All Reviews for Stargazing

I was very satisfied that I could see the Southern Cross.
I heard it would be cold, so I brought my own hotel bath towel. There are blankets available, but I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold bring their own as well.

I appreciated the service of warm tea.
Next, I want to go see the Milky Way.

南十字星もみることができ、とても満足しました。
寒いと聞いていたのでホテルのバスタオルを持参しました。ブランケットの用意もありますが寒がりな人は自分でも用意をした方がオススメです。

温かいお茶のサービスもありがたかったです。
次は天の川も見に行きたいです。

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy, and the stars were not visible. If it had been a little later, the clouds might have cleared, and we could have seen the stars!

That said, the situation was fantastic, and on a clear day, there should be a stunning starry sky! If the weather forecast predicts clear skies, I would definitely recommend it!!

This time, it was a cloudy day, and the stars were not visible. The staff encouraged questions, but I wanted to hear more interesting stories or unique insights about Ishigaki, as well as tales related to the stars. It felt like they were just stalling for time. The conversation was dull.

If the stars weren't visible, I would have liked them to prepare interesting stories about Okinawa or the islands, or fascinating tales about stars. Considering it costs 5,000 yen...

Overall, it was just a tour that made me feel sleepy and cold.

あいにく天気が曇りで、星は見えず、、もう少し遅い時間であれば雲が晴れてたので、星みれたかも！

と、言ってもシチュエーションは最高で、晴れてる日にはおそらく満点の星空が見えるはず！
晴れの天気予報であれば、ぜひおすすめしたいです！！

今回は、曇りの日で、星が見えず、
スタッフさんが質問を促してたのですが、もっと面白い話や石垣ならではのうんちくや、星にまつわる話などを聞きたかったです。。ただただ時間稼ぎをしているようでした。
話がつまらなかった。。
星が見えないなら見えないならではの、
沖縄や離島の昔話や、星の面白い話などを自ら準備して欲しかっです。
5000円もかかってるので。。

とにかく眠く寒いだけのツアーだった。。

It was great to be able to enjoy the stars while slowly sipping drinks on a beautiful and luxurious large cruise ship. The day I went, there were a variety of people from young to older, but it wasn't crowded, allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves.

One disappointing aspect was that the tour day was cloudy, and we couldn't see as many stars as we had hoped. Weather is something beyond our control, so that's understandable. However, the tour guide had a wealth of knowledge about constellations and provided detailed explanations, making it enjoyable by sharing information about the positions and characteristics of the stars.

I definitely want to take this tour again, hoping for a sunny day next time.

綺麗で高級感のある大きめなクルーズ船でゆっくりお酒を飲みながら星が見られる点が良かったです。利用した日は若い方から年配の方まで様々でしたが人数も混み合っておらず、ゆっくり楽しめました。
一つ残念だったのがツアー日が曇り空で星が思った以上には見れなかった点です。天候は運もありますので仕方がないポイントですが、ツアーガイドの方は星座の知識を持って丁寧に解説をして頂き、星の位置関係や特徴なども知れて楽しめるように工夫されていました。
また次は晴れの日を願いながら是非このツアーを利用したいと思います。

Stargazing Cruise - Amazed by the countless stars and the Milky Way! From January to June, you can also see the Southern Cross, the only one in Japan. Includes a stargazing guide, one free drink, and takes place in Ishigaki Island.

They picked us up right on time! It was cloudy, so the guide kindly asked if we wanted to change to another day since we might not see the stars. However, since it was our last day of travel, we decided to go ahead, even though we were a bit anxious. The boat was really beautiful, and since there were only a few participants, it felt almost like a private cruise.

I had heard that we would get one drink, but it turned out to be all-you-can-drink, making for a delightful night cruise! Unfortunately, due to the clouds, we could only see a few stars, but the guide patiently pointed them out and shared fun stories about the stars we couldn't see, explaining how beautiful it would have been if it were clear.

Even on a cloudy night with not many stars visible, we had such a great time, and I believe if it had been clear, it would have been an experience worth much more than the price! I definitely want to try again! Thank you for such a wonderful time!

