Private Starry-Sky Photo Session on Ishigaki Island

Under the dark night sky of Ishigaki Island, we take a photo of you together with the stars. We never composite a separate sky and portrait. You receive a photo taken that night, in that place, in a single shutter press.

The shoot is private for your group only and takes about 30 minutes. We check the weather and the moon, then guide you by LINE on the day to the best spot for that night. Between shots, we point out constellations with a laser pointer.

What the tour includes

• Private for one group only
• Single real shot, no compositing
• Star guide included (constellations pointed out with a laser pointer)
• About 8 edited photos

Recommended for

• Couples and married pairs who want a travel keepsake of the two of you
• Families who want a starry sky photo together
• Friends traveling to Ishigaki Island together
• Anniversary and birthday trips

Please note

• People who don't want to be photographed are also charged if they come along to the shooting location.
• Late-night sessions (after 12:00 a.m.) are +¥1,000 per person.
• We cannot re-touch photos after delivery.

Who can join

Pregnant

Yes

Have been drinking

Yes

Medical conditions

Yes

Age

Children welcome

Group size

Private for one group, no upper limit

What time can we shoot? Late night and early morning are possible

We are open from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. While the moon is up, the sky is bright and fewer stars show in photos, so we choose the dark hours after the moon sets or before it rises. Depending on the day, late night or early morning is the best time.

On the booking form you can choose 7-9 p.m., 9 p.m.-12 a.m., 12-3 a.m., 3-6 a.m., or Any time (our pick). Sessions after 12 a.m. carry a late-night fee of +¥1,000 per person. If you can't decide, choose Any time (our pick).

The time slot you choose is your preferred window. We look at how bright the moon is, when it sets, where the stars are and what slots are open, and as a rule we set the shoot time within your window. If that isn't possible, we suggest another time by LINE. In summer the sky gets dark later, so even the 7-9 p.m. slot starts around 9 p.m. at the earliest.

What if it rains, is cloudy, or the moon is full?

We are closed on the full moon and the days around it. Those dates can't be selected in the booking calendar either.

If rain or clouds hide the stars, we cancel the tour. There is no cancellation fee for bad weather, and you can move to an open slot on a later day. We tell you our decision by LINE on the day.

Can we join with children?

Yes. Ages 4 to 12 are ¥3,000, and ages 3 and under are free. Children need to stay still for about 5 seconds during the shot, so for small children we work out the pose together, for example holding them in your arms.

No transfers: how to get to the meeting point

We do not offer transfers. You meet and finish on site, which is how we keep the price at ¥6,000 per adult for a private group. The shooting spot is within a 30-minute drive from the town area. We choose it by checking the clouds and wind on the day, then tell you by LINE.

Please come by rental car or taxi. Taxis are hard to catch at night, so it is safer to book your ride back in advance.

For anniversaries and honeymoons

Many guests book this tour to mark an anniversary, a birthday or a honeymoon. If you have a look in mind or any requests, write them in the "Other / questions" box on the booking form.

Sets that include this tour