Reviewed by: chika
I had wanted to participate for a long time, but I had to give up because the lunar phase and travel schedule didn't match. However, this time it finally happened!!!
On the day of participation, we were blessed with good weather, and the sunset gradient in the sky was beautiful. During the stargazing session, the guide explained the constellations clearly and thoroughly, and the starry sky was truly stunning.
As for cold weather preparation, on the day of participation, it was 28°C during the day, so I wore a light 3/4 sleeve top and long pants. I even forgot the disposable hand warmers I brought for warmth at the hotel, haha.
However, during the hike up to Onizuka, it was said to be "less windy and warmer than usual," around 9°C, so I wore my UK ultra-down jacket and only the borrowed cold-weather pants. Some people wore fleece, but it was warmer than I expected, so this was enough at Onizuka.
After arriving near the summit to watch the sunset, I was lent an additional jacket, hat, and gloves, which kept me warm and cozy, but it was still a bit chilly due to the wind, haha. If you're sensitive to the cold or participating during a colder season, proper preparation is essential. The stargazing location was a bit lower down, so it was perfectly warm there.
The bento box we received on the way to Onizuka was better than I expected; I thought it would be like a convenience store bento, but it came with warm miso soup and a drink. It was a proper bento, and I was surprised! It was delicious! From what I saw of the bento boxes from many other tour companies, this one might have been the most luxurious, haha. At the stargazing location, there was also a service of cookies and tea, making for a warm and cozy experience. I'm really glad I participated in this tour. I've created wonderful new memories on the Big Island!♪
以前から参加したかったけど、良い月齢と旅行日程が合わず断念してましたが
今回やっと実現しました!!!
参加当日は天候にも恵まれサンセットのグラデーションの空は美しく、
その後の星空観測ではガイドさんが星座の説明を分かりやすく丁寧に説明してくれ
満天の星空は本当に美しかったです。
防寒対策ですが参加当日は日中は28℃あり上は薄手の7分袖1枚+下は長ズボンで参加。
寒さ対策に持って行った使い捨てカイロもホテルに忘れる始末wwww
でも途中オニヅカで「いつもより風も少なく暖かい」との事で9℃くらいで
持参したUKのウルトラダウンを着用し同時に貸していただける防寒着のズボンのみ着用。
フリースなど着てた方もいらっしゃいましたが、思ってたより暖かかったので
オニヅカではコレだけで十分でした。
サンセットを見る山頂付近に到着後、上着+帽子+手袋をさらに貸して頂き
モコモコ状態で暖かかったんですが、やはり風があるため
体感的にはチョット寒かったですww
寒がりさんや寒い時期の参加なら、それなりの対策必須です。
星空観測の場所では少し下った場所だったのでバッチリ暖かかったです(^_^)
行きのオニヅカで頂いたお弁当はコンビニ弁当くらいに思ってたら
温かいお味噌汁に飲み物もあり、ちゃんとしたお弁当でビックリ!美味しかったですww
たぶん他の沢山のツアー会社さんに参加されてる方のお弁当を見た限り一番豪華かもww
星空観測の場所でもクッキーと紅茶のサービスもあり
至れり尽くせりで心も身体も暖かく過ごせ、このツアーに参加してホント良かったです。
ハワイ島での素晴らしい新たな想い出が増えました♪
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
Reviewed by: みきき
The guide provided detailed explanations, which was really great! I would like to use this service again!
ガイドさんが詳しく説明してくれたりが、凄く!良かったです\(^o^)/
またこちらにお世話になりたいと思いました !
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day. I'm glad to hear that it was amazing! We sincerely look forward to your participation in our tours again. Thank you.
Nature School
先日は弊社ツアーへご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
最高だった!とのこと嬉しいです。
是非ぜひまたのツアーご参加心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: chisako
I was worried about altitude sickness since I was with my elderly mother, but she only had a slight headache, so it was fine. The sunset was beautiful, and the gradient of the Earth's shadow afterward was stunning as well. During the stargazing, we could see the distant flames of Kilauea Volcano! The moon was close to full, so the sky was brighter than I had imagined. I was thrilled to see the Southern Cross! On the way there, we also stopped at a lava point, which was enjoyable. I was torn between the Kilauea Volcano tour and Mauna Kea, but I'm glad I chose Mauna Kea.
