All Reviews for Okinawa Stargazing

I had an amazing time participating! During my first trip to Miyako Island, I was unsure about what to do when I discovered the night tour. I thought the only options for the evening were to go to an izakaya or relax at the hotel, but I didn't realize there were such choices available. After seeing many positive reviews about how great it was to join, I decided to sign up for the tour.

We gathered at the meeting point and joined other participants for the start of the approximately one-hour tour! We quickly spotted a hermit crab, and the guide provided detailed explanations about its types and characteristics, reminding me of my outdoor learning experiences in elementary school. As we continued, we saw spiders and crabs, and before we knew it, we arrived at the observation deck. Looking up at the sky, I was treated to a breathtaking starry night, the most beautiful starry sky I have ever seen!

While walking, I was so focused on searching for creatures that I only looked at my feet, so the stunning scenery was overwhelming! Near the observation deck, we spotted the palm crab we were hoping to see! It was quite large and impressive! I learned that as they grow, they become more cautious and are not often seen, so I felt lucky! There were many bugs since we were in nature, but I appreciated that they provided insect repellent spray in advance! This was a tour I would love to join again when I visit Miyako Island! Thank you for the wonderful memories!

参加してめちゃくちゃよかったです！初めての宮古島旅行でなにをしようか迷ってる時に、ナイトツアーを発見。夜の時間帯は居酒屋か、ホテルでゆっくりするだけかと思っていたが、こんな選択肢があるとは。口コミをみると参加してよかったと言う声が多く、せっかくなのでツアーを申込みすることに。現地集合で他のツアーの参加者と合流し、約1時間のツアーの開始！早速ヤドカリを発見し、種類や特徴などを事細かく説明してくださり、小学校の時の野外学習を思い出しました。その後も、蜘蛛やカニなどをみながら進んでいくとあっという間に展望台へ到着。空を見上げると満天の星空があり、今まで一番綺麗な星空を見ることができました！歩いてる途中は生き物を探すのに夢中で足元しかみていなかったので、圧巻の景色でした！展望台付近で、お目当てのヤシガニを発見！かなり大きいサイズとのとこで、迫力がありました！大きくなると警戒心が高くなり、なかなか見られないらしいとのことでラッキーでした！自然の中なので虫も多かったですが、事前に虫除けスプレーも貸していただきありがたかったです！また宮古島にきた際に、参加したいと思えるツアーでした！素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

Unlike during the day, it was so much fun to see hermit crabs and coconut crabs appearing in surprising numbers. The sight of creatures that sleep in their holes during the day coming out at night was full of surprises!! We couldn't have done it without the guide's assistance, so thank you very much!!

昼間とは違い、ヤドカリやヤシガニがびっくりするほど現れてとても楽しかったです。
昼間は穴の中で寝ている生き物が夜になると姿を表す様は驚きの連続でした！！
ガイドの方の案内がなければ、自分達では行くことが難しかったのでありがとうございました！！

Since the rainy season has ended and sunny days have continued, I was looking forward to the starry sky, but I thought the wildlife might be a bit lacking. However, I was able to see a coconut crab perfectly✌️

I also encountered various creatures like geckos, stick insects, and crickets. Fortunately, I didn’t get bitten at all, probably because I borrowed some insect repellent.

The guide's talk was also interesting, and it was a very satisfying tour. I would love to go again in a different season.

梅雨が明けてから晴れの日が続いていたので、星空は期待してたのですが、生物は微妙かなと思ってました。でもヤシガニにバッチリ会えました✌️

ほかにもヤモリ、ナナフシ、コロギスなどなど、いろんな生き物に出会うことができました。でも、虫刺されは虫除けを借りれたからか、全く刺されたりもしませんでしたよ。

ガイドさんのトークも面白かったし、大満足なツアーでした。また別の季節にも、行ってみたいです。

I was able to have an experience like no other. The night tour, in particular, was my first time, and I was so excited! The guide was very kind and taught us with great care, allowing us to have a wonderful day! They recommended great restaurants, souvenirs, and shared all sorts of information about the island. It was such a fun tour that I want to participate with friends and family next time! The night tour in Miyako Island is a must!!!

