All Reviews for Stargazing

While heading towards the jungle, it was raining, and I was wondering what would happen, but I was able to see the Milky Way, the Summer Triangle, and many shooting stars, as well as a lot of coconut crabs. It was the best experience on my first day in Ishigaki Island. Additionally, I was given many recommendations for shops and tourist spots in Ishigaki Island while in the car, making it a very enjoyable time!

ジャングルに向かっている時は雨が降っていて、どうなることかと思いましたが、天の川と夏の大三角形、流れ星も見ることができ、ヤシガニもたくさん見られて、石垣島初日で最高の経験が出来ました。また、車内でも石垣島のおすすめのお店や観光スポットをたくさん教えていただき、とても楽しい時間でした！

It was a bright moonlit night, and unfortunately, the starry sky was not very visible, but I was able to see two long and very bright shooting stars. The children were excited as it was their first time seeing them. I was also moved, as it was my first time seeing such easily visible shooting stars. I'm glad I participated.

明るい月夜の日で星空はあまり見えず残念でしたが、なんと時間の長くとても明るい流星を二つも見ることができました。子供達は初めて見たと興奮してました。私もこんな流星は見やすい流星は初めてで感動しました。参加してよかったです。

At first, I thought seeing the stars from a boat and from land would be the same, but I personally chose the boat experience. Fortunately, there were no clouds at that time, and I was able to see constellations that are usually not visible, which made for a wonderful experience. The explanations about the constellations were great, and the shamisen performance was absolutely fantastic.

The staff were knowledgeable about the constellations and seemed to enjoy connecting with people, having studied and learned a lot about stars. Their explanations were clear, and it was evident that they truly love stars.

Everyone has their own perspective, but the stars were truly beautiful.

This time, we were lucky to see the stars, but even if we hadn't, I believe it would still have been a good experience. It made me realize that who you go with is more important than where you go.

I think the price is a bit high, but if the conditions are good, I believe it is definitely worth more than the cost.

最初は船で見るのと陸で見るの一緒だと思ってたのですが個人的な感覚で船にしました。
たまたまその時は雲も無く普段見えない星座が見えてとても良い体験でした。星座の説明も良くて三味線もめちゃくちゃ良かったです。

お店の人も星座について詳しくてどうやら繋ぐ事が好きで星について勉強して詳しくなった見たいです。説明も分かりやすく本当に星が好きな事が分かりました。

人それぞれの感覚にはなるけど本当に星が綺麗でした

今回はたまたま星が見えたけど見えなかったとしても良い関係だと思います。改めて思ったのは何処に行くかより誰と行くかが大事な事なのか思いました。

少し値段は高いと思いますが条件が良ければ値段以上の価値は絶対に有ると思いました。

The car's air conditioning was broken, and it was incredibly hot, making it feel like a sauna for about 30 minutes on the way to the location. I wish the air conditioning had been working.

車のエアコンが壊れているのか
とにかく暑く30分程サウナ状態で
体験場所に向かいました。
エアコンがきいてたら良かったかと思います。

It was my first time seeing such a starry sky, and I was moved. I saw shooting stars several times. The explanations were very easy to understand and enjoyable, sparking my interest in the stars. Thank you very much. I definitely want to recommend this to everyone!

こんな満天の星空を観るのははじめてで、感動しました。流れ星も何度となく流れていました。
解説がとてもわかりやすく楽しく、星に興味が湧くお話でした。
ありがとうございました。
皆さんにも是非オススメしたいです！

It was a night tour, and I participated with two children who were scared even of a haunted house meant for toddlers. They were excited during the car ride with the explanation that we might see pythons or wild boars, but once we arrived, they became engrossed in searching for creatures while shining their flashlights around. We were able to find coconut crabs, crabs, hermit crabs, scorpion-like creatures, and lizards. During the tour, everyone turned off their lights to look at the starry sky, and I was amazed by how many stars were visible.

