Ishigaki Island—National Astronomical Observatory of Japan VERA Ishigaki Island Observatory—

Ishigaki Island Tourist Information

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Ishigaki Island Car Rental Ishigaki Island Tours offers easy comparison and reservation of rental car plans for Ishigaki Island! It takes about 3 hours to go around Ishigaki Island by car. If you want to visit all the sightseeing spots efficiently, you need to rent a car! There are plans that include free pick-up from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, car navigation system, no need to return a full tank of gas, and even child seats. We also introduce other means of transportation other than rental cars! (29 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Ishigaki Island Rides (Bike Rental & Bicycle Rental) Activities There are many other ways to get around in Ishigaki Island☆ Ishigaki Island Vehicle Activity Feature Ishigaki Island is dotted with attractive spots such as beautiful ocean, mountains, and observatories where you can overlook the magnificent nature. With such favorable conditions, how can you not go driving touring in Ishigaki Island [...]. (20 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

About the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan’s VERA Ishigaki Island Observatory

This is a facility affiliated with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, located near the Nagura Dam.The radio telescope is 23 meters tall and 20 meters in diameter; it receives radio waves from space and studies the Milky Way’sWe are measuring the positions and motions of stars.

"Organized by Ishigaki City, "Southern Island Star Festival"It is open to the public once a year, but you can view it from the outside all year round."

Among the VERA observation stations,Japan's Southwesternmost Point(24° N, 124° E).

The VERA Project is a grand initiative to create a precise, three-dimensional map of the Milky Way through observations conducted at four observatories: the Mizusawa Observatory in Iwate Prefecture, the Ogasawara Observatory, and the Iriki Observatory in Kagoshima Prefecture! Maybe it’ll make the universe feel just a little bit closer?

How to Have Fun at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan’s VERA Ishigaki Island Observatory

Ishigaki Island is a region where the night sky is so beautiful that it has been designated as Japan’s first Dark Sky Reserve.

You generally can't go inside this observatory, but around it...Stargazing tours are very popular.Why not join a stargazing tour to admire the spectacular starry sky—a sight you can only experience on Ishigaki Island?

Recommended Night Tours on Ishigaki Island ↓

★Summer Special SALE [Ishigaki Island/Evening] Your chance to see Perseus! A natural planetarium! Starry Sky & Subtropical Jungle Night Tour♪ Same-day reservations accepted! Recommended for families with children and group trips (No. 316)開始時間7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 2 hours7,900 yen →4,900yen

★Summer Special SALE [Ishigakijima Island] Guided by a professional stargazing photographer☆Starry sky photo tour to enjoy one of the best starry skies in Japan★Recommended for couples, families, and girls' trip (No.356)開始時間20:00-22:00 (varies)所要時間Approx. 2 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Ishigaki Island/Northern part of Ishigaki Island】Islanders also recognize the beauty☆The first starry sky reserve in Japan "Shooting Star Hill"! Star gazing tour with live sanshin (No.315)開始時間Varies depending on the season.所要時間Approx. 1 hour5,900 yen

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