今まで味わったことのない体験をすることができました。
特に夜に行うツアーは初めてでなんだうきうきわくわくでした！
ガイドの方もとても優しく丁寧に教えてくださり良い1日を過ごすことができました！
おすすめのご飯屋さんを教えていただいたり、おみやげ、島のことなんでも教えてくれました。
今度は友達や家族で参加したいと思うほど楽しいツアーになりました！
宮古島の夜はナイトツアーで決まりです！！！

During the day, I enjoyed the sea of Miyako Island, and I was also interested in the subtropical night, so I decided to participate! It was an adventure that reminded me of summer vacations from my childhood, as I progressed through the darkness while seeing many creatures and plants I had never seen before. When I encountered a large coconut crab, I was even more moved than when I first saw a rhinoceros beetle! It was truly fun!

日中は宮古島の海を満喫して、夜の亜熱帯にも興味があったので参加してみました！
みたことのない生き物や植物をたくさんみながら暗闇の中を進んでいくのはまさに少年時代の夏休みを思い出すかのような探検でした。
大きなヤシガニに出会えた時はカブトムシを初めてみた時の感動よりも感動しました！
本当に楽しかったです！

I joined a tour because I wanted to see the coconut crab that I saw on TV! I was amazed that the guide was able to hear and find the coconut crab! If I had gone alone, I probably wouldn't have found it, so I'm really glad I participated!

I was mainly interested in the coconut crab, but the guide also taught us about various insects, and I found myself thinking that spiders, which I used to dislike, are a little interesting!

The guide who took care of us was very kind and funny, which made for a wonderful memory!

Thank you very much!

テレビで見たヤシガニを実際に見たくてツアーに参加しました！
ガイドさんが音を聞き取ってヤシガニを見つけてくれて驚きました！！
1人で行っていたら多分見つからなかったと思うので参加して本当によかったです！

ヤシガニがお目当てでしたが、色んな昆虫のことも教えてくれて嫌いだったはずの蜘蛛が少しだけ面白いな！と思いました！

今回担当してくれたガイドさんがとても優しく面白かったこともありとても良い思い出になりました！

ありがとうございました！

Since the timing of my trip coincided with the full moon, I ended up taking photos with the full moon instead of the starry sky. However, if you look closely, you can see some bright stars! I’m glad I was able to get such beautiful shots, as I can’t capture them like this with my own camera. Next time, I want to challenge myself under a sky full of stars!

旅行の時期が満月の時期だったので、星空ではなく満月での撮影になりました。
でも、よく見ると明るい星は写ってます！
自分のカメラではこんなにキレイには撮れないので、撮ってもらえてよかったです。
次回は満点の星空の下でチャレンジしたいです！！

Since I came all the way to Miyako Island, I thought I should experience not just the ocean but also the flora and fauna, so I participated! I encountered many creatures like hermit crabs, stick insects, various types of spiders, frogs, and even a camouflaged crab! When I saw a spider the size of a clenched fist, I was shocked, but as I kept seeing more, it started to seem cute to me, haha. It became the night when I saw the most insects in my life. Walking through the forest at night was also a great experience! The guide was cheerful, and I was able to enjoy the whole time. I appreciated that they quickly sent me the photos we took and even recommended a great izakaya when I was unsure about where to have dinner.

せっかく宮古島に来たなら海だけでなく動植物も…と思い参加しました！
ヤドカリ、ナナフシ、複数種類の蜘蛛、蛙、かくれいわがになどたくさん出逢えました！
握り拳サイズの蜘蛛を見た時はギョッとしましたが、たくさん見ていくうちにだんだんと可愛く思えてきました笑
人生の中で一番虫を見た夜となりました。
夜の森を歩けたのもいい経験となりました！
ガイドさんは明るくて、終始楽しむことができました。撮った写真をすぐ送ってくれたり、夕飯をどう済ますか困っていたところオススメ居酒屋のお店も教えてくれてありがたかったです。

Although the cloudy sky prevented us from seeing the stars, it was a very enjoyable tour as we encountered the coconut crabs. Each of us walked slowly along the stone-paved path from the park's promenade to the observation deck, carrying the flashlights we rented, so it was easy for us, a couple in our 50s, to participate. The coconut crabs we suddenly found were very large and impressive!

