Okinawa Miyako Star Gazing and Jungle Night Tour

Embark on a thrilling night tour of the subtropical jungle in Okinawa Miyako and encounter unique night creatures. Marvel at the breathtaking starry sky of Miyakojima and enjoy a sustainable and inclusive experience for all ages.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tako Park - This excursion takes you to Miyakojima at night to discover creatures unique to the subtropics and enjoy a breathtaking starry sky.
    The island is home to many unique creatures and plants that are rarely seen on the mainland!
    With less artificial light than Honshu, Miyakojima’s starry sky resembles a natural planetarium. If conditions…
What's Included
  • Experience fee
  • Liability insurance premiums
  • Consumption tax
  • Light
  • Participant-only benefits page
Additional Information

Encounter creatures unique to the night!
Miyakojima, a subtropical island, has a unique ecosystem. Let’s explore the jungle at night in search of island-specific creatures such as coconut crabs!
A night sky full of stars spread over Miyakojima!
Compared to the mainland, Miyakojima is a popular spot for stargazing. If the conditions are right, you may be…

Location
Tako Park
* In rare cases, it may change. In that case, the shop will contact you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pei
Sep 22, 2024
Discover tropical jungle creatures by night! - My guide was Shintaro - he was great! We found so many creatures, and he was pretty fearless going into the brush to look for them and get photos for us. I can definitely recommend it, but maybe not for those that fear large spiders :D
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Sherpa743496
Sep 7, 2024
I've seen coconut crab and a shit star! - I've been with four and six-year-old girls who love insects. The vibrant glass guide and the coconut crab were very happy to see the star! I was impressed to see the unusual nature!! Thanks for the Glass Guide 👍👍
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Sunshine23672621100
Aug 2, 2024
I learned a lot. - Four family members (sons 7 and 3) participated. Our guide, Yuri, was knowledgeable in many ways and taught us various stories at a good tempo. He answered each and every one of his son's extraordinary questions, and the children immediately missed him. The tour was very satisfying for both children and adults, with Yuri's success showing palm crabs and perfect starry sky. Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you on tour again next year.
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Dream14194963052
Jul 15, 2024
Night Tours are so Fun! - The tour was amazing! Lots of creepy things to look for in the darkness and also gorgeous views of the island at night. Kodai was our tour guide. He spoke perfect English and was very accommodating to us as travelers who don't understand Japanese a whole lot (but I did get to practice with him during the tour!). If you're in the area and you want to get some steps in, this is a perfect activity for you.
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B9532pwjohnv
Jun 22, 2024
High Value Tour - We had a group of three, and got one flashlight. It did the job, but it would have been nice to have at least one more. This is considering it’s a tour in the jungle basically and there are spiders everywhere at head level. Recommend bringing some extra flashlights if you can to avoid running into cobwebs and also seeing/finding more animals.
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678鈴木美
Sep 3, 2023
A night tour that will satisfy both adults and children! - We visited Miyakojima on a family trip during the Obon holiday. This was already my child's fourth visit to Miyakojima, so I wanted to give him a new experience, and this tour was what I was looking for. Reservations were accepted on the day, so I made a reservation that morning, taking into consideration the weather and other plans. There was a little rain shower during the day and a lot of clouds, so I was worried whether we would be able to see the stars, but we saw the Milky Way for the first time in our lives! And they took some really great photos. Also, before looking at the stars, we walked through the forest at night and found lots of insects! My child, who loves insects, was very happy. We were also able to find a coconut crab ☆ I'm really glad that we were able to have an experience that can only be had here. Miyabi, our guide, was very cheerful and we had a great time! Thank you very much!
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徳田亜
Aug 30, 2023
First night tour experience - It was our first time visiting Miyakojima as a family, and we booked a night tour, hoping it would be a good experience for the kids. I was worried that the kids would get fussy during the tour due to fatigue from the day and darkness, but thanks to our guide Yamato, they were fascinated by coconut crabs and giant hermit crabs, which they had never seen before, and had a great time. We were blessed with good weather and could see the stars, so it was a fulfilling tour. Thank you Yamato.
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さくら伊
Aug 30, 2023
best guide - Pumpkin Cave impressed us. You should definitely go. And Yamato is the best guide. Not only is he very knowledgeable, he follows us a lot. And although you can't imagine it from the outside, it's very child friendly. If Yamato is a guide, everyone can participate in the tour with peace of mind.
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Gitasselli
Aug 13, 2024
The sky and the jungle at Miyakojima. - Good tour around the landscape of the jungle with the tipical animals of the place. The sky plenty of stars is very beautiful and fascinated. Thanks a lot.
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友斗今
Nov 3, 2023
2023/11/03 - Clouds came out and we couldn't see the stars, but the night breeze and the sound of the waves were pleasant. I was hoping to see at least some coconut crabs, but I didn't see any either... But it was a fulfilling experience being able to observe a variety of creatures! Our guide, Shoji, was a good talker and very friendly, which was great! I'd like to go back again.
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).