Ishigaki Island Travel] Kids will be excited☆Let's join a night tour at night! Introducing popular night view spots!
Table of Contents
- 1 What to do at night in Ishigaki Island? Let's join a jungle night tour!
- 2 Ishigaki Island Jungle Night Tour Flow
- 3 Ishigaki Island Jungle Night Tour Notes
- 4 There are still many ways to play at night! What else is there to do but jungle night tours?
- 5 Seasonal evening activities are also available!
- 6 Recommended! 5 Night View Spots in Ishigaki Island
- 7 summary
⬇︎ Join a stargazing & night tour unique to the subtropical zone for a rare experience☆.
What to do at night in Ishigaki Island?
Take a jungle night tour!
Ishigaki Island, a tropical paradise, has beautiful ocean, subtropical jungle, and stars shining in the night sky. So, what can you enjoy in Ishigaki Island at night?
If you have come all the way to Ishigaki Island, you can enjoy the great nature covered with subtropical virgin forest.It would be a waste if you don't do something you can only experience in Ishigaki Island.star
This article introduces the process and attractions of the very popular jungle night tours!
⬇︎ Click here to go to the Jungle Night Tour plan page.
Ishigaki Island Jungle Night Tour Flow
19:30] Pick up by your guide
The guide in charge of the day will pick you up at Ishigakijima Port Terminal or your hotel (free hotel pickup).
The tour begins in the car during pick-up and drop-off! Talking with our friendly guide, we will take you to the spot☆.
Please wear clothes that can get dirty (long pants are better).
20:00] Arrive at the night tour spot!
Depending on the season and weather conditions of the day, the guide will choose the best spot to hold the night safari tour.
basicallyThe event will be held even on rainy days.It is! The jungle in the rain is truly like enjoying a real jungle expedition, more powerful than on a sunny day.
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Also, it is pitch black when you enter the jungle because there is almost no lighting at night on Ishigaki Island. However, this also means that you can only hear your own footsteps and the sounds of creatures, which is a realAtmosphere of exploring the jungle at nightI'm thrilled to be able to taste the
Before the night tour, you will receive a brief explanation and a flashlight.
A valuable experience of interacting with subtropical flora and fauna awaits you.
20:15] Explore the sky looking for creatures and stars!
A must find on the Jungle Night Tour is the "coconut crab (Birgus latro)It is an endangered species called 'the
The coconut crab is a rare creature found only in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan and is said to be one of the largest crustaceans in Japan. (*Listed as an endangered species by the Ministry of the Environment and a rare species by the Ministry of Fisheries.)
Some coconut crabs reach about 50 cm in length and can be over a meter long when their legs are spread. Although they may resemble crabs in appearanceActually a member of the hermit crab familyIt is.
They live mainly on the fruit of a subtropical plant called "adan," which is why many coconut crabs live near adan fruit.
Searching for coconut crabs is a lot of fun, and both children and adults are sure to get excited together☆.
Learn more about coconut crabs.
Other nocturnal creatures that can be observed on night tours in Ishigaki Island areanadromous fish (fish that migrates upstream, e.g. salmon)The Anadjako is a species of fish that lives in burrows in the moist ground. Anadarko live in burrows in damp ground, and their nests are said to be as long as 2 meters.
If you look closely at your surroundings, you may find many holes scattered throughout the area. However, anadromous fish are very wary creatures, so it is important to approach them quietly and observe them.
As you walk through the jungle, you may see holes scattered throughout the area, so be sure to look for them!
20:40] Go to the beach at the end of the jungle.
On the beach at the end of the jungleTidal Flat ObservationYou can see them all! You can see fish, hermit crabs, and even small crabs that can only be seen at low tide.
Do you ever come to the ocean (beach) at night? This experience is also a privilege of night tours.
Enjoy the healing time while listening to the sound of rippling waves and being surrounded by the beautiful starry sky.
Stargazing is not included in the Jungle Night Tour. If you wish to take starry sky photography, please contactStarry sky photo tourPlease consider the following
21:00] Night tour ends
After the night tour, we will take you back to "Ishigakijima Port Terminal", the departure point.
If you are staying around Ishigaki Island Terminal, we also provide pick-up service to your hotel, so please feel free to let us know!
Please join us for a star gazing & night safari tour in one of the deepest spots in Ishigaki Island!
⬇︎ Click here to go to the Jungle Night Tour plan page.
Click here for a list of stargazing & night tours
Ishigaki Island Jungle Night Tour Notes
Many customers have asked me, "What is a night tour really like? "I don't like bugs. "Isn't it dangerous to go out in the dark at night?" We receive many questions such as "What is a night tour really like?
During the tour, you can count on our reliable staff who know Ishigaki Island very well.You'll be fine with a guide.It is! On the contrary, it is very dangerous and not recommended to go into the jungle on your own.
In fact, many of the participants were women, and after the tour, they said, 'I enjoyed it more than I could have imagined.We often receive comments such as, "I'm so glad you like it!
◆ Respect and protect the natural environment
◆Please use the restroom before participating in the event.
◆No participation after drinking or with a hangover.
