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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 stargazing cruise. I was really looking forward to it, 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 okay since the typhoon was near. She reassured me, saying, "Even though the 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 weren't far from the port, there was light from the island, so 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 see stars once you got out to sea.

Since we couldn't see any stars at all, the guide seemed to be stalling with irrelevant chatter. Paying 7,000 yen for this was far too expensive and just made me angry. I heard that the cruise wouldn't be canceled unless it was raining. 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。

On the day, there was no moonlight, and the starry sky was magnificent! The staff's explanations were very easy to understand, and I was able to enjoy the summer night sky. I could see the rings of Saturn and shooting stars multiple times... I thoroughly enjoyed the starry sky of Yaeyama. The sanpin tea was also delicious.

当日は月の明かりが無く、そこには満天の星空が！スタッフの方のお話も非常にわかりやすく、夏の星空を楽しむことが出来ました。土星の輪が見えたり、流れ星が何度も…八重山の星空を存分に楽しめました。さんぴん茶も美味しかったです。

I arrived at the meeting point by rental car. The area around the meeting place was dark, making driving a bit tense.

Since I arrived early, I waited in the car for a while, and the staff approached us to move to the observation area. The staff assigned seats according to the number of people, which was helpful and prevented any confusion.

The starry sky was truly beautiful. Not only could we enjoy it with our naked eyes and binoculars, but there was also a telescope that allowed us to see the rings of Saturn. While I think you could see the stars without joining the tour, it was great to have the explanations and the availability of binoculars and a telescope.

レンタカーで現地集合しました。
集合場所付近は暗く、運転は緊張します。

早くついたので、車でしばらく待機し、スタッフの方が声をかけてくれて観察場所まで移動しました。
スタッフの方が一人ひとりに人数に合わせて、席を指定してくれるので
迷うことなくよかったと思います。

星空は本当にきれいで、裸眼と双眼鏡で楽しむだけではなく、望遠鏡もあり、土星の輪も見せてくれました。
星を見るだけであれば、ツアーに参加しなくても見れると思いますが、
説明も聞くことが出来たのと、
双眼鏡＆望遠鏡があるのはよかったと思います。

The day I participated, unfortunately, there was a nearly full moon, and the moonlight was so bright that I couldn't see the Milky Way, but I still had a great time! The guide was very clear in explaining how to find constellations and stars, which was very educational. I think I’ll be able to spot the constellations I learned about in Okinawa when I get home. Not only did we look at constellations, but we also used a telescope to see the rings of Saturn. Even though I knew what Saturn looked like, it was quite a moving experience to actually see it! We were also able to see shooting stars, and I learned about Okinawan culture, making it a very Okinawan experience. Next time, I want to participate during the season when the Southern Cross is visible!

参加した日はあいにくのほぼ満月で、月明かりが明るくて天の川は見えなかったのですが、それでも充分に楽しめました！
ガイドのお兄さんがわかりやすく星座や星の見つけ方を教えてくださり、とても勉強になりました。
家に帰ってからも、沖縄で知った星座を見つけられそうです☆
星座だけではなく、天体望遠鏡を使って、土星の輪っかを見せてくださいました。
土星の姿を知ってはいてもなかなか見ることはできないので、感動しました！
流れ星も見ることができ、沖縄の文化を知ることもできたので、とても沖縄らしい時間でした☆
次回は南十字星が見られる季節に参加したいです(o´∀｀o)

I was worried about whether I would be able to see the stars because there were clouds until the evening, but it cleared up at night! A sky full of stars that you can't see in the city!! It was amazing!!!

夕方まで雲が出ていて　見られるかどうか心配でしたが　夜には晴れ！
都会では見られない　満天の星！！　最高でした！！！

I was able to see many constellations that I usually can't see living in the city. I was most pleased to finally see the Milky Way this year, as it has always been cloudy on Tanabata in the past. It was also great to receive a lecture on how to adjust the focus of the binoculars, which allowed me to see things in more detail.
I felt that the shuttle bus fee was a bit expensive since it was charged separately.

