Enjoy stargazing at the exclusive “Starry Sky Farm,” a special viewing area accessible only to tour participants. If it is cloudy upon arrival, you may cancel or reschedule on the same day, so you can book with confidence.
In case of bad weather, date changes are possible depending on availability.
About this experience
Starting at
21:00
Schedule
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Meet at Ishigaki Starry Sky Farm
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Stargazing Tour Begins
After arriving, please check in at reception. Once all participants have gathered, follow the guide to Starry Sky Farm.
Located on a seaside cape, it offers a 360° panoramic view—one of the best stargazing spots in Ishigaki.
Enjoy a special moment under Japan’s southernmost starry sky.
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Tour Highlights
Guided constellation tour by a certified star guide (w/ laser pointer) Insights into space, local star culture, and astrology Telescope observation of stars, moon, and planets Reclining chairs & binoculars rental 1 complimentary drink ※ Moonlit nights will feature a moonlight viewing experience
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Stargazing Information
The Yaeyama Islands, including Ishigaki, are Japan’s southernmost area, where you can see southern hemisphere constellations not visible on the mainland.
Southern Cross: Dec–Jun (best: May–Jun) Milky Way: From July (best in August) Centaurus: Jan–mid Jul (best: Jun–mid Jul)
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Tour ends on-site
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Ishigakijima Hoshizora Farm
日本、〒907-0241 沖縄県石垣市桃里１６５−３９５
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It was different from the photos.
Posted Date: 2018/09/06
はーちゃん
I participated hoping for a perfect starry sky, but unfortunately, it was cloudy. I could see a few stars here and there, but it was at a level where the night sky from my home might be prettier. It was far from the photos in the guidebook, and I can only express my disappointment.満点の星空を期待して参加したのですが、あいにくの曇り空☁️少しの星が見えたり見えなくなったりで、家から見る夜空の方が綺麗かも⁈というレベルでした。ガイドブックに載っていた写真とは程遠く、残念の一言しかありません。
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It wasn't a sky full of stars.
Posted Date: 2018/11/10
わんわん
The sky was cloudy, and I couldn't find the North Star at all. I wondered if this is what the starry sky in Ishigaki Island is like... The constellations weren't fully visible, which was disappointing.雲が多く、北極星が全然見つけられなかった。 石垣島の星空はこんなものかと… 星座は完全には見えないし 残念
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Due to the bad weather...
Posted Date: 2019/05/07
ゆうくん
I apologize to the staff. It was cloudy, and after much deliberation on-site, I decided not to participate. I plan to try again next time.スタッフの方々には申し訳無かったです。 曇っていて、現地で悩んだ末に不参加と決断しました。 次回、また、トライしようと思ってます。
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I'm disappointed.
Posted Date: 2019/11/13
ありのまま
I had a reservation on November 9th. I made the reservation and payment, and waited at the meeting point on the day, but no one came to pick me up. I tried calling the contact number multiple times, but couldn't get through, and I searched the surrounding area repeatedly. Eventually, when I searched for "Hoshizora Farm" on Google Maps, a completely different location came up, so I decided to head there on a whim, and found that the stargazing tour was taking place. Naturally, I explained the sit… I had a reservation on November 9th. I made the reservation and payment, and waited at the meeting point on the day, but no one came to pick me up. I tried calling the contact number multiple times, but couldn't get through, and I searched the surrounding area repeatedly. Eventually, when I searched for "Hoshizora Farm" on Google Maps, a completely different location came up, so I decided to head there on a whim, and found that the stargazing tour was taking place. Naturally, I explained the situation to the staff, but I did not receive a satisfactory answer as to why the wrong meeting point was communicated, and why there was no confirmation call even though there were no participants.
I believe that having a mobile number listed as a contact that cannot be reached on the day is pointless. I was told it was the owner's mobile, but they said they didn't know where the owner was today.
