Ishigaki Island Hilltop Stargazing Tour with Sanshin Okinawan Music Performance
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Highlights
See the protected night skies of Ishigaki Island
Stargaze while reclining
Learn about Yaeyama culture and folktales
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Experience of a Lifetime!
2019/10/07
Friends
Calcifer
I’ve never seen such a beautiful night sky in my life. The Milky Way was enchanting, as were the falling stars that we happened to catch sight of.
The tour starts with the guide explaining what you’re looking at. They use a green light beam to point out significant stars and constellations. They hand out binoculars midway through as well.
The (optional) photo-taking session happens while the guide talks about the night sky. It happens in turns so a staff will guide you when your turn is up.
Pro-tip: think of a pose before joining! My friend and I forgot to think of one beforehand so we ended up with just peace signs.
The tour ends with a sanshin performance. Lying on a hammock and gazing at the night sky while listening to the sanshin is quite theexperience. My friend was moved she cried.
This was definitely the highlight of our Ishigaki trip. 100% recommended.
Overview
Ishigaki/Yaeyama
Pick-up not available
What to expect
Relax under the stars as you marvel at the natural planetarium spread out before your eyes. Listen to the sounds of the sanshin banjo as you observe the mystical skies at a private starry sanctuary in northern Ishigaki Island.
VELTRA says:
Discover the dazzling wonders of the night on a hill as you relax under the skies of Ishigaki Island to see distant stars at an officially-recongnized International Dark Sky Place.
Discover the dazzling wonders of the night on a hill as you relax under the skies of Ishigaki Island to see distant stars at an officially-recongnized International Dark Sky Place.
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Ishigaki Island Hilltop Stargazing Tour with Sanshin Okinawan Music Performance
Relax under the stars as you marvel at the natural planetarium spread out before your eyes. Listen to the sounds of the sanshin banjo as you observe the mystical skies at a private starry sanctuary in northern Ishigaki Island.