普段町中に住んでいては見ることのできないたくさんの星座を見ることができました。毎年七夕は曇っていたので、今回初めて天の川を見ることができたことが１番嬉しかったです。双眼鏡のピントの合わせ方からレクチャーしていただき、より詳細に見られたのもよかったです。
送迎バス代金が別料金でしたので、料金は少し高いように感じました。

It was cloudy, so it couldn't be helped, but I couldn't see much. The night sky in my hometown might be even more beautiful... But I had a great time as you explained everything so carefully! More than anything, I was impressed by the laser show!

曇っていたので仕方がなかったのですが、あんまり見えませんでした。これなら地元で見る星空の方がもっと綺麗かな...
でも一生懸命丁寧に説明してくださって、楽しかったです＼(^0^)／なによりレイザーに感動しましたw

I have been traveling around the country to see the starry skies, and the explanations about the stars were excellent. I usually don't use binoculars, so being able to see the moon was incredibly satisfying!

星空を全国回ってみていますが、満天の星空に星の解説にとても良かったです。双眼鏡も普段は使わないので月も見れて満足しかないです！！

I was really looking forward to the starry sky, but on the evening of the event, I received a courteous message saying, "There are many clouds, so it might be difficult to see the stars. What would you like to do?" They mentioned that rescheduling for the next day wasn't possible due to full bookings.

I was torn about whether to cancel, but since it seemed like there was a chance to see something if the rain held off, I decided to participate as planned.

In the end, there were indeed many clouds, and I couldn't see a breathtaking starry sky, but I enjoyed hearing trivia about the stars and Ishigaki Island! Mars was very beautiful. I would love to try again someday. By the way, my older child is 8 years old and my younger child is 3. The older one seemed to get a bit bored halfway through since not many stars were visible. The younger one, after a day of sightseeing, was fast asleep and didn't wake up at all.

星空とっても楽しみにしていたのですが、当日の夕方ご丁寧にご連絡頂き「雲が多くて、星空が見えづらいかもしれないのでどうされますか？？」との事。
明日に延期は、予約がいっぱいで出来ませんと仰るので
キャンセルするか迷いに迷ったのですが、雨が降らず運次第で見れるのならばと予約通り参加しました。

結果、やはり雲が多く感動するような星空は見れませんでしたが
星や石垣島のトリビア的な事が聞けて楽しかったです！
火星はとっても綺麗に見えました。いつかリベンジしたいです。
ちなみに上の子8歳、下の子3歳、上の子は星があまり見えなかったせいか少し途中で飽きてしまいました。
下の子は、石垣島到着初日の夜で日中の観光疲れもあり爆睡で一度も起きませんでした。

I will say it in Chinese! I will talk about the good places! Don't worry! It was a really great experience. I came alone to play, but don't worry about being alone; there are countless stars accompanying you, and it's truly beautiful and breathtaking! The staff's explanations were also very good. If you don't understand Japanese, it's okay; you can generally guess what the stars are! It's really great, highly recommended!

中国語で言います！よっかたところをいいます！安心してください！是非常好的一次体验，我是自己一个人来玩，不要担心一个人哦，有满天的星星陪着你，真的超级美，很震撼！工作人员讲解的也很好，不懂日语的话也没关系，大概都可以猜到是什么星星的！非常好，推荐！

The weather was bad, so not a single star was visible. I was really looking forward to it, so it was very disappointing. However, the only good thing was that the staff shared various stories about the stars while we were on the boat, which I enjoyed!

天気が悪かったこともあり、星は一つも見えませんでした。
かなり楽しみにしていたので、とても残念でした。
ただ唯一良かったのは船の中で色々な星の話をスタッフの方が話してくださったので、それは楽しめました！

I was a bit disappointed as I was expecting to see more stars. The moon was too bright, making it difficult to see the stars. However, I did get to see the beautiful full moon on the 15th night. Just as the hour of the tour was passing, both the moon and stars were hidden by clouds, which was a good timing. Each person had a reclining seat with a pair of binoculars, and I was surprised by the penlight. I was also able to see Saturn through the telescope. Next time, I would like to see shooting stars and the Milky Way. It was an emotional time enjoying nature in the clear air. I want to go again.

However, the air conditioning in the pickup car was broken, making it very hot and uncomfortable. I envied those who were able to take a taxi for the same price due to the large number of people. I found it unfair that we had to ride in the same broken car for the round trip, which diminished the enjoyment of the tour. It's a shame.

