【March-June】Firefly Viewing & Stargazing tour with Official Guide

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About this activity

Experience the magical Yaeyama Himebotaru Firefly Viewing PRIVATE Tour on Ishigaki Island, Japan’s first Dark Sky Reserve.

Watch thousands of rare Yaeyama fireflies glow in perfect harmony, visible only from April to June. After the firefly show, enjoy stargazing in an open area with an official Ishigaki City guide, using a laser pointer to explore constellations. Includes round-trip transportation. Discover Ishigaki’s untouched nature and breathtaking night sky on this unforgettable tour!

Minimum number of participants: 2

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 石垣島プライベートツアーベタ凪

Ages: Adults (0–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

These rare fireflies emit bright, rhythmic lights, creating a mesmerizing display in the dark. They are active only for about 30 minutes after sunset and can only be seen from April to June.
Banna Park

20 min

Ishigaki Island is Japan’s first designated Dark Sky Reserve, making it a top destination for stargazing. After the firefly viewing, we will move to an open area for a stargazing session. An officially certified Ishigaki City guide will provide explanations using a laser pointer.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Toyoko Inn Ishigakijima
Hotel Miyahira
Nest Hotel Ishigaki Maesato Beach
Hana to Midori no Yado Mizuho
Vessel Hotel Ishigaki Island
HOTEL GranView ISHIGAKI
Ishigakijima Hotel Cucule
Super Hotel Ishigakijima
Plus life ishigaki
Ishigaki Resort Hotel
ART HOTEL Ishigakijima
Vivo Viva Ishigakijima

and 28 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.