Ishigaki Island: Starry Sky Observation & Jungle Night Tour | Meet at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
Experience starry sky appreciation and a night jungle walk on Ishigaki Island, Japan's first certified starry sky reserve. Enjoy the beautiful night sky and subtropical flora and fauna on the Ishigaki Island Night Tour. See many animals and plants that are not found on the Japanese mainland, including the unusual coconut crab.
- Weather permitting, you can enjoy a natural planetarium!
- Chance to meet tropical nocturnal creatures!
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Starry Sky Observation & Jungle Night Tour
Additional Info
Target age: 3-65 years old
What's included in Ishigaki Island: Starry Sky Observation & Jungle Night Tour | Meet at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pick-up at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (Please be sure to arrive at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal at 19:30)
Arrived at the spot. Started jungle exploration and stargazing
Jungle exploration and stargazing completed
The tour ends at Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal.
*The schedule may change depending on the weather on the day.
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－Course Information－
- Departure Time: 7:30pm
- Meeting Place: Main entrance of Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal (Landmark: a red mailbox)
Address: Misakicho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012
- Tour Duration: about 2 hours
- End of Tour: 9:30 pm
- Drop-off Place: On the spot
- Minimum Number of Participants: 2 people
— Itinerary Highlights —
- Starry Sky Observation
Ishigaki Island, popularly known as "Island of Stars" or "Star Island," is Japan's first official "Starry Sky Reserve." If the weather is clear, you may see the sky full of stars like a still photograph since it is not easily impacted by the jet stream.
- Night Safari
The night safari allows you to explore the jungle at night. It is also a famous tourist destination, and Ishigaki Island, which is located in the subtropical temperature zone, has a distinct ecosystem. Enjoy looking for subtropical vegetation and animals around the area.
- Natural Planetarium
Ishigaki Island has few artificial lights at night. Weather permitting, you can enjoy a natural planetarium!
*Taking photo of the starry sky is not included in the package.
Inclusions
- Japanese/English Instructor
- Experience Fee
- Liability Insurance
- Consumption Tax
- Flashlight
- Boots
- Other Personal Consumption
- Please come to the Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal at 7:30 pm on the day. Look for the red post box
- We will not contact you for confirmation. We will only contact you if there are changes to the tour contents or if there is anything to announce
- Meeting and departure times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day. The shop will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting place and time
- The tour will be held in rainy weather. However, if we determine that the safety of the field cannot be ensured, the tour may be canceled
- Please come to the venue dressed in clothes that you don't mind getting wet
- Please use the restroom beforehand (There are no restrooms near the site)
- Anyone between the ages of 3 and 65 can participate
- If you are going to be late, please be sure to contact us in advance
- Tours are available in Japanese or English
Meet
Venues
- Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal Main Entrance Landmark A Red PostBetween19:20 - 19:30View on Map
Meeting / End Points
- Ishigaki Island
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Purchase Summary
- For safety reasons, we do not recommend that the following persons participate in the tour. Pregnant women, those who are hungover after drinking alcohol, those who has pacemaker, heart conditions, mental disorders (epilepsy, dementia, developmental disorders, panic disorder, etc.), cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular diseases or diabetes, physically handicapped person, those who has other illnesses, fevers, or injuries. *Please inform us in advance if your symptoms are mild. Hearing-impaired person or visually impaired person must be accompanied by a helper or interpreter. Please inquire in advance
