All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

Our tour guide was personable, knowledgeable and had incredible talent as a photographer. He has a great eye for nature’s beauty and is without a doubt a perfectionist. The tour covered a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of time without feeling rushed and I was happy to be taken to spots I wouldn’t have ever found on my own.

I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious bento, and I was happy to have miso soup included! It was the perfect time as I was craving Japanese food!

The sunset was just beautiful! The tour guide, Ishikawa, captured both the sunset and the starry sky perfectly in photos, which made me really happy.

Ishikawa was kind enough to teach us, as we had just bought a camera and were inexperienced. He was so gentle, and I really relied on him!

Since it was close to a full moon, I was worried we wouldn't be able to see the stars, but we were able to see them perfectly. Masa's explanations about the stars were detailed, making it a really enjoyable tour! Thank you! :)

期待してなかったお弁当が美味しくて、お味噌汁まで付いてて嬉しくなりました
日本食が恋しいタイミングだったので！

夕日はとにかく綺麗でした！
夕日も星空もツアーガイドの石川さんがバッチリ写真に収めてくれて、本当に嬉しかったです

カメラを買ったばかりで不慣れな私たちに、親切に教えてくれた石川さん
優しくて、かなり頼ってしまいました！

ちょうど満月に近いタイミングだったので、星空見れないかな、と不安でしたが、バッチリ見ることもできて、マサさんの星の説明も詳しく、かなり楽しいツアーになりました！
ありがとうございました:)

On May 20th, the weather was clear, and I thoroughly enjoyed the sunset. It seems that the tours fill up quickly, so it's best to make a reservation early. Also, due to the construction of a new observatory nearby, tours to the summit may be suspended for a while, so if you're planning to go, do it soon.

5月20日は晴天でサンセットを十分満喫しました。
すぐに満員になるツアーらしいので予約は早めに。
あと、新しい天文台の建設が近いので当分山頂へのツアーが休止になるかもしれないので行くなら早めに。

Guide was informative and friendly. On time performance and tour went well beyond what I thought was included in the days activities. Great to look at the stars through the telescope and have explanation of the skies (for a novice like me). Ride up and back to the summit of Mauna Kea was bumpy at times and a little daunting but not nearly as difficult as some made it out to be. Elevation did not bother me.

It was quite an emotional time.
Among the participants, there was an elderly couple among the younger attendees.
First of all, I didn't have high expectations for the bento, but it was surprisingly delicious (laughs).
The staff's thoughtful advice for altitude sickness prevention was evident.
The carefully planned photo opportunities were great.
The sunset was so beautiful! The full moon... the stars...
Words cannot express it.
Next time, I will bring my grandchild, who loves astronomy, to join.
I'm sure that no matter how many times I participate, I will be captivated by the beauty of nature and experience new emotions. I'm really glad I participated.

なかなか感動の時間でした。
参加者が皆さん若い方の中に年寄り夫婦の参加でした。
まず　お弁当には期待していませんでしたが、なんと美味い（笑）
スタッフさんの心遣いが現れる高山病対策のアドバイス。
思考を凝らした写真撮影。
夕陽の落ちるのがこんなにも美しいものか！満月が・・・星が・・・
言葉では言い表せないです。
次回、天体大好きな孫も連れて参加いたします。
きっと何回参加しても自然の美しさに魅せられて、新たな感動だ出来ると確信します。参加して本当によかった。

It was incredibly wonderful, so I’ll write a review right away. The Mauna Kea mountain was, of course, amazing, but what made it special were the guides, Masaru and another person. (I was guided by Masaru.) The travel time was long, but they always kept the conversation going, which was enjoyable. I would like to come back at a different time to see the stars with Masashi Nature School. I’m going home tomorrow, but I’m glad to end with such lovely memories. Thank you very much.

