Miyako Island :Exploring the jungle under the stars and at night

Coach Mami, thank you so much for traveling all this way to pick us up for our night observation and stargazing tour. Although a typhoon had just passed, and despite your best efforts to venture deep into the jungle to find coconut crabs for us, we couldn't find any after several attempts. We did manage to find some the following night, but our entire family is still incredibly grateful for your highly professional dedication! You helped us find many hermit crabs, stick insects, butterflies, orb-weaver spiders, Miyako toads, and numerous other unknown nocturnal insects. We even encountered a small snake in a tree! During the trip, you also showed us a sky full of stars, with the Summer Triangle and the Milky Way clearly visible! You even took a family photo for us with the starry sky as the backdrop! We are truly thankful to Mami, and if we ever return to Miyakojima, we will definitely seek her out to be our exclusive guide again!

Experience: An excellent tour! Throughout the activity, our guide, Teacher TEN, led us to discover creatures we wouldn't normally see, such as coconut crabs, hermit crabs, spiders, and even a cicada under a gazebo chair that had just shed its skin. It was truly fascinating! If I get the chance to visit Miyakojima again, I will definitely bring my friends and family to join this tour. Guide: Teacher TEN was very dedicated and constantly tried his best to help us spot more creatures. Location: Seaside Ecological Park. Equipment: Headlamps and thoughtful mosquito repellent were provided. Safety: Even with a light rain today, Teacher TEN continuously monitored the group's safety, concerned about slippery paths.

I usually enjoy observing nature, so I went and had a great time. It was fun to discover creatures by the light of a lantern, and walking the dark mountain path with everyone felt like an adventure. The path was well-maintained, so it wasn't dangerous. We were told we might not see coconut crabs due to the bad weather, but we saw three of them in various sizes! Our guide, TEN, enthusiastically ventured into the jungle, finding and explaining various things, so there was never a dull moment. Good job! TEN, you're still using "It's slippery. Be careful," right?? LOL. Although we couldn't see the stars due to the rainy and cloudy weather, it seemed like a place where the stars would be fantastic on a clear night. I'd love to go again on a nice day. It's well worth investing a short amount of time in the jungle night tour during the evening. I highly recommend it!

It was truly an unforgettable experience. Everything was well-organized, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the magic of the island at night. A special mention must go to our guide, Ten, whose professionalism and warmth elevated the entire tour. He was quite friendly and attentive, ensuring that everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. His ability to explain everything clearly in both Japanese and English made the experience accessible and engaging for all participants. What made this tour stand out was not only the opportunity to explore the jungle and encounter fascinating wildlife but also the depth of knowledge Ten shared. He provided insightful explanations about the animals and their habitats, along with practical survival tips that added an extra layer of intrigue and authenticity. Overall, this tour was both enriching and thoroughly enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a unique and memorable adventure.

I had really high expectations for the Starlight Tour, and it exceeded them! The pickup and drop-off service was convenient because I didn't have to drive on dark roads. 😁 I thought we wouldn't see any coconut crabs, but Guide TEN meticulously searched deep into the forest and found two for us. Guide TEN was humorous and explained everything so well that everyone in our group said they'd want him for all their activities, from snorkeling to jungle tours, if we ever came back! 🤭 This kind of tour really depends on the guide, so I hope others get to meet Guide TEN too. 😀

We participated in a family trip with over 10 people, and it was a very enjoyable tour! They took beautiful photos of the incredibly clear starry sky, and during the jungle tour, they taught us so much in a fun way! Also, they held hands with my 4-year-old and guided them, and my child had so much fun that they kept calling their name the next day! It made for wonderful memories! Thank you, Taku-chan, our guide!!!

the tour was great !! Our guide Ten was on time for pickup. Ten was very friendly and explain everything very well :) we had the chance to see a scorpion and a snake which is rare ! but also a big coconut crab and giant spiders 😆

Even tho it was rainy day, we could find lots of animals like Coconut crab, toad, hermit crab etc thanks to our guide TEN. He wandered all places to find Coconut crabs for us. 🥹🥹 He explained everything twice for Japaneses and foreigner groups. We really satisfied with the experience we had and want to visit again when it s not cloudy so we can see the starry night

The jungle tour allowed me to finally see the coconut crabs I'd been wanting to. Things I might have otherwise overlooked became new and exciting as I searched for them and observed them with Ten, our guide, explaining everything. It even brought back childhood memories. There was more uphill and downhill walking than I expected, so I got quite a workout, but exploring a lightless area with only a flashlight was an experience I couldn't have had in Korea. It was a bit disappointing that the weather was cloudy, preventing me from taking photos with countless stars, but our guide worked so hard to find and explain the flora and fauna that it was still wonderful. On the way home, as the clouds moved, we were even able to see some stars, which was great! I'd love to go back again sometime when the weather is clear to see the stars.

A unique experience with Mashi! He patiently answered our questions and ensured we were all safe. We managed to see the stars, find a frog, hermit crab and coconut crab!