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Ishigaki/Yaeyama
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。
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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！
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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
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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！
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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
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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。
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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
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Unfortunately, the originally scheduled tour date was canceled due to cloudy weather. Since stargazing was a major goal of my trip to Ishigaki Island, I rescheduled for the next day and participated in the tour. The daytime weather was decent, so I was hopeful that the view would be nice! However, by the start time, there was a thick cloud cover, and I could barely see Mars peeking through the clouds (laughs).
It was disappointing, but since the moon was close to being full, I was able to enjoy moon gazing with the telescope that was provided, and I could see the craters! Although I couldn't see the stars I was aiming for, I was satisfied with the moonlight bath and the enjoyable stories about the night sky.
I would definitely like to try again, and I rated the experience a bit lower, but I’m glad I participated in the tour this time. Next time I join, I plan to research the phases of the moon thoroughly so I can go and enjoy a perfect starry sky. Thank you!
もともと予定していた参加日があいにくの曇り空だったためツアーが中止となりました。石垣島旅行は星空鑑賞が大きな目的だったので次の日に日付変更し、ツアー参加させていただきました。日中の天気はまずまずだったので綺麗に見えるかも！と期待しながら参加！…したものの開始時間になると分厚い曇り空で、雲の合間から火星がなんとか見えるくらいでした(笑)
残念でしたが月が満月に近かったこともあり、用意していただいていた望遠鏡で月鑑賞をし、クレーターまで見ることができました！
お目当ての星空は見れませんでしたが月光浴と、楽しい星空のお話を聞くことができ、満足です！
ぜひリベンジしたいと思い、評価は低めとさせていただきましたが今回ツアーに参加できてよかったです。次回参加する際は、月の満ち欠けなどよくよく調べてから満点の星空を眺めに行きたいと思っています。ありがとうございました。
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It was raining and the sky was cloudy.
The cruising started as it was.
There was a performance, but the atmosphere was lacking.
Well, it was cloudy after all.
The lady just kept talking.
Honestly, it was very disappointing.
I wish they had allowed cancellations.
雨がふり空は曇ってました
そのままクルージングスタート
演奏ありましたが、雰囲気もなく
そりゃ雲かかってますもんね。
お姉さんがひたすら喋るだけ。
正直残念すぎました。
キャンセルできるようにしてほしかった
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During my trip, it was quite challenging as I couldn't do any sightseeing or diving due to the typhoon. After the typhoon passed, I quickly signed up for this tour and was truly moved to tears by the incredible stars I had never seen before. I participated alone, but I had a great time. If you're hesitating, I absolutely recommend it. Of course, it depends on the weather that day, but it should become a wonderful memory!
私が旅行した期間、台風で観光やダイビングが出来なかったりなかなか大変でした。
台風が去って、こちらのツアーに急遽申し込み参加させて頂いたのですが、本当に見たことの無いくらいの星、感動で涙が出ました。
一人参加でしたが、楽しめました。
迷っているなら、絶対におすすめです。
もちろん、その日の天候などにもよりますが、最高の思い出になるはずです！
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Right after the typhoon passed, I was wondering what it would be like, but I was able to see a sky full of stars and many shooting stars, which was really enjoyable! The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and it made me want to learn more about the stars! I would like to participate again the next time I come to Ishigaki Island!
台風が去った直後で、どうなるかとは思ってましたが、満天の星空と流れ星がいくつも見れて、とても楽しめました！！
ガイドの方の説明もわかりやすく、もっと星について知りたいと思えました！
また次に石垣島に来た際は、参加したいと思います！！
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After the typhoon, I was able to see a beautiful starry sky. The Milky Way was clearly visible, and I was thrilled. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and I reminisced about how I learned about these things back in school while enjoying the view. Since it's an island floating in the sea, there were times when clouds would appear, so I thought it was necessary to be prepared for that. Still, I’m glad I participated because it's a starry sky that is hard to see otherwise.
台風一過綺麗な星空を見せて頂きました。天の川もハッキリみえ感激しました。ガイドの方の説明も分かり易く[学生の頃にそう言うのを教えてもらったなー]と思い出しながら観賞しました。海に浮かぶ島なので雲がわき出る時がありそれを覚悟して参加する必要があるかと思いました。それでもなかなか観ることの出来ない星空なので参加して良かったと思っています。
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This time it was half a month, but the sky was quite bright, so the stargazing effect was reduced. I would like to participate next time during the new moon. Also, I think it would be more enjoyable to have some basic knowledge about the stars before joining this tour.
