Let's go see the star-filled night sky in Onna Village, Okinawa Island! Recommended starry sky spots & star gazing night tours
Table of Contents
- 1 Let's go see the star-filled sky on the main island of Okinawa!
- 2 Recommended by local staff! Spots where you can see the starry sky on the main island of Okinawa
- 3 Points to keep in mind when going to see the starry sky on the main island of Okinawa
- 4 Leave it to a guide who knows the local area well☆. Recommended star gazing night tours
- 5 Let's rent a car and go see the star-filled sky!
- 6 summary
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Let's go see the star-filled sky on the main island of Okinawa!
The main island of Okinawa (Onna Village) is not only famous for its crystal clear waters, but also for its beautiful starry sky.
This article introduces various information about the beautiful starry sky that can be seen on the main island of Okinawa!
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Spots where you can see the starry sky on the main island of Okinawa
Since there are many places on the main island of Okinawa where there are few city lights, you can enjoy the starry sky without being affected by lights.
Here, we have carefully selected five starry sky spots on the main island of Okinawa that we particularly recommend you to check out!
Cape Hendo/Kunigami Village
Cape Hedo Misaki is located at the northernmost tip of the main island of Okinawa,One of the top astronomical observation spots in the prefectureIt is known as the
The Yambaru Kuna Observatory, located near the entrance to the cape, is especially popular as a great place to view the stars.
However, you need to be careful of the windy conditions peculiar to the cape location, but even so, stargazing at Cape Hendo will be a wonderful experience.
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Access: Approximately 1 hour from the Kusuda IC on the Okinawa Expressway
Address: Hendo, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1421
Kunigami Village Forest Park/Kunigami Village
Kunigami Village Forest Park isPopular as a campgroundThe area is known as a great spot for stargazing because there is almost no artificial light around the area.
It is always popular for stargazing tours and observation events, and is renowned as a particularly recommended place on the main island of Okinawa!
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Access: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from Okinawa Expressway "Kusuda IC
Address: 1094-1 Hedona, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1411
Kayauchi Banta/Kunigami Village
Kachiuchi Banta, located just a short distance from Cape Hendo, is an 80-meter-high cliff, and the view is overwhelmingly beautiful if you visit during the daytime.
Kayuchi Banta is also famous as a starry sky spot, where you can feel the clear starry sky up close from a high vantage point.
Also, due to its proximity to Cape Hendo, we recommend visiting both spots.
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Access: Approximately 1 hour from the Kusuda IC on the Okinawa Expressway
Address: Ginama, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1422
Cape Zanba / Yomitan Village
Unlike the three places introduced above, Cape Zanba is known as a spot where visitors can enjoy themselves from evening to night,A place to enjoy beautiful sunsets.It is famous as a
The starry sky is also reputed to be beautiful, and you can take a few precious moments during your trip to relax and watch the stars shine from the tropical sunset.
⬇︎ Click here for recommended tours to be held at Cape Zanbamisaki.
Hours of operation: March through September: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
October-February, daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Access: 20 minutes from Ishikawa IC on Okinawa Expressway
Address: 1861 Aza-Uza, Yomitan Village, 904-0328
Kouri Bridge / Nakijin Village
The Kouri Ohashi is a large bridge with a total length of 1960 m connecting Kouri Island in Nakijin Village and Yagaji Island in Nago City, and exists as the second longest bridge in the prefecture.
The bridge overlooks the beautiful emerald green ocean, and its vantage point is perfect for stargazing at night.
The ambient light is not so bright as to interfere with the enjoyment of the starry sky, though,The moderate brightness and the observatory are equipped with a viewing platform, so you can observe the stars with peace of mind.It can be called a spot.
⬇︎Here are recommended tours held on Kouri Island
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Access: Approximately 40 minutes from the Kusuda IC on the Okinawa Expressway
Address: Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1635
Hyakumei Beach / Nanseong City
Hyakuna Beach, located in Nanjo City, Okinawa, is a beautiful beach with clear waters and white sands.
Surrounded by a variety of resort facilities and restaurants, it is a popular spot for tourists!
At night, Hyakumei Beach is a great place for stargazing. There is little light pollution, and on clear nights, the sky is full of stars,Milky Way and meteor showerenjoy.
⬇︎Some recommended tours in southern Okinawa are here.