ナイトツアーなのに幼児向けのお化け屋敷すら怖がる子供２人を連れての参加でした。車移動の時からハブや猪が出るかもしれないという説明に子供はドキドキでしたが、現地に着いたら懐中電灯で周辺を照らしながら夢中になって生き物探しをしていました。
ヤシガニ、カニ、ヤドカリ、サソリもどき、トカゲ、色々見つけることができました。
ツアーの途中、全員ライトを消して星空を見るのですが、星の見える数が多すぎて驚きでした。

The starry sky was beautiful, and I was able to see various creatures and had a great time. However, when taking photos at the end, it would be helpful to instruct the people behind to turn off or lower their lights, as the backlighting made it difficult to capture decent images. Additionally, while there are multiple photos of families with children, there is only one photo of adults participating alone, which is concerning. Also, most of the photos are blurry, and some are out of focus, making them not suitable for sharing with others. I hope you consider whether these photos are appropriate for reminiscing about the memories.

星空も綺麗で、様々な生き物を見ることができ、楽しく過ごすことができました。ただ、最後に写真を撮る時に後ろの人にライトを消すか下げるかの指示を出さないと、逆光でまともに映りません。また、ご家族でお子さんと一緒に参加してる方の写真は複数あるのに大人だけで参加してる人の写真は最後の1枚だけなのが気になります。あと基本ぶれてます。ピントが合ってないものもあり、とても人に渡すための写真とは思えません。思い出を振り返るための写真がこれでいいのか考えていただきたいものです。

The jungle night tour is more of a jungle than I imagined. They provided us with boots, but I think it's better to participate in long pants. When I joined, I encountered a coconut crab! I also found insects I had never seen before, and it was a lot of fun searching for creatures in the jungle and on the beach with a flashlight. Additionally, the night sky from the beach was amazing. I was able to see the Summer Triangle and the Milky Way.

ジャングルナイトツアーは想像よりジャングルです。長靴を貸していただけましたが、長ズボンでの参加がいいかと思います。
わたしが参加した時はヤシガニに出会えました！
その他にも、初めて見る昆虫なども見つけられ、ジャングルや砂浜を懐中電灯を照らしながら生き物を探すのはとても楽しかったです。
また、星空も砂浜からの夜空最高でした。夏の大三角形と、天の川をみることができました。

I signed up for the tour to see coconut crabs and other subtropical creatures, but I was captivated by the unbelievably beautiful starry sky and the Milky Way on the beach. The guide was also very kind, and I wasn't scared at all in the night jungle.

ヤシガニやその他亜熱帯の生き物目当てで申し込んだツアーですが、浜辺での信じられないような美しい星空と天の川に心奪われてしまいました。ガイドさんも大変親切で夜のジャングルも全く怖くなかったです。

The guide was kind and shared many enjoyable stories during our travels. Despite the bad weather, we were able to encounter the coconut crab we were aiming for, creating the best memories. Next time, I’ll come back to aim for the starry sky!

ガイドが親切で移動中も楽しいお話をいっぱいしてくれました。
悪天候でしたが、狙いのヤシガニにも出会えて最高の思い出ができました。
次は星空狙いで、リピートします！

At the meeting point, the staff explained that they couldn't predict the cloud conditions ahead, so if we were anxious, we could cancel, and I agreed to participate. From the middle of the event, clouds started to appear, and visibility was almost nonexistent, but I had accepted this, so I have no complaints. However, they used a laser pointer for explanations, but their voice was too soft to hear. Even though I was in the third row from the front, I couldn't hear, so those behind us probably heard even less.

集合場所でスタッフから雲の状況がこの先わからないので、不安ならキャンセルしてくださいと説明があり納得して参加しました。途中からは雲が出てきてほとんど見えませんでしたが、承知の上なので不満はありません。
ただ、レーザーポインターで説明をしてくれるのですか、声が小さくてほとんど聞こえません。前から３列目で聞いてたのに聞こえなかったので、私達の後ろの方はもっと聞こえなかったの思われます。

I had made a reservation in June, but due to bad weather, I received a notice that it was canceled on the day of the event. I thought I would make another reservation the next time I came. This time, the weather was clear, and the stargazing began under a dark sky. There were some clouds that made it a bit difficult to see at times, but I was satisfied. I have participated in several other stargazing tours, but this one was among the top five. The destination, Ishigaki Island Stargazing Farm, was hard to find at night, and I relied on Google Maps to get there. When I arrived, there was nothing in sight, which made me anxious, but a staff member approached me and guided me to the parking lot, which put me at ease.