もっとたくさんの星空を期待していただけにちょっとがっかりでした。
月が明るすぎて星が見えないという体験をしました。
でも１５夜満月というきれいな月が見られました。
ツアーの１時間が過ぎる頃に雲に月も星も隠れるという良いタイミングでした。
リクライニングに双眼鏡が一人に一つありました。ペンライトに驚きました。
望遠鏡で土星を見ることも出来ました。
次は流れ星と天の川をみたいと思いました。澄んだ空気の中で自然を満喫できた感動の時間でした。
もう一度行きたいです。
送り迎えの車のエアコンが壊れていて大変暑く苦しかったです。人数が多く同料金でタクシーでの送迎になった人がうらやましかったです。なぜ往復壊れた同じ車に乗らなければならなかったのか、不公平なところにツアーが半減されました。残念です。

I joined a tour, thinking it was a bit much to pay just over 10,000 yen for a place to see the stars beautifully with my family of four. On the way to the meeting point from the hotel, I was worried because there weren't many stars out, but when we arrived and looked up at the sky, I was greeted by a starry sky like I had never seen in my life.

Even so, I thought about the price, but there were reclining chairs that made it easy to look up at the sky, binoculars were provided, and we got to hear explanations about celestial observations using a laser beam. We even got to see the rings of Jupiter through a telescope, which got my 7-year-old daughter really excited. We could also see the Milky Way clearly.

I had purchased a DSLR for this day, but during the one hour of the tour, anything that glowed was prohibited, so I managed to take some photos in the little time we had after the tour ended and before heading home. It turned out to be a very satisfying tour for the whole family.

星が綺麗に見える場所を教えてもらうだけで、家族4人で10000円ちょっと払うなんて…と思いながらもツアーに参加してきました。
ホテルから集合場所まで向かう途中、星はあまり出ていなかったので不安だったのですが、場所に着いて空を見上げたら、人生で見たことのない星空が広がっていました。
それでも、この値段は…と思ったんですが、空を見上げやすいリクライニングのイスと双眼鏡の用意があり、レーザービームを使った天体観測の説明も聞けて、望遠鏡で木星の輪っかも見せてもらえて、7歳のうちの娘も大興奮でした。天の川もしっかり見れましたよ。
この日の為に一眼レフを購入していたのですが、ツアー中の1時間は光るものは禁止だったので、ツアー終了してから帰るまでの少しの時間でなんとか撮影することもできて、家族で大満足のツアーとなりました。

The night sky in Ishigaki Island was as beautiful as I had imagined. However, there were many moments when the strong night wind made it difficult to hear the guide's voice. Additionally, we were encouraged to hold up our mobile apps, but since everyone around was holding up their screens, the brightness of the screens created an atmosphere that was hard to describe.

石垣島の夜空は思っていた通りキレイでした。ただ、夜風が強くガイドさんの声が聞こえにくシーンが多かったです。
また、携帯アプリを掲げてみるよう促されましたが、
周囲が携帯画面を掲げていたため、画面の光が強く
雰囲気的には何とも言えない感じでした。

Is this the kind of place on the way to the destination? I was filled with anxiety while driving, but when we arrived at the location...
It was the best starry sky!!!
Thank you for the truly wonderful experience of the starry sky while feeling the nature of Ishigaki Island!

目的地の現場までにいく道のりはこんな場所なの？と車で乗りながら不安でいっぱいでしたが
場所まで案内されていった結果。。。
サイコーの星空でした！！！
石垣島の自然を感じながら
本当に素敵な星空の体験をありがとうございました！

On the day I made the reservation, the weather was such that I couldn't see any stars, so I was able to change it to the next day. I'm grateful that I could see the stars beautifully! The explanations about the stars were very clear! The bus transportation was also appreciated! I hope to participate again on a day without moonlight next time! Thank you very much!

予約した日、天候で星が全然見えないからと次の日に変更していただけ、ちゃんと星綺麗に見ることができて感謝です！星の説明付きで、すごくわかりやすかったです！
バス送迎もありがい！！
次は月光がない日を狙ってまた参加できたらいいなぁと思いました！ありがとうございました！

I had been interested for a while, but due to the weather, I was finally able to participate. However, on this day, there was fog in the low sky, so I don't think the conditions were very good. Still, I was very intrigued by the explanation of constellations using a laser pointer. It felt like the night sky was a huge canvas, and before I knew it, an hour had passed. It was really great, and I definitely want to participate again.