生憎の曇り空で星空は見えませんでしたが、ヤシガニに出会えてとても楽しいツアーでした。公園の遊歩道から展望台へ続く石畳の道をそれぞれがレンタルされた懐中電灯を持ってゆっくりと歩くので、我々50代夫婦にも問題なく参加出来ました。突如見つかるヤシガニはとても大きく迫力があります！

I usually don't get photographed, so I was really nervous. The path to the shooting location was completely dark, and I wondered if I would make it, but I arrived safely without getting lost and had some really beautiful photos taken. I was surprised to see not just my shadow but also my face and the color of my clothes in the pictures! My favorite photo is the one where the sea is shining.

普段撮影される事なんてないので、ガチガチに緊張してしまいました。
撮影場所までの道のりは真っ暗で辿り着けるのかと思いましたが、無事迷わず行け、凄く綺麗な写真を撮って頂きました。
影で映るのかと思いきや、顔を服の色も写っていてビックリ‼️しました。
海が輝いて写っている写真がお気に入りです

I experienced stargazing photography for the first time, and the photographer was very friendly. They taught me a lot about Miyako Island, which was helpful for my travels.

I'm glad I could create wonderful memories with my family photos! Thank you very much!

初めて星空フォトを体験しましたが
カメラマンさんが気さくな方で
現地の宮古島の事もたくさん教えて
頂き旅の参考にもなりました(^^)

家族フォトで良い思い出を残せて良かったです！
ありがとうございました♪

They played stylish background music while efficiently taking photos! The starry sky was breathtaking, and we even saw shooting stars! After the shoot, they recommended sightseeing spots and delicious restaurants for the following days, and I appreciate the attentive service! I'm looking forward to receiving the photos!!

おしゃれなBGMを流しながら、手際よく撮影してくれました！圧巻の星空で、流星も見えました！撮影後は、翌日以降のおすすめ観光スポットや美味しいご飯屋さんを教えて頂き、手厚いサービスに感謝です！データを頂けるのを楽しみにしております！！

We made a reservation for a commemorative photo with four people: a couple and friends! On the day of the shoot, it looked like it might be cloudy at the scheduled time, so they suggested we take the photos earlier, and we did. I was surprised by how beautiful the starry sky in Miyako Island was, but when we checked the photos right there, I was even more amazed at how stunning they turned out! We didn't have any specific ideas about how we wanted the photos to look, but they offered various shooting patterns and concepts, making it the best photos and memories! It was an unforgettable experience! Thank you very much!!

夫婦と友達の4人で記念フォトで予約してました！
当日、予定してた時間が曇りそうなので、早めに撮った方がと提案して下さり、撮影してもらいました。
宮古島の星空が綺麗でびっくりしましたが、撮ってもらった写真をその場で確認して、綺麗すぎて更にびっくりしました！
どんな感じで撮りたいとか特に決めてなかったのですが、色々撮るパターンやイメージも提案してくれたりで最高の写真と思い出になりました！
一生忘れない思い出の体験です！
ありがとうございました！！

I was looking forward to a starry night, but since our travel schedule turned into a moonlit night, we focused on photographing the moon. Even with the moonlight, we were able to take wonderful photos, and both my girlfriend and I were very satisfied.

星降る夜を期待してましたが旅行日程が月夜となったため月をメインとした撮影でした。
月夜でも素晴らしい写真ができて私も彼女も大満足でした。

The reservation day unfortunately had rain, but they moved it to the next day. They also adjusted the time to fit our schedule, which was very helpful.

On the day of the shoot, we arrived a bit early, but they were flexible and we started shooting right away.

The explanations were clear, and they played background music during the shoot, allowing the whole family to relax and enjoy the experience.

