Ishigaki Island: Stargazing & Jungle Night Tour (Okinawa)

We were a group of 1 adult and 2 children visiting Ishigaki. Although it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see the starry sky due to too many clouds after the typhoon (we originally expected to capture beautiful starry skies), the jungle and beach exploration still made both the children and adults happy. The tour guide was young, energetic, and enthusiastic. Below are the reviews from the two children. Brother: I had fun during the jungle tour. I saw a sea snake in the water near the shore, lots of hermit crabs, and my favorite, a coconut crab. The ghost crab was the hardest to find, and we also saw a butterfly pupa and even a hider crab. Overall, it was really fun and exciting. Sister: It was very fascinating to explore this jungle I’d never seen. Exploring new areas and animals and learning the history of this island was very eye-opening. The tour guide was very insightful and friendly, and he also knew how to speak English and communicate with us.

Hiro was an awesome tour guide! very funny and knowledgeable. He made sure to keep us safe and entertained the entire time in the jungle. He was kind enough provide food recommendations! The jungle was beautiful and a lot of wildlife to view. Please be careful while exploring. Nature is to be respected!

The guide even showed us special routes known only to them, which made for a truly unique experience. We were able to see places not easily discovered by the general public, which significantly increased our satisfaction with the tour. The explanations were kindly provided in Korean, making it easy to understand the content, and we felt comfortable participating from start to finish. The guide's bright energy consistently led the atmosphere, making the tour itself more enjoyable, and it was immediately clear why they are such an excellent guide. They also meticulously looked after our safety, which gave us even greater peace of mind. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a distinctive and memorable experience in Ishigaki.

It was a very enjoyable trip! The night exploration was quite exciting; we got to see a lot of Ishigaki Island's geological history and the creatures inhabiting the forest. The staff explained everything carefully and patiently helped us find different animals. Each small group had a staff member looking after the participants, which made us feel very safe! We also got to see a beach full of stars! We had a great time! It's definitely worth exploring!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I joined the Starry Sky & Jungle Night Tour in Ishigaki and had such an unforgettable experience under the guidance of Akari. The tour was incredibly unique and fun — definitely something different from ordinary sightseeing. Akari was very professional, knowledgeable, and cheerful. She made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. While guiding us through the jungle and helping us search for wildlife, she also shared fascinating information about the geological formations and natural environment of the island. I learned so much throughout the tour. It was truly magical to explore nature at night, and it made me appreciate Ishigaki in a completely new way. I would love to come back again in the summer to see the breathtaking star-filled sky. Highly recommended!

I booked the night tour on Klook because they said there were countless stars in the night sky, but unfortunately, due to the forecast of rain the next day, there were too many clouds and I couldn't see a single star. It was pitch black~~~ as we walked through the forest path relying on only one flashlight, but surprisingly, the kids observed the forest, talked a lot about this and that, and didn't get annoyed at all, they actually liked it. We saw frogs, water snakes, terrestrial snakes(?), millipedes, silverfish, and coconut crabs. We saw all sorts of things, haha. Thanks to the bright energy and kindness of our guide, Makoto-san, I wasn't afraid of the rough jungle. The Ryukyu (Okinawa) Islands are islands formed by tectonic plate movements. Coral reefs formed in the sea, and the land rose up (upward rise) turning the coral reefs into land. The terrain of the night tour was made of coral! That's why even now, the seawater is clear, coral reefs are well-developed, and there are many caves and limestone formations. I thought they would be bored because there was no Wi-Fi, but they accepted the situation and turned their attention to other things faster than I expected. I had an 'aha' moment. Instead of scolding them for using their phones so much, I should create environments where they can't use their phones more often. It's been two days since the tour ended, and they're still talking about how much they liked the night tour! For reference, they are boys going into 11th and 8th grade.

Our guide, Sebastian, is incredibly kind. He meticulously checked our boot sizes to ensure we were comfortable. Upon arrival, he tirelessly walked with us, providing detailed explanations, so we could see more insects, coconut crabs, and stars! Thanks to Sebastian, I saw my first scorpion. Thank you for helping us create wonderful memories with our children! I highly recommend the Jungle Night Tour – be sure to experience it!

Had a great time with our guide Sebastian! He gave a great tour of the jungle and went out of his way to find as many different creatures as possible for us to see. He was very informative about Ishigaki, and the jungle and spoke English very well. He made sure we all had fun and stayed safe. He also gave us plenty of food/activity recommendations on the way back from the jungle!

Really fun and exciting, our guide Isa spoke amazing english and would explain different phenomena around the island ie; how the caves are old coral reef, where sea snakes live ect. We even got to see coconut crabs, hermit crabs, ghost crabs and Isa took pictures for everyone against the starry sky. Also played Ishigaki music in the van to end the tour with a good vibe. Highly recommend.

A huge thank you to our guide, Akari, for leading us on a fantastic and perfect night tour! Although the cloudy skies prevented us from stargazing, her cheerful and friendly personality, along with her detailed explanations, made it very interesting for us. She found and showed us many creatures, leaving us with deep memories and experiences of Ishigaki Island!!