I am saddened that my enjoyable travel time was wasted. I hope the company will review its system to prevent others from having a similar experience and provide better tours in the future. 11/9に予約していたものです。予約＆支払いをして当日は集合場所で待っていましたが、迎えがくることはありませんでした。連絡先に何度電話しても繋がらず、周辺を何度も探し回りました。結局Googleマップで「星空ファーム」と検索するとまったく別の場所が出てきたので、一か八かその場所に向かってみたところ、星空ツアーが開催されていました。当然スタッフさんに状況を伝えましたが、なぜ間違った集合場所が伝えられていたのか、なぜ参加者がいないのに確認の電話すらしてこないのか、納得できる回答はいただけませんでした。 連絡先と… 11/9に予約していたものです。予約＆支払いをして当日は集合場所で待っていましたが、迎えがくることはありませんでした。連絡先に何度電話しても繋がらず、周辺を何度も探し回りました。結局Googleマップで「星空ファーム」と検索するとまったく別の場所が出てきたので、一か八かその場所に向かってみたところ、星空ツアーが開催されていました。当然スタッフさんに状況を伝えましたが、なぜ間違った集合場所が伝えられていたのか、なぜ参加者がいないのに確認の電話すらしてこないのか、納得できる回答はいただけませんでした。 連絡先と載せてあった携帯も当日連絡が取れる携帯でなければ意味がないと思います。オーナーさんの携帯とのことでしたが、今日はオーナーがどこにいるか分かりません、と言われました。 せっかくの楽しい旅行の時間を無駄にすることになり悲しいです。同じような思いをする方が出ないよう会社の体制を見直していただき、より良いツアーを開催していただけることを期待しています。
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It wasn't as great as I had hoped.
Posted Date: 2023/03/25
くらん
The staff was enjoyable to talk to and very accommodating, but it was very cold, and the hour was tough. It was nice that they provided blankets and warm tea. The stars were often hidden by clouds, and I didn't find the tour to be worth the price.スタッフの方のお話は楽しく対応も良かったですが、とても寒く1時間が辛かったです。毛布や温かいお茶を用意して下さったのは良かったです。 星は雲に隠れがちで見えなくなることも多く、このお値段で納得のいくツアーではなかったです。
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Cloudy sky and moonlight
Posted Date: 2017/08/04
bummer
It was supposed to be a discussion about choosing a location based on the weather that day, but the moonlight made it difficult to see the stars, and there were clouds everywhere! When I returned to my accommodation in Hirakawa, the sky was completely filled with stars, and I was disappointed thinking I shouldn't have spent money and time to go see them. Also, on the day itself, there was no email with location information, and the address provided over the phone for nearby places was completely… It was supposed to be a discussion about choosing a location based on the weather that day, but the moonlight made it difficult to see the stars, and there were clouds everywhere! When I returned to my accommodation in Hirakawa, the sky was completely filled with stars, and I was disappointed thinking I shouldn't have spent money and time to go see them. Also, on the day itself, there was no email with location information, and the address provided over the phone for nearby places was completely off. It's a shame. その日の天候に合わせて場所を決める様な話だった筈なのに、月明かりで星が見難い上に、雲が一面に‼︎ 平川の宿泊先に戻ったら、一面星空になっていて、わざわざお金と時間使って見に行かなければ良かった〜と、がっかりしました。 また、当日になっても場所案内のメールもなく、電話で教えて貰った近隣とされる住所は、まったく見当違いの場所でした。 残念です。
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Clouds
Posted Date: 2017/08/31
おっくん
The day was sunny, but it became cloudy as the night approached, and as the tour started, the stars gradually became less visible. It was disappointing since the tour was mainly about the stars. I think it would be a great tour if the stars were clearly visible.当日は晴れてたのですが夜にかけて曇りだし、ツアーが始まるとだんだん星が見えなくなってしまいました。 星がメインのツアーだけに残念でした。 綺麗に星が見えたら、とてもいいツアーだと思います。
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Star Bathing Tour?
Posted Date: 2018/04/05
りりこ
I was drawn to the name of the Star Bathing Tour, and the fact that same-day participation was allowed, along with transportation from the remote island terminal, made me choose this tour. We took a bus for about 20-30 minutes to the stargazing farm that was developed specifically for this tour. Upon arrival, there was a cute reception area, and beyond that, there were reclining chairs prepared for each participant, allowing us to sit back and enjoy the stargazing in a relaxed manner.
