小浜島は日本初の星空保護区

Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park," consisting of Iriomote Island, Ishigaki Island, and Kohama Island, was the first place in Japan to be recognized as a starry sky protected area. You will surely be captivated by the world's precious starry sky.
Kohama Island has a stable atmosphere and few tall buildings or streetlights,島全体が最高の星空スポット!
Tingara (Milky Way)

In the Okinawan dialect, the Milky Way is called "Tingara (Tenkawara).
The Milky Way is known in the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi.It is difficult to see them in the city, but on Kohama Island, where the air is clear, you can see them clearly, and they are sure to leave a lasting impression.
When you come to Kohama Island, please spend a romantic time with "Tingara"!
Southern Cross (asterism formed with the brightest four stars of the constellation Crux)

Many people may say that they only know the Southern Cross by name or have never seen it in person.
Of the 88 constellations in the entire sky, the Southern Cross is the smallest and rarest, rarely seen in the northern hemisphere.
The Southern Cross season is from late December to mid-June.I want to see the Southern Cross once!" If you want to see the Southern Cross, please contact us.Visit Kohama Island in season and look for the southern night sky.
What is the best season to view the stars on Kohama Island?

On Kohama Island,especiallyWinterPopular season for more beautiful starry skies.It is!
The Milky Way, famous for Tanabata Festival, is said to be most visible from July to September, but it is actually visible throughout the year.
Late December to June is the season for the Southern Cross.

Shooting stars and the Milky Way are clearly visible to the naked eye, and depending on the season and time of day, the Southern Cross can also be seen.
The Southern Cross can only be seen in Okinawa, a rare sight in Japan, and only here.Late December to mid-June is the season for the Southern Cross.So please look for it.