All Reviews for 沖繩活動

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 participated in a beach day at Kondoi Beach. Since it was an afternoon tour, the return ferry was at 4 or 5 PM, so we only had a little over an hour at the beach, but it was nice to experience the sandy shore. The sun was strong, so it might be a good idea to bring a mini tent or something similar, even though it adds to your luggage.

コンドイビーチでの海水浴目的に参加。
午後からのツアーなので帰りのフェリー16時か17時なのでビーチの滞在時間は一時間強でしたが砂浜も経験出来たのでよかったです。
日差しが強いので荷物になるけどミニテントなど持っていくと良いかも。

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 entire itinerary was efficient. It was great to understand the charm of Mishima in a compact way. The water buffalo was cute, and the children were very happy. It was a good experience. Everything was excellent except for the response from the man at the rental bicycle reception.

Regarding the rental bicycles, there were many participants, and I couldn't go to the front due to taking care of the children. Perhaps there was a timing issue with handing out tickets that I missed. When it was my turn, I couldn't present my ticket at their timing, and I was asked for the ticket in a frustrated manner. I was also dazed from the heat, so I didn't feel like arguing, but later I felt anger rising.

If that man, who didn't seem like a local at all, hadn't been there, my overall rating would have been a 5. Because of that man, my overall rating is a 3.

全ての行程がテキパキとしていた。
コンパクトに三島の良さがわかったのはよかつた。水牛はかわいかった。子供がとっても喜んでいた。いい体験ができた。
レンタサイクルの受付の男の対応以外は全て◎。
レンタサイクルについて。参加者が多く、子供の世話で前の方にも行けず、その間にチケットを渡すタイミングの話があったのかもしれないが、聞きそびれた。その後、自分の番になって、向こうのタイミングでチケッもが出せなかったからか、イライラした感じで、チケット出してください、と言われた。こっちも暑さで朦朧としてたから、戦う気が起きなかったが、後から怒りが湧いてきた。
全然地元民でもなさそうなあの男がいなければ、全体評価は5。
あの男がいたから全体評価は3。

I attended a lecture that was moved up a bit due to the forecast of heavy rain. I think it's very easy to operate, even for beginners or those who are not good at sports, since you move by shifting your weight. Just as we were about to start riding in Banna Park, it started pouring rain, and after 30 minutes with no change, we had to pause. I received a refund for everything except the lecture fee. It's a shame because I was getting the hang of it, but I want to try again when I return to Tokyo.

大雨の予報のなか、少し繰り上げでレクチャーを受けました。
初心者でも運動が苦手という方も、体重移動で動くのでとても操作しやすいと思います。
これからバンナ公園内を走行！というところで大雨が降り、30分経過しても変わらないため中断…。
レクチャー代のみで、それ以外は返金されました。
操作が慣れたところだったので残念ですが、東京に帰ってからも挑戦したいと思いました。

I participated in a tour because I wanted to ride a water buffalo. In Iriomote Island, I took a mangrove cruise. On Yubu Island, I rode a water buffalo across about 300 meters of sea, enjoyed a lunch bento inside, and appreciated the bougainvillea and butterfly garden. On Taketomi Island, I also rode a water buffalo and was guided slowly and leisurely around the town. The transportation was easy, whether by boat, bus, or water buffalo. During the water buffalo ride, it was nice that the guide sang with a sanshin. This tour, surrounded by subtropical nature, is highly recommended for a full day plan as it allows you to thoroughly enjoy the islands at a relaxed pace.

