Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm star tours
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Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm runs a one-hour stargazing tour at 21:00 on Nobare Cape on Ishigaki's east coast for ¥4,500 per adult in 2026, every night from February to November and never in December or January.
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Nobare Cape sticks out into the sea on Ishigaki's east coast, so the sky is open all the way round, and the farm lays out reclining chairs facing up. A guide traces the constellations with a laser pointer and picks out southern stars that never rise over mainland Japan.
There's no public transport at night, so drive or take a taxi, about 30 minutes from Ishigaki city or 15 from the airport. Look for the giant swing at the cape. Check the farm's moon calendar before you book, because a bright moon turns the tour into a moon-bathing session.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargazing tour at Nobare Cape2026 price for junior-high age and up; primary-school children ¥2,500, pre-schoolers free. Reclining chairs and a guide with a laser pointer. On moonlit nights it becomes a moon-bathing tour. Booking needed. | ¥4,500 / adult | 21:00–22:00 | February to November; closed December and January |
FAQ
Quick answers about Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm star toursよくある質問
Can you see the Southern Cross from Ishigaki in February?
Yes, before dawn. Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm says the Southern Cross is visible from late December to mid-June. In February it peaks around 3:00–4:30, so the farm's 21:00 tour sees it best from May to mid-June.
Do Ishigaki star tours run in winter?
No, not in December or January. Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm closes those two months because the northeast monsoon brings cloud, and its tours restart in February.
How much is the stargazing tour on Ishigaki?
Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm charges ¥4,500 for adults and ¥2,500 for primary-school children in 2026 for its 21:00–22:00 tour at Nobare Cape.
Does Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm star tours speak English?
Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm star tours works in Japanese.
Is Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm star tours open in winter?
Ishigaki Hoshizora Farm star tours: Hoshizora Farm closes its tours in December and January because the northeast monsoon brings cloud, and it reopened for the 2026 season in February. The Southern Cross is up from late December to mid-June. During the 21:00–22:00 tour it shows best from May to mid-June, and in February it crosses the south at around 3:00–4:30.
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