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The friendly and cheerful staff guided us, and once we boarded the cruise, we were offered a complimentary drink (alcohol or juice). It was a clear night with few clouds, perfect for a cruise, but sadly, the bright moon made it impossible to see the Milky Way or small stars. However, the staff explained the constellations we could observe, including first-magnitude stars, and shared Greek myths related to them, which was very satisfying. The Orion beer enjoyed on board was fantastic. I would love to try this again! I recommend checking the weather and moon information before you go.

明るく気さくなスタッフさんが引率してくださり、クルーズに乗り込むとワンドリンク(アルコールやジュース)いただけました。晴れていて、雲も少なく、クルーズには最適な夜でしたが、悲しいことに月が明るくて天の川など小さな星は見えませんでした。ですが、スタッフの方から、一等星など観察できる星座や、星座にまつわるギリシャ神話など説明していただき、満足いく内容でした。船上で飲むオリオンビールは最高でした。また再チャレンジしたいと思います！行かれる方は、天気はもちろん、月の情報を確認していくことをお勧めします。

I was a bit disappointed because I felt there were fewer stars than I expected, perhaps due to the photos I saw or the sky that day. However, considering that you can't see that many stars in the city, it was still pretty good.

写真を見て期待し過ぎたせいか、その日の空のせいか思っていたより星が少なく感じてガッカリ感があった。でも、都会ではあれだけの星は見れないのでまあまあかなって感じです。

The moon was bright, and I couldn't see many stars, but I was able to see Jupiter and didn't feel disappointed. Next time, I will check the lunar phase and participate on a day with less moonlight.

月が明るく星はあまり見えませんでしたが
木星なども見れてガッカリ感はありませんでした。
次は月齢を確認して月明かりがあまり無い日に参加します。

The laser beams made it easy to understand the locations of stars and constellations, and both children and adults enjoyed it.

I was a bit disappointed because the weather in Ishigaki Island can change rapidly; even though the forecast said it would be clear, clouds appeared and it rained, so I couldn't see a perfect starry sky. However, I was glad to see many more stars compared to Tokyo.

I would love to come back to Ishigaki Island and see the Southern Cross next time!

レーザー光線で星の場所と星座を分かりやすく解説してくれて子供も大人も楽しめました。

石垣島は天気の移り変わりが激しいので、私の時は天気予報で晴れでも雲が発生したり雨が降ったりして満点の星空とまではいかずに残念でしたが、東京に比べて沢山星が観ることができて良かったです。

また石垣島に来て今度は南十字星を観てみたいです！

It would have been nice if there were no clouds.
The host was a bit awkward.
I appreciated that blankets and tea were provided at this time of year!

The radar for checking the stars was amazing!

I want to come back to see the stars again in a warmer season!
Thank you very much!

雲が無かったらよかった。
司会の方がぎこちなかった。
今の時期でブランケットとお茶が出てきたのがよかったです！

星を確認するレーダーがすごかったです！

また暖かい時期に星をみにきたいです！
ありがとうごさいました！

I was drawn to the name of the Star Bathing Tour, and the fact that same-day participation was allowed, along with transportation from the remote island terminal, made me choose this tour. We took a bus for about 20-30 minutes to the stargazing farm that was developed specifically for this tour. Upon arrival, there was a cute reception area, and beyond that, there were reclining chairs prepared for each participant, allowing us to sit back and enjoy the stargazing in a relaxed manner.

Although it was a clear day, I felt that the brightness of the moon might have overshadowed the stars. I had expected to see a starry sky like the one shown in the tour photos, but I honestly found the actual view disappointing as I couldn't see such a sky with the naked eye.

That said, each person was provided with binoculars, which allowed us to see stars that were not visible to the naked eye. We could also observe the stars while receiving explanations using a laser pointer, which made it more enjoyable and helped us understand the grandeur of the universe rather than just gazing aimlessly.

I participated at the end of March, and while it was still a bit chilly at night, there was a service of warm Sanpin tea and blankets. However, after being outside for about an hour, it got quite cold, and towards the end, it became a bit tough, so I think it's necessary to prepare for the cold depending on the season.

