· By Shinpei Tsubogami
Tips for Joining a Stargazing Photo Tour with Kids
Children are welcome. Ages 4–12 are ¥3,000 and ages 3 and under are free. One group only, about 30 minutes. If late nights worry you, pick the 19:00–21:00 slot.
Children are welcome on the MONDO PIECE star photo tour. It is private for your group only, so there is no need to worry about other guests. The shoot takes about 30 minutes.
Prices
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥6,000 |
| Ages 4–12 | ¥3,000 |
| Ages 3 and under | Free |
| Shoots after midnight | +¥1,000 per person |
People who come to the shooting spot without being photographed are also charged.
Tips for shooting with small children
- Everyone needs to hold still for about 5 seconds. We find easy poses together, such as holding the child, sitting or lying down.
- If late nights worry you, choose the 19:00–21:00 slot on the booking form.
- On some nights the moon makes the early slot difficult. We will talk it over with you by LINE.
Months that get dark early
For an early shoot, winter (November–January) is best because the sky gets dark sooner. In summer it gets dark around 21:00.
| Month | Sunset | Full darkness |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18:15 | 19:35 |
| Feb | 18:40 | 19:55 |
| Mar | 18:55 | 20:10 |
| Apr | 19:05 | 20:25 |
| May | 19:20 | 20:45 |
| Jun | 19:35 | 21:00 |
| Jul | 19:35 | 21:00 |
| Aug | 19:20 | 20:40 |
| Sep | 18:50 | 20:05 |
| Oct | 18:20 | 19:35 |
| Nov | 17:55 | 19:15 |
| Dec | 18:00 | 19:20 |
Calculated for Ishigaki on the 15th of each month, rounded to 5 minutes.