Ishigaki Night Jungle Tour: Subtropical Creatures and Starry Sky Exploration
4.6
45 Ratings
Ishigaki
Embark on an eco-friendly adventure in Ishigaki Island at night to explore subtropical creatures and gaze at the stunning starry sky. Join us for a sustainable and unforgettable experience!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 1 Misakichō - Natural Planetarium! Subtropical & Starry Sky Jungle Night Tour

This is the plan to go out to Ishigaki Island at night to look for subtropical creatures and starry sky.
Ishigaki is full of creatures and plants rarely seen in the mainland!

Also, the starry sky, the first starry sky protected area in Japan, is like a natural planetarium.

[Notes] (Please be sure to read)
Meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the season and field conditions on the day of the tour. The store will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting place and time. If you do not hear from the store by the evening of the day before, please call 0980-87-5722 (Ishigaki ADVENTURE PiPi).

The tour will be held rain or shine. However, we may cancel the tour if we deem that the field is unsafe.

Please use the restroom before coming to the tour. (There are no restrooms near the tour site.)

Please do not participate in the event if you have been drinking.

Please contact us in advance if you will be late.

What's Included
  • Special offer page for participants with redeemable restaurant coupons
  • Experience fee includes liability insurance and sales tax
  • Lightweight tour for easy travel
Additional Information

Join us for a nocturnal excursion to Ishigaki Island, in search of unique subtropical species and a breathtaking starlit sky.

Ishigaki is home to an array of animals and vegetation scarcely found on the mainland!

Moreover, its starry night sky, recognized as Japan’s first protected starlight reserve, resembles a natural planetarium.

Depending on the day’s weather, our guide will lead you to the most recommended spots. If fortune smiles upon you, a massive coconut crab might just cross your path…

Join us on our eco-friendly escapade designed with a focus on sustainability.

  • Not recommended for people after drinking
Location
石垣港離島ターミナル(バス)(石垣空港線・下り)
On the day of the tour, please be punctual and gather at the main entrance of Ishigaki Port Terminal (marked by a red post box) at 19:30. Our guide will pick you up.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Vanessa
Apr 21, 2024
Nighttime Adventure Fun - This was such a fun adventure and Takahiro was a great guide, he took his time making sure everyone was able to find wildlife and get pictures. Although I was the only English speaking participant, Taka would make sure to interpret what he was saying to the others so I could be included. We were able to see the magical coconut crab and much more hidden creatures … the sky was a little cloudy but standing under the sky on the beach was a special treat. Highly recommend this tour for outdoor enthusiasts
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Global09142883900
Apr 3, 2024
Very satisfied - It was a wonderful time that did not disappoint. I was so happy to see rare animals like coconut crabs and vipers. Our guide caught them for us so we could see them up close and even touch them! The starry sky was so beautiful it's hard to describe in words. It's definitely better to see it in person than in a photo...!
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大岩佳
Mar 31, 2024
We met a coconut crab, a snake, a hermit crab about 10 cm long, and a tree lizard! - We participated in the Night Jungle Walk in March! Highly recommended for elementary school children who love animals!! We encountered creatures that we had only seen in picture books, such as hawk crabs, snakes, tree lizards, and nose-spotted frogs!! It was an easy walk, and although we brought insect repellent with us, there were no mosquitoes in March! It seems that there are more insects in the summer! Since it was a full moon, we couldn't see many stars, so we would like to participate again just to watch the stars! The guide told us to ask him anything we wanted about Ishigaki Island!! We will definitely go again. Thank you very much for your help😊
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Julie_c
Mar 31, 2024
Lovely! - It was lovely to explore the jungle and observe all the light creatures coming out at night. I even got dropped off back to my hotel.
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元田咲
Mar 24, 2024
The best explanations and local sites that will satisfy those who love living things! - First of all, I was given a light that emits a powerful light and boots, and I had fun even before I left!! (LOL) From the time we got to the car to the destination, we were given detailed explanations about the various living things, and since we started the tour with a good understanding of the area, we had no worries at all and were able to enjoy ourselves to the fullest! The guide who was in charge of us was young and very friendly, easy to ask questions, talked a lot about one topic, and had a wealth of trivia!! (lol) We were able to find three coconut crabs that fulfilled our expectations of seeing coconut crabs!! We have a wide range of knowledge not only about living creatures, but also about the fruits and leaves they feed on, and we use this information to mimic them. It was a great experience to be able to observe lizards and other animals!! There weren't many stars at the beach, but I was able to see the Great Winter Triangle with my naked eye, so I was very satisfied! They also took photos of us as a family so that we could see the creatures we found together, so we were able to preserve our precious experiences and memories!!
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Candace_s
Mar 23, 2024
An interesting family evening - We traveled to a lovely beach without light pollution. Our guides were so excited to share the stars and creatures with us. A special shout-out to Takahiro who kept us up to date in English.
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林田幸
Mar 18, 2024
it was fun! - It was a very valuable experience! I saw a viper and a coconut crab. Unfortunately, the starry sky was not visible because it was cloudy. I took my 5-year-old and 9-year-old children with me, and although there were some rough paths, we managed to get through it! I would like to participate again!
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Daytrip44715342867
Mar 10, 2024
A friendly, polite, young and knowledgeable guide! - From the reservation confirmation email, explanations of the tour on the day, things to be careful of while traveling, to interesting local stories, I was able to participate in the tour with peace of mind from start to finish without getting bored. The guide is young, but his knowledge is incredible! He loves his local area, so he loves and respects nature, and I was impressed that his many experiences have made him such a loving guide. I would recommend this plan and this guide. I'm really glad I came to Ishigaki Island and used this plan! It was a wonderful memory, thank you very much!
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Alex_c
Apr 6, 2024
Double check that the English tour actually has English speaking guide. - When we booked this, the description said English tour guide. However, when we got there none of the guides knew how to speak English & they were surprised there were foreigners there. So we couldn’t understand the guides stories that they were saying & we felt kinda left out as the guides didn’t interact with us much as we couldn’t communicate with each other. But, it was okay, the tour was still fun and something spontaneous for us. Just not giving it a 5 star as the ad was misleading.
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Hana_ariel
Mar 27, 2024
A unique experience unique to Ishigaki Island - I was able to see the limestone caves and the coconut crabs that I had been longing to see! It was a shame that I couldn't see the stars because it was cloudy, but the Taiwanese scorpion-like creatures were unexpectedly cute, so I'm glad I was able to participate in this tour! The guide was also kind and I was really satisfied, but I couldn't see the stars, so I'll give it a ⭐︎-1, but it's a tour that you should definitely participate in!
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