水牛に乗りたくてツアー参加しました。
西表島はマングローブクルーズに乗船。
由布島は水牛に乗って海を300mくらい渡り、中で昼食のお弁当を食べて、ブーゲンビリアや蝶園を楽しみました。
竹富島でも水牛に乗って町内をゆっくりのんびりガイドしてもらいました。
移動は船かバス、水牛なので楽です。
水牛乗車中は、ガイドさんが三線で歌を歌ってくれるのが良かったです。
亜熱帯や自然に囲まれたツアーで、一日プランだとゆっくり&しっかり島を堪能できるので、オススメです。

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。

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！

I participated with my parents and a friend. We rode on a water buffalo cart while listening to songs and explanations, enjoying views of local houses, shisa, and tropical flowers, which was very relaxing. The water buffalo cart was more crowded than I had imagined, so it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't see anything on the opposite side. It felt like a water buffalo cart traffic jam, but since it's a popular tourist attraction, it can't be helped. I was glad that we could choose the time for the boat, allowing us to visit Taketomi Island during our short stay in Ishigaki Island.

両親とツレとの4人参加。水牛車に乗って歌や解説を聴きながら民家とシーサーや南国の花を眺めることができ、のんびり癒されました。水牛車は想像していたより大人数が詰めて座るので反対側の外側は全く見えないのが少し残念でした。水牛車渋滞という感じでしたが、人気の観光なので仕方ないですね(^^)。船の時間を選べることができたので、石垣島の短い滞在時間に竹富島も観光できてよかったです。

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！

There were multiple ships to board, and I had a hard time figuring it out, which made me late for the meeting time and caused inconvenience to everyone. The ship was unusually rocky (according to the captain), and I couldn't enjoy the sightseeing due to seasickness. It's a shame. I was hoping to see the Iriomote cat, but unfortunately, I didn't. The glass-bottom boat was very impressive.

乗船する船が複数あって中々分からず、集合時間などに遅れて皆さんに迷惑をかけてしまいました。
船が珍しく揺れて（船長さん曰く）船酔いで観光どころではなかった。残念です。イリオモテヤマネコを期待したがやはり見れなかった。グラスボードはとても感動しました。

It was a short 30-minute water buffalo cart ride, but it was better than I expected. I think this price, including the boat fare, is quite reasonable.

The water buffalo is cute and smart.

30分と短い水牛車でしたが、思ってたより良かったです。
船代付きでこのお値段はお安いと思います。

水牛は可愛いし、かしこいです。

This was my first trip to Ishigaki Island. The weather was cloudy. The bus was scheduled to leave the hotel at 7:25 AM, so it arrived in front of the hotel by 7:20 AM. Unfortunately, other groups arrived around 7:35 AM, causing a delay in our departure.

Once we arrived at the terminal, we divided into groups for explanations. It felt like a small island, Yufu Island, was attached to Iriomote Island. We transferred to a boat immediately after arriving at Iriomote Island for a mangrove cruise, then took a bus to Yufu. Once there, we took a cart ride, followed by lunch (40 minutes) and a short walk (30 minutes). However, during the walk, I found myself rushing back to the meeting point after just going for ice cream!

From Yufu, we took the cart back, then a bus, and immediately transferred to a boat to Taketomi. We only arrived at Iriomote Island by bus.

Upon arriving at Taketomi Island, we quickly went on a glass-bottom boat (30 minutes). Once on land, we took a small bus to the cart boarding area, where our names were called for the cart ride. We took a light tour around Taketomi, and once that was done, we immediately took a small bus to the port and then a boat back to Ishigaki.

This was the general itinerary. It felt like we were constantly changing modes of transportation and just sitting around (laughs). Honestly, I found Taketomi Island quite unsatisfactory, and since there was no free time, I wouldn't recommend the glass-bottom boat and cart ride plan. There simply wasn't enough time for both. I would have preferred a later return boat, but the schedule was fixed.

What I liked: It provided an opportunity to visit places I wouldn't normally go to. I was able to see the mangrove forest.

What I wouldn't recommend: The glass-bottom boat at Taketomi Island. The shallow and deep areas alternated quite a bit, so seeing the fish felt underwhelming, like, "Is that it?" (Since it takes 30 minutes to go out and come back.)