星空観賞クルーズ　満天の星とティンガーラ（天 の川）に感動！1～6月頃は日本で唯一の南十字星も＜星空ガイド付／1ドリンク無料／石垣島＞

集合時間ピッタリに迎えに来ていただきました！
曇っていたので案内の人が今日は星見えないかもしれないので明日とかに変更しますか？と親切に聞いていただいたのですがその日が旅行最終日だった為変更せず不安ながら行ったのですが、船は凄く綺麗で参加人数も少なかった為ほぼ貸切状態でした。
ドリンクもワンドリンクと聞いてたんですが飲み放題で気持ちいい夜のクルーズができました！
曇だった為星は残念ながらパラパラとしか見えませんでしたがその少しの星にも案内の人が丁寧に教えてくれて、見えてない星も本当は晴れてたら･･･と楽しくお話して頂きました！
曇で星があまり見えない日でもこれだけ楽しめたので晴れていたら本当にお値段以上の体験ができたと思います！またリベンジしたいと思います♪
本当に素敵な時間をありがとうございました！

I was very satisfied with the starry sky as I could see many stars. The boat was also a large cruiser that was clean and comfortable! However, I imagined we would go to a place where we could see fewer city lights, so I felt like there wasn't much point in getting on the boat. Since they used a laser to explain the stars, I wish they had a bit more knowledge to share. Personally, I think enjoying a quiet night is more romantic, so instead of playing Western music, it would be better to enjoy the relaxing sounds of Okinawan music or complete silence. I plan to visit Ishigaki during the Milky Way season again.

星がたくさん見れて星空に満足です。
また船も大きなクルーザーで清潔感があり快適でした！
ですが、もっと街の明かりが見えないところまで行くのかと
想像していたのでちょっと 船まで乗る意味が無かった様な感じます。
星の説明もせっかくレーザーを使用したのであればもう少し知識をつけて欲しいです。
また個人的には静寂な夜を楽しむほうがロマンチックかなぁと思い
洋楽を流すより、せっかくなら沖縄音楽のゆったりした音楽か完全な静寂を楽しむほうがいいのではないかと感じました。
また　天の川の時期に石垣に遊びにこようと思います。

I was able to see many shooting stars, making it a wonderful stargazing experience. It was a precious time that could only be seen here. I felt like I could faintly see the Southern Cross... My own zodiac sign (Leo) was clearly visible, and I was moved by the large constellations. I'm really glad I participated, especially with the staff's easy-to-understand explanations about the constellations. Although I can't take great photos yet, I thought I would study to be able to capture the night sky by the next time I come to Ishigaki! Having binoculars would make it even better!

たくさんの流れ星も観ることができ素晴らしい星空体験
ここでしかみられない貴重な時間でした。
南十字星がうっすら？見えた様な....
自分の星座もはっきり見えて(獅子座)
大きな星座で感動。それに星座の云われなどスタッフさんの分かりやすい説明で参加して本当によかったです。
まだ上手に撮れませんが、今度石垣にくるまでに
星空の写真が撮れるように勉強してみようと思いました‼
双眼鏡があったらもっといいかも‼

I participated at the end of October 2016! Just before the new moon, the moon hadn't risen yet, so I was able to see the stars clearly. I drove from Ishigaki Port, but I entered a completely dark road with no streetlights and sugarcane fields on both sides... I was a bit worried about whether I would reach the meeting point, but by following the map I received in advance, I was able to get there just fine! It was really dark around, and without someone lighting my way, it was a bit scary to walk.

When I sat in the reclining chair that was prepared and looked up at the sky, there were so many stars that it was astonishing!!! Countless stars in front and to the side!!! I was surprised that I could see so many stars so close to Ishigaki City! The Milky Way was visible, along with Altair and Vega on either side. I was also thrilled to see the Swan constellation beautifully! I was able to see many shooting stars as well!

The guide provided detailed information about the stars and constellations, making the stargazing experience very interesting. They used a super powerful laser to point out the stars and constellations, so I never missed anything or had trouble figuring out which stars were connected to form constellations. They showed us stars using binoculars and telescopes, and I was able to see stars that couldn't be seen with the naked eye.

It was quiet and dark, and when I looked up, the sky was filled with stars. I was incredibly moved and healed! Thank you very much!

2016年10月末に参加しました！
ちょうど新月の前で、月もまだ出てきていなくて星をハッキリ見ることができました。
石垣港から車で向かいましたが、途中から街灯もなく両側にサトウキビ畑が続いた真っ暗な道に入りました。。。
ちゃんと集合場所にたどり着けるのか少し心配になりましたが、事前に送ってもらった地図を見ながら行くとちゃんとたどり着けました！
辺りは本当に真っ暗で足元を照らしてもらわないと、歩くのも怖いくらいでした。
準備されていたリクライニングチェアに座って空を見上げると、ビックリするくらいたくさんの星！！！
前も横もすごい数の星！！！
石垣市内からそんなに離れていない場所なのに、こんなにたくさん星が見れるなんてビックリ！
天の川も見え、その両側にひこぼしとおとひめ。そして白鳥座もキレイみ見えて感激！！
流れ星もたくさん見れました！
ガイドさんは星や星座について詳しく教えてくれ、とても興味深く星空観察することができました。
説明してくれるときに超強力なレーザーを使って星や星座を教えてくれるので、見逃したり、どの星とどの星を結んで星座になっているのか分からないなんてことはありませんでした。
双眼鏡や望遠鏡を使って星を見せてくれ、肉眼では見ることができない星もバッチリ見えました。
静かで真っ暗で、見上げると満天の星。
とーーーーっても感動＆癒されました！
ありがとうございました！

