Stargazing Tour: Includes Options for Commemorative Photos and Private Plans!

Starting at

20:30, 21:00

Schedule

1. Pick-up at Remote Island Terminal/designated hotel or meet on-site.
2. Starry Sky Tour Begins

   The tour takes place in a private space in Kuura on the Hirakubo Peninsula. Relax on reclining chairs and enjoy the breathtaking star-filled sky.

   
3. Guided by a professional expert.

   The stargazing guide provides seasonal constellation explanations, along with unique stories about star-related culture and folklore passed down in the Yaeyama Islands.

   
4. Island Song and Sanshin Live Performance Under the Starry Sky

   A special live performance with live singing and sanshin music is available. The soothing sounds of the sanshin will guide you on a relaxing journey under the starry sky.
   *If the total number of participants is 5 or fewer, the live performance will be replaced with CD audio.

   
5. [Optional] Starry Sky Commemorative Photo

   Take a photo with your family, friends, or loved ones against the backdrop of a star-filled sky. Preserve the beauty of Kuura's stunning night sky as a cherished memory.
   *One photo per group.
   *Photo data will be sent by the tour operator after the session.
   *Please apply via the options.

   
6. [Optional] Upgrade to a Hammock

   Upgrade your reclining chair to a hammock for a unique experience of swaying under the stars, feeling like you're floating in space.
   *Limited availability; requests may not always be fulfilled.
   *Not guaranteed, even with real-time reservations.

   
7. End of tour on-site or drop-off at Remote Island Terminal/designated hotel.

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Nagareboshi no Oka Kuura Community Center-Approved Reservation-Only Observatory

  256-234, Hirakubo, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, 907-0331, Japan

  

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  Parking information

  Parking: Available (Free)
  
  The reception is located just inside the entrance of the observatory. There is a signboard at the entrance along the main road. Guests using rental cars can drive straight in to find parking spaces. (Staff will assist with parking and provide guidance at the reception.)

  

  Pick up car

  We will pick you up in a white or white-and-blue-striped microbus with the Nagareboshi no Oka logo. (Stickers with the logo are placed near the automatic doors and at the front of the vehicle.)
  
  Staff wearing black polo shirts with the Nagareboshi no Oka logo in white will approach guests near the entrance of the Remote Island Terminal.

Starting at

20:30, 21:00

A popular plan that includes starry sky photography.

[Starry Sky Photography]
After the session, the tour operator will send you the photo data. Please allow 2–3 days for photo editing.
*One photo per group.
*Limited to 10 groups per day.

Schedule

1. Pick-up at designated hotel/Remote Island Terminal or meet on-site
2. Starry Sky Tour Begins

   The tour takes place in a private space located in Kuura, on the Hirakubo Peninsula. Relax on reclining chairs and enjoy the breathtaking view of the star-filled sky.

   
3. Guided by a professional expert

   The stargazing guide will provide explanations of constellations that match the season. You’ll also hear unique stories about the star-related culture and folklore passed down in the Yaeyama Islands—stories you can only experience here.

   
4. Starry Sky Photo Shooting

   Take photos with your family, friends, or loved ones against the backdrop of a star-filled sky. Capture the beauty of Kuura's stunning night sky as both a memory and a keepsake.
   
   *One photo per group.
   *Photo data will be provided by the tour operator after the session.

   
5. Island song and sanshin live performance under the starry sky

   Enjoy a special live performance with singing and sanshin under the starry sky. The soothing melodies will enhance your stargazing experience.
   *For tours with 5 or fewer participants, the live performance will be replaced with CD audio.

   
6. [Optional] Upgrade to a Hammock

   Upgrade your standard reclining chair to a hammock for a unique experience of swaying under the stars, feeling like you're floating in space.
   *Limited availability; requests may not always be fulfilled.
   *Hammock upgrades are not guaranteed, even with real-time reservations.

   
7. End of tour on-site or drop-off at designated hotel/Remote Island Terminal.

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Nagareboshi no Oka

  256 234, Hirakubo, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa-ken 907-0331

  

  Expand

  Parking information

  Parking: Available (Free)
  
  The reception is located just inside the entrance of the observatory. There is a signboard at the entrance along the main road. Guests using rental cars can drive straight in to find parking spaces. (Staff will assist with parking guidance and reception.)

  

  Pick up car

  We will pick you up in a white or white-and-blue-striped microbus with the Nagareboshi no Oka logo. (The bus has stickers with the Nagareboshi no Oka logo near the automatic doors and at the front of the vehicle.)
  
  Staff wearing black polo shirts with the Nagareboshi no Oka logo in white will approach people near the entrance of the Remote Island Terminal.

Starting at

20:30, 21:00

A popular plan featuring starry sky photography.

[Starry Sky Photography]
Photo data will be sent by the tour operator after editing, which takes 2–3 days.
*One photo per group.
*Limited to 10 groups per day.

Schedule

1. Meet on-site.
2. Starry Sky Tour Begins

   The tour takes place in a private space in Kuura on the Hirakubo Peninsula. Relax on reclining chairs and enjoy the breathtaking star-filled sky.

   
3. Guided by a professional expert.

   The stargazing guide provides seasonal constellation explanations, along with unique stories about star-related culture and folklore passed down in the Yaeyama Islands.

   
4. Starry Sky Photography

   Capture a photo with your family, friends, or loved ones against the stunning starry sky. Preserve the beauty of Kuura's night sky as a lasting memory.
   
   *One photo per group.
   *The photo data will be sent to you by the tour operator after the session.

   
5. Island Song and Sanshin Live Performance Under the Starry Sky

   A special live performance with live singing and sanshin music is available. The soothing sounds of the sanshin will guide you on a relaxing journey under the starry sky.
   *If the total number of participants is 5 or fewer, the live performance will be replaced with CD audio.

   
6. [Optional] Starry Sky Commemorative Photo

   Would you like to try capturing the starry sky with your own camera? We provide guidance tailored to your camera for star photography.
   
   *Please bring a tripod as it is required.
   *Apply through the options section.
   *Options are not guaranteed, even with real-time reservations.

   
7. [Optional] Upgrade to a Hammock

   Upgrade your reclining chair to a hammock for a unique experience of swaying under the stars, feeling like you're floating in space.
   *Limited availability; requests may not always be fulfilled.
   *Not guaranteed, even with real-time reservations.

   
8. End of tour on-site.

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Nagareboshi no Oka Kuura Community Center-Approved Reservation-Only Observatory

  256-234, Hirakubo, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, 907-0331, Japan

  

  Expand

  Parking information

  Parking: Available (Free)
  
  The reception is located just inside the observatory entrance. A signboard is placed at the entrance along the main road. Guests arriving by rental car can drive straight in to find parking spaces. Staff will assist with parking and guide you to the reception.