６月にも予約していましたが、６月は天候が悪く、当日中止との連絡を受け、次回来た時にまた予約しようと思っていました。
今回、当日は晴れており真っ暗な空の中、星空観賞がスタートしました。
途中、雲が出てきて、少し見づらい部分もありましたが、満足できました。
今まで他の星空ツアーに数回参加していますが、今回は５本の指に入るぐらいの星空でした。
目的地の石垣島星空ファームは夜だとわかりづらく、グーグルマップを頼りに行きましたが、目的地についても何もなかったので、不安でしたが、道端に係の人が近づいてきて駐車場を案内してくれたので、安心しました。

The starry sky was beautiful, but I was scared to drive for 30 minutes on the completely dark road to get there. After gathering at the location, I was also anxious about walking on the dark, uneven path, worried about stepping on snakes. Considering the travel time, safety, and convenience, I thought a hotel tour would be sufficient.

星空はきれいでしたが、現地まで真っ暗な道を30分運転するのが怖かった。また現地集合のあと、足元の悪い真っ暗な道を徒歩移動するのも、ヘビとか踏まないか不安だった。
移動時間や安全性、手軽さを考慮すると、ホテルのツアーで充分かなと思いました。

I was able to see a shooting star that I will probably never see again in my lifetime. The explanation about the stars was easy to understand, and it became a very good memory.

恐らく一生見ることができない流れ星がみれました。
星の説明もわかりやすく、とても良い思い出になりました。

The guide's explanations were easy to understand and enjoyable! I was able to see the long-awaited freshwater crab, took photos together, and saw a sky full of stars. I am extremely satisfied! It was so much fun! Thank you very much!

ガイドさんの説明がわかりやすく楽しかった！念願のサワガニを見られ、写真も一緒に撮らしてもらい、満点の星空が見れ、大満足です！めっちゃ楽しかったです！ありがとうございました！

It started off a bit nervously, with the number of old buses and lights being slightly insufficient. However, once we got going, the guides' love for nature really lifted the participants' spirits, and we ended up very satisfied. They found a small scorpion just a few centimeters in a crack in the rocks and showed it to the kids, creating an atmosphere that kept the little ones excited until the very end, wondering if they would find something else. It was fantastic.

When animals and insects appeared illuminated by the lights in the dark, it really boosted our excitement. The guides had a wealth of knowledge about constellations, entertaining not just the children but the adults as well. Perhaps the greatest charm lies in the guides' knowledge and character rather than nature itself! Thank you very much!

年季が入ったバスやライトの数がわずかに足りないとか、少々不安に感じるスタートではありました。
ですが、始まってみるとガイドさん達の自然大好きオーラが参加者の気分を大いに盛り上げてくれて大満足で終えられました。
岩の隙間の数センチの小さなサソリを見つけて子供に見せてくれたり、小さな子供達を最後の最後まで、何かまた見つけられるのではないかとラワクワクさせてくれる雰囲気作りは素晴らしかったです。
暗がりをライトで照らした先に動物や昆虫がいるとめちゃくちゃテンションが上がります。

星座も知識が豊富で子供のみならず大人も楽しませてもらえます。
自然よりも、ガイドさんの知識とキャラクターが1番の魅力かもですね！
ありがとうござました！

Three nights and four days in Ishigaki Island.
I was unsure about what to do on the last night, but I found a tour for stargazing and exploring wildlife, and decided to sign up that evening.
Perhaps because I signed up at the last minute, our names were not on the list, which made me anxious, but the tour guides were kind and ensured we could join.
During the drive, the guide shared interesting and detailed stories about the wildlife, stars, and the charm of Ishigaki Island, which helped us learn a lot.
On the wildlife exploration, we were able to find more creatures unique to Ishigaki Island than I had imagined, which was moving and extremely satisfying. After walking through the jungle, we emerged onto the beach and were once again amazed by the suddenly expansive starry sky!
Stargazing and wildlife exploration—this is truly killing two birds with one stone!
I’m really glad I participated.
Seeing the guides excitedly discovering rare creatures like children made the kids excited too!