We participated as a family of three (my husband, myself, and our 2-year-old son). I was worried about whether my son would be calm enough to enjoy the stars, but he fell asleep before we even arrived at the site... and he didn't wake up until the end of the tour. (laughs)

At the site, there were reclining chairs for one person, allowing us to lie back comfortably and gaze at the stars. The sky was filled with stars that we usually can't see! On top of that, the soothing voice of our female guide was enchanting. She used a laser pointer to point out the stars while explaining, which made it very easy to understand.

At the end, we listened to the song "Tinsagu nu Hana" while watching the stars. I was amazed by the guide's singing ability, and it was another healing moment. It was a thoroughly satisfying tour.

The photos were taken by my husband, who was struggling to capture the beauty of the stars, but since it was his first time photographing a starry sky... unfortunately, he couldn't capture all the countless twinkling lights we could see with our eyes. If we have the chance to go to Ishigaki Island again, I would definitely love to participate in the starry sky tour once more! Thank you for a wonderful time! ☆

家族3人(旦那、私、2歳の息子)で参加しました。
おとなしく星を見られるかな？と心配していた息子は、現地につくまでに夢の中へ･･･そのまま、ツアー終わりまで起きませんでした。笑
現地では1人がけのリクライニングチェアがあり、ゆったり寝転んで星を見ることができました。普段なかなか見られない満天の星！それに加えて、女性ガイドさんのとても癒される声にうっとり。レーザーポインターを使って星を指しながら説明してくれたので、とてもわかり易かったです。
最後に、星を見ながら唄三線『てぃんさぐぬ花』を聴きました。ガイドさんの唄の上手さにびっくりしながらも、これまた癒しのひとときでした。大満足のツアーでした。
写真は、星の美しさをカメラに収めようと(旦那が)奮闘しながら撮影したものですが、何しろ星空撮影は初めてで･･･残念ながら、肉眼で確認出来た無数の輝きを全て映し出すことはできませんでした。また石垣島に行くことがあれば、ぜひまた星空浴ツアー参加したいです！素敵な時間をありがとうございました☆

I truly believe that the location is wonderful, and it was worth exploring the island! (There was a brief talk about the organizer's background.)

Although the surroundings are just an empty lot with a fence to avoid the hub, the lack of bright buildings nearby makes the stars look incredibly beautiful.

Especially on this day, the stars were perfectly visible, and there were shooting stars galore! It was such a lucky day! Each star was pointed out with a laser beam, and the explanations were thorough, making it enjoyable even for those with little knowledge about stars. There were also small children present who enjoyed looking at Saturn through a telescope and viewing the galaxy with binoculars that were available for rent.

Additionally, the reclining chairs were very comfortable and made it easy to relax, and there was even a serving of sanpin tea! However, be aware that there are no restrooms nearby!

You receive a full hour of detailed explanations about the stars, so you gain quite a bit of knowledge. It was especially moving to see my own constellation and hear the explanation! This is an activity that can only be done when the weather is clear, but it was a wonderful tour that makes me want to participate again in a different season.

本当に場所が、素晴らしく島内を探し回っただけあると思いました！(主催の方の経歴など簡単にお話がありました)
周りは何も無くハブ避けで囲いがある空き地ですが、近くに明るい建物がないのですごく綺麗に星が見えます。

とくに、この日は星がバッチリ見え、流れ星も連発!！すごくラッキーな日でしたっっ！
星一つ一つをレーザー光線で示しながら、丁寧に説明されており、あまり星の知識が無い方でも楽しめると思います。小さなお子様が連れの方もいて望遠鏡で土星を見たり双眼鏡の貸し出しで銀河を見て楽しんでいました。
あと、リクライニングチェアが非常に見やすくゆったり出来たうえ、さんぴん茶の振る舞いもありました！
ただ、トイレが近くにないので注意です！
星について1時間みっちり説明してもらえるので、かなり知識が着きました。笑
とくに自分の星座が見えて説明まで聞けたのは感動でした！
晴れてないと出来ないアクティビティではありますが、季節を変えて参加したいと思える素敵なツアーでした。

Picked up at the island terminal at 20:30 and arrived at Stargazing Farm around 21:15. It was a dark place with no streetlights, just enough to see the faint lights of the city in the distance, perfect for stargazing. Although it wasn't completely clear due to the bright moonlight, it was still a serene experience to slowly gaze at the stars in a quiet location, which is something I can't usually do. Just looking at the sky was soothing.