Although it… I was drawn to the name of the Star Bathing Tour, and the fact that same-day participation was allowed, along with transportation from the remote island terminal, made me choose this tour. We took a bus for about 20-30 minutes to the stargazing farm that was developed specifically for this tour. Upon arrival, there was a cute reception area, and beyond that, there were reclining chairs prepared for each participant, allowing us to sit back and enjoy the stargazing in a relaxed manner.
Although it was a clear day, I felt that the brightness of the moon might have overshadowed the stars. I had expected to see a starry sky like the one shown in the tour photos, but I honestly found the actual view disappointing as I couldn't see such a sky with the naked eye.
That said, each person was provided with binoculars, which allowed us to see stars that were not visible to the naked eye. We could also observe the stars while receiving explanations using a laser pointer, which made it more enjoyable and helped us understand the grandeur of the universe rather than just gazing aimlessly.
I participated at the end of March, and while it was still a bit chilly at night, there was a service of warm Sanpin tea and blankets. However, after being outside for about an hour, it got quite cold, and towards the end, it became a bit tough, so I think it's necessary to prepare for the cold depending on the season.
The high ratings from other participants were a factor in my decision to join, but perhaps that raised my expectations too much. I was hoping for a starry sky that matched the name of the tour. By the way, I stayed on the northern side of Ishigaki Island and saw a sky full of stars there, which made me want to join the tour again, but the visibility of the stars was completely different. I think it might be the difference between the empty northern side and the city-close southern side.
It seemed that there were many participants that day, and it took a long time for everyone to take turns looking at the moon's craters through the telescope, which significantly exceeded the scheduled end time, leading to various disappointments.
I hesitated to post this review as it might come off as harsh, but I hope that sharing this perspective can be helpful among the many high ratings. 星浴ツアーのネーミングに惹かれ、当日参加OK、離島ターミナルからの送迎ありも決め手となり、こちらのツアーへ。 このツアーのために開拓されたという星空ファームへバスで20-30分かけて向います。現地につくと可愛い受付と、その先には人数分のリクライニングチェアが準備されてあり、順次案内されゆったり座りながらの星空観察。 ただこの日は晴天でしたが、月がかなり明るかったからか？星の光が負けていたように思います。このツアーに載せてある写真のような星空が観れると思っていましたが、肉眼ではそのような星空は確認できず正直… 星浴ツアーのネーミングに惹かれ、当日参加OK、離島ターミナルからの送迎ありも決め手となり、こちらのツアーへ。 このツアーのために開拓されたという星空ファームへバスで20-30分かけて向います。現地につくと可愛い受付と、その先には人数分のリクライニングチェアが準備されてあり、順次案内されゆったり座りながらの星空観察。 ただこの日は晴天でしたが、月がかなり明るかったからか？星の光が負けていたように思います。このツアーに載せてある写真のような星空が観れると思っていましたが、肉眼ではそのような星空は確認できず正直期待外れな星空でした。 とはいえ、双眼鏡が一人一台用意されていて、それを使うと肉眼では見えない星を見ることは出来ましたし、レザーポインターを使って星の説明を受けながら観察できるので、ただぼんやりと眺めるよりは宇宙の壮大さを理解でき楽しかったです。 今回3月末の参加でしたが夜はまだ肌寒く、温かいサンピン茶とブランケットのサービスがありましたが、約一時間ずっと外にいると結構冷えて最後のほうはちょっと辛かったので季節によっては自身での防寒対策必要だと思います。 参加された方の評価が高かったことも参加するきっかけになりましたが、逆に期待が大きくなってしまったのか、星浴ツアーのネーミングに期待を持ちすぎたのか・・・ちなみに今回、石垣島の北側にも宿泊し、そこで観た星空が満天の浴びるような星空で、それをもう一度みたいと思いツアーに参加したのですが星空の見え方が全然違いました。やっぱり何もない北側と市街地に近い南側の違いなのかもしれないなと思いました。 この日は人数も多かったようで、望遠鏡で月のクレーターをひとりひとり見る順番にも時間がかかり、終了予定時間を大幅に超えていたり、いろいろ残念でした。 辛口の口コミになるので投稿を迷いましたが、高評価が多い中で、このような感想があることを参考にしてもらえたらと思います。
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I might have had too high expectations.