Today, the images arrived and they were beautiful. They even included sparkling feathers.

It was my first time visiting Miyako Island, and it became a wonderful memory captured in photos.

They also shared some highlights of Miyako Island with us. I would love to do this shoot again and explore Miyako Island more.

Thank you very much.

予約日はあいにくの雨でしたけれど翌日に移動してくれました。時間もこちらの都合に合わせて頂き助かりますました。
当日は少し早めの到着となりましたが、これもフレキシブルにご対応頂きすぐに撮影に入りました。

説明もわかりやすく、ＢＧＭを流しながら撮影してもらい、家族全員リラックスして撮ってもらいました。

今日、画像が届きましたがキレイでした。
光る羽根もついています。

宮古島は初めて行ったのですが、いい思い出の写真となりました。

また、宮古島の見どころを教えてもらいました。
宮古島もこの撮影もまた行きたいです。

ありがとうございました。

It was truly amazing.
The starry sky was beautiful, and the staff's service was wonderful.
I would love to come again.
Thank you very much!

本当に最高でした
星空が綺麗で、スタッフさんのご対応も
全て素晴らしかったです‼︎
またお願いします
ありがとうございました

I was relieved to be able to leave everything to them as they contacted me about whether we could take photos while watching the movement of the clouds. I was worried if we were really on the right path in the dark, but when we arrived, the sky was filled with stars, and I understood that this was the perfect place for beautiful photos. They mentioned we would take photos a short walk away, which made me feel safe even while pregnant. I requested something close to a maternity photo with the starry sky, and they provided detailed instructions for poses, resulting in a truly lovely maternity photo! We were also able to talk leisurely about Miyako Island, making it a wonderful memory on our last day. Thank you so much for your careful weather checks, communication, and photography. I’m looking forward to receiving the data.

雲の動向を見ながら撮影出来るかどうかの連絡をくださるので安心してお任せすることができました。道はすごく暗闇の中で本当に合っているのか心配になりましたが、着くと満天の星空が広がっていてここで撮影するから綺麗に撮れるんだと納得でした。少し歩いた場所で撮影とのことで妊娠中でも安心して撮ってもらえました。星空と一緒にマタニティフォトに近いものをリクエストしたのですが、ポーズなども細かく指示してくださりとても素敵なマタニティフォトになりました！宮古島の話もゆっくりできて最終日に最高の思い出となりました。丁寧に天気のチェックや連絡、撮影をしてくださって本当にありがとうございました。データが届くのが楽しみです。

Perfect photos that I could never take myself.
The night sky in Miyakojima is amazing.
The two brothers were very kind and easy to talk to.
They really helped by sharing gourmet information and recommended spots in Miyakojima.
I went to several gourmet places and they were delicious. ^_^
Above all, I am grateful for capturing the miraculous moment of a shooting star in our couple's photo.
It was the best birthday for my 10-year-old daughter.
Thank you very much.

自分では絶対撮れない完璧な写真
宮古島の夜空は最高です。
2人のお兄さんもとても優しく喋りやすいです
宮古島のグルメ情報やオススメスポットまで
教えていただき本当助かりました
グルメ何件か行って美味しかったです^_^
何よりも夫婦の写真で流れ星が写り込むって奇跡の瞬間を撮っていただき感謝です。
10歳の娘の最高な誕生日でした
有難うございました。

I was moved by a starry sky like I have never seen before. I'm still editing the photos, but I'm looking forward to it. I would like to request again.

今まで見た事のないぐらいの星空に感動しました。まだ編集中で写真できてないけど、楽しみです。またお願いしたいです。

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the beautiful night sky of Miyako Island✨ During the photo shoot, they accurately guided us on poses and accommodated our requests for the types of photos we wanted! When we received the photos later, they were taken beautifully, and we were very satisfied☺️ It became a wonderful memory, and I'm glad we participated in the tour!!

