Experience report of Wakayama / Minabe starry sky tour!
Wakayama / Minabe Town It is in, Starry sky tour Shop that holds STAR FOREST Coverage. Contents and charm of the starry sky tour experience I heard about.
Take a starry sky tour Recommended time Also introduced.
We will also tell you about the attractions of Wakayama / Minabe Town, hot springs, World Heritage Sites, Kumano Kodo, and other recommended sightseeing spots in the surrounding area!
table of contents
- 1 Charge into the starry sky tour holding shop "STAR FOREST"!
- 2 Report on the facilities of "STAR FOREST"!
- 3 Infection prevention measures for "STAR FOREST"
- 4 Experience the starry sky tour!
- 5 What is the point of seeing beautiful stars?
- 6 The charm of Minabe Town, Wakayama
- 7 A word to our customers
Charge into the starry sky tour holding shop "STAR FOREST"!
About 10 minutes by car from Minabe Station. The surrounding area is edible Umebayashi Surrounded by. "STAR FOREST" Is a warehouse of a plum farmer who used to be a plum grove Purchase, renovation It seems that it was done.
" STAR FOREST And act as a starry sky guide Natsuki Tsunoda Interview with Mr.
"STAR FOREST" is located in the immediate vicinity of the recently opened "Hotel & Resorts Wakayama Minabe". Therefore, many people stay at hotels and take a starry sky tour at "STAR FOREST" at night.
"Originally I majored in astronomy at university and studied space," says Mr. Tsunoda. Traveled to New Zealand when I was a college student. I learned locally that there was a starry sky tour Starry sky guide It seems that he knew the job.
I became acquainted with the Japanese guide who guided me at that time, and when I was in my fourth year at university, I was invited to become a local guide. However, Mr. Tsunoda had already decided to get a job, so after graduating from university, he returned to Wakayama and got a job at a general company.
After that, to become a starry sky guide
Determined to go to New Zealand
And retired.
I worked as a starry sky tour guide in New Zealand for about 4 years. I returned to Minabe Town, Wakayama with my wife who I met locally, and now I am offering a starry sky tour.
When I was interviewing Mr. Tsunoda says, "I love the universe and the stars." I can tell that.
Report on the facilities of "STAR FOREST"!
Next, I will report on the facilities of "STAR FOREST".
Open cafe on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Therefore, it is recommended to stop by before participating in the starry sky experience tour.
By the way, Mr. Tsunoda's wife was studying barista in New Zealand.
Authentic
!!
Your wife's recommended menu is a staple in New Zealand
"Flat white"
.. It has less milk than latte and has a pleasant taste.
The shop also sells handmade accessories and original goods. Accessories are Wife's handmade What is it? It's so cute that I just want it!
Infection prevention measures for "STAR FOREST"
Participants at the reception Disinfection of fingers to hold.
After that, drive to the place where you will take a starry sky tour. For those who are concerned about carpooling with other participants as part of infection prevention measures You can also move by your own car is.
It can also be an infection control measure, but as a result, Popular with families with small children That's right, "says Mr. Tsunoda.
Experience the starry sky tour!
Below is the starry sky tour "Flow of the day" I'd like to introduce_______
- Reception in the store: Approximately 5 minutes
- After that, move to a place about 5 minutes by car
- Guide to the starry sky with the naked eye: Approximately 20 minutes
- Astronomical observation with a telescope: Approximately 20 minutes
- Photo shoot: Approximately 5 minutes * You can take a commemorative photo
- Question corner: Approximately 5 minutes
- Transfer: Approximately 5 minutes
Mr. Tsunoda is very soft Polite way of speaking Is impressive. Very about the stars during the tour Easy-to-understand explanation Will do it.
With small children I think your family can enjoy it with peace of mind!
What is the point of seeing beautiful stars?
This is a frequently asked question from customers.
According to Mr. Tsunoda
"The point of the starry sky tour is
The phases of the moon (moon age) are important!
.. Even if the weather is good and there are few clouds, you can't see the starry sky very much when the moon is full.
Avoid 1 week to 4 days after the full moon
,
Days with little moonlight
Let's aim! 』\
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[Wakayama / Minabe] Starry sky experience tour to enjoy on the seaside Kumano Kodo
In this plan, we will guide you to the starry sky on the Kumano Kodo. You can enjoy not only the visual guidance of seasonal constellations, but also astronomical observation using a large telescope. At the end of the tour, we also take a commemorative photo with the starry sky of the day in the background. The guide to guide the starry sky has been a starry sky guide for 4 years in New Zealand, and 2 in the Kumano Kodo area.
The charm of Minabe Town, Wakayama
Not to mention Wakayama and Minabe Town Plum producing area .. There is a plum grove in the surrounding area. You can see a wonderful view of plum blossoms in spring.
And Minabe Town
The sea is near
Is also one of the attractions!
From November to March, there are ques, moray eels, spiny lobsters, etc. You can eat bonito in spring and delicious seafood in Minabe no matter what season you come to.
Besides the starry sky tour, there are hot springs in Minabe World Heritage Kumano Kodo Sightseeing is also recommended.
A word to our customers
"Please look forward to the many stars you have never seen in the city or in the city! 』\
- Kansai
- Wakayama
- Gobo/Hinomisaki/Minabe
- Night tour
- Astronomical observation / starry sky observation
A starry sky guide who majored in astronomy at university and trained in New Zealand will guide you