Posted Date: 2018/05/02
ユッピ
I was a bit disappointed because I felt there were fewer stars than I expected, perhaps due to the photos I saw or the sky that day. However, considering that you can't see that many stars in the city, it was still pretty good.写真を見て期待し過ぎたせいか、その日の空のせいか思っていたより星が少なく感じてガッカリ感があった。でも、都会ではあれだけの星は見れないのでまあまあかなって感じです。
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We were not blessed with good weather.
Posted Date: 2018/07/16
コツラ
I was really looking forward to the starry sky, but on the evening of the event, I received a courteous message saying, "There are many clouds, so it might be difficult to see the stars. What would you like to do?" They mentioned that rescheduling for the next day wasn't possible due to full bookings.
I was torn about whether to cancel, but since it seemed like there was a chance to see something if the rain held off, I decided to participate as planned.
In the end, there were indeed many clouds,… I was really looking forward to the starry sky, but on the evening of the event, I received a courteous message saying, "There are many clouds, so it might be difficult to see the stars. What would you like to do?" They mentioned that rescheduling for the next day wasn't possible due to full bookings.
I was torn about whether to cancel, but since it seemed like there was a chance to see something if the rain held off, I decided to participate as planned.
In the end, there were indeed many clouds, and I couldn't see a breathtaking starry sky, but I enjoyed hearing trivia about the stars and Ishigaki Island! Mars was very beautiful. I would love to try again someday. By the way, my older child is 8 years old and my younger child is 3. The older one seemed to get a bit bored halfway through since not many stars were visible. The younger one, after a day of sightseeing, was fast asleep and didn't wake up at all. 星空とっても楽しみにしていたのですが、当日の夕方ご丁寧にご連絡頂き「雲が多くて、星空が見えづらいかもしれないのでどうされますか？？」との事。 明日に延期は、予約がいっぱいで出来ませんと仰るので キャンセルするか迷いに迷ったのですが、雨が降らず運次第で見れるのならばと予約通り参加しました。
It was cloudy, so it couldn't be helped, but I couldn't see much. The night sky in my hometown might be even more beautiful... But I had a great time as you explained everything so carefully! More than anything, I was impressed by the laser show!曇っていたので仕方がなかったのですが、あんまり見えませんでした。これなら地元で見る星空の方がもっと綺麗かな... でも一生懸命丁寧に説明してくださって、楽しかったです＼(^0^)／なによりレイザーに感動しましたw
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Moonbathing was amazing!
Posted Date: 2018/10/24
あ＼(^o^)／
Unfortunately, the originally scheduled tour date was canceled due to cloudy weather. Since stargazing was a major goal of my trip to Ishigaki Island, I rescheduled for the next day and participated in the tour. The daytime weather was decent, so I was hopeful that the view would be nice! However, by the start time, there was a thick cloud cover, and I could barely see Mars peeking through the clouds (laughs).
It was disappointing, but since the moon was close to being full, I was able to enjoy … Unfortunately, the originally scheduled tour date was canceled due to cloudy weather. Since stargazing was a major goal of my trip to Ishigaki Island, I rescheduled for the next day and participated in the tour. The daytime weather was decent, so I was hopeful that the view would be nice! However, by the start time, there was a thick cloud cover, and I could barely see Mars peeking through the clouds (laughs).
It was disappointing, but since the moon was close to being full, I was able to enjoy moon gazing with the telescope that was provided, and I could see the craters! Although I couldn't see the stars I was aiming for, I was satisfied with the moonlight bath and the enjoyable stories about the night sky.
