Kunigami’s starry sky is one of the best in the world

There are few lights in the city

The atmosphere is stable and the light does not fluctuate

82 out of 88 constellations can be observed

Enjoy the starry sky while listening to the sounds of Yanbaru’s creatures

This is the only campground in Okinawa with an observatory attached!

Kunigami Forest Park is a campground
that is known for its darkness and tranquility.
There are almost no artificial lights, creating an environment where you can enjoy Okinawa’s starry sky to the fullest.
The Milky Way can be seen throughout the year, and you can see up to 6th magnitude stars, which is the limit of human vision.
Here you can see the starry sky that our ancestors looked up at when they thought about the night sky of Okinawa.

Starry sky gazing tour

Starry sky navigator invites you to the starry sky of Yanbaru

Yambaru Tingara Story

Tingara means “Milky Way” or “Galaxy” in Okinawan dialect.

In Okinawa, you can observe the Milky Way throughout the year, but in Yanbaru, where there are few street lights, the band of light across the night sky looks beautiful.

Enjoy the experience of being enveloped in a star-filled sky with the sounds of Yanbaru’s creatures coming from the jet-black forest as background music.

Spring stars
Autumn quadrilateral
The stars form an elegant arch!
Look up at the great curve of spring!

The Great Spring Arc is a large string of bright stars
that can be seen in the spring night sky.
It is a large curve that is formed by extending the curve of the “ladle handle” of the Big Dipper and connecting Arcturus in Boötes and Spica in Virgo.
When this arch decorates the night sky, it is a sign of the arrival of spring.

The park’s stars

月齢

Moon phase calendar

やんばるてぃんがーらストーリー やんばる星語り スターナイトフォト 星空フォトウエディング

Stargazing tour

星見台でリクライニングシートに寝そべりながら、星空を見上げます。

Starry sky tour to see the starry sky in the jet black forest

Starry sky navigator invites you to the starry sky of Yanbaru

On the starry sky tour, a starry sky navigator will tell you how to enjoy the starry sky in Yanbaru.
The Yanbaru Forest, which has been protected through the coexistence of people and nature, is also known as the “Miracle Forest” and is home to a wide variety of creatures.
You can feel the story of Yanbaru’s night sky while being soothed by the sounds of creatures and the scent of the forest coming from the jet-black forest.

Tour flow

1Visit/departure

Reception at the administration building

Reception will be held at the administration building.

＜What to bring＞
The observatory is located on a hill with good ventilation, so the temperature feels much lower. Please come wearing clothes that can be adjusted to your temperature.
*In case of rain or cloudy weather, an alternative tour such as the “Yanbaru Forest Exploration Tour” will be used.

2Star viewing platform

星空
Move to star viewing platform

Leave on a starry sky tour with a navigator! Move to the star viewing platform with observatory.
It’s pitch black in the park, so it’s better to have a light to illuminate your steps!
Let’s relax and gaze at the starry sky while lying on the reclining seat.

3Observatory

望遠鏡を覗く少年
Observation with an astronomical telescope

Now, let’s observe seasonal celestial bodies. A full-fledged astronomical telescope controlled by a computer! We will explain planets such as Jupiter and Saturn, nebulae, star clusters, and lunar craters.
Let’s take a look into the mysterious world of stars.

4Close

天文台
Closing

Did you find a shooting star?
We will conclude the tour by talking about Kunigami Village’s efforts to become a starry sky reserve ©, as well as “light pollution.”