三泊四日の石垣島。
最後の夜をどうするか迷っていましたが、星空と生き物探索のツアーを見つけ、当日の夕方申し込むことに。
直前の申し込みだったためか、名簿に私たちの名前がなく、不安になりましたが、ツアーガイドのみなさんが親切に対応してくれてきちんと同行できました。
車内では、ガイドの方が生き物や星の話、石垣島の魅力等楽しく丁寧に話してくれていろいろ知ることができました。
生き物探索では、石垣島でしか見ることができない生き物を想像以上に見つけることができ、感動、大満足でした。ジャングルをしっかり歩いたあと、浜辺に出て、突然に広がる星空にまた感動！
星空と生き物、一石二鳥とはまさにこのこと！
本当に参加してよかったです。
ガイドさんたちが、子どものように、レアな生き物を見つけてはしゃいでいるのを見て、子どもらも興奮していました笑

The weather was great, and on the way to the night tour location, our guide Hiro shared interesting facts and recommendations about Ishigaki Island, which helped create a sense of camaraderie among the participants. In the jungle, we saw many coconut crabs, and the kids were thrilled. We also took photos in a dark cave, creating wonderful memories. After exiting the jungle, we reached the coastline and were greeted by a stunning starry sky. I was truly moved by the number of stars I had never seen before. It was a highly satisfying tour!

天候も良く、ナイトツアーの場所に着くまでに、ガイドのヒロさんが、石垣島のあるあるや、オススメを話してくれて、ツアー参加者の皆さんとの連帯感もできて楽しかったです。
ジャングルでは、ヤシガニを沢山みられて、子供も興奮してました。
暗い洞窟の中で、写真も撮ってもらい、良い思い出になりました。
ジャングルを抜けると、海岸にでて、満点の星空がみえました。日頃みたことのない星の数に思わず感動しました。
とても満足度の高いツアーでした！

While walking through the jungle at night, the staff provided us with detailed and enjoyable information about the plants and animals they discovered. Beyond the jungle, we were greeted by a sky full of stars! We were able to learn how to take photos and even see the Milky Way, which was truly moving. Our family of five participated, and they arranged a private tour just for us. They diligently searched for the long-awaited coconut crab, and we were able to find one, making it a night tour that left both adults and children very satisfied.

It became a wonderful memory on our last night in Ishigaki Island. If we have the opportunity to go again next time, this is a tour I would love to join.

夜のジャングルを歩きながら、スタッフの方が発見した動植物をとても詳しく楽しく教えてくれました。ジャングルを抜けた先には満点の星空！写真撮影の仕方や天の川なども見ることができ、本当に感動。家族5人で参加したのですが、家族だけでツアーを組んでいただき、念願のヤシガニも最後まで一生懸命探してくれて、発見することができ、大人も子供も大満足のナイトツアーでした。
石垣島最後の夜にとてもいい思い出になりました。また次回も行くことがあれば、参加したいツアーです。

We ventured into the jungle in search of coconut crabs.

Before we set off, our guide provided a lot of explanations about the geography and the importance of protecting the starry sky, which allowed us to explore with some background knowledge.

I was thrilled to see the starry sky, the coconut crabs, and the long-awaited Semaruhakogame (a type of turtle). The children were also very curious. Thank you so much for patiently answering their questions.

I had been thinking that maybe it would have been better to go in the fall or winter since we didn't see manta rays while diving, but it turned out that the jungle creatures are more active in the summer, so I'm glad we went.