The high ratings from other participants were a factor in my decision to join, but perhaps that raised my expectations too much. I was hoping for a starry sky that matched the name of the tour. By the way, I stayed on the northern side of Ishigaki Island and saw a sky full of stars there, which made me want to join the tour again, but the visibility of the stars was completely different. I think it might be the difference between the empty northern side and the city-close southern side.

It seemed that there were many participants that day, and it took a long time for everyone to take turns looking at the moon's craters through the telescope, which significantly exceeded the scheduled end time, leading to various disappointments.

I hesitated to post this review as it might come off as harsh, but I hope that sharing this perspective can be helpful among the many high ratings.

星浴ツアーのネーミングに惹かれ、当日参加OK、離島ターミナルからの送迎ありも決め手となり、こちらのツアーへ。
このツアーのために開拓されたという星空ファームへバスで20-30分かけて向います。現地につくと可愛い受付と、その先には人数分のリクライニングチェアが準備されてあり、順次案内されゆったり座りながらの星空観察。
ただこの日は晴天でしたが、月がかなり明るかったからか？星の光が負けていたように思います。このツアーに載せてある写真のような星空が観れると思っていましたが、肉眼ではそのような星空は確認できず正直期待外れな星空でした。
とはいえ、双眼鏡が一人一台用意されていて、それを使うと肉眼では見えない星を見ることは出来ましたし、レザーポインターを使って星の説明を受けながら観察できるので、ただぼんやりと眺めるよりは宇宙の壮大さを理解でき楽しかったです。
今回3月末の参加でしたが夜はまだ肌寒く、温かいサンピン茶とブランケットのサービスがありましたが、約一時間ずっと外にいると結構冷えて最後のほうはちょっと辛かったので季節によっては自身での防寒対策必要だと思います。
参加された方の評価が高かったことも参加するきっかけになりましたが、逆に期待が大きくなってしまったのか、星浴ツアーのネーミングに期待を持ちすぎたのか・・・ちなみに今回、石垣島の北側にも宿泊し、そこで観た星空が満天の浴びるような星空で、それをもう一度みたいと思いツアーに参加したのですが星空の見え方が全然違いました。やっぱり何もない北側と市街地に近い南側の違いなのかもしれないなと思いました。
この日は人数も多かったようで、望遠鏡で月のクレーターをひとりひとり見る順番にも時間がかかり、終了予定時間を大幅に超えていたり、いろいろ残念でした。
辛口の口コミになるので投稿を迷いましたが、高評価が多い中で、このような感想があることを参考にしてもらえたらと思います。

The stargazing tour here requires a charter bus arrangement for those who do not use rental cars! We were picked up by a microbus in front of the mailbox at the Ishigaki Island ferry terminal bus stop.

After 8 PM, there are hardly any buses coming or going, so it's easy to find, but I was a bit anxious at the time of booking since I didn't know where exactly the Ishigaki Island ferry terminal bus stop was.

Notably, the way to focus the binoculars was excellent. In another tour I participated in the day before, they only used the central dial to focus on the moon, but here we focused one eye at a time (starting from the left), which was very easy to understand and provided a clear view.

The explanation of the stars was also easy to follow, and the laser pointer was used for a long time (other tours were too brief), allowing us to see with our eyes and confirm with the binoculars.

Additionally, we were shown not only stars through the telescope but also the craters of the moon. I was taught why my constellation, Leo, shines close to the horizon in July and August. Overall, the explanations were very clear and easy to understand, making it a wonderful experience.

It was intellectually enriching, and I am very grateful. This was a valuable stargazing tour that taught me things I had never known before.