今回は半月であったがかなり空が明るかったため星空効果も半減。次回は新月の時に参加したい。あと参加する前に予備知識として少しは星空のことを理解していたほうがこのツアーはさらに楽しめると思います。
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Since it was sunny during the day, I decided to join on a whim while traveling. Even if you rent a car, there is a shuttle fee, but I think it's better to use the shuttle bus (the road to the venue is dark, and the event ends late).
The guide shares a lot of interesting stories, so you can enjoy it even if you're not knowledgeable about constellations. They also lend binoculars, which I recommend for those who want to see the Milky Way.
It was a half moon on the day I participated, so it was a bit disappointing that the moonlight was bright, but I was able to relax a lot. Next time, I want to join on a new moon or during a meteor shower.
昼間が晴れていたので旅行中に急遽参加を決めました。
レンタカーを借りていたとしても、送迎料金はかかりますが送迎バスを利用した方が良いと思います。(会場までの道は暗く、終わる時間も遅めなので)
ガイドの方がかなり色んなお話をしていただけるので、星座に詳しくなくても楽しめます。双眼鏡も貸して頂けるので天の川などみたい方にはオススメです。
参加した日半月でしたので、ちょっと月明かりが明るかったのが残念でしたがとてもリラックスできました。
次は新月の日や流星群が起こる日に参加してみたいな。
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It was disappointing that there was no consideration for my family, who have difficulty walking and move slowly. There were no available seats, so we couldn't sit together.
家族が足が悪く、歩くのが遅かったのだが、そこに配慮がなく残念だった。
座席が余ってなくて、連れ同士で並んで座ることができなかった。
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I could see the Milky Way and some stars, but I wish I could have gone further out to a place where the light from the land wouldn't reach, or at least to a spot with less light pollution.
天の川も見えて、それなりに星は見えたのですが、もっと沖に出て陸地の光が届かないところまでとはいかなくても、もっと影響が少ないところまで出て欲しかったな、という感じです。
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The stargazing tour in Ishigaki Island was amazing. The weather was great, and we could see the Milky Way clearly, along with many shooting stars. I want to participate again.
石垣島での星空観賞ツアー、最高でした
天気も良く、天の川もはっきり見れて、流れ星もたくさん見れました。
また参加したいです。
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On the first day of the trip, it was cloudy and the stars were not visible, so the event was canceled with the announcement, "It doesn't seem like we'll be able to see anything if we wait like this." They provided some explanations along the way, but they refunded the full amount. The next day, the weather looked promising, so I signed up again! The weather held up until the evening, and I was able to see the Milky Way! My husband loves stars, but I'm not very knowledgeable about them, so I was a bit anxious. However, they used a laser to explain the stars, which made it easy to understand! I saw Saturn through a telescope for the first time, and it was very moving!
旅行の1日目は曇で星が見えず「このまま待っていても見えそうに無いので」という案内で中止になってしまいました。途中まで説明もしてくれたけれど全額返金してくれました。
翌日、天気が良さそうだったので再度申し込みをしました！夜まで天気がもってくれて天の川も見れました！主人が星が好きですが私は詳しくないので、どうなのか不安もありましたがレーザーを使って星の説明をしてくれたので分かりやすかったです！初めて望遠鏡で土星をみましたがとても感動しました！
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I participated hoping for a perfect starry sky, but unfortunately, it was cloudy. I could see a few stars here and there, but it was at a level where the night sky from my home might be prettier. It was far from the photos in the guidebook, and I can only express my disappointment.
満点の星空を期待して参加したのですが、あいにくの曇り空☁️少しの星が見えたり見えなくなったりで、家から見る夜空の方が綺麗かも⁈というレベルでした。ガイドブックに載っていた写真とは程遠く、残念の一言しかありません。
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It was a perfect starry sky, just as the title suggests! I was moved by a sky that I had only seen in a planetarium, and the hour passed by in the blink of an eye!
タイトル通り満点の星空でした！
プラネタリウムでしか見たことがないような星空に感動の1時間であっという間に終わりました！
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I participated at the beginning of August. The weather was clear that day, and the starry sky was truly beautiful.
All the surrounding lights were turned off, and sitting in the reclining chair, there was nothing to obstruct the view of the stars. It was great that binoculars were also provided. The staff member spent an hour talking about constellations and planets, and it was incredibly interesting! They used a laser pointer to indicate the stars, which was surprising and made it very easy to understand.
I could see the Milky Way flowing in a dome shape. It really made me feel that Earth is within the galaxy. Additionally, I was able to see shooting stars several times during the explanation. I think it was the most moving moment of my trip to Ishigaki Island. If possible, I would love to visit multiple times throughout the seasons!