凄く素晴らしかったので早速レビュー書きます。マウナケアの山はもちろん素晴らしかったのですが、それを素敵なものにしてくれたのは案内人のマサルさんとあと一人の方でした。(私はマサルさんに案内して頂きました。)移動中の時間が長いのですが、常にお話をして下さり楽しかったです。また時期をずらしてマサシネイチャースクールさんで星を見に来たいです。明日帰りますが、素敵な思い出で締めれて良かったです。ありがとうございました。

Had a great time both the guides were wonderful. The only issues I had were that you don’t really get close to the waterfalls they are way off in the distance and while the guides were very knowledgeable about the area you couldn’t really hear what they were saying unless you were in the front or back of the line. Other then that we enjoyed everything else

The main purpose of my stay on the Big Island was to participate in this tour, and I was 120% satisfied thanks to the wonderful weather. I thought the early pickup time would make for a long journey, but with BIG JIN's bright personality, his wealth of experience and knowledge, and his thoughtful attention, the time flew by and it was a truly enjoyable experience.

At the summit of Mauna Kea, I was able to take many photos with a DSLR, and the pictures I downloaded after returning home are truly amazing. The photo of me flying through the sky on MASA's personal broom is a treasure.

Experiencing the sunset and the starry sky of the new moon allowed me to feel the connection between Earth and the universe, instilling a deep respect for nature—an unparalleled experience. When I visit the Big Island again, I would love to rely on this tour company once more and meet JIN and MASA again.

ハワイ島滞在の一番の目的は、このツアーに参加する事でしたが、
お天気にも恵まれ、満足度120％でした。
ピックアップの時間が早かったので、道中が長いと思っていたのですが、
BIG JINさんの明るいお人柄と、豊富な経験と知識に基づくお話、またきめ細やかな気配りで、あっという間の楽しい時間でした。
マウナケアの山頂では、一眼レフで沢山の写真を撮って頂き、帰国後ダウンロードした写真は本当に素晴らしいものばかり。
MASAさん私物のほうきにまたがって空を飛んだ写真は宝物です。
サンセットも新月の星空も、地球と宇宙を肌で感じ、大自然への畏敬の念を抱く、唯一無二の経験でした。
またハワイ島を訪れる際には、またこちらのツアー会社にお世話になり、
JINさん、MASAさんに会いたいです。

　

The ride was awesome, the guides were energetic and super friendly, I felt so incredibly welcome, like family The scenery was GORGEOUS and the horses we're amazing!! I'd spend the money again in a heartbeat They matched all of us to horses according to our skill level, so that even I didn't feel like I was just on a pony ride (I've been on horseback many many times) We even got to see the resident heard of wild horses! Best afternoon spent in a LONG time

The weather was great, and we were able to see the best sunset! My heart was cleansed by its beauty. The guide was also very kind and interesting.

天気も良く最高のサンセットを見ることができました！美しさに心が洗われました。
ガイドの方もとても親切で面白い方でした。

A bright and entertaining guide came to greet us and explained various things about Hawaii in a fun way, keeping us engaged from start to finish! The guide's storytelling was just hilarious. We enjoyed the magnificent views of the Big Island of Hawaii from the summit. We were lucky enough to see the best sunset. This was the week after Golden Week. During this time, both Oahu and the Big Island had great weather, with hardly any rain. However, for stargazing, it was a full moon, so we couldn't see many stars; I recommend going during a new moon instead. Also, the mountain path to the summit is steep, so it's best to bring motion sickness medication.

In the evening, the guide played some lovely music, making for a romantic day. It was truly wonderful. If you're visiting Oahu, I highly recommend staying on the Big Island for at least a day and participating in this tour. We had a honeymoon that became a lifelong memory.

