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!
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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!
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