I would definitely like to try again, and I rated the experience a bit lower, but I’m glad I participated in the tour this time. Next time I join, I plan to research the phases of the moon thoroughly so I can go and enjoy a perfect starry sky. Thank you! もともと予定していた参加日があいにくの曇り空だったためツアーが中止となりました。石垣島旅行は星空鑑賞が大きな目的だったので次の日に日付変更し、ツアー参加させていただきました。日中の天気はまずまずだったので綺麗に見えるかも！と期待しながら参加！…したものの開始時間になると分厚い曇り空で、雲の合間から火星がなんとか見えるくらいでした(笑) 残念でしたが月が満月に近かったこともあり、用意していただいていた望遠鏡で月鑑賞をし、クレーターまで見ることができました！ お目当ての星空は見れませんでしたが月光浴と、楽… もともと予定していた参加日があいにくの曇り空だったためツアーが中止となりました。石垣島旅行は星空鑑賞が大きな目的だったので次の日に日付変更し、ツアー参加させていただきました。日中の天気はまずまずだったので綺麗に見えるかも！と期待しながら参加！…したものの開始時間になると分厚い曇り空で、雲の合間から火星がなんとか見えるくらいでした(笑) 残念でしたが月が満月に近かったこともあり、用意していただいていた望遠鏡で月鑑賞をし、クレーターまで見ることができました！ お目当ての星空は見れませんでしたが月光浴と、楽しい星空のお話を聞くことができ、満足です！ ぜひリベンジしたいと思い、評価は低めとさせていただきましたが今回ツアーに参加できてよかったです。次回参加する際は、月の満ち欠けなどよくよく調べてから満点の星空を眺めに行きたいと思っています。ありがとうございました。
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It was disappointing.
Posted Date: 2019/07/19
マイマイ
I was looking forward to it, but since it was the day before the full moon, the moonlight was too strong and I couldn't see the stars well; it was no different from the starry sky at home. Also, I heard that a typhoon occurred, so in the second half, it was completely covered by clouds and I couldn't enjoy the stars at all.期待してたのですが満月の前日だった為、月の光が強すぎて星が見えずらく、自宅の星空と変わりませんでした。 また台風が発生したとの事で、後半は雲に覆われて全く星を楽しむ事が出来ませんでした。
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The area around the full moon is dazzling when you go there.
Posted Date: 2019/08/16
こひめ
I didn't do enough research beforehand, but the day before the full moon was indeed beautiful, although there weren't many stars visible. The group bus was late, and even though we started late, it was disappointing that the ending time was strictly adhered to.事前のリサーチ不足ですが、満月の前の日で、次は確かにキレイでしたが、星はあまり見えませんでした。 団体さんのバスが遅れて、遅れて始まったのに、終わる時間はきっちりしていて残念でした。
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I was able to see many stars without any obstructions.
Posted Date: 2020/10/16
カティーサークが好き
This was my second trip to Ishigaki Island, and I was really looking forward to participating in the starry sky tour that I couldn't join last time! The weather was a bit cloudy, but I was still thrilled to see so many stars and even the Milky Way, which I can't see in the city. The explanations were thorough, and it brought back memories of the constellations I learned in school.
Additionally, I was able to borrow binoculars and saw many stars that are definitely not visible to the naked eye, wh… This was my second trip to Ishigaki Island, and I was really looking forward to participating in the starry sky tour that I couldn't join last time! The weather was a bit cloudy, but I was still thrilled to see so many stars and even the Milky Way, which I can't see in the city. The explanations were thorough, and it brought back memories of the constellations I learned in school.
Additionally, I was able to borrow binoculars and saw many stars that are definitely not visible to the naked eye, which was very moving!