明るく面白いガイドさんがお迎えに来てくれ、楽しくハワイの様々なことを説明してくれ、最初から最後まで飽きなかった！
とにかくガイドさんの喋りが面白い。笑
頂上まで雄大なハワイ島の景色を堪能できます。
私達は運良く最高のサンセットを見れました。GW明けの次の週です。この時期はオアフ島もハワイ島も天気が良く、雨がほぼ降らなかったです。ただ、星空観測は満月だったため、星がそこまで見れなかったので、新月の時に行くのがおすすめです。あと、山頂までは山道が険しいの
で、酔い止めは持っていった方が良いでしょう。

夜はガイドさんが素敵な曲をかけてくれ、ロマンチックな1日になりました。凄いよかったです。是非オアフ島行かれる方は1日でも良いのでハワイ島に宿泊し、ツアーに参加してみてください。私達は一生の思い出になるハネムーンを過ごせました。

I was a bit anxious about getting to the meeting place by rental car, but with Google Maps, it was fine. Some people arrived a little late, but we waited cheerfully while chatting with the guide and everyone else. Before the tour started, we enjoyed eating naturally grown bananas and macadamia nuts while chatting. I don't speak English particularly well, but the horses are smart, so I had no worries. The guide was also a bright and fun person, making it the best memory of my trip.

レンタカーで集合場所まで行くので少し不安でしたが、グーグルナビがあれば大丈夫。
少し遅れて来た方もいらっしゃいましたが、ガイドさんやみんなで和やかにお喋りしながら待ちました。
ツアー開始まで、自然になっているバナナやマカデミアナッツを食べて談笑。
私は英語は特別には出来ませんが、馬がお利口なので、心配無し。
ガイドさんも、明るく楽しい方で、旅行中一番の思い出になりました。

Would highly recommend!! The tour guides and horses were fantastic and you get to see all the landscape and beautiful views. Waterfall tours are great but this is a completely different scenery and we loved it!

When visiting the Big Island of Hawaii, you'll want to join a horseback riding tour. This time, my sister and her husband were visiting the Big Island for the first time, so I had them experience this tour that I repeat every time. (I couldn't participate due to a neck injury...) My sister and her husband were very satisfied and returned with excitement. They mentioned they would definitely do it again next time.

ハワイ島を訪れると参加したくなる乗馬のツアー。
今回は、妹夫婦が初ハワイ島でしたので、毎回リピートしているこちらのツアーを体験してもらいました。（私は首を痛めていたため不参加で…）
妹夫婦も大満足。興奮した様子で戻ってきました。
また次回はリピするとのことです。

The day I participated, the weather was bad with rain and wind, and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to see the sunset or the starry sky. However, when we reached the summit, the rain stopped, the clouds cleared, and I was able to enjoy the sunset. The starry sky was beautiful, and it was a fun tour!

参加した日は雨風で天候が悪く、サンセットも星空も見えないのでは・・・と不安の中ツアーが進みましたが、山頂につくと雨がやみ、雲も流れていきサンセットを楽しめました。星空もきれいで楽しいツアーでした！

The staff is excellent!!! Horses are beautiful!!! The excursion in and out of the valley by van was just as much a part of the adventure!! The horseback ride was beautiful!!! Would definitely do it again if I ever get back!!!
Thank you all!!! Meeting up with other riders from around the world was even an adventure!!

Before climbing to the summit, we took a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center. They served a dinner bento, and the miso soup was truly delicious! I regret asking for only half a serving because I have a small appetite.
The path to the summit was bumpy. First, we waited for the sunset. The guide took many fun photos using the setting sun (like the Kamehameha wave and the classic pose of holding the sun with our hands). After the sun went down, we eagerly awaited the starry sky. Using a laser pointer, the guide provided detailed information about the stars. We also got to take group photos with the stars in the background.
If I come back to the Big Island, I definitely want to join this tour again.

山頂に登る前にオニヅカビジターセンターで休憩します。そこで夕食のお弁当が出るのですが、お味噌汁が本当においしい！小食なので、みそ汁半分にして下さいと言ってしまったのが悔やまれます。
山頂まではガタガタ道。まずは夕日を待ちます。ここでは沈みゆく太陽を使った面白い写真（カメハメ波や、お決まりの手に太陽を乗せている風のポーズ）をガイドさんがたくさん撮って下さいました。夕日が沈んでからはお待ちかねの星空。レーザーポイントを使いながら星について詳しく教えてくれます。星をバックにグループごとに写真も撮ってもらえました。
またハワイ島に来たら絶対にこのツアーに参加しようと思います。

Last year, I participated in the sunrise, so this time I joined the sunset. The time spent at the summit was longer than during the sunrise, and I preferred the sunset. Most participants were couples or groups, but I enjoyed it even as a solo traveler.