初の石垣島旅行。天気は曇り。
朝7:25にホテル発ということで、バスは7:20にはホテル前に
来ていました。
ただ不運なことに私たちのほかの団体さんが7:35とかに
平気で来て、出発から遅れ気味。
ターミナルについたら、各コースに分かれて説明を聞きます。

西表島の中に、小さな由布島がくっついている感じ。
石垣→西表島ついてすぐ船乗り換えてマングローブクルーズ
→すぐバスで由布。ついてすぐ牛車→由布で
ご飯（40分）＆散策（30分）くらい。散策といっても
ちょっとアイス食べに行っていたらもう集合場所に戻らないと！ってなる。

由布→牛車→すぐバス→すぐ船で竹富へ。
西表島はバスで上陸のみでした。

竹富島到着→すぐグラスボード（30分）→陸についたら、
小さいバスで牛車乗り場へ→名前呼ばれて牛車→竹富を軽く回る
→終わったら即小さいバスで船場へ→船で石垣。

こんな感じの工程です。乗り物をバンバン変えて座っている感じ（笑）
正直、竹富島とか全く物足りなくて、自由時間なかったので、
グラスボードと牛車プランはオススメしないですねー。両方は時間が
なさすぎる。帰りの船がもう少し後のがいいのだけど、時間が決まってました。

良かったところ：個人ではわざわざいかないところに行くきっかけに
なったこと。マングローブ群がみれたこと。

オススメしないこと：竹富島でグラスボード
浅瀬と深いところが結構交互にある感じなので、何度も
深いところと浅瀬を見るので、実際に魚を見た感じが
え？これだけ？って感じだった。（30分で沖まで行って戻ってくるので）

Above all, it was great that it was only Japanese people. From the initial explanation to the detailed instructions for transferring vehicles, everything was clear and there was no confusion. Finally, thank you for taking us by large bus to the ANA InterContinental Hotel. The tour guide, the person who provided explanations, and the driver were all great.

何よりも、日本人だけだったのが最高でした。最初の説明から乗り物の乗り換えや、間違わないように導く細かな指示が解りやすく、迷うことが無かった。最後は貸し切りでANAインターコンチネンタルホテルまで大型バスで送って頂きありがとうございました。添乗員らしき方も、説明頂いた方も、運転手さんも良かったです。

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❗️

There are various optional tours available on Taketomi Island, but the reason I chose VELTRA is that they offer round-trip transportation to and from the hotel. The tour included a water buffalo cart ride, bicycle rental, and the chance to enjoy Taketomi Island. Especially the water buffalo cart ride was nice because it was just my husband and me along with one other couple, allowing us to ride comfortably. The person who provided the round-trip transportation to the hotel was very friendly and kind, and since we were the only ones on the way there, they shared a lot of local information, which was enjoyable. I'm glad I used their service.

竹富島でのオプショナルツアーはいろいろな旅行会社でありますが、私がVELTRAさんを選んだ理由は、ホテルまでの往復送迎があるからです。ツアー内容は、水牛車・レンタサイクルと竹富島を楽しむことが出来ました。特に水牛車は、たまたま私達夫婦ともう一組だけでしたので、ゆったりと乗車することが出来ました。ホテルまで往復送迎してくださった方はとても楽しく親切で、往路は私達だけでしたので、地元情報などいろいろ教えていただき楽しかったです。利用して良かったです。

The main focus of this trip was to take photos of the kids on Taketomi Island, so we chose a tour that included a bus sightseeing option. It seemed like my daughter was really into searching for star sand. The bus driver was very kind to the children and had a great demeanor. However, the tour itself felt a bit tight on time. We only got off the bus to look for star sand, and the rest was from the window, so we couldn't take many photos. Later, we hurriedly rented bicycles to explore. Since it's a small island, it might have been better to start with a rental cycle course. That's my lack of research...

The water buffalo cart was a huge hit with the family! We could leisurely stroll through the stone-built village just as I had imagined, and the guide's explanations included some humor, which kept the kids engaged. I felt that next time, I would like to stay overnight on Taketomi Island!