Stargazing tour plan details

FeeAdults (13 years and older): 6,000 yen Elementary school children (6 to 12 years old): 4,000 yen Preschool children (3 to 5 years old): 1,100 yen Children 2 years and under: Free

Included in priceStarry sky tour guide fee

Age not allowed to participateNone

Minimum number of participants2 people~

Time required75 minutes

Meeting pointReception at Kunigami Village Forest Park Management Building

TransferNone

Address1094-1 Hentona, Kunigami Village, Okinawa Prefecture

ParkingFree

Reception deadlineWeb application 4 days ago (23:00)*For last-minute requests, please contact us by phone Please

What to bringTemperature-adjustable clothing, lights

About the cancellation policy＞＞＞

Click here to apply

  • If the minimum number of participants is not met, we will contact you at least 2 days before the tour to cancel.
    In that case, we will refund the entire travel fee. In addition, even if you make a reservation for one person and the reservation is completed, if the event has not been decided, we will notify you by email. (If the event has already been decided, we will not contact you regarding the event)
  • Depending on the weather, you may not be able to see the starry sky.
  • In case of rain or cloudy weather, the tour may be changed to a forest exploration tour.
  • For same-day reservations, please contact us by phone.

Starry sky photo wedding

星空フォトウェディング撮影イメージ

Put your shining thoughts in a starry sky photo surrounded by a sky full of stars…

Night photography in the forest of Kunigami Village Forest Park.
Take special wedding photos while looking up at the beautiful and fantastic starry sky…
We will also take photos of your hair, makeup and getting ready.

Details & Inquiries

Starry sky photo memorial

星空を背景に記念写真

For making great memories with your family and friends

Let’s take photos of Yanbaru memories that will last a lifetime

Maybe you want to take a starry sky photo with the starry sky or the Milky Way in the background.
However, I am concerned about the quality of starry sky photos, which require photographic techniques.
After all, you want to take beautiful photos and leave them with good quality.
Why not take fantastic photos of the starry sky that look like art?

Shooting process

1Visit/Departure

Reception at the administration building

Reception will be done through management, etc.

＜What to bring＞
It can get cold at night in the forest, and the temperature may feel lower than in the city. Please come wearing clothes that can be adjusted to your temperature.
It is also a good idea to bring a light to illuminate your feet.

2Go to shooting location

Go to starry sky spot

Move to the starry sky photography spot with the navigator.
Let’s all enjoy taking pictures while looking at the starry sky.

3Go to shooting location

Start shooting under the starry sky

Move to the shooting location with the photographer. Spend a special time looking at the stars shining in the night sky.

4End

Closing

Did you find a shooting star?
We will conclude the tour by talking about Kunigami Village’s efforts to become a starry sky reserve ©, as well as “light pollution.”

Starry sky memorial photo details

Fee9,900 yen/group
Includes 3 cuts of shooting data

Included in pricePhotography fee/photography data

Age not allowed to participateNone

Minimum number of participants1 people~

Time required30 minutes

Reception locationReception at Kunigami Village Forest Park Management Building

TransferNone

Address1094-1 Hetona Kunigami-son Okinawa-ken

ParkingFree

Reception deadlineWeb application 4 days ago (23:00)*For last-minute requests, please contact us by phone Please

What to bringTemperature-adjustable clothing, lights

About the cancellation policy＞＞＞

Click here to apply

Request to everyone using the park

Minimum number of participants (2 people)

If the minimum number of participants is not met, we will contact you at least 2 days before the tour to cancel.

In that case, the entire travel fee will be refunded. In addition, even if you make a reservation for one person and the reservation is completed, if the event has not been decided, we will notify you by email. (If the event has already been decided, we will not contact you regarding the event)

*If you are a single person and would like to confirm the departure date, please contact our garden.

Notes

  • Any trash you bring in will be taken home. We recommend that you try to reduce the amount from the preparation stage.
  • Please refrain from bringing pets in consideration of the impact on Yanbaru’s wildlife.
  • Creatures may live in fallen trees. Please do not take it for protection.
  • This is the darkest campsite in the prefecture. Please be sure to bring a light.
  • This is a mountain campsite. We ask that you drive slowly on the mountain roads in Yanbaru to prevent roadkill (traffic accidents) for rare animals.
  • Please arrive with plenty of time for the meeting time.