以前から気になっていたのですが、天候に恵まれずやっと参加できました。
ただ、この日も低い空には靄がかかっておりおそらくあまり良いコンディションではなかったとは思いますが、それでもレーザーポインターを使用しての星座の説明に興味津々。
まるで夜空が大きなキャンパスのようであっという間に1時間が経ってとても良かったです。
ぜひまた参加したいです。

I made a reservation the day before the tour. This tour accepts bookings until 6 PM on the day, so it's very convenient as you can book while checking the weather.

I took a bus from the remote island terminal. I think there were about 15 participants.

During the day, the sky was mostly cloudy, but by night it was almost clear. I was able to enjoy the view comfortably in a reclining seat.

I was finally able to see the Southern Cross, and I thoroughly enjoyed the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere that can only be seen in Okinawa. The explanations were very clear as they used a laser pointer. It was also great that we could use binoculars and see Jupiter through a telescope, making it very satisfying in terms of cost performance.

It was right at the end of the season, but it was a fulfilling tour where I got to see what I wanted to see.

ツアー前日に予約をしました。
このツアーは当日の18時まで受け付けているため、天候をみながら予約できますので、とても便利です。

私は離島ターミナル発のバスに乗って行きました。
15人程度の参加者がいたかと思います。

昼間は曇りがちであった空も、夜にはほぼ雲のない状態に。
リクライニングシートで楽々鑑賞することができました。

念願叶って南十字星もギリギリ見ることができ、沖縄でしか見れない南半球の夜空を堪能しました。
レーザーを当てながら説明を受けられるため、とてもわかりやすかったです。
双眼鏡が各自使えたり、望遠鏡で木星を見れたり、コスパ的にもとても満足です。

シーズンギリギリでしたが、見たいものが見れた満足いくツアーでした。

I wanted to observe the starry sky of Ishigaki Island, which has been designated as a starry sky protection area, so I applied for a tour. Unfortunately, on the day of the application, due to the influence of a typhoon that had put Ishigaki Island in a storm zone, clouds were constantly moving quickly, and I couldn't fully enjoy the wonderful starry sky of Ishigaki Island. By the way, the tour company, Hoshizora Tourism, kindly contacted me by phone to discuss whether to participate, considering the weather on the day. Their thoughtfulness was excellent. I hope to visit again on another occasion!

星空保護区に認定された石垣島の星空を観望したいと思い、ツアー申込みをしました。
申込み当日は残念ながら石垣島が暴風域に入る台風の影響で、常に雲が早く流れており、石垣島の星空の素晴らしさは堪能出来ませんでした。ちなみにツアー催行会社の星空ツーリズムさんは、当日の天候を鑑み、参加するかどうかお電話を頂く等、親切なご対応を頂いたり、お心遣いはバッチリでした。何れかの機会で再訪したいと思います❗️

I was able to see many stars that are not visible in the city, making it feel like I was in a planetarium. The guide had a wealth of knowledge about the stars, which was fascinating. They also shared stories about constellations related to Greek mythology, which could spark an interest in constellations. The weather can be unpredictable, but it was clear, so it was a lot of fun! The boat doesn't sway much, so I don't think there's a worry about seasickness. The meeting point is a bit hard to find, so I recommend arriving early. If you come to Ishigaki Island, definitely try this experience at least once!

都会では見られない星がたくさん見えてプラネタリウムにいるようでした。ガイドしてくれた方が星の知識が豊富で面白かったです。ギリシャ神話に絡めた星座の話なども聞けるので、星座に興味を持つキッカケになりそうです。天候に左右されやすいですが、晴れたのでとても楽しいかったです！船はあまり揺れないので、船酔いする心配もないと思います。集合場所が若干わかりづらいので早めに着いておくといいと思いました。石垣島に来たら是非1度体験して見てください。

I was able to see the stripes of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn for the first time! Also, seeing the Southern Cross was amazing! If I have the chance to come back to Ishigaki Island, I would love to participate again!

木星の縞模様、土星のリングなど、始めて見ることが出来ました！また、南十字星を見ることが出来たのが、最高でした！また、石垣島に来ることがあれば、参加したいと思います！

The explanation of the constellations using a laser pointer was clear and engaging. However, during the full moon period, the sky is bright, making it difficult to see the Milky Way, so it's best to research in advance. I was able to see the Southern Cross.