There are still many ways to play at night!
What else is there to do besides a jungle night tour?
There are many other nighttime activities (night tours) on Ishigaki Island besides jungle night tours that take you on an adventure through the jungle!
Walking and observing the jungle and starry sky is wonderful, but Ishigaki Island'sCruising the ocean at night and gazing at the star-filled sky is also fascinating.Right?
The sight of mangrove-dwelling fish jumping around with lights will make your tour even more enjoyable.
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Seasonal evening activities are also available!
Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation Tour
On Ishigaki Island, from February to May, Japan's smallest (4 mm to 6 mm) "Rhizophora mucronata (species of midge)You can enjoy the appreciation of
As the sun sets, the Yaeyama fireflies gradually begin to glow, and at their peak, hundreds to over a thousand fireflies can be seen in chorus, a spectacular sight. At its peak, you can see hundreds to over a thousand fireflies in chorus. The scene is as beautiful as a shooting star flitting from the ground to the sky and from the sky to the ground.
If you visit Ishigaki Island during this season, please join a tour to observe the carpet of fireflies!
About the Yaeyama Firefly Appreciation Tour
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June-August] Sagaribana Viewing Tour
Blooms only in subtropical areas around the end of GW or from June to the end of August.flower petals fallen on water, resembling a spider flower (esp. Pelecanoides urinatrix)You can enjoy "The
Sagaribana blooms in the evening and is in full bloom between 21:00 and 22:00.Sweet vanilla-like aromaand produces beautiful white and pink flowers.
However, sagaribana lasts only a few hours after blooming.In the morning they scatter their petals.It is known as "a beautiful and fleeting one-night flower" because of this.
If you visit Ishigaki Island during this season, I hope you will join us and see the sagaribana!
About the Sagaribana Viewing Tour
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Recommended! 5 Night View Spots in Ishigaki Island
(1) Vanna Park
Banna Park is the largest prefectural forest park in Ishigaki Island, which stretches around Banna-dake (Mt. Banna) and covers an area of 8 km in circumference.
There are points from which you can see the emerald green sea of Ishigaki Island from the observatory, and spots where you can enjoy bird watching.
You can also easily view the beautiful starry sky from the parking lot☆.
In addition, the smallest firefly in Japan, the "Yaeyama Firefly," can be observed at Banna Park.
It is a special place where you can enjoy the scenery and observe the creatures. We hope you will visit!
Also known as: Observatory with a view of the Emerald Sea
Address: 961-15 Ishigaki-city, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 15 minutes from Ishigaki Port Terminal
(2) Tamatorizaki Observatory
Tamatorizaki Observatory (玉取崎展望台) is a spectacular spot overlooking the Hirakubo Peninsula and the beautiful sea of Ishigaki Island.
The boardwalk to the observatory is covered with lovely hibiscus flowers all year round, providing a tropical atmosphere.
The night view at Tamatorizaki Observatory, which is said to be one of the most scenic spots in Ishigaki Island, is as wonderful as the day view!
It is a spectacular spot that attracts not only tourists but also locals. Please visit.
Address: Ibaruma, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
(iii) Kawadaira Park Observation Deck
Kabira Park Observatory is an observatory located in Kabira Bay. Kabira Bay is so famous and famous among the spectacular view spots in Ishigaki Island that it was awarded three Michelin stars.
Not only beautiful during the daytime, but also at night, you can enjoy a fantastic view of countless stars reflecting off the beautiful sea.
Address: Kabira Park, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
(4) Southern Gate Bridge
It is a blue bridge connecting the man-made islands of Minanuhama-cho and Yashima-cho, located about a 5-minute walk from the Ishigakijima Remote Island Terminal.
If you look up at the sky from the Southern Gate Bridge, you can see the Southern Cross and other constellations that are hard to see in Ishigaki Island with a high probability.
Address: 1, Yashima-cho, Yashima-cho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport
Ishigakijima Observatory
Ishigakijima Observatory is the one you cannot miss when enjoying astronomical observation in Ishigaki Island. In this observatory, you can not only enjoy the beautiful starry sky, but also learn about the universe in 3D at the 4U2D theater in the observatory.
Reservations are required, though,A valuable experience that you can only get here.Many families also visit the park.
Ishigaki Island has little light pollution and the air is very clear, so you can enjoy beautiful starry skies.The first island in Japan to be designated as a starry sky reserveBut there is also.
For this reason, Ishigaki Island is sometimes referred to as "Star Island. Ishigakijima Observatory is especially known as a good place for astronomical observation due to the lack of lights in the city.
Ishigakijima Observatory is equipped with a large telescope that allows detailed observation of the stars and moon.Very attractive spot for stargazers.That's right.
Address: 1024-1 Shinkawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 20 minutes by car from the remote island terminal
summary
In this article, we introduced the Jungle Night Tour, which can only be experienced on Ishigaki Island.
You can encounter starry skies certified as a starry sky reserve, endangered coconut crabs, and other fascinating creatures such as the Yaeyama firefly.
Please join a night tour at least once on your trip to Ishigaki Island!
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