ここの星空ツアーはレンタカーを使わない人はチャーターバスの手配が必要です！マイクロバスでの送迎です。
私達は離島ターミナルバス停の郵便ポスト前でした。
夜の８時以降は殆どバスの出入りが無いので分かりやすいですが、申込時は石垣島の離島ターミナルバス停の何処かを知らなかったので少し不安でした。
特筆すべきは、双眼鏡の焦点の合わせ方でした、他のツアー（前日参加）は
真ん中のダイヤルのみでの月を見ての焦点合わせ、こちらは片目（左からの順番）づつの焦点合わせでとっても分かり易くてよく見えて非常に良かったです
星空の説明も分かり易く、レイザーポインターの照射も長く（他ツアーは短すぎ）て目で見て双眼鏡で確認するまで照らし続けて頂きました。
又、天体望遠鏡で星ばかりでなく、月のクレーターも見せて頂きました。
私の星座：獅子座が何故、７月、８月は地平線近くで輝くのかも教えて頂き
全体的に説明は非常に分かり易く、とても理解し易くてとても素晴らしい。
知識的にも役に立ちました、感謝感激です。
今まで知らなかった事を教えて頂いた値打ちのある『星空ツアー』でした。

At first, I was anxious about what it would be like, but my wife and I were moved and glad we came. The timing was just right, about an hour long.

最初はどんなものかと不安でしたが、来てよかったねと妻と感動。
時間も1時間程度とちょうどよかった。

I participated with a friend. When we arrived, I was disappointed to see the sky covered with clouds, but... the clouds gradually cleared, and we were able to see a sky full of stars, which was amazing. It was fun to look at the stars through binoculars while listening to the detailed explanations! I would like to participate again.

友人と2人で参加しました。
現地に到着した時、雲に覆われていた空を見て残念に思っていたのですが…
どんどん雲が取れていき、満天の星空が見れて最高でした。
双眼鏡で星を見ながら、丁寧な解説を聞くことができて楽しかったです！
また、参加したいと思いました。

It was cloudy, so we couldn't see the stars, and it turned into a night cruise. The stories of the older gentleman who was talking to the guide were not interesting at all.

曇りで星が見えなかったので、ナイトクルーズになりました。ずっと、ガイドさんとはなしているおじさんの話が面白くなかったので。

Even though it was March, the nights were quite cold, but I was moved by the starry sky that stretched 360° around me! I was very satisfied to see shooting stars as well☆ The explanation of the constellations was clear and easy to understand, using a laser pointer, and the hour flew by in no time! I was worried about not being able to see the stars due to clouds, which made me hesitate to book the stargazing tour, but the appeal of being able to join on the day, cancel, and the availability of transportation (though it was an extra fee, it was helpful since many tours meet on-site) made me decide to participate in this stargazing tour! Thank you for the wonderful experience! I will join again when I visit Ishigaki Island ((o(^∇^)o))

3月と言えど夜はかなり寒かったですが、360°見渡す限りの星空に感動！流れ星も観れて大変満足でした☆
星座の解説もレーザーポインターを使って分かりやすく、あっという間の1時間でした！
曇りで星が見えなかったらどうしようと星空ツアー予約を悩んでましたが、当日参加やキャンセルOK、送迎あり(別途有料ですが現地集合のツアーが多いので助かりました)というのが魅力でこの星空ツアーに参加決めました！
感動をありがとうございます！石垣島に行ったらまた参加します((o(^∇^)o))

I was unsure whether to participate until the day of the event and made a reservation around 5:00 PM. I'm so glad I joined!!!

I attended alone, but since it was a stargazing event in complete darkness, it didn't bother me at all. In fact, I was able to enjoy it at my own pace, so if anyone is hesitating to join alone, I highly recommend participating!

I live in Iwate Prefecture and thought the stars here were beautiful, but it was nothing to compare to this! The closeness and brightness of the stars were completely different.

Even if you're wondering which star is which, the guide uses a laser pointer to point out the stars, so you can feel at ease. I was also moved to use binoculars for the first time.

I appreciated the service of blankets and warm sanpin tea. Even though Ishigaki Island is warm, it can get a bit chilly at night, so I think it's good to have something to wrap yourself in.

I definitely want to participate again when I visit Ishigaki Island! Thank you very much.

