Miyakojima night jungle tour with stargazing and pickup

Hunt for coconut crabs and hermit crabs in the tropical dark.

A guided night jungle tour in Miyakojima where you search for coconut crabs, hermit crabs and tropical insects with a headlamp, then stargazing if weather permits. The tour runs 90 minutes, includes all equipment and pickup from your hotel, and welcomes children from age one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jungle night tour and stargazing

• Explore Miyakojima jungle
• Search for coconut crabs and insects
• Enjoy stargazing if weather permits

The experience

What do you actually see when you shine a light into a tropical jungle after dark? This tour answers that question by taking you into the Miyakojima wilderness at night with a guide and a headlamp, hunting for the large coconut crabs and hermit crabs that emerge when the sun sets. You'll also spot insects and plants that only show themselves in darkness. The guide leads the search and points out what moves in the beam of your light.

If the weather is clear, the tour ends with stargazing. On a good night you can see the Milky Way stretching across the sky above the jungle. The whole outing runs 90 minutes, and all the equipment you need, including the headlamp, is provided. Pickup from your hotel is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the trailhead.

What’s included

• All equipment for the tour, including the headlamp.
• pickup from your hotel.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

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AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by SUNSHINE MARIN Miyakojima

Is this one for you?This is a shared, guided tour, so you follow the guide's lead through the jungle rather than exploring on your own. It suits families with young children and anyone curious about tropical night life who wants expert knowledge of where to look and what they're seeing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What kind of animals will I actually see on the Miyakojima night jungle tour?

Coconut crabs and hermit crabs are the main targets, along with tropical insects and plants that are active or visible only at night. What you spot depends on the season and conditions, but the guide knows where to look and what the light will reveal.

Is the jungle walk difficult or steep?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. The 90-minute outing involves walking through the jungle at night with a headlamp, so a basic level of mobility is needed.

What happens if it rains or the sky is cloudy?

The jungle exploration goes ahead regardless of weather. Stargazing only happens if skies are clear and conditions are good, but the search for crabs and insects continues in any weather.

How does pickup work?

Pickup from your hotel is included in the tour. You'll be collected and brought to the jungle trailhead, then returned after the 90-minute outing ends.