Ishigaki Stargazing at Kuura

A stargazing tour at a reservation-only astronomical observatory "Nagareboshi no Oka", located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island. Settle into your reclining chair as you listen to the guided explanations of the constellations with a laser pointer. There's also a high chance to see multiple shooting stars during the one hour tour. Recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) as a Dark Sky Place, the enviorment meets the highest global standards for stargazing. Enjoy a luxurious time soaking in the beauty of the night sky, accompanied by the soothing sounds of Okinawa's traditional sanshin music.

• Days of Week

  Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

• Duration

  1 hours

• Age over 12 (ages 13+)

  JPY 4,600

• Elementary school student (ages 4-12)

  JPY 2,500

• Infant (ages 3 & under)

  JPY 0

• Highlight #1

  A sky full of stars. Ishigaki Islands special place with the least light pollution, somewhere no other tour will take you!

• Highlight #2

  Exclusively for reserved guests! A natural planetarium with a 360-degree view!

• Highlight #3

  On moonless nights, there's a very high chance of seeing shooting stars!

• Add-ons

  • Photo Shooting with starry sky(Option)(On site pay only)

    [Description]

    Starry Sky photo Shooting Option ※On site pay only 1500JPY per group

    [Price]

    Per-BookingJPY 0

  • Hammock(Option)(Pay on site only)

    [Description]

    Changing from Recliner chair to Hammock ※Pay on site only 400JPY per Adult / 400JPY per child Cash only

    [Price]

    Adult (ages 13+)JPY 0

    Child (ages 4-12)JPY 0

• What's Included

  • Tour Guide(Japanese Speaking only)
  • Tour insurance
  • Reclining chair
  • Binoculars

• Requirements

  • One child aged 3 or under are free of charge per adult.
  • You cannot join the tour if you are sick or have a fever.

• Restrictions

  • You cannot join the tour if you are under the influence.
  • Please do not use any light-emitting devices during the tour.

• What to Bring

  • Summer: Long sleeves are recommended to protect against bug bites.
  • Winter: Warm clothes or jackets are recommended.

• Additional Info

  • Tour may be cancelled due to the weather or road issues.
  • Weather on Ishigaki Island can change quickly, and the sky may become cloudy during the tour.
  • When the moon is out, some stars may become less visible.
  • Tour will proceed if there is still a chance to see the stars, even under partially cloudy skies.
  • Please let us know if you do not want to join the tour on cloudy days
  • Tour may be cancelled if the tour guide thinks it is not possible to see the stars due to the weather.
  • There are no toilets at the location.
  • We will contact you through your phone if the tour is cancelled.
  • Tour Operator: Nagara Boshi no Oka Kuura

• Minimum Participants

  • 2

• Cancellation Policies

  50%

  1 day before to 17:00

  After 17:00, 1 day before

  100%

  Participation Date