Plan Overview：Ishigaki Island Starry Sky Photo Tour – A Memory Captured Forever
With the starry sky of Ishigaki Island as your backdrop, a professional photographer will capture your special moment.
On this stargazing photo tour, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking night sky of Ishigaki—Japan’s first certified Dark Sky Park—while taking home stunning photos that will become lifelong memories.
A Special Night Guided by a Local Island Photographer
A professional photographer born and raised in Ishigaki will guide you to hidden local spots that only the islanders know—places you won’t find in any guidebook.
Enjoy a unique photo experience in breathtaking, off-the-beaten-path locations.
No advance booking is required, and you can join empty-handed, making it an easy and stress-free activity.
Children aged 3 and under can join for free, so it’s perfect for families, too!
A Special Shot with the Starry Sky as Your Backdrop
On this tour, you’ll receive 5 professionally taken shots per group, all set against a sky full of stars.
Our experienced local photographer will gently guide your posing to help you feel relaxed and capture your most natural expressions and posture.
On nights with a full moon, you can also enjoy moon-centered photography—featuring moonlit reflections, silhouette shots, and other stunning, Instagram-worthy images.
A Tour Everyone Can Enjoy
Why not spend a magical moment with your family, partner, or friends, surrounded by the rich nature and star-filled skies of Ishigaki Island?
Capturing memories under the stars will become a lasting treasure—perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply creating unforgettable moments during your trip.
Create Unforgettable Memories Under the Night Sky of Ishigaki Island
This stargazing photo tour offers the perfect opportunity to witness the stunning Milky Way and a sky full of stars.
Capture a meaningful moment beneath the beautiful night sky of Ishigaki Island.
Join us for a memorable night tour in the heart of Ishigaki’s rich natural surroundings!
Schedule for the day
| Time |
Tour Details |
| 20:30/21:30 | Meet at the location or pick-up from Ishigaki City |
| 20:45/21:45 | Star explanation |
| 20:55/21:55 | Start of the photo shoot |
| 21:30/22:30 | End of the tour at the location or your preferred place in Ishigaki City |
Course Summary（Tour Price・What to bring・Meeting Locations, etc.）
| Tour Price (Tax included) |
Per person (ages 4–99): ¥6,000
Infants (under 3 years old): Free of charge |
| Included in the price | Experience fee, insurance fee, consumption tax |
| What to bring | Drinks, towel |
| What to wear on tour | We recommend wearing light-colored clothes, such as white. |
| Meeting and Dismissal Locations | Your preferred location, either at the site (Shiraho Ao-Sango Trust) or in the Ishigaki City area. |
| Opening period | Whole Year |
| Opening hours | 20:30-21:30, 21:30-22:30（ 1 hour） |
| Time of meeting | Same as start time（The guide will inform you the day before.） |
| Age restrictions | 4 to 99 years of age |
| Max. capacity of the tour | 1 to 12 participants (minimum requirement: 1 people) |
1. Transportation Service
(For those with transportation included)
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Pick-up is available only within the Ishigaki City area.
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Pick-up to restaurants, such as izakayas, is also available.
2. How We Contact You After Booking
Once your reservation is confirmed, the guide will contact you via email or phone.
Details regarding pick-up and meeting times will be communicated the day before the tour.
3. Participation Requirements
Participants who are pregnant, have medical restrictions on exercise, or are under the influence of alcohol cannot join the tour.
If you have any concerns about your health, please consult the guide by mentioning them in the remarks section when booking.
4. Possible Tour Cancellations
In case of weather conditions or other factors, we may need to cancel the tour after your reservation is confirmed. We will notify you as soon as possible.
5. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made for any reason by the customer will incur the following cancellation fees:
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Cancellations made up to 5 days before the tour: Free of charge
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Cancellations made from 4 days to 6:00 PM the day before the tour: 50% of the tour fee
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Cancellations after 6:00 PM the day before the tour or no-shows: 100% of the tour fee
For any changes or cancellations, please contact us via the email address (or phone number) provided in your booking confirmation email.
6. Other Information
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Children under 3 years old are free of charge. Please do not include them in the total number of participants; instead, mention the number of children under 3 in the remarks section when booking. (Please note that photos require about 10 seconds of stillness, and small children may cause some blurring.)
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Each group can have up to 5 shots taken against the starry sky.