Hours of operation: No set hours
Access: 50 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Address: 707, Hyakuna, Tamaki, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-0603, Japan
Hamahiga Island / Uruma City
Hamahika Island is a beautiful island that retains its old-fashioned atmosphere with its rows of red-tile-roofed houses and stone walls.
Hamahiga Bridge, the third longest bridge in the prefecturehas opened, more people from the main island are now visiting by car.
The view of the starry sky from the remote island of Hamahika is exceptional and provides a memorable moment.
⬇︎Some recommended tours in southern Okinawa are here.
Address: Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1635
Points to keep in mind when going to see the starry sky on the main island of Okinawa
The starry night sky is truly fascinating to see on the main island of Okinawa, but it is a nighttime activity,It is different from daytime activities.
Keep the precautions in mind!
Check the weather and weather forecast
Stargazing is greatly influenced by the weather. Since it is difficult to see stars on cloudy or rainy days, check the weather forecast in advance and choose a day when clear skies are expected.
Okinawa also has a typhoon season, so one should be aware of weather changes during that time of year!
Recommended Clothing and What to Bring
Okinawa Prefecture is characterized by a mild climate throughout the year, but be aware of the drop in temperature when stargazing.
Many stargazing spots are located on capes, bridges, and other windy locations. The main island of Okinawa is surrounded by the sea, so the sea wind can be particularly strong.
When observing the starry sky, you often stay in one place, which makes it easier to lower your body temperature.
◆Insect repellent spray
◆Light
◆Food and water
◆Observing equipment: (binoculars or astronomical telescope)
Choose a location with low light pollution.
In urban areas and tourist spots, stargazing can be difficult because of the many streetlights and building lights.
To enjoy starry skies on the main island of Okinawa, choose a location with little light pollution, such as a mountainous area in the northern part of the island or a remote area along the coastline.
If you don't know much about the landTake a tour with a local guideWe recommend that you do the following
Leave it to our guides who know the area well☆.
Introduction of recommended stargazing night tours
We would like to recommend three tours for you. Please check them out!
Onna Village] Stargazing & Photo Tour
One of the most common problems in stargazing is the difficulty of capturing the starry sky in a photograph.
Even if you want to preserve the beautiful starry sky as a memory, it is not easy to capture the beautiful glow of the night sky with a smartphone camera.
In this regard, the starry sky photo tourCamera and strobe lighting for stargazingand provide high quality photography using professional shooting techniques.
After carefully listening to the client's requests, the photographer will take pictures in the luxury of Onna Village's liberating beaches, so that the client does not have to worry about being seen by others, which is a major attraction!
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended starlight photo tours.
Onna Village
Noctiluca & Starry Sky Night Snorkel
In the following tours, you can enjoy the unique nighttime pleasures of Okinawa in combination with the starry sky.
In the waters of OkinawaPlankton called noctiluca emitting a bluish-white lightThe area is also home to a number of "wild" animals, which can be seen in the area.
Snorkeling in the ocean at night, you can also encounter sleeping tropical fish and other noctilucent underwater creatures.
This tour is sure to leave a deep impression in your memory, as you can enjoy a pseudo-planetarium-like landscape of noctilucent insects not only in the starry sky but also underwater!
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended night snorkel tours.
Southern Okinawa] Tour by chartered sightseeing cab!
Starry night spot tour in a hole in the sky
Nighttime sightseeing on the main island of Okinawa without familiarity with the areaStar gazing tours using chartered sightseeing cabs solve the problem of transportation, which tends to be a bottleneck in
At night, when there are no lights, there is a risk of getting lost even with a rental car, but this is not a problem with a sightseeing cab that knows the local geography well.
Courses are organized to visit Niihara Beach and Okubu Island, which are especially popular among the locals, with the option of having a photographer accompany the tour upon request.
Transportation to and from the hotel is available, so why not make the most of the cab service and enjoy a wonderful night spot tour?
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended cab night tours.
Let's rent a car and go see the star-filled sky!
Transportation tends to be a bottleneck when visiting starry sky spots on the main island of Okinawa.
Although stargazing spots are often located far from urban areas, they are not suitable for travel on foot or by bus.
Once the travel dates have been determined.Book car rental earlyKeep the following in mind!
Click here for ⬇︎ recommended car rental plans.
summary
In this issue, we have provided detailed information about travel to the main island of Okinawa for star gazing.
Compared to daytime sightseeing in Okinawa, nighttime sightseeing tends to attract less attention, but its attractions are unbeatable.
Please use this article as a guide to enjoy stargazing at various locations☆.