当日まで参加するかしないか悩んで、17:00頃に予約しました。参加してよかったです！！！
ひとりでの参加でしたが、真っ暗な中での星空観察なので全然気になりませんでした。むしろ自分のペースで見れたからひとり出の参加を躊躇ってる方がいたら、ぜひ参加することをおすすめします！
岩手県に住んでいて、こっちの空も星がきれいって思ってたけど、比べるものじゃなかったです！星の近さと輝きが全然違いました。
どの星？って思ってもガイドの方がレーザーポインターを使って星を指してくれるので、安心です。双眼鏡も初めて使って感動しました。
ブランケットと暖かいさんぴん茶のサービスが嬉しいです。暖かい石垣島とはいえ、夜は少し冷えるので、なにか羽織るものがあるといいと思います。
また石垣島に訪れた際は絶対に参加したいと思います！ありがとうございました。

Even though it's Ishigaki Island, the nights in March were quite cold. I wish the pre-trip email had clearly mentioned to dress warmly and take care of restroom needs. The stars were clearly visible, and the explanations were easy to understand.

石垣島とはいえ3月の夜はかなり寒かったです。事前メールに防寒・トイレ済ますよう明記して欲しかったです。星は良く見え説明も分かりやすかったです。

I was imagining stars falling, but unfortunately, it was a cloudy sky.
However, I was able to see some very beautiful stars through the gaps in the clouds.
The explanation was easy to understand, and it was a very valuable experience.
I would like to try again on a clear day.

降る様な星をイメージしてましたがあいにくの曇り空。
でも雲の合間からとてもきれいな星を見ることができました。
説明もわかりやすくとても貴重な体験がでした。
晴れた日にもう一度チャレンジしたいです。

The atmosphere was already enchanting as I walked along the path guided by the soft light placed on the ground, contrasting with the tall plants. I was able to comfortably gaze at the stars without straining my neck in the reclining chair. As promised, I could clearly recognize the colors of the stars through the binoculars, and I would love to participate again in another season to see different stars. Thank you very much.

背の高い植物と対照的に地面に置かれた淡い光に誘導される道を歩く時点ですでに幻想的な雰囲気。リクライニング・チェアで首が痛くなることもなく、気持ちよく星を眺めることができました。また、説明通り、双眼鏡で見せていただいた星の色もハッキリ認識する事ができ、別の星が見れるほかの季節にもまた参加したいと思います。どうもありがとうございました。

I was amazed by the number of stars.
It was a wonderful time that you can't experience in the city.
The explanation using lasers was interesting and easy to understand; the hour flew by.
Next time, I would like to participate during the new moon.

星の多さに驚きました。
都会では味わえない素敵な時間でした。
レーザーを使った解説も面白くて分かりやすくあっという間の1時間でした。
次は新月の時に参加してみたいです。

It was my first time stargazing. It was a breathtaking view that you definitely can't see in Tokyo. Sitting in a chair and looking at the sky while listening to the guide's stories was very interesting. The stories about stars and the universe were also fascinating. There were many shooting stars as well. Thank you for a wonderful time that felt like being in a planetarium.

始めての星空観察。東京では絶対見られないような、絶景でした。
椅子に座って、空を眺めながら、ガイドさんのお話でとても面白かったです。星の話から宇宙の話もとても面白かったです。流れ星もたくさん流れてました
プラネタリウムにいるような素敵な時間ありがとうございます。

I was really moved by how close the stars were and how many I could see. I got to see the rings of Saturn and my own constellation, which are things I could never see normally. I want to participate again someday. This was my first time experiencing something like this!