I drove there with a rental car, but at night, the location can be very hard to find, so I recommend using the shuttle service.

レーザーポインターを使った星座の説明がわかりやすく、興味を持てました。ただ、大潮の期間は満月で空が明るく見えにくく天の川などは期待できないので事前によく調べておいたほうがよさそうですね。南十字星が見えました。
レンタカーで行きましたが、夜ともなると場所が非常にわかりにくいので、送迎サービスを利用することをお勧めします

I was looking forward to seeing how many stars would be visible in the perfect night sky, and the day finally arrived. The weather was good with very few clouds, but the full moon was so bright that I couldn't see as many stars as I had imagined. However, it was definitely more beautiful than what I usually see at home, and the staff member explained everything very thoroughly, which was great. They used something like a pointer to indicate the stars, but it was a bit hard to see. Even so, it was a satisfying experience overall! Thank you for a wonderful time!

どれだけ満点の星空が見えるのだろうと楽しみに思って当日を迎えました。天気は良く雲もすごく少ない日だったのですが、満月がとても明るく想像してたほどは星は見えませんでした。でも地元で見るよりもやっぱりきれいで、お姉さんも丁寧に説明してくれたのでとても良かったです。ポインターのようなもの？で星を指して教えてくれたのですがそれが少し見づらかったですが、それを差し引いても満足できる内容でした！楽しい時間をありがとうございました！

It was the day before the full moon, so the moonlight was strong and we couldn't see a sky full of stars, but I enjoyed a starry sky that you can't see in the city. Next time, I would like to participate during the new moon.

満月の前日だった為、月明かりが強く満天の星空とはいきませんでしたが、都会では見られない星空を堪能しました。次回は新月の時に参加したいと思います。

They will take you to a completely dark field, but I think it's a good idea to use insect repellent beforehand.

I had never touched a telescope or binoculars before, but they taught me how to adjust them.

They also explain the names of the stars and the reasons behind their names, so anyone, even beginners, can participate without worry.

This is a tour I definitely recommend when you visit Ishigaki Island!

真っ暗な畑まで連れてっていただけるのですが、
参加前には虫よけをしておいた方がいいと思います。

望遠鏡や双眼鏡を触ったこともなかったですが、
調整の仕方まで教えていただきました。

詳しい星の名前や場所名付けられた理由まで教えていただけるので、
誰でも、初めてでも心配することなく参加できます。

石垣島に行かれた時はぜひ、参加してほしいツアーです！

As the title suggests, the date I booked was incredibly close to a full moon! I was worried about whether I would be able to see the stars, but they were perfectly visible. Some constellations were too bright to see because of the moon, but I was able to find the invisible stars with the rental binoculars, so it was no problem. The guy who explained the stars was amazing at finding and introducing them! I got to see the moon and Jupiter through the telescope, making for a fulfilling night in Ishigaki Island. Thank you very much.

タイトルの通り、なんと予約した日が限りなく満月に近い！という事で、星が見えるか不安でしたが、ばっちり見えました。月が明る過ぎて見えない星座もあったけど、見えない星はレンタルの双眼鏡で見つけることが出来たし、問題なし。星の解説をしてくれたお兄さんが、星をばんばん見つけて紹介してくれるのがスゴイ！望遠鏡で月や木星を見せて頂いたり、充実した石垣島ナイトでした。ありがとうございました。

The moon was beautifully out, allowing us to see the craters. I was able to actually see the shadows created by the moonlight and realized just how bright moonlight can be. The starry sky was vast, and I was able to observe the stars in all directions—east, west, south, and north. However, it was a bit disappointing that, due to the moonlight, I could only confirm the fainter stars with binoculars. The sanpin tea we had along the way was also delicious. Thank you very much!

月が綺麗に出ていたのでクレーターも見ることができました
そして月明かりによる影も実際にみて、月明かりはこんなにも明かるいものなんだな～と感じることができました
星空は広大な場所で見ることができたので東西南北の星空を見学できました
ただ、月明かりがあったため明かりの小さい星が双眼鏡でしか確認できなかったのが少し残念でした
途中でいただいたさんぴん茶もおいしかったです
ありがとうございました

First, we properly adjusted our eyes to the darkness and received a lecture on how to use binoculars, which made the stars really visible. It seems that being just before the new moon also contributed to the good conditions.