ジャングルの中をヤシガニを求めて進んで行きました。

行くまでもガイドの方が地理的なお話、星空を守るための話など、たくさん解説をしてくださり、予備知識をもとに探索することができました。

星空もヤシガニも、念願のセマルハコガメにも会えて嬉しかったです。
子供達も興味深々。
子供の問いかけにも丁寧に返してくださり、本当にありがとうございました。

ダイビングでマンタに会えず、秋か冬が良かったかな？と思ってましたが、ジャングルの生き物達は夏が元気という事で、行けて良かったです。

The Milky Way and various constellations were very clearly visible, allowing us to experience a time that we usually can't. The guide's explanations were fascinating and provided valuable knowledge that deepened my interest in astronomy. You can sign up for the tour until 6 PM on the day of, and I registered just 10 minutes before that but was still able to participate.

天の川や各種星座が非常によく見え、普段は体験できない時間を過ごせました。
解説員のお話は興味深く、天体観測への興味がより深まる知識がついてためになります。
ツアー申し込みは当日18時までで、その10分前に申し込みましたが参加できました。

The jungle tour was more rugged than I expected, but it was a great experience as I encountered many creatures. The guide worked hard to find them and provided detailed information about the plants and animals we discovered, which was very helpful. Many of the tour participants joined to see the starry sky, so they extended the time for stargazing. I was moved to see a sky full of stars for the first time.

ジャングルツアーは、思ったよりも険しい足元でびっくりしましたが、多くの生き物に出会えてとても良い体験でした。ガイドさんは必死に探してくださり、見つけた動植物の情報を詳しく教えてくれてとてもよかったです。
ツアー客の多くが星空を目当てに参加していたので、星空鑑賞の時間を長くとってくださりました。初めて満天の星空を見ることができて、感動しました。

Due to the impact of the typhoon, the weather was uncertain, so I made a reservation in the early afternoon of the day, but I received a confirmation call right away, which made me feel at ease to participate!
The night jungle is a place that cannot be accessed without a guide, and being able to observe dangerous plants and animals was a very valuable experience!
Above all, the starry sky was breathtaking! It seems that the clear sky, influenced by the typhoon, was also a good thing!
The guide worked hard to find plants and animals, and their explanations were excellent; I’m really glad I participated!

台風の影響で天候がはっきりしなかった為、当日のお昼過ぎに申し込みましたが、確認の連絡も直ぐにしていただき、安心して参加できました！
夜のジャングルはガイド無しでは行けない場所で、しかも危険な動植物を観察出来た事もとても貴重な体験でした！
何より満天の星には感動です！逆に台風の影響もあり、空が澄んでいたのも良かったみたいです！
ガイドさんも一生懸命、動植物を探してくださり、説明も上手で本当に参加して良かったです！

In late June, my husband and I participated in a living creatures and starry sky tour. This was my second time joining, following my first participation in January. To conclude, I can recommend this tour whether it's your first time or you've participated multiple times. This time, we had two different guides from the ones we had in January, allowing us to gain a wide range of insights from all four guides.

In another tour, there was only one male guide and I was the only participant, which made me a bit hesitant to walk in the dark with someone I had just met. Therefore, having two guides from the start felt like a good system. All the guides were bright, young, and had great energy, which naturally fostered a sense of camaraderie among the participants.

The creatures we could see in January and June were different, so there were surprises each time. We were able to see many famous coconut crabs. The guides asked participants whether they were more interested in living creatures or the starry sky, and since I actively expressed my interest in living creatures, I mentioned wanting to see a Taiwanese scorpion, and they helped me find one. I am very grateful for that, but I felt that there was less explanation about the starry sky this time. Therefore, even if you only have a casual interest in the stars, I think it would be beneficial to actively express your curiosity and ask questions, as the guides would likely be willing to share more information.

