Top 2 Stargazing Tours in Japan

1.Jungle Walk and Stargazing Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Meet at Ishigaki’s ferry terminal, then head west with a guide such as Akari, Yuki, or Sebastian for a short jungle walk after dark. Use a supplied light to look for coconut crabs, bats, frogs, snakes, and insects, then pause for stars when skies are clear. English support depends on the group.

“Our guide Yuki and his friends where great, they made jokes and knew a lot about the animals and plants in the jungle. Definitely worth it.”

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2.Okinawa Miyako Star Gazing & Subtropical Jungle Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $32Top rated

Meet your Japanese or English-speaking guide at Kurimajima Center Zen Parking Lot for a 90-minute night walk on Miyakojima. You’ll search the subtropical jungle for coconut crabs, spiders, and other nocturnal life, then pause for stargazing when conditions allow. The tour suits ages 3 to 65, runs in small or large groups, and ends where it begins.

“If you are aracnophobic this tour is probably not for you as you will see some massive spiders. However if you like the jungle vibe, spotting wildlife and are looking for something a bit different this tour is great. Just be aware that you should have didi installed and setup as there are no busses running at night in the area so taxi is the only option.”

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