天気に恵まれ、宮古島のとても綺麗な夜空を見ることができました✨
写真撮影の際には、的確にポーズを指定してくださったり、自分たちの撮りたいような写真に応じてくださりました！後日、データをいただいた時はすごく綺麗に撮ってくださっていて、とても満足しました☺️良い思い出に残り、ツアーに参加して良かったと思います！！

The moon was too bright, so instead of stars, we had the moon... Honestly, I wish it had been stars. However, the staff member in charge was kind and cheerful, making the shoot incredibly fun! My face turned out clearer than I expected. It probably depends on the request, but they ask you "how do you want to shoot?" which is really great. By the way, I didn't have any particular preferences and wasn't sure, so I left it up to them. ◡̈

月が明るすぎてw星じゃなくて月に…
星がよかった〜って言うのが正直なですところですが、担当のお兄さんが親切で明るくて
とーーっても楽しく撮影できました！！
思ったよりしっかり顔も映る。
リクエストによると思うけど！！「どう撮りたいか」を聞いてくれるからすごくいい。
ちなみに、こだわりないしよくわからないからお任せにしました ◡̈

I was able to see the coconut crab, which I thought I wouldn't be able to see.
I also saw a lot of insects, and it was a lot of fun.
This year, I saw fireflies for the first time. ✨
One slight disappointment was the starry sky; while I couldn't see it completely, I was glad to see at least a little bit of it.
Thank you for the enjoyable tour! ♡

見れないと思っていたヤシガニも見れました。
たくさんの虫も見れ大変楽しかったです
今年、初のホタル✨
少し残念だったのが、星空ですが、全く見れなかったわけてもなく少しだけでも見れてよかったです。
楽しいツアーありがとうございました♡

I participated in a stargazing photo tour for the first time this time. I was a bit anxious as I headed into the pitch darkness, but the person in charge kindly guided me over the phone, and I arrived safely. The moment I looked up at the sky, I was so moved by the beautiful starry sky that I was left speechless! During the photo shoot, the staff kindly suggested poses, and we took a lot of pictures! That day, there was a crescent moon, and the moonlight was beautiful, so they even captured the moon in the background, making it a very satisfying experience! The finished photos were sent to me via LINE in about three days, so I could save them right away! The BGM they played during the shoot was also very tasteful, and the atmosphere was perfect for stargazing and photography, so I highly recommend this tour if you visit Miyako Island! It's hard to express this feeling in words, so I recommend participating and experiencing it yourself at least once! When I go to Miyako Island again, I will definitely join this tour again!! Thank you for the wonderful memories!

今回初めて星空フォトツアーに参加しました。
行くまでは真っ暗闇で少し不安になりながら向かいましたが、担当の方が電話でとても親切に案内してくれて無事に到着。
空を見上げた瞬間にあまりの綺麗な星空に感動しすぎて言葉も出ないほどでした！！
写真撮影も、スタッフの方が親切におすすめのポーズなど教えてくれたくさん撮影していただきました！その日は三日月で、月明かりも綺麗な日だったので月も背景に一緒に撮影してくださったりと大満足な時間でした！仕上がりも3日ほどでLINEで送ってもらえるのですぐに保存もできます！
撮影中に流してくださってたBGMもセンス良すぎで雰囲気も最高な中星空観察と撮影もしてもらえるので宮古島に行った際は絶対おすすめのツアーです！
この感動は言葉で表現するのは難しいので、1度参加して体験することをおすすめします！
私も宮古島に行った際は、またこのツアー参加します！！素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

It was my first experience! I was nervous because the meeting place was at a golf course at night, but the photographer was easy to talk to and kind. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, so we had to change the date and time, but their response was polite and I appreciated it. The photos captured several times the number of stars we could see, which gave me a sense of satisfaction. I definitely want to recommend this night photo tour to everyone.

初めての体験でした！
集合場所は夜のゴルフ場なのでドキドキしましたが、カメラマンの方が話しやすく親切です。
あいにく天気が悪く日にちと時間を変更しましたが、対応も丁寧でありがたかったです。
自分達が見えてる星の数倍はバックに星がはいる写真で満足感があります。
是非皆さんにおすすめしたいナイトフォトツアーです。

I had a wonderful experience taking beautiful and vivid photos! The starry sky in Miyako Island was incredibly stunning! I want to go see it again!