The tour included introductions to constellations, stories related to the stars, and even a performance of traditional Okinawan music with the sanshin. I participated alone, but it was a comfortable tour.

離島ターミナルに20:30にお迎え21:15ごろ星空ファーム着
遠くにうっすら市街地の明かりが見える程度の、街灯などもない暗い場所で星空観察。月明かりが明るい日だったので一面の青空、とまではいかなかったのですが。でも静かな場所で星空を見上げながらゆっくりするなんて普段できないことなので、空を見てるだけで癒されました。
星座の紹介や、星にまつわる民話のお話、沖縄らしく三線の弾き語りなどもついています。
一人で参加でしたが快適なツアーでした。

After a two-day delay due to weather conditions, I was able to participate. On the day of the event, there were three of us on the shuttle bus, but when we arrived, there were already four to five people lying back in reclining chairs. With no moon and clear skies, it was a perfect night for stargazing. We received various explanations about constellations, star names, and the location of the Andromeda Galaxy while sitting in seiza. We also used a telescope to view the clay rings, Mars, and a double star consisting of a red star and a blue star. At the end of the tour, we were able to gaze at the stars while listening to a live performance of the sanshin, which made me feel like I had truly arrived in a tropical paradise. I was surprised to see the North Star positioned just above the horizon, in a completely different location compared to Saitama. The tour was quite short at about an hour, so I thought it would have been nice to have an additional 30 minutes of free time. I took some photos of the stars with my compact digital camera, using the star mode with a 30-second exposure. I adjusted the levels, contrast, and color correction automatically in Photoshop. Quite a few stars and parts of the Milky Way are captured in the images.

天候の関係で2日ほど延期した後、参加させていただきました。当日の送迎バスは私を含めて3名でしたが、現地につくとすでに4～5名の方がリクライニングチェアに寝転んでおられました。月もなく、雲もなく絶好の鑑賞日和で、いろいろと説明を聞きながら正座や星の名前、アンドロメダ星雲の場所などを教えていただきました。また、天体望遠鏡を使用して土製の輪や火星、赤い星と青い星からなる二重星を見ることができました。ツアーの最後には三線の生ライブを聞きながら星を眺めることもでき、南国へ来たなあーという実感がありました。北極星が水平線のちょっと上に位置しており、埼玉県とはまったく違う位置関係に驚きでした。ツアーが約1時間と短いのであっという間に終了してしまうので、後30分くらい自由時間があるとよかったと思います。コンパクトデジカメで星の写真を撮ってみました。正座モードで30秒露出です。フォトショップでレベル調整、コントラスト、カラー補正を自動で行いました。結構星や天の川の一部が移っています。

It was somewhat suspiciously cloudy before departure, and once we got out to sea, we were soaked by a downpour. They had provided raincoats, and we went inside, but we didn't know how to follow the guidance, which was not good.

After the rain stopped, we went outside, but we couldn't hear the explanation about the stars, and depending on the location, we couldn't see anything at all. I felt that the price of 5,000 yen was not worth it. If it rains, there should be some options available, like a partial refund or something.

The next day's mangrove cruise was very affordable, and the guide was a professional.

After all, it seems like a tour that a diving shop is doing on the side, but considering the price, they either need to provide a professional-level guide or something else, otherwise travelers will feel disappointed.

出航まえからややあやしい曇り、海へでたらスコールでびしょびしょに。
かっぱも用意されていたし、室内へもはいりましたが、誘導もわからず、よくなくて。

雨があがってそとへでましたが、
星の説明もきこえないし、場所によりまったくみえないし、
5000円という値段に見合ってないと思いました。
雨が降ったら多少なにかオプションがあるとか、半額かえすとか、なにかないと。

次の日のマングローブクルーズは格安でガイドさんはプロでした。

所詮ダイビングショップが片手間にやっているツアーなのだろうけど
値段を考えるか、またはプロなみにガイドするとかしないと旅行者が残念な気持ちになります

Unfortunately, the day I participated was cloudy, so I could hardly see any stars. However, the tour was interesting because of the way we boarded the boat! Instead of sitting in seats, we perched on the bow, with our legs hanging off, and even lay down. Although I couldn't see the stars, I enjoyed the unique sounds of the waves and the wind. 😊

参加した日は残念ながらの曇り空だったため、星はほとんど見えませんでした。ただ、このツアーは船の乗り方がおもしろかったです！
座席には座らず、船の先端部分に腰をかけて、足を投げ出して座ったり、寝そべったりしました。
星は見えませんでしたが、ひと味違った波の音と風を味わいました(^-^)