The staff were also kind, and I believe that as long as the weather is favorable, it can be an amazing experience. It seems that if the weather is bad, it's possible to change the date, so it might be a good idea to contact them directly if anything comes up.
Lastly, a word of caution! The road to the venue is scary! (laughs) It's dark, there are no streetlights, and driving for several minutes was quite frightening (laughs). I had rented a car and skimped on the transportation fee, but I think it's better for those who are not confident to use the shuttle service.
8月の頭に 参加させていただきました。その日は天気も晴れていて 本当に星空が綺麗でした。
周りの明かりも全て消してくれて
リクライニングシートに座っていると、星空を遮るものは何もありませんでした。双眼鏡も用意されていたのも良かったです。
スタッフのお兄さんが1時間かけて、星座や惑星のお話をしてくださいましたが、とってもとっても面白かったです！レーザーポインター？を使って星を示してくれたので それもびっくりでしたし、大変わかりやすかったです。
天の川がドーム状に流れているのが見えました。地球が銀河の中にいることを強く感じます。
また、解説中何度も流れ星を見ることができました。石垣島旅行で一番感動した時間だったと思います。
できることならば、季節を変えて何度も訪れたい、、！
スタッフの方々も親切でしたし、
天気さえ恵まれれば 最高の体験ができると思います。天気が悪かった場合 日にちを変えることも可能なみたいなので、何かあったら直接連絡を取って見るのが良いのではないでしょうか。
最後に注意点です！
会場までの道が怖い！笑
暗いし、街灯もなくて、車で数十分行くのはかなり怖かったです（笑） レンタカーを借りていたので送迎代をケチってしまったのですが、自信のない方は送迎使ったほうがいいと思います。
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I couldn't forget the starry sky I saw during my last visit to Ishigaki Island, so for my second trip, I searched online to see that beautiful starry sky again and booked this starry sky cruise. I was really looking forward to the stars, but unfortunately, a typhoon was approaching, which made me anxious.
The day before, a female staff member called to confirm the meeting time, and I asked if it was still okay with the typhoon approaching. She reassured me, saying, "Even though a typhoon is approaching, it's in Naha, so Ishigaki is fine." I felt relieved as the day arrived.
As the evening approached, the wind started to pick up, and although it wasn't raining, there were some clouds, making me worry about whether we would be able to see the stars. When it was time to gather, I went to the store, and everything went smoothly for departure. As amateurs, we couldn't see anything at the port, but I hoped we would be able to see the stars once we set sail.
However, after moving for a while, we found that there were many Japan Coast Guard boats due to the approaching typhoon, and since we hadn't gone far from the port, the island's lights were still visible, and we could only see about three stars. The sky looked no different from what we could see from the island, and anyone with experience would know that you wouldn't be able to see stars just by going out to sea.
Since we couldn't see any stars at all, the guide seemed to be stalling with trivial chatter. I felt that 7,000 yen was way too expensive for this, and it was just frustrating. I heard that if it wasn't raining, the cruise wouldn't be canceled. If the weather looks bad, I recommend canceling early without hesitation.
The boat was impressive, so it might be worth it if the weather is good. Unfortunately, my last night in Ishigaki Island was ruined.
前回石垣島に来た時に見た星空が忘れられず、今回2回目の石垣島旅行でもう一度あの満点の星空が見たくてネットで探し、こちらの星空クルーズを予約しました。
1番楽しみにしていた星空でしたがあいにく台風が近づいており不安に思っていました。
前日スタッフの女性から集合時間等の確認の電話が入ったので、台風が近づいていますが大丈夫ですか？と伺った所、 「台風が近づいているといっても那覇の方なので石垣は大丈夫ですよ」との事。安心して当日を迎えました。
夕方につれて風が強くなってきており、雨は降ってなかったものの少々雲があり、星が見えるのか心配していました。
集合時間になり店舗へ伺うと何事もなく出発になりました。こちらも素人の為港では全く見えないけれど出航すれば見えるのかと思い期待して船に乗り込みました。
しかし、しばらく動いたものの台風前で海上保安庁の船も多く海上に出ており、港からもさほど離れていない為島の光もあり、3つ程しか星は見えませんでした。
島から見る空と全然変わらず、経験者であれば海に出た所で星が見えない事など分かりきっているはずです。
全く星が見えないのでガイドの方は時間稼ぎなのかどうでもいい雑談ばかり。これで7000円は高すぎてただただ腹立たしかったです。
聞くと雨が降らないと中止にならないとの事。天気が悪そうであれば迷わず早めのキャンセルをオススメします。
船は立派だったので天気が良ければ良いのかもしれません。
石垣島旅行最後の夜が台無しでした。
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