Prefeitura de Okinawa Vida selvagem

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. 😀

Hiro fue un guía turístico increíble. Muy divertido y conocedor. Se aseguró de mantenernos seguros y entretenidos todo el tiempo en la selva. Fue muy amable al darnos recomendaciones de comida. La selva era hermosa y había mucha vida silvestre para ver. Por favor, tengan cuidado al explorar. ¡La naturaleza debe ser respetada!

THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE EVER HANDS DOWN!! We were flying in to Okinawa pretty much just to do this excursion. Having no scuba diving experience at all the instructors were so very patient with us, running through some techniques before hand just to give us a good set of tools. They provide all the equipment for the learner dive and show you how to use it. We also rented the underwater camera honestly a must for this experience. Our instructors this really talented lady and guy were so patient with showing us how to do everything. So the actual dive you go on the boat they take you to where the whale shark is being rehabilitated and get you ready cleaning your mask and giving tips along the way. once your there they guide you off the boat front facing so no worries about flipping backwards like you see in videos. The instructors control the buoyancy so all you need to do is breath. And then the experience I won't spoil you just have to experience it but its life changing!

Although the itinerary was a bit hot, it was very interesting! The kids had never experienced a night jungle adventure before! Our guide, Shin-chan, picked us up from the hotel and was incredibly enthusiastic. Along the way, we saw all sorts of insects, butterflies, frogs, large spiders, stick insects, and more. Coconut crabs were harder to find, so Shin-chan took us to see the stars instead. He worked very hard to take photos for each group, truly dedicated! The photos turned out amazing! It's very difficult to capture stars with our own phones. Finally, on the way back, Shin-chan found a baby coconut crab. Although it was small, we still got to see one!

The entire trip went very smoothly! The signs were very clear, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful, even telling you how to catch the return boat/water buffalo cart. Even if there's a language barrier, you can still feel the local cultural essence during the water buffalo cart tour!

Instructor: Leia Safety: The pre-survey via QR code was thorough and gave me confidence, which was great. Location: It was a short walk to a location with many fireflies, which was fantastic❣️ Experience: I didn't have high expectations because I had experienced fireflies in Bohol, Philippines, but this was overwhelmingly much better, and everything was truly perfect. Equipment: I was touched that they even rented out clean, well-fitting rain boots on a rainy day.

It was a very fun experience. The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and able to communicate fluently with the group. We started in a big group, and a portion of the group had to return to their vehicle. She was able to help them out while the rest of us continued searching for wildlife. She did mention what to look out for, and there were other groups around, so it still felt safe. She returned and continued the tour. We were lucky that another group was able to find the coconut crab, so a lot of people got pictures. It was a windy and cold night, making finding the crab harder than usual.

We participated just before the end of the rainy season, and the weather in the Yaeyama Islands was challenging, typical of the region, with sudden heavy downpours followed by clear skies. However, the journey with our guide, literally pushing through dense vegetation into a jungle that felt like an animal trail, searching for wildlife, was thrilling and incredibly enjoyable. Thanks to this, we encountered not only coconut crabs but also habu snakes, rare hermit crabs, bats, and even scorpions, making for a truly fulfilling experience. We were very grateful to be lent shoes, as we were entering a jungle along the coast and there was a risk of getting muddy. Also, it rained heavily at one point, and there was no room or opportunity to use an umbrella, so a waterproof jacket made of Gore-Tex or similar material is essential.

For our honeymoon, we visited Iriomote Island for the first time, and as soon as we arrived, we joined a firefly tour. I had seen a few fireflies in the countryside when I was very young, but my wife had never seen them before. As dusk fell and it grew darker, fireflies began to appear one by one, and soon every space we looked at was filled with them. It was an unimaginable, truly rare experience. I don't know how many chances we'll have in our lives to encounter fireflies again. If you visit Iriomote, I highly recommend experiencing this!