While using a laser pointer, the guide explained which star was which, and how to connect certain points to form constellations, making it easy to understand. I was thrilled because I really wanted to see the Southern Cross on this island.

The guide's voice was pleasant, and I had a wonderful time gazing at the night sky.

There was just one point of disappointment: a few small children were talking loudly, which made it difficult to hear the explanations at times.

最初にしっかりと暗闇に目を慣らし、双眼鏡の使い方をレクチャーした上で始めるため、本当によく星が見えました。新月の直前というのもコンディションとして良かったみたいです。
レーザーポインターを使いながら、この星は○○で、こことここを結ぶと○○という星座で、としっかり説明していただき良く分かりました。
この島で絶対に南十字星を見たかったので、感激しました。
説明の方の声も心地よく、夜空を見上げながら楽しい夜を過ごせました。
一点だけ、小さいお子様が何人か大きな声で話しをされていたため折角の説明が聞き取りづらい場面がありました。そこだけちょっと残念でした。

The weather was quite favorable, and the stars were clearly visible, making it an enjoyable experience with very easy-to-understand explanations. However, the temperature difference from the hotel area was greater than expected, so I needed a sweatshirt and such.

I also wanted to capture the starry sky, so I brought a camera and a small tripod for this purpose, but there was a notice at the venue saying, "Please refrain from using cameras or phones as the screens are too bright," and I couldn't take any photos at all. I wish they had informed us about this from the beginning. Alternatively, since the venue seemed spacious, I thought it would have been nice if they allowed us to take photos from a slightly distant spot without bothering others.

かなり天候にも恵まれ星がよく見えましたし、説明も非常にわかりやすくて楽しめました。ただ、ホテル近辺との気温差が予想以上で、トレーナー等が必要でした。
また、星空を写真におさめたくて、この為にカメラや小さな三脚を持参したのですが、「カメラや携帯は液晶が明るいので使用はご遠慮下さい」と会場で注意があり、全く撮れませんでした。ダメなら最初から教えてほしかったです。もしくは会場は広そうに見えたので、他の方の迷惑にならない少し離れた場所で撮らせてくれたらいいのにと思いました。

The weather was clear, and I thought it would be a perfect night for stargazing, but the bright full moon made it difficult to see the stars...!

The boat was not too big, and since there were seats on the first and second floors, I chose a seat on the second floor. After departing, we stopped offshore, and the guide began his narration. I was able to hear many interesting stories about constellations, the islands, and some fun trivia. In the second half of the cruise, there was a live performance of the sanshin, and I enjoyed a romantic and peaceful time with the sound of the waves and the starry sky.

Although it was a short time, it was a satisfying cruise without any boredom. The second-floor seats felt a bit chilly, so I recommend bringing a light jacket even in summer.

Also, since the boat was moving, it might be difficult to take photos with a slow shutter speed. Of course, nothing came out well on my smartphone... haha.

The price felt a bit high for the duration, but the night cruise with hotel pickup from the city center is recommended since it's hard to do on your own! By the way, my hotel was in Kawahira, so there was no pickup for me. Tears.

天気は晴れて、絶好の星空日和と思いきや、満月の輝きに恵まれてしまい、満点の星空とはいきませんでした…！

船は大きすぎず、一階と二階があったので二階の席を選びました。出発してしばらくして、沖の方で停船してお兄さんの案内が始まります。
星座のお話、島のお話、ちょっとした豆知識など、面白い話をたくさん聞くことができました。クルーズの後半は三線の生演奏があり、波の音と星空とロマンチックで穏やかな時間を過ごすことができました。

短い時間でしたが、退屈することもなく満足なクルーズでした。二階席は風が少し冷たく感じるので、夏でも薄手の上着を持っていくことをお勧めします。

また、船が動くのでシャッタースピードを落とした撮影は難しいかも。もちろんスマホにも何も映りませんでした…笑

時間の割にお値段は高く感じますが、市街地ホテル送迎ありのナイトクルーズは自力では難しいのでおススメです！
ちなみに、私のホテルは川平の方でしたので送迎はありませんでした。涙