Ilha de Miyako: Explorando a selva sob as estrelas e à noite

Coach: We are very grateful to Coach Mami for traveling so far to pick us up for our night observation and stargazing tour. Because a typhoon had just passed, even though Coach Mami tried her best to go deep into the jungle to find coconut crabs for us to see, she couldn't find any after several attempts. Although she did find some the next night, our whole family is still very thankful for Mami's extremely dedicated and professional spirit! She helped us find many hermit crabs, stick insects, butterflies, orb-weaver spiders, Miyako toads, and many unknown nocturnal insects, and we even encountered a small snake in a tree! During the trip, she also allowed us to see a sky full of stars, with the Summer Triangle and the Milky Way all very clear! She even took a family photo for us with the starry sky as the background! We are truly grateful to Mami, and if we have the chance to come to Miyako Island again, we will definitely ask her to be our exclusive coach!

Experience: An excellent tour! Throughout the activity, our guide, Teacher TEN, led the group 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 – 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 responsible and continuously tried his best to show the group more wildlife. Location: Seaside Ecological Park. Equipment: Headlamps for illumination were provided, along with thoughtful mosquito repellent. Safety: Even with light rain today, Teacher TEN constantly 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 discovering creatures by the light of a lantern, and walking together on the dark mountain path felt like an adventure. The path is well-maintained, so it's not dangerous. They said we might not see coconut crabs because of the bad weather, but we saw three of them in various sizes! Our guide, TEN, enthusiastically went into the jungle, found various things, and explained them, so there was never a dull moment. Good!! TEN, you're still using "It's slippery. Be careful," right?? LOL. It was rainy and cloudy, so we couldn't see the stars, but if the weather had been good, it seemed like a place where the stars would look fantastic. I want to go again on a nice day. It's well worth investing your time in the jungle night tour, even for a short period during the evening. Highly recommended!!

Es war wirklich ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Alles war gut organisiert, sodass wir vollständig in die Magie der Insel bei Nacht eintauchen konnten. Eine besondere Erwähnung verdient unser Guide, Ten, dessen Professionalität und Herzlichkeit die gesamte Tour aufwerteten. Er war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam und sorgte dafür, dass sich jeder während der gesamten Reise sicher und wohl fühlte. Seine Fähigkeit, alles klar in Japanisch und Englisch zu erklären, machte das Erlebnis für alle Teilnehmer zugänglich und fesselnd. Was diese Tour auszeichnete, war nicht nur die Möglichkeit, den Dschungel zu erkunden und faszinierende Wildtiere zu treffen, sondern auch die Tiefe des Wissens, das Ten teilte. Er gab aufschlussreiche Erklärungen über die Tiere und ihre Lebensräume sowie praktische Überlebenstipps, die eine zusätzliche Ebene von Faszination und Authentizität hinzufügten. Insgesamt war diese Tour sowohl bereichernd als auch durchweg angenehm. Ich würde sie jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der ein einzigartiges und unvergessliches Abenteuer sucht.

I went on the Starlight Tour with high expectations, and it was even better than I imagined! The pickup and drop-off service was convenient because I didn't have to drive on dark roads. 😁 I thought I wouldn't be able to see coconut crabs, but Guide TEN 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 to do all their activities with Guide TEN next time, from snorkeling to jungle tours. 🤭 This kind of tour really depends on the guide, so I hope others also get to meet Guide TEN. 😀

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

The tour was great! Our guide, Ten, was on time for pickup. Ten was very friendly and explained 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 though it was a rainy day, we found many animals like coconut crabs, toads, and hermit crabs, thanks to our guide, Ten. He searched everywhere to find coconut crabs for us. He explained everything twice for both Japanese and foreign groups. We were very satisfied with the experience and want to visit again when it's not cloudy so we can see the starry night.

Mami is truly one of the best guides I’ve ever met. She was incredibly warm and enthusiastic, helping us discover all kinds of wildlife and experience the local culture. She was also so patient and thoughtful when taking photos for us. I hope everyone can continue to pursue what they love and stay true to their passion, just like Mami does. ❤️

The jungle tour where I got to see the coconut crabs I'd been wanting to see. Even things that could have been easily overlooked became new and brought back childhood memories as I searched for them and observed them with Ten, our guide, explaining everything. There were more uphill and downhill sections than I expected, so I got quite a workout, but walking around a lightless area with a flashlight was an experience I couldn't have had in Korea. It was a bit disappointing that I couldn't take photos with countless stars due to the cloudy weather, but our guide worked so hard to find and explain the flora and fauna, which made it thoroughly enjoyable. On the way home, as the clouds moved, I was able to see the stars, which was great! I'd love to go back again sometime to see the stars when the weather is good :)