とても素敵で綺麗で鮮明な写真を撮って頂きました✨️
宮古島の星空とてつもなく綺麗でした！
また見に行きたいです！

I participated because I wanted to see the starry sky and the coconut crab. I was surprised to see a lot of people at the meeting place, around 30 people, but we were divided into groups of about 10. Following our guide, Roy, through the night forest felt like an adventure and was exciting. Since it was March, I didn't have high expectations for seeing the coconut crab, but thanks to Roy's efforts in searching, we were able to see one! Unfortunately, the cloudy sky meant we couldn't see the stars, but there were many plants that I had never seen before on Honshu, making it a very good experience. Roy also shared information about Miyako Island's history, knowledge about the local flora and fauna, and recommended shops and tours! I recommend doing this on the first day of your sightseeing if you're planning to go.

星空&ヤシガニが見たくて参加しました。
集合場所にはたくさんの人、30人弱くらいの人がいてびっくりしましたが、10人ずつくらいのグループに分かれました。
ガイドの方(ロイさん)の後に続き、夜の森の中を進むのは冒険のようでわくわくしました。
3月なのでヤシガニはあまり期待できないとのことでしたが、ロイさんが頑張って探して見つけてきてくれたおかげで、無事見ることができました！
あいにくの曇り空で星は見えなかったのですが、
本州では見たことのないような植物がたくさんで
とても良い経験になりました。
宮古島の歴史や、動植物の知識、おすすめのお店やツアーも教えてくださいました！
これから行く予定の方は、観光の初日にするのがオススメです。

It was a slightly chilly day, and I thought I might not see many creatures, but our guide Roy worked hard to find them, and we were able to see a coconut crab. He was also very good at storytelling and shared a lot of information about the wildlife and Miyako Island. I had a wonderful time, and it became a great memory.

少し肌寒い日で、生き物はあまり見れないかもと思っていましたが、ガイドのロイくんが一生懸命探してくれて、ヤシガニを見ることが出来ました。
お話もとても上手で、生き物や宮古島についてのお話をたくさんしてくれました。
楽しいひと時を過ごせて、いい思い出になりました。

I came to Miyako Island for a graduation trip with my friends. We wanted to see creatures that we can't find on Honshu, so we decided to join this tour.

On the day of the tour, the weather was bad, and since it was February, I was worried that we might not see any active creatures, especially the coconut crab. However, contrary to my worries, within just 20 minutes, our tour guide Yusei found a coconut crab! I was so excited!!

By participating in the tour, I was able to learn about the unique geography and creatures of Miyako Island, and even though it was just the first day of our trip, I was extremely satisfied! Thank you very much!!

友達との卒業旅行で宮古島に来ました。本州では見られないような生き物を見たい！ということでこのツアーに参加することにしました。
ツアー当日は天気が悪く、また2月ということもあり生き物が活発に動いていないためヤシガニがみられないのではと思いながらツアーに臨みました。しかし、そんな不安とは裏腹に20分も経たずしてツアーガイドのゆうせいさんがヤシガニを見つけて下さいました！テンション爆上がりでした！！
ツアーに参加したことで、宮古島特有の地形や生き物を知ることができ、旅行初日ながら、大満足しました！ありがとうございました！！

It was very beautiful!
The person was very friendly, and we were able to take photos in a fun atmosphere!
I think I will ask again when I come to Miyako Island!

とても綺麗だった！
とても気さくな方で楽しい雰囲気で撮影することが出来ました！
また宮古島に来た際はお願いしようと思います！

I was moved by the beautiful photos of the starry sky. I didn't think about any poses for the shoot, but thank you for suggesting so many options! The sibling photos of my grown-up children turned out wonderfully and became a great keepsake!

星空が綺麗な写真を撮っていただき感動しました。
撮影のポーズを何も考えずに行きましたが
何パターンも提案していただき、ありがとうございました！
大きくなった子供達の兄弟写真。
素敵な写真で記念になりました！