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Outer islands around Okinawa mainland /Zamami Island

Starry Sky Premium Tour “Night & Sunset” Special Plan at Zamami Island♪

  • Welcome to travel by yourself
  • Pick-up and drop-off included
  • Participants 65 years old and up welcome
  • No preparation needed to participate
  • Available for private hire
  • Food included

Fee for adults(12 - 80 years old)

15,000yen-(including tax)/person/people

Target age
12 years old-80 years old
Estimated time
3 – 6 hours
Number of participants available for reservation
1 person/people - 6 people
Tour times offered
Late afternoon (3 – 6 pm)
Evening (6 pm – 12 am)

Tour details

★Intro Video 

 

Invitation to “Premium Starry Sky Photo Tour”, a special nighttime experience on Zamami Island.

 

 

~ Encounter a star-filled sky in a paradise without light pollution ~

 

Just 50 minutes by ferry from the main island of Okinawa,


Zamami Island, with its world-famous ocean, is recently gaining attention for it's beautiful starry sky.


With almost no streetlights, the island is the perfect place to see shooting stars and the Milky Way clearly with the naked eye, and is on it's way to becoming a starry sky reserve.


Why not make some special time for an extraordinary night ?


With the “Premium Starlight Photo Tour” , 


You can enjoy a special night with a full program including a sunset cruise,

 

stargazing, and starlight photo shooting by a professional photographer.。

 

 

◆Features of this tour

 

< Planetarium Experience 

Enjoy an animated world of the seasonal constellations visible from Zamami Island and traditional Okinawan star mythology.

 

< Sunset Cruise >

Set out to sea on a small boat and enjoy the breathtaking sunset. Drone photography services are included.

 

< Star gazing >

Explore planets and seasonal constellations through professional telescopes with expert commentary from our certified stargazing guides.

 

< Night Sky Photography >

Capture unforgettable moments under the starlit sky with our professional astrophotographer.

 

 

◆Flow of the tour

 

1.【4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.】Constellation guide at planetarium

 

2.【5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.】Sunset Cruise

 

3.【6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.】Special bento dinner provided

 

4.【7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.】Stargazing with telescope

 

5.【8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.】Photo session under the stars

 

6.【8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.】Tour ends

 

*Start times vary depending on the time of year.

*The schedule for each program is a guide only. It is subject to change depending on the situation.

 

 

◆Limited time offer

 

Thursday, October 31 ~ Friday, November 8, 2024

Monday, November 25 ~ Sunday, December 8, 2024

December 18, 2024 (Wed) ~ January 5, 2025 (Sun)

January 17, 2025 (Friday) ~ January 31, 2025 (Friday)

 

*These dates are selected to avoid the impact of bright moonlight. However, we may be able to accommodate requests for other dates, so please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

*For participation in this tour, an overnight stay on Zamami Island is required.

 

 

◆Official Site

https://www.starrysky-okinawa.com/en

Introducing the tour guide

SHOTA Yamano, Stargazing Guide & Photographer

フシヌヤーウチ

SHOTA Yamano, Stargazing Guide & Photographer

Our resident photographer is a certified stargazing guide who lives on Zamami Island. With his fascinating insights about seasonal celestial events he'll keep you entertained while helping you capture magical moments under the stars.

SHIMATABI Special gifts

In this tour, we will take you to the sea on a special boat! Enjoy the beautiful sunset at evening time... and a birds-eye drone photography service♪
In this tour, we will take you to the sea on a special boat! Enjoy the beautiful sunset at evening time... and a birds-eye drone photography service♪
Let's study the starry sky in a fun and easy-to-understand way in a reserved planetarium♪
Let's study the starry sky in a fun and easy-to-understand way in a reserved planetarium♪
We will prepare a special lunch box during the tour and provide an original food experience♪ (Image shown is for reference only. The menu is subject to change)
We will prepare a special lunch box during the tour and provide an original food experience♪ (Image shown is for reference only. The menu is subject to change)

Details of tour prices

Fee for adults(12 - 80 years old) 15,000yen(including tax)

All fees include tax

Above fee is for the standard plan

【Notes】

*The fee will be 15,000 yen (including tax) per person.
*For a one person tour, the fee will be 20,000 yen (including tax).
*Please contact us if children under 12 years old wish to join the tour.

【Fee includes】

Guide fee
Photograph data provision fee (including drone photography)
Vessel fee
Facility use fee (planetarium)
Special lunch
Fees for equipment (astronomical telescope)
Vehicle transportation fees for tours

Payment and cancellation policy

Payment onsite Pay in cash /Pay by credit card
Payment by credit card onsite VISA/Mastercard/JCB/AMERICAN EXPRESS
Other important information Payment must be made at the end of the entire tour.
Credit card payment is by touch only.
Date from whichs cancellation fee applies 100% cancellation fee on the day of the event.
The day of the departure

Cancellation fee is 100% of the tour fee

About cancellations Due to the nature of the project (program content requiring adjustments to tour implementation depending on weather conditions), cancellation fees will not be charged in principle, except for unexcused cancellations by tourists.
Cancellation by hosts <In case of bad weather>
In case of bad weather, we will inform you the day before the tour if we know in advance that the ship will be cancelled, or if it is cloudy or raining.
In case of heavy clouds or rain on the day of the tour, we will inform you after consultation.
However, if the customer decides to cancel the tour because it is not ideal because of clouds during the daytime or in the evening, etc., a cancellation fee will be charged.

Details of this trip and important information

Target age 12 years old-80 years old
Application deadline The day of the departure
Number of participants available for reservation 1 person/people - 6 people
Start time 16:00~17:00
Estimated time 3 – 6 hours
Actual time required: 4-5 hours (average)
Personal belongings Warm clothing, beverages (you may bring your own alcohol)
Other important information ◆In case of poor weather (rain or heavy clouds),
we'll consult with participants just before the tour and choose from these options:

1. Reschedule the entire tour
(same content)
2. Offer alternative activities
(Sunset yoga / Beach yoga, Bingata textile experience, Kayaking / SUP tour)
3. Partial tour implementation
(e.g., sunset cruise only, stargazing and photography only)

Access information

Meeting place Kerama Islands National Park Visitor Center, Ao no Yukuru-kan (in front of the ferry terminal)
Tour destination At various locations on Zamami Island and at sea in the vicinity
Meeting time Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the tour starts. Specific meeting times will be provided after registration.
Access Kerama Islands National Park Visitor Center, Ao no Yukurukan (in front of the ferry terminal)
*Please feel free to contact us if you are staying in a place other than Zamami village (near the ferry terminal). We will provide pick up and drop off services.
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