the starry sky was truly moving. The guide was someone who understood how to enjoy the experience from the customer's perspective, going beyond just being a regular guide. They not only showed us how to look at the sky but also taught us about the positions of the constellations and even how to take photos of the starry sky with an iPhone. I was impressed by their high level of hospitality. Thank you for everything!

海外にいた頃はよくヤシガニ観れてましたが、ここでも大きなヤシガニを見ることが出来、実は驚いてました。まるで、海外みたいだなと…（笑）ジャングル探検も良いですが、私には満点の星空がとても感動的でした。普通のガイドさん以上に、顧客目線での楽しみ方を心得てる方がガイドさんでしたので、単に空を眺めることだけではなく、星座の位置や、iPhone でも星空の撮影方法まで教えてくださり、ホスピタリティ度が高いなと感心です。色々ありがとうございました！

Although it was a same-day reservation, the guide provided detailed knowledge throughout the night safari and taught us about various plants and animals, including coconut crabs, hermit crabs, and crabs. After the rain, the stars were beautifully visible.

当日予約でしたが、ガイドの方がナイトサファリ道中詳しい知識で色々と教えてくださり、ヤシガニやヤドカリ、蟹など色々と動植物を見ることができました。雨が降った後で星も綺麗に見えました

It was a stay close to the full moon, but I checked the moonrise and moonset times and booked the tour on a day when the moon wouldn't be rising during the tour. Just as I hoped, we were able to see a stunning starry sky. I was also able to show my first-grade daughter the Milky Way for the first time. The tour guide mentioned that the starry sky today was beautiful, completely different from a few days ago when it was a full moon. Unfortunately, we couldn't spot any shooting stars, but it was great to see such a wonderful starry sky.

We found three coconut crabs. They were bright blue, round, and impressive. In addition, we saw a tree lizard, a gecko, and a rare insect called a cricket. It was fun searching together with all the tour guests. The guide was kind in his interactions with the children and taught us various things about plants, insects, and the attractions of Miyako Island. My daughter said she had a great time on our nighttime adventure.

満月に近い時期の滞在でしたが、月の出入り時間を調べてツアー時間中に月が登っていない日程で予約。狙い通り満点の星空を見ることが出来ました。一緒に参加した小学1年生の娘にも初めての天の川を見せてあげることが出来ました。ツアーガイドさんも満月だった数日前とは全然違って今日の星空は綺麗だと言っていました。流れ星は残念ながら探せずでしたが素晴らしい星空が見れてよかったです。
ヤシガニは3匹見つかりました。真っ青で丸っこくて迫力がありました。それ以外にキノボリトカゲやヤモリ、コロギスという珍しい昆虫も。ツアー客みんなで探すのも楽しかったです。
ガイドのお兄さん、子どもへの声掛けも優しく、植物や虫のこと、宮古島の名所のこともいろいろ教えてくれて、娘も夜の冒険楽しかったね、と言っていました。

I was very satisfied to see many mystical things, such as coconut crabs and coral caves, under the starry sky. Especially, the guide was a bright and wonderful person, and her clear way of speaking made it easy to understand, which made this tour even more special. They lent me rubber boots, and I was completely fine without getting bitten by bugs even in short sleeves.

Thank you very much!

満天の星空の中、ヤシガニやサンゴの洞窟など
神秘的なものがたくさん見れて大満足でした。
特にガイドのお姉さんが明るく素敵な方で
ハキハキとした話し方は聞きとりやすく
このツアーをさらに特別な思い出にしてくれました。
長靴を貸してくださり、半袖でも全然虫にさされず大丈夫でした。

ありがとうございました！

Although it wasn't the best conditions due to the half moon and some clouds, when the constellations were obscured, the guide spontaneously shared stories about other constellations and introduced us to the craters on the moon that are visible because of the half moon. I had a great time! It might have been over a decade since I was this excited about the night sky. I brought my one-year-old son, and I hope to visit again when he's a bit older.

当日は半月＆少し雲が出ていたのでベストコンディションではなかったですが、星座に雲がかかってしまった時は、アドリブで他の星座のお話をしてくださったり、半月だからこそ見える月のクレーターを紹介知ってくださったりと、大変楽しむことができました！
こんなに星空に興奮したのは十数年ぶりかもしれません。1歳の息子を連れていきましたが、もう少し大きくなったら再訪したいと思います。

The guide was very kind and taught us a lot. We were able to see coconut crabs and small scorpions, and the kids were thrilled. The starry sky was also very beautiful, and we had a wonderful time. Thank you very much!

ガイドのお兄さんがとても親切で色々教えてくれました。
ヤシガニも小さなサソリも見れて、子供たちも大喜びでした。星空もとてもきれいで、楽しい一時を過ごせました。
ありがとうございました‼️

I was taken to the jungle by a tour guide, where I was able to see many rare creatures. In particular, I discovered three coconut crabs, which were very beautiful and impressive! It was a wonderful experience that allowed me to fully enjoy Ishigaki Island!

ツアーガイドの方しか知らない、ジャングルに連れて行っていただき、たくさんの珍しい生き物を見ることができました。特に、ヤシガニは3匹も発見でき、とても綺麗で感動しました！石垣島を満喫できる、とてもいい体験でした！

I was thrilled to see the long-awaited coconut crabs (4 of them), the rare Yaeyama scorpion, stick insects, Sakishima pond frogs, red crabs, owls, and other unusual creatures, as well as the starry sky!

念願のヤシガニ(4匹)、レアな八重山サソリ、ナナフシ、サキシマヌマガエル、アカガニ、フクロウなど珍しい生き物や満天の星空が見れて感激でした！