Best Milky Way Spots In Kyushu・Okinawa

Scenic Spot, You Can See The Full Starry Sky and Milky Way Up CloseNagura Bay

A photographer who lives in Ishigaki Island took the best shots. It rained on the day and I was worried about what would happen for a while, but it was amazing to see the Milky Way and the starry sky beautifully!! I want to see The shooting location was decided by the photographer taking into consideration the weather on the day!

The Ideal Starry Sky that I Want to See ForevermoreShimojishima Airport

The area near the Shimojijima airport is one of the best starry sky view spots. If you see it once, you will be locked with extreme emotion. With luck, you can see the large Milky Way.

Japan's Southernmost Milky Way You Can See The Center Of The GalaxyStarry Sky Of Hateruma

Japan's southernmost island, Hateruma has less light obstacle, so it's suitable for stellar observation! You can see the thick part of the Milky Way, that is to say the center of the Galaxy, much better than those in Honshu region. If the season is good, you can see the Southern Cross, too!◎To Hateruma Island, access by ferry. Bring medicine for motion sickness by yourselves. Stellar Observation Tower's party is good (you need a car). The lights of the Milky Way is slight, you may not be able to see like the first pic. Remember, the Milky Way is seen at the left of the Scorpion. I took these pics near the southernmost stone monument, but be careful no to lose your way because there's no signs!