今回の旅行のメインが竹富島で子供達の写真を撮る事だったので、バス観光付きのツアーを選択。娘のメインは星の砂探しだったようで夢中になってました。バス観光の運転手さんは子供達にも優しく接してくれてとても感じのよい方でした。ただ、ツアー自体はちょっと時間がタイトかな？下車するのも星の砂だけであとは車窓からなので写真を撮る事は出来ず、後から慌てて自転車借りて走り回りました。小さい島なので最初からレンタルサイクルのコースにすればよかったかも。私のリサーチ不足ですね。。。

水牛車は家族も大喜び！イメージしてた通りの石垣造りの集落をのんびりと散策できるし、ガイドさんの説明も所々に笑いを挟み子供達も退屈しない内容でした。次回は竹富島でゆっくり一泊したいなぁと感じました！！

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 have traveled with my mother many times, but this was her first visit to Ishigaki Island, so we participated in this tour. It was very helpful because organizing a schedule on our own with ferry transfers and the water buffalo cart has its limits! The transportation was a lot of fun, with ferries and buses on Iriomote Island, and the cruise was just great.

At the end, on Taketomi Island, she was very happy and moved by the beautiful blue sea. Thank you very much!

母娘旅は何度も行きましたが、石垣島は母は初めてと言う事でこちらのツアーに参加しました。フェリーの乗り継ぎや水牛車など個人でスケジュールを組むのは限界があるのでとても助かりました！移動はフェリーと西表島ではバスにクルーズにとにかく楽しかったです。
最後の竹富島では海の青さに感動したととても喜んでくれました
本当にありがとうございました！

After riding a water buffalo and exploring the town, I also took a walk. I only had an hour to tour the town due to my next schedule, but it was enough to enjoy it thoroughly.

水牛に乗って町並みを回った後、歩いて散策もしました。次の予定もあったので1時間で町を回っただけですが、十分堪能できました。

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。

As expected, it was 34 degrees and sunny in Okinawa.
It was hot and dazzling.
About 15 years ago, I also visited Taketomi Island, but it was cloudy and I couldn't see the sun, so I didn't feel the beauty of the star sand beach at Kaiji Beach very much.
However, this time I was able to see the beautiful beach shining in various colors.
It was tough because of the heat, but it was beautiful!
I'm glad I included the bus tour.
In that heat, riding a bicycle would have been a bit difficult.
This was my second experience with the water buffalo cart.
Handsome Maekun, who is scared of bicycles, froze every time a bicycle came by.
He also froze again because he was feeling uneasy about the poop.
The guide's singing was also great.
The leisurely water buffalo cart tour was enjoyable and had its charm.
After that, we walked to the shop where the staff was making handmade rice balls for the young people.
They looked delicious.
They apologized, saying they could make them because there were extra ingredients, and they couldn't make them for us.
They really looked delicious, and I thought I would love to buy handmade rice balls from the island's grandmas!
At the resting spot, the sleepy kitty didn't move at all (laughs).
In the waiting room for the water buffalo cart tour, I was able to purchase a cute dress, postcards, and island pepper.
Thank you very much!

さすが沖縄で34度の晴天
暑い、まぶしかったです
約15年前にも竹富島に来ましたが、お日様がみえなく曇っていたので、星砂のカイジ浜の海辺はあまり綺麗さを感じることができませんでした
でも今回はとても綺麗な何色にも光る海辺を見ることができました
暑くて大変でしたが綺麗～
バス観光を入れてよかったです
あの暑さでは自転車はちょっと無理でした
水牛車も今回で2度目の経験
自転車が怖いハンサム真栄くん
自転車が来るたびにフリーズしていました
あとはうんちでムズムズしてまたフリーズしていました
ガイドのお姉さんの唄も上手です
ゆったり水牛車観光も味があって楽しかったです
そのあとは歩いて売店でお店のかたが若者に手作りおにぎりを作成中
おいしそうでした
あまりものがあったから作れた、作ってあげれなくてごめんね、と謝ってくれました
確かにおいしそうで、島のおあばあの手作りおにぎりは売っていただきたい！と思ってしまいました
休憩場所ですやすやねこちゃんも微動だにせず（笑）
水牛車観光待合室ではかわいいワンピースと絵葉書、島こしょうを購入できました
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。