星があんなに近く、たくさん見れる事なんてそうそうない事なのですごく感動しました。
土星の輪っか、自分の星座、など普段では絶対見れない星座が見れて、いつかまた参加したいと思いました。こんな経験、初めて〜〜‼️

My first stargazing experience was wonderful. The cute, slightly nervous announcements from the new guide were also very nice. The information about the stars and the universe that I heard for the first time was fascinating, and I was able to see many shooting stars! I did wish that the last five minutes could have been without a guide, allowing for a silent stargazing experience... (ﾟ∀ﾟ) Also, I was mistakenly charged too much for the shuttle bus fare, but I realized it at the end and got a refund. If it weren't for such mistakes, it would have been perfect! ^ ^

初めての星空観測。
新人ガイドさんのかわいらしい緊張気味のアナウンスもとてもよかったです。
初めて聞く星や宇宙のことがおもしろく、流れ星もたくさん見れました！
最後の5分間くらいはガイドもなく、無音で星空観測ができたらなぁ〜とは思いましたが…(ﾟ∀ﾟ)
あと、送迎のバス料金が間違って多く取られてしまいましたが、最後に気づいて返金してもらいました。
そのようなミスが無ければ、満点かなと^ ^

I could see a lot of stars up close, and it was the best time. The explanations were very easy to understand, which was great. I was very satisfied.

Participating in the tour with transportation included made it convenient.

星が まじかに沢山見えて 最高の時間でした
説明も大変分かりやすく良かった。大満足でした

ツアーに参加して 送迎もついており
楽でした

The day was sunny, but it became cloudy as the night approached, and as the tour started, the stars gradually became less visible. It was disappointing since the tour was mainly about the stars. I think it would be a great tour if the stars were clearly visible.

当日は晴れてたのですが夜にかけて曇りだし、ツアーが始まるとだんだん星が見えなくなってしまいました。
星がメインのツアーだけに残念でした。
綺麗に星が見えたら、とてもいいツアーだと思います。

The world of celestial bodies is profound. It was clear that the person explaining really loves stars and the universe. I learned so much and now I want to see stars from different seasons. My 9-year-old daughter seems to be interested as well. August 28 corresponds to the 7th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar, and I saw the Milky Way along with Orihime and Hikoboshi for the first time in my life. Next time, I want to see the Southern Cross.

天体の世界は、奥深い。説明して頂いた方が本当に星と言うか宇宙が好きなんだって伝わってきました。こちらも知らないことばかりで…違う季節の星も見たくなりました。9歳の娘も興味を持ったようです。8/28は、旧暦の7/7に当たるそうで…生まれて初めて天の川と織姫、彦星を見ました。
次回は南十字座を見たいです。

I experienced my second starry night in my life. The first was during my teenage years at the ruins of Nanao Castle in Hokuriku. This time, I was overwhelmed by countless stars and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. I saw seven shooting stars! I couldn't make my wishes in time. The starry sky in Ishigaki Island is absolutely amazing! I hope to have another opportunity.

人生で二度目の星降る夜を体験しました、一度目は10代の頃に行った北陸七尾城跡の夜空、今回は無数の星と天空に広がる天の川に圧倒されました、流れ星は７個！願い事は間に合わないね〜石垣島の星空は、最高に素晴らしい！もう一度、機会があれば。

For our family, who originally planned to stay in Ishigaki for just two nights, the first day was canceled due to rain. I was wondering what the next day would be like, but we were able to enjoy stargazing in very good conditions!

My child said that this stargazing tour was the best part of our five-day trip. I was also very satisfied as I was able to see nearly ten shooting stars.

However, there was a very small child (a non-walking baby) present who cried almost the entire time from the beginning to the end.

I was seated away from them, but even so, I couldn't hear the explanations, and the baby must have been anxious in the dark... I felt it would be better to have conditions such as not allowing children under three to participate. I think the people sitting right next to them must have found it quite difficult.

I was disappointed that I couldn't take good photos of the stars, so I would like to try again someday.

石垣に2泊しかしない予定だった私たち家族にとって、
1日目が雨となり中止。翌日はどうなるのか、、、と思っていたら、
とても良い状態での星空浴をすることができました！

子どもも5日間の旅でこの星空ツアーが一番良かったと言っています。
私も流れ星を10個近く見ることができて、大満足です。

ただ、とても小さなお子さん（歩けない赤ちゃん）をお連れの方が
いて、最初からほぼ最後まで泣きどおし、、、

私は席が離れていましたが、それでも説明が聞こえない上に、
赤ちゃんも真っ暗で不安だろうし、、、3歳以下は参加できないなど
条件を付けられた方が良いかと感じました。真横にいらっしゃった方々は
正直たまったもんじゃないと思います。

星空写真が上手く撮れなくて残念だったので、またいつかチャレンジしたいです。

It was my first time seeing such a beautiful Milky Way. There are stars and constellations that can be seen in different seasons, so I would like to see them in another season. The guide was also knowledgeable about the stars, and it was very easy to understand.