昨年は日の出に参加したので、今回はサンセットに参加しました。
頂上の滞在時間が日の出より長く、サンセットがよかったです。
カップルや複数人での参加がほとんどでしたが、一人でも楽しめました。

This was my first time horseback riding. We drove down to the Waipi'o Valley from the meeting point in a car driven by our guide, received a horseback riding lecture, and the guide selected horses that suited each of us. From there, we rode on our own.

At first, I was anxious, but the horses are well-trained, so while there were a few minor scuffles between them, they didn't act out in any significant way. This activity allows you to enjoy the scenery and horseback riding at a walking pace, so if you're looking to gallop, you might find it lacking.

The guide uses Japanese for words like "danger" and "single file," but explanations about the scenery and plants are in English, so if you prefer those explanations in Japanese, I recommend looking for another company.

I was able to see some precious landscapes, so I would love to participate in this activity again the next time I visit the Big Island.

乗馬はほぼ初めてでした。
ワイピオ渓谷の下までは集合場所からガイドさん運転の車で下り、乗馬のレクチャーを受け、ガイドさんがそれぞれに合った馬を選んでくれます。そこからは１人で乗馬です。
最初は不安でしたが、馬はよく訓練されているので、馬同士のちょっとした小競り合いはあるものの、特段暴れたりすることもありません。
歩く速度で景色と乗馬を楽しむアクティビティなので、馬を走らせたい方には物足りないと思います。
ガイドさんは「あぶない」「一列」などの単語は日本語で言ってくれますが、景色や植物の説明などは英語なので、そういった説明を日本語で受けたい方は別の会社を探した方がいいと思います。
貴重な風景が見られたので、次にハワイ島へ行く時もまた参加したいアクティビティです。

On a clear day, we traveled to a place in Waipi'o Valley that was inaccessible by rental car using a 4WD vehicle. There, we switched to horseback riding and, after a brief lecture, set off on our riding tour. It was a dreamlike experience to explore areas that are unreachable by car or on foot, and it became the highlight of my trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.

快晴の中、ワイピオ渓谷のレンタカーではとても入って行けないような場所に4WDの車で移動しました。そこで、馬に乗り換え、簡単なレクチャーの後乗馬ツアーに出発しました。車や徒歩ではとても入って行けないような場所を乗馬で巡る夢のような体験ができ、今回のハワイ島で一番の思い出になりました。

I rode a horse named Cisco in the refreshing breeze and strolled through the wide ranch with my wife. Since I had some riding experience, it was particularly comfortable to stray a little from the group. It seemed that more than half of the ten people were riding for the first time. I think they can enjoy it as well. Anyway, riding through the grasslands while taking in the gentle distant views of the wide hills is the best.

爽やかな風の中、シスコー（馬）に乗って、広い牧場をワイフと散策しました。乗馬の経験があったので、少々列から離れてもOKということで、特に快適でした。10人程の中で半数以上の人が乗馬は初めての様子でした。それはそれで楽しめると思います。とにかくあの広い丘を目に優しい遠景を見ながら草原の中を行くのは最高です。

On the day of the visit, there were many clouds, and I was worried as I aimed for the summit of Mauna Kea. It rained the whole time, which made me anxious, but at the Onizuka Center (closed due to renovations), the ranger had blocked the road. This was due to ice near the summit. After waiting a bit, we had no choice but to descend. On the way down, the guide judged that the clouds might clear, so we aimed for the summit again, but ultimately, it was not possible, and we gave up. In the end, we returned to the base and observed the starry sky near Waikoloa, weaving through the gaps in the clouds. We could hardly see the sunset or the stars, but I was moved by the guide's earnest efforts to show something to the tour guests. I learned that a woman who had tried three times before without seeing the starry sky was attempting her fourth time. I would like to try again for a revenge trip.