6月下旬に夫と2名で生き物星空ツアーに参加しました。私は今年１月に次いで2度目の参加でした。結論から申し上げると、初めての参加でも、何回参加してもおすすめできるツアーでした。今回ツアーは、1月にお世話になったガイドさんとは違うお二人のガイドさんでした。そのため、それぞれのガイドさん（4人）から幅広く知見を教えていただきました。別のツアーでは、男性のガイドさん1人、参加者は私1人ということもあり、初対面で暗闇を歩くのは少し抵抗があったので、ガイドさんが最初から2人いるのはいいシステムと感じました。ガイドさんは、皆さん明るく若くてノリがいいので、いつの間にか同じツアー参加者同士の連帯感が生まれました。1月と6月では見ることができた生き物が違うので、その都度驚きがありました。有名なヤシガニも数多く見ることができました。生き物か星空どちらに関心がありますか？とかツアー参加者に聞き、私の場合生き物に関心があることを積極的に話したため、タイワンサソリモドキをみたいと申したところ探していただき見ることができました。そのことは感謝の気持ちでいっぱいですが、今回星空に関してはご説明が少なかった印象でした。そのため星空に関して何となく興味がある程度だとしても積極的にアピールや質問した方が、ガイドさんたちも教えていただけるのではないかと思いました。

I was able to enjoy the fun explanations from the guide and the beautiful night sky, making for a wonderful first day in Ishigaki Island. I would also like to participate in the winter night sky event.

ガイドさんの星の楽しい解説とすてきな夜空を満喫でき、素敵な石垣島の一日目を過ごせました
また、冬の夜空も参加してみたいです

The Jungle Night Tour was perfect for my child who loves insects and reptiles! They provided insect repellent spray, and wearing rubber boots made it安心!

ジャングルナイトツアーでは虫・爬虫類大好きなうちの子に最高でした！！
虫除けスプレーも準備されてるし、長靴だから安心でした！

I received a confirmation and met at the designated location on the day of the tour. The guide warmly welcomed us, and the tour started. During the drive, they shared a lot of interesting information about Ishigaki Island. Upon arrival, we finally headed into the jungle! It was great that they provided lights and insect repellent. I was surprised to see a coconut crab for the first time, and it was bigger than I expected. The starry sky was also incredibly beautiful, making it a memorable experience for a lifetime.

確認の連絡があり、当日待ち合わせ場所へ。
ガイドさんが元気よく迎えてくださり、ツアースタート。
車での移動中も石垣島についてたくさんお話ししていただきとても面白いかったです。
現地に到着し、いよいよジャングルへ！
ライトや虫除けを用意してくれてるのはとても良かった。
ヤシガニも初めてみて予想より大きくびっくりしました。星空もとてと美しく、一生の思い出になりました。

My husband was excited about the coconut crab, and I was looking forward to the starry sky. At the meeting point, we received rubber boots from a cheerful and cute female guide as a precaution against the habu snakes.

After getting into the car and arriving at a dark location, the only sound we could hear was the hooting of an owl, which had my husband already thrilled. With the lights we were given, we entered the bushes by the roadside, and surprisingly, it was spacious and easy to walk through, allowing us to explore with peace of mind.

The guide found various creatures, including the purple land hermit crab, and explained them while taking photos for us. After passing through the bushes, we emerged onto the sandy beach, and looking up, we were greeted by a sky full of stars! It was the night of Tanabata, and we could even see the Milky Way. It truly felt like a planetarium, and we were moved for a while!

Later, we explored the bushes again in search of the coconut crab and finally encountered one! In fact, we found two! We took commemorative photos with the coconut crabs, and it was a very satisfying experience. Thank you, guide!

夫はヤシガニ、私は星空がお目当てで参加しました。
集合場所で元気で可愛い女性ガイドさんからハブ対策で全員長靴を貸してもらえました。
車で移動し降りた場所は真っ暗で近くからフクロウの鳴き声だけが聞こえてきて夫は既に大興奮。
配られたライトを手に、え！ここから？という道路脇の茂みの中へ入ると意外にも中は広く歩きやすく安心して探索できました。
ガイドさんがムラサキオカヤドカリなど色々な生き物を見つけては解説してくれて写真も撮ってくれました。
茂みを抜けると海岸の砂浜に出る事ができ、見上げれば満天の星空が！
ちょうど七夕の夜で天の川も確認できました。本当にプラネタリウムのようで、しばし感動の時間！
その後ヤシガニを求め再度茂みを探索すると遂に遭遇！しかも2匹！
ヤシガニと一緒に記念撮影してもらい大満足の時間となりました。
ガイドさんありがとうございました！

This was my second trip to Ishigaki Island. Instead of marine sports, I participated in a night tour this time.