One thing that concerned me was when the person giving the explanation said, "Ishigaki Island is a starry sky protection area..." I believe that the only places recognized as starry sky protection areas by the International Dark-Sky Association are Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, Kuro Island, Hateruma Island, and the northern part of Ishigaki Island. Since the International Dark-Sky Association does not easily grant this designation even with a little city light, I thought there might be some misunderstanding if it was presented as a description of the entire Ishigaki Island. In fact, during my visit, there were parts that were not visible due to the influence of city lights. I wanted to see stars in a starry sky protection area, so when I realized that this was not a true starry sky protection area, I felt a bit sad. 石垣島への旅行は2度目で、前回参加できなかった星空ツアーに参加できることをとても楽しみにしてました！ 天候は若干曇りがかっていましたが、それでも都内では見れないほどのたくさんの星空、天の川まで見れて嬉しかったです。説明を丁寧にしてくださり、学生時代に習った星座について思い出しました。
The starry sky was beautiful, but I was scared to drive for 30 minutes on the completely dark road to get there. After gathering at the location, I was also anxious about walking on the dark, uneven path, worried about stepping on snakes. Considering the travel time, safety, and convenience, I thought a hotel tour would be sufficient.星空はきれいでしたが、現地まで真っ暗な道を30分運転するのが怖かった。また現地集合のあと、足元の悪い真っ暗な道を徒歩移動するのも、ヘビとか踏まないか不安だった。 移動時間や安全性、手軽さを考慮すると、ホテルのツアーで充分かなと思いました。
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A bit disappointing.
Posted Date: 2024/08/17
yu-pa
At the meeting point, the staff explained that they couldn't predict the cloud conditions ahead, so if we were anxious, we could cancel, and I agreed to participate. From the middle of the event, clouds started to appear, and visibility was almost nonexistent, but I had accepted this, so I have no complaints. However, they used a laser pointer for explanations, but their voice was too soft to hear. Even though I was in the third row from the front, I couldn't hear, so those behind us probably he… At the meeting point, the staff explained that they couldn't predict the cloud conditions ahead, so if we were anxious, we could cancel, and I agreed to participate. From the middle of the event, clouds started to appear, and visibility was almost nonexistent, but I had accepted this, so I have no complaints. However, they used a laser pointer for explanations, but their voice was too soft to hear. Even though I was in the third row from the front, I couldn't hear, so those behind us probably heard even less. 集合場所でスタッフから雲の状況がこの先わからないので、不安ならキャンセルしてくださいと説明があり納得して参加しました。途中からは雲が出てきてほとんど見えませんでしたが、承知の上なので不満はありません。 ただ、レーザーポインターで説明をしてくれるのですか、声が小さくてほとんど聞こえません。前から３列目で聞いてたのに聞こえなかったので、私達の後ろの方はもっと聞こえなかったの思われます。
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A vast place with a starry sky.
Posted Date: 2018/05/28
メロディ
The moon was beautifully out, allowing us to see the craters. I was able to actually see the shadows created by the moonlight and realized just how bright moonlight can be. The starry sky was vast, and I was able to observe the stars in all directions—east, west, south, and north. However, it was a bit disappointing that, due to the moonlight, I could only confirm the fainter stars with binoculars. The sanpin tea we had along the way was also delicious. Thank you very much!月が綺麗に出ていたのでクレーターも見ることができました そして月明かりによる影も実際にみて、月明かりはこんなにも明かるいものなんだな～と感じることができました 星空は広大な場所で見ることができたので東西南北の星空を見学できました ただ、月明かりがあったため明かりの小さい星が双眼鏡でしか確認できなかったのが少し残念でした 途中でいただいたさんぴん茶もおいしかったです ありがとうございました
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The stars were not as beautiful as I had imagined.
Posted Date: 2019/01/12
おみー
I may have imagined it too perfectly, but it wasn't as beautiful as I thought it would be. The tour's promotional photos seem to be overly flattering. Haha. That said, it was nice to have hot drinks and blankets provided, and the service was very pleasant.自分があまりに良く想像していただけかもしれませんが、思ったより綺麗ではなかったです。ツアーのP R写真は綺麗に映りすぎているような気がします。笑 とはいっても、ホットドリンクや毛布を提供してくださったりと、とても気持ちの良い接客でよかったです。
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It's affordable.
Posted Date: 2019/11/20
nao
Although there were a few more clouds than I would have liked, it was a good tour at a reasonable price. Next time, I want to see a sky full of stars in the summer.雲が少し多く残念なところがあるがどうしようないが手頃なツアーで良かったです。次回は夏に満天な星空をみたいです