当日は雲が多く心配しながらマウナケア山頂を目指しました。その間ずっと雨で不安でしたが、オニヅカセンター（改修工事中のため閉鎖）のところで、レンジャーが道路封鎖していました。山頂付近が凍結しているためとのことでした。少し待って止む無く下山。下山途中で雲が晴れそうだというガイドの判断で、再び山頂方面目指すも、やはりだめで断念。結局、麓まで戻ってワイコロア付近で雲の合間を縫っての星空観測でした。夕日も星空もほとんど見えませんでしたが、しかし、ガイドさんのツアー客に何とか見せてあげたいという、一生懸命な努力を感じて感激しました。聞いたところでは悪天候で過去3回も星空を見ることが出来なかった一人の女性が4回目の挑戦で来られていたことを知りました。又リベンジしたいと思います。

This was my second horseback riding experience on the Big Island, and I really wanted to go to Waipi'o Valley, so I joined my husband. I have some riding experience, so I had no problem with that, but there were eight people max, and everyone except us was from Europe or America. It was disappointing that I couldn't understand the guide's explanations about the plants. We had fun crossing streams and taking pictures in the valley's scenery. Crossing the river was thrilling, but we only walked the whole time. There was no fast walking or trotting. For that kind of riding, it seems better to go to a ranch. If you want to go to Waipi'o Valley on your own, it looks like the only option is to walk down a steep slope like the ones in Hakone, so I recommend joining a tour.

２回目のハワイ島での乗馬、どうしてもワイピオ渓谷に行きたくて夫と参加しました。私は乗馬の経験があるので乗ること自体は問題ないのですが、人数も8人Maxで私たち以外は欧米の方、ガイドの方が植物の説明などしてくださるのが全く分からず残念でした。渓流の中を渡ったり、渓谷の景色の中写真を撮ってくださったり、楽しかったです。川を渡るのはドキドキしましたが、終始歩くのみ。速足、駆足はありません。そういう乗馬は牧場のほうがよさそうです。自分でワイピオ渓谷に行くには、箱根の山のもっと傾斜のきつい坂を歩いて下っていくしかなさそうなので、ツアーの参加がおすすめです。

On the day of the event, it was cloudy, and I couldn't see the sunset or the evening sun. The weather is no one's fault, but it was disappointing. I think I'll decide to come back to the Big Island of Hawaii.

参加当日は曇っていて、サンセットも夕日も見れませんでした。
お天気は誰のせいでもありませんが、残念でした。
またハワイ島に来い、と思うことにします。

We went as a family of four with our two high school daughters. We chose this tour because it was a bit cheaper than the Japanese guide, but everyone else in the group was foreign and spoke fast English. However, the couple guiding us, Shiso and Tracy, were very attentive and engaged with us, mixing in a little Japanese to explain the horseback riding instructions. Our daughters had no problems and enjoyed horseback riding. It was a great experience to explore the Waipi'o Valley on horseback, something we wouldn't have been able to do on our own.

高校生の娘2人連れて4人家族で行きました。
日本語ガイドより少し安かったのでこちらにしましたが、私達以外の参加者みんな外国の方で早い英語がとびかっていましたが、夫婦でガイドをしているシソとトレーシーが何かと気にかけてくれて話しかけてくれたり、乗馬に関する注意事項なんかは少しの日本語を混じえて説明してくれました。娘たちも何も問題なく乗馬を楽しめました。自分ではなかなか行けないワイピオ渓谷の谷を馬で散策できて良い体験ができました。

Awesome scenery, great horses and a wonderful guide in Jackie.

I can't forget the perfect starry sky I saw about 12 years ago when I participated in a tour, so I chose this tour again without hesitation.

