The Yaeyama islands are renowned for the quality of star and planetary observation that is possible. This is because of the islands’ location close to the Tropic of Cancer and favorable atmospheric conditions (free of jet streams for example). Because of these conditions and geographic position the Southern cross and some 84 of the known 88 constellations can be viewed from Ishigaki. The stars which can be seen on any one night depends on the season and weather conditions.
Your tour commences by picking you up at one of the times below from your hotel or the ferry terminal. You will be taken to an area close to Miyara Bay which affords a `dark sky`. you can then relax on a reclining seats and let our guide inform you of the various stars and planets which can be observed that evening. You will also be able to view the stars, or planets through the telescope provided. the tour lasts approximately one hour, after which you will be returned to the original meeting point.
Please note below,
Adult(12 years old or above) |
3800 JPY |
Child(6 to 11 years old) |
2500 JPY |
Pick-up bus service |
Not available(Covid-19) |
Gathering (Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm 石垣島星空ファーム 20:50)
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Star gazing tour
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Dismissal (Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm 22:00)
Pick up at certain points upon request: subject to addional fare
Hoshizora Farm Meeting Time 20:50
MAP https://goo.gl/maps/yAz3YdS8RCn
★ Paid bus pick-up points: UPON REQUEST (Not available for now)
① (20:30) Ishigaki Ferry Terminal
② (20:40) ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort
③ (20:55 ) Okinawa EXES Ishigakijima
<Bus Fare> Round-trip/Cash only
①②Adult 1,500 yen/ kids 1,000 yen
③ Adult 1,000 yen/ kids 500 yen
(Even if she/he is under 5 years old and needs a seat, please keep it. )
*Please pay the bus fare directly to the bus company at the time of getting on the bus in cash.
*The bus fare is different from the age setting of the Star gazing tour fee.