あんなに綺麗な天の川を見たのは初めてでした。
季節ごとに見れる星、星座もあるので、季節を変えて見たいです。
ガイドさんも星に詳しい人で、とてもわかりやすかったです。

It was supposed to be a discussion about choosing a location based on the weather that day, but the moonlight made it difficult to see the stars, and there were clouds everywhere! When I returned to my accommodation in Hirakawa, the sky was completely filled with stars, and I was disappointed thinking I shouldn't have spent money and time to go see them. Also, on the day itself, there was no email with location information, and the address provided over the phone for nearby places was completely off. It's a shame.

その日の天候に合わせて場所を決める様な話だった筈なのに、月明かりで星が見難い上に、雲が一面に‼︎ 平川の宿泊先に戻ったら、一面星空になっていて、わざわざお金と時間使って見に行かなければ良かった〜と、がっかりしました。
また、当日になっても場所案内のメールもなく、電話で教えて貰った近隣とされる住所は、まったく見当違いの場所でした。
残念です。

Ishigaki Island has a beautiful starry sky that can be enjoyed without taking a boat, and the explanations of the many stars were very easy to understand and enjoyable.

石垣島は船に乗らなくても、十分綺麗な星空が見られるが、たくさんの星の解説がとても分かりやすく楽しかった。

I felt that it was worth coming to Ishigaki just for this. Perhaps it's one of the best places in the world for star observation? It was even more amazing than the Big Island of Hawaii. The guide's explanations were great, and I believe it was definitely worth the money I paid.

これだけで石垣に来た甲斐があったと思いました。
恐らく、星の観測では世界一に近い場所では？ハワイ島よりも凄かった。ガイドの説明も良くって、お金を払った価値は充分あったと思っています。

The venue is located in a place surrounded by fields, making it very quiet. The local staff mentioned that the viewing area is enclosed with a fence to keep away pests, and there are reclining chairs that allow you to enjoy a 360° view of many stars. During the viewing, the staff provided detailed information about the stars and constellations according to the movement of the clouds, which sparked my interest in astronomy and made for a very fulfilling experience. Since the area is surrounded by fields, I recommend bringing insect repellent spray if you're concerned about mosquitoes, as it will help you focus on stargazing.

会場は畑しかない場所ということもあり、とても静かで、現地のスタッフさんもおっしゃってましたが、鑑賞スペースは一面ハブ避けのフェンスが張られていてリクライニングチェアで360℃たくさんの星を眺めることが出来ました。鑑賞中は雲の動きに合わせて見える星や星座についてスタッフの方が詳しく教えてくれていたので、星にとても興味が湧きとっても充実した時間を過ごせました。辺りは畑なので蚊が気になる方は虫除けスプレーを持っていかれると集中して星を眺められると思います。

I was lucky to participate on a clear night. We went about 10 minutes offshore from the port, stopped the boat, and observed the stars. We could see stars just above the horizon, including the Southern Cross. The staff explained the constellations, which was very informative. The boarding location is close to the 730 intersection, making access smooth. The boat is new and very comfortable. Sitting on the front bench and feeling the breeze while cruising is very pleasant. It became an unforgettable experience in Ishigaki Island.

晴れた日の夜に参加することができラッキーでした。港から10分程度沖に出て、船を止め、そこで星を観察しました。水平線すれすれの星まで見れ、南十字星も見れました。スタッフの方が星座について説明してくださり、とてもよくわかりました。乗船場所も730交差点から近く、スムースにアクセスできます。船は新しくとても快適。先端のベンチに座って風を受けながらクルーズするととても気持ち良いです。石垣島での忘れられない体験になりました。