What impressed me first was the guide Matsuzaki's talk, which was so lively that it was more entertaining than comedians on R1, and I was never bored.

This time, I participated in the tour without checking the moon phase, so the number of stars visible to the naked eye was considerably fewer compared to last time, which was a bit disappointing, but that was not the tour company's fault, so it couldn't be helped.

One thing I thought was very good was that the lunch box we received at the visitor center was not made of disposable materials. Seeing other tours using a lot of plastic disposable containers, I think this is a very positive initiative for going green.

Next time, I want to check the moon phase in advance and try again.

ずーっと昔(12年ほど前)にツアーに参加して観た満点の星空が忘れられず、今回も迷わずこのツアーを選びました。
まず印象的だったのはガイドの松崎さんのトークで、R1に出ている芸人さんたちにも勝るような軽快なトークで退屈することが全く有りませんでした。
今回は月齢を確認せずにツアーに参加したため肉眼で観れや星の数は前回と比べるとかなり少なく少し残念でしたがそれはツアー会社さんのせいではないので仕方のない事でした。
とても良いと思った点としてはビジターセンターで頂いたお弁当の容器が使い捨ての物では無かった事です。
他のツアーを見るとプラスチックの使い捨ての容器が多かったので、Go greenの取り組みとしてはとても良い事だと思います。
次回は事前にに月齢をチェックしてリベンジしたいと思います。

Near the summit of Mauna Kea, after enjoying the world-famous telescopes and watching the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, we did some stargazing a little further down. The twilight gradually faded, and the winter Milky Way appeared beautifully.

The time for stargazing is not long, so you can't observe at your leisure. Depending on the weather, the road to the summit may be closed, which means that sunset and stargazing are not guaranteed, but the high rate of clear skies is reassuring.

As we gradually ascended from the coast to the summit over 4,000 meters high and approached the telescopes, the scenery viewed from the bus window and the guide's stories made for a memorable tour.

マウナケア山頂近くで、世界的に有名な望遠鏡群と、雲海に沈むサンセットを眺めた後、少し下った場所で、星空観測をしました。
薄明が残っている時間から徐々に暗くなり、冬の天の川がしっかり現れました。
星空観測の時間は、長くないので、じっくりと観測はできません。天気次第では山頂に至る道路が閉鎖されることもあり、サンセット＆星空観測が保証されるものではありませんが、晴天率の高さは安心材料です。
海岸沿いから徐々に高度を上げて、標高4000m超の山頂と望遠鏡群に迫っていく、バス窓から眺めた風景とガイドさんのお話が、印象に残るツアーでもありました。

This time, I participated with a couple of friends and four seniors. A year and a half ago in Hawaii Island (December), I had signed up on-site, but it was canceled due to heavy rain the day before, so I couldn't participate. Instead, I was able to see the snow-covered white Mauna Kea (truly a white mountain)... This time, I made a reservation for the day after arriving in Hawaii Island, allowing for some flexibility. However, on the day of the tour, the bus came all the way to our accommodation to inform us that "the summit is closed due to strong winds." We were able to check the schedule on the spot and change our reservation to April 3, two days later. On the day of the reservation, our guide, Shin, came to pick us up. Since the bus was full (11 people) and we were only in the Keauhou area, we had plenty of time.

During the climb, it rained a little in the clouds, but at the 2000m Mauna Kea Park, the 2800m Visitor Center, and the 4200m summit, the weather was perfect, and we were able to see a wonderful sunset. The bento we ate on the bench at the 2800m Visitor Center wasn't as amazing as Shin said (??), but the miso soup was indeed delicious, and the high energy of our bus guide Matsuzaki was enjoyable. After the Visitor Center, there was some off-road driving, and the back seats of the bus were bouncing, making it a lot of fun.