Unfortunately, the weather was not great, and we couldn't see the stars.

It was drizzling, but the night tour in the rain was exciting and fun.

I was thrilled to see a large coconut crab! I wanted to see a coconut crab, so I was glad I got to see one! They took a lot of photos and sent them to me the same day. Thank you!

We also encountered various creatures like snakes and crabs. The excitement of encountering island wildlife that I can't experience in the city was overwhelming.

2度目の石垣島旅行でした。
マリンスポーツではなく、
今回はナイトツアーに参加しました。

あいにくの天気で星は見えませんでした。

雨がポツポツと降っていましたが、
雨の中のナイトツアーもワクワクして楽しかったです。

大きなヤシガニがいて感動！
ヤシガニが見たかったので、見られてよかったです！
写真もたくさん撮ってくれてその日の内に送って下さいました。
ありがとうございます！

他にはヘビやカニなど様々な生き物と遭遇。
都内にいると感じられない島の生き物との遭遇にワクワクが止まりませんでした。

I participated because I wanted to meet the coconut crab and other rare creatures.

In addition to the coconut crab, which is a natural monument, and the purple land hermit crab, I was able to see many creatures. I encountered various species unique to Okinawa, such as firefly larvae, the golden chrysalis of the Papilio butterfly, stick insects, scorpions, and many types of crabs and hermit crabs.

On the day of the tour, there were two other groups participating. Although there were several other tour groups, the small group size allowed us to hear the guide's explanations clearly, and we were able to take individual photos with the coconut crab, which was very attentive. They provided long boots for snake protection and lent us flashlights. They taught us everything from safe flashlight usage to explanations about the creatures and constellations. We also had the opportunity to take commemorative photos with the coconut crab. The shuttle service to the port was also appreciated.

I happened to have some free time when I used Ishigaki Port, so I went to the planetarium there to prepare, which enhanced my enjoyment of the starry sky.

Considering that there were other participants and time constraints, if you want to take your time, it might be better to research and go on your own rather than join a tour like this. However, the advantages are that you don’t need to rent a car, you can go hands-free, and you can enjoy it safely without any prior knowledge. Plus, it’s very affordable and you can participate on the day, which I think is a great point.

ヤシガニや珍しい生き物に会いたくて参加しました。

天然記念物であるヤシガニやムラサキオカヤドカリの他、沢山の生き物を見ることができました。蛍の幼虫や、金色に輝くオオゴマダラの蛹、ナナフシ、サソリモドキ、色々な種類のカニやヤドカリ、へびなど沖縄にしかいない生き物に沢山会えました。

当日は他に2組一緒に参加されている方がいました。他にも何グループかツアーの方がいましたが、少人数ごとのグループなのでガイドの方の話も聞き逃すことなく、個別にヤシガニと写真を撮っていただけたり手厚かったです。
ヘビ対策の長靴や、懐中電灯を貸していただけました。安全な懐中電灯の使い方から、生き物の説明、星座の説明などなんでも教えていただけます。また、ヤシガニとの記念撮影もしてくれました。
港まで送迎があるのもありがたかったです。

たまたま石垣港を利用した際に空き時間があったので、そこにあるプラネタリウムに行って予習をしていたのでより星空も楽しめました。

他にも参加されている方がいることや、時間に限りがあることなどもあり、じっくりみたい場合はこのようなツアーでなく自分で調べて行くのが良いかもしれませんが、レンタカー借りなくていいし、手ぶらでいいし、なんの知識がなくても安全に楽しむことができるのに、当日参加できるしとても安くコスパが良いというのが良い点だと思います。