Stargazing & Nighttime Jungle Tour at Miyakojima, Okinawa
Overview
Hitting the beach isn't the only thing to do on Okinawa's Miyakojima Island! See this tropical paradise in a completely different light on this night tour. Spot elusive wildlife as you explore a subtropical jungle, and gaze up at the starry sky.
Highlights
- With your guide, discover Miyakojima's best-kept secrets, known only to locals
- See elusive nocturnal creatures that are hard to come by in Honshu's (mainland Japan) forests
- Learn about Miyakojima's unique subtropical ecosystem and its unique flora and fauna
- Marvel at the "natural planetarium": a night sky covered in stars — a sight you won't see in the city!
Key Information
Important Information
• This tour is only conducted in Japanese • The exact meeting point and time vary — your host will decide on the most optimal spot for this tour based on the season, weather, and other conditions • Even after your booking is confirmed, this tour may be canceled at your host's discretion due to inclement weather and/or other conditions. In this case, we will contact you to arrange for a refund or reschedule your tour to a different date
Booking (4 steps)
Duration
Included
- Experience fee
- Insurance
- Flashlight for rent
Not Included
• English-speaking guide
What to Bring
• Your confirmation email • Weather-proof, waterproof clothing that's easy to move around in (long sleeves and long pants recommended, as you will be exploring a jungle) • Socks • Drinks • Towel
Meeting Point
沖縄県・宮古島 / 時季や当日のフィールド状況によりベストなフィールドへお連れ致します。また集合・解散時間も日によって変わりますので、ツアー前日にショップより集合場所や集合時間などの詳しいご連絡を差し上げます。 前日の夕方までにショップから連絡がない場合は、誠にお手数ですが予約完了後にお知らせする催行会社にお電話にてお問い合わせください。
Venue Address
宮古島市, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Schedule
- In principle, this tour is available daily, but it may be unavailable depending on the weather and other conditions
- This tour lasts for about 1½ to 2 hours, and roughly follows this schedule
Around 20:00 — Gather at the meeting point (exact meeting point and time vary depending on the season, weather, and other conditions) 20:15 — Night tour starts 20:30 — Gaze up at the night sky; spot local wildlife 21:00 — Take photos as your expedition continues 21:30 — Tour ends
Provided by
宮古島 ADVENTURE PiPi / MIYAKO ADVENTURE PiPi
Description
Mention Okinawa, and beaches will most likely come to mind — the island of Miyakojima is home to some of Okinawa's best beaches. But fun at the beach isn't the only thing that Miyakojima has to offer. See a completely different side of this tropical paradise on this night tour!
Like the rest of Okinawa, Miyakojima's climate is subtropical, which not only means that it's warmer than most of Honshu (mainland Japan), but also that it has its own unique flora and fauna. On this tour, get acquainted with Miyakojima's distinctive ecosystem as you embark on a jungle expedition to see rare, elusive nocturnal creatures. Your guide, a local, will take you to the most optimal spots for spotting the area's endemic wildlife — best-kept secrets that only the locals know!
You'll also get ample time for stargazing. As Miyakojima is not a dense urban area, the light pollution here is next to none. This means that you can get an unobstructed view of the "natural planetarium" that is the night sky, all covered in twinkling stars.
Book now for a nighttime adventure on Miyakojima!
How it works
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