As we climbed near the summit and saw the Subaru Telescope, our excitement soared. It seems that after sunset at the summit, we must descend within 30 minutes, so we went down to the 3800m parking area where we could see the stars. The starry sky we saw there was indescribably moving. At first, there was still some sunlight, but it gradually got darker, and more stars became visible. We were able to see shooting stars four times. Shin's explanation of the constellations was wonderful. He showed us the Orion Nebula through a telescope. After that, we took commemorative photos against the starry sky, which can be downloaded later along with other photos.

On the way up, I started to feel the thin air around 3800m, and when I bent down to put on my socks at the summit, I felt a bit dizzy, but I didn't experience any clear symptoms of altitude sickness and was able to return safely. I was blessed with the best opportunity to easily climb to 4200m and see a sky full of stars (truly!). I would love to participate again. Depending on the weather, I highly recommend it. Please do give it a try!

今回友人夫婦とシニア4人で参加しました。　1年半前のハワイ島（12月）では現地で申し込みするも、前日の大雨で中止になり参加できませんでした。　その代わり積雪のある白いマウナケア（まさに白い山）を拝めましたが...　今回は事前に余裕をみて、ハワイ島到着日の翌日に予約を入れました。ところが当日わざわざバスで宿泊地まで来ていただき「強風のため山頂は閉鎖」と伝えられたことから、その場でスケジュール確認し、2日後の4月3日に予約を変更することができました。　予約当日ガイドのシンさんがお迎えにきて、今回はケアウホウ地区のみでバスが一杯（11人）になったため時間に余裕がありました。　登る途中では雲の中で雨も少し降りましたが、2000mのマウナケアパーク、2800mのビジターセンター、4200mの山頂でも天候ばっちりで素晴らしいサンセットが見られました。　2800mのビジターセンターのベンチで食べるお弁当も、シンさんが言うほど（？？）でもなく、お味噌汁は確かにおいしく、同行したバスのガイド松崎さんのハイテンションも楽しかったです。　ビジターセンターからしばらくオフロードがあり、バスの後部座席は跳ねてはねてギャハギャハと盛り上がっていました。　山頂付近に登りスバル天文台が見えると超テンションがあがります。　山頂では日没後は30分以内に降りなければならないようで、星を見られる3800mの駐車スペースまで下ります。　そこで見た星空は感動としか言いようがないものでした。　最初は太陽の光が残っていますが、徐々に暗くなり見える星も増えてきます。　流れ星も４回見ることができました。　シンさんの星座の説明素晴らしかったです。　望遠鏡でオリオンの大星雲を見せてもらいました。　それから星空をバックに記念撮影もしてもらい、後でその他の写真と一緒にダウンロードできます。　行きは3800mあたりから空気の薄さを感じ、山頂で靴下をはこうと頭を下げたらクラッときましたが、自力での登山中のようにあきらかな酸素不足を感じることも、高山病の症状も無く無事戻ってこられました。　最高の機会に恵まれ、楽〜に4200mまで登り、満天（まさに！）の星空を見られるツアー、また参加したいです。　天候次第ですが、おすすめです。　是非チャレンジしてください。

From the moment we got into the pickup truck, our Japanese guide was non-stop talking, to the point where I thought they might get tired. Since all the participants were Japanese, the vehicle was always filled with laughter. We were blessed with great weather and enjoyed a wonderful sunset. The images taken by the guide beautifully captured the Milky Way, and everyone was amazed and gasped in surprise. I suspected I had symptoms of altitude sickness and felt a bit uncomfortable, but the sunset and starry sky made it all worthwhile.

ピックアップの車内に乗り込んだ時から、日本人ガイドさんは、とにかくしゃべりっぱなし、疲れちゃうんじゃないかと思うほど。参加者は全員日本人だったので、車内は常に笑い声に包まれました。天候にも恵まれ、素晴らしいサンセットを楽しめました。ガイドさんが撮影する画像には、天ノ川がきれいに映り込んでおり、参加者全員が声を上げて驚いていました。高山病症状が疑われて、ちょっと苦しかったけど、サンセットや星空がそれを帳消しにしてくれました。