· By Shinpei Tsubogami
What to wear and bring for your star photo night
Bring cash (paid after the shoot, exact change helps) and a light jacket, and arrange your own transport. On winter nights the average low is about 17°C, and it can be windy by the sea.
On the day you need cash, a light jacket and a way to get to the meeting point. The spot is within a 30-minute drive from town; we send the location by LINE on the day after checking the clouds and the wind.
Checklist
- Cash: we accept cash only, paid after the shoot. Please bring exact change if you can.
- A light jacket: it can be windy by the sea at night, especially in winter (December–February).
- Comfortable shoes: the spots are dark, so shoes are better than sandals.
- Your phone: we send the meeting point by LINE. Keep the screen dim so your eyes stay used to the dark.
Night temperatures by month
| Month | Average | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.9°C | 16.7°C |
| Feb | 19.4°C | 17.2°C |
| Mar | 20.9°C | 18.6°C |
| Apr | 23.4°C | 21.3°C |
| May | 25.9°C | 23.9°C |
| Jun | 28.4°C | 26.6°C |
| Jul | 29.6°C | 27.7°C |
| Aug | 29.4°C | 27.3°C |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 26.0°C |
| Oct | 26.0°C | 23.9°C |
| Nov | 23.6°C | 21.5°C |
| Dec | 20.5°C | 18.4°C |
Japan Meteorological Agency, Ishigaki normals (1991–2020). The low is the monthly average of daily minimums.
On the day
- Please be on time. If you are running late, message us on LINE.
- Hold still for about 5 seconds during each shot.