I'm glad I went with Masashi, which had great reviews. The lunch at the Onizuka Visitor Center was more luxurious compared to other tour groups, and the taste was excellent. The stargazing took place at a high-altitude parking lot, so we weren't disturbed by surrounding lights. If we had done stargazing at the Onizuka Center, the surrounding lights would have been a concern. The guide's talk was also enjoyable! Especially the explanations about the stars were easy to understand and impressive. On the way back, we stopped at the Mauna Lani Resort Shops, so I was able to buy breakfast for the next morning.
年配の母を、連れてなので高山病が心配でしたが、少し頭が痛かったくらいで大丈夫でした。サンセットは美しく、その後の地球の影のグラデーションも美しかった。その後の星空観察では、遠くのキラウエア火山の火が見えました!月が満月に近かったので想像していたよりも明るい空。そして、南十字星が見えたことに感動しました!行きの道中では、溶岩ポイントに寄ったりもあって楽しめました。キラウエア火山ツアーと迷ったけど、マウナケアにして、よかったー。
口コミで評判のよかったマサシにしてよかったです。オニズカビジターセンターでのお弁当も他のツアー客と比べて豪華だったし、味も問題なし。星空観測が標高の高い地点の駐車場だったので周りの灯りに邪魔されません。オニヅカセンターで星空観測だとちょっと周りの灯りが気になりそうですもの。ガイドさんのトークも楽しかった!特に星空の説明はわかりやすくて感激。帰りは、マウナラニリゾートのShopsに寄ってくれたので次の日の朝食も買えてよかったです。
Dear Chisako,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The tour you joined reaches an altitude of 4,200 meters, but most of the travel is by car, so there is little concern about altitude sickness. It seems that you experienced mild altitude sickness, but I am very pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy the tour to the fullest.
We will continue to strive to provide even higher quality services, fueled by the joyful voices of all participants. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Thank you very much.
Nature School
Ninomiya
Chisako様
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。
ご参加いただいたツアーは標高4200mまで上がりますが、ほとんどがお車での移動になりますので、高山病の心配はほとんどありません。
Chisako様も軽度の高山病にはなられたようですが、ツアーを存分に楽しんでいただけたようで、大変嬉しく思います。
ご参加された皆様のお喜びのお声を糧に、さらに高品質なサービスをご提供できるよう、精進してまいりたいと思います。
Chisako様、またのご来島を心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/30 |
Reviewed by: patrick
As a solo traveller from the UK it was a bit of a lucky dip as there are other providers of similar tours to this one.....worth every penny!our tour guide was Blake,he was very knowledgeable and friendly the sunset was truly amazing and the star gazing was fun and I learned alot about some of the stars..the telescopes was very good pieces of kit and we even saw the moon rising from the cloud horizon which was amazing too....we were very lucky with the weather conditions it wasn't windy at all,still a bit chilly on the summit tho..the parka jackets were good quality and clean....I could carry on,but gonna leave it here as amazing well worth it....one small note,the gloves supplied keep your hands warm but don't make it easy to take pictures on small cameras and mobile phones.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Naka
I was a bit worried since we were going over 4,000 meters, but thanks to the great arrangements made by Matsuzaki, there were no issues at all. The full moon was just a few days away, so we couldn't see a 100% starry sky due to the moonlight, but we enjoyed it enough. The sunset was amazing. I want to take my family and go again.
標高4,000メートルを超えるので少し心配でしたが、案内してくれた松崎さんのナイスアレンジで全く問題がありませんでした。もう数日で満月だったので月明かりで100%の星空とはいきませんでしたが十分にエンジョイしました。夕陽は最高でした。家族を連れて もう一度行ってみたいと思っています
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
★5 stars!! I'm so happy. The photos are wonderful.
Please be sure to come again next time aiming for the new moon.
We sincerely look forward to your family's participation in the tour.
弊社のツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
★5つ!!嬉しいです。お写真も素敵です。
是非次回は新月を狙ってお越しくださいませ。
ご家族皆様でのツアーご参加、心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/29 |
Reviewed by: まっきい
Fortunately, it wasn't cold when we went. The guide provided detailed explanations about the constellations, and even someone like me who knows nothing about them had a great time. Above all, I will never forget the excitement of seeing the moon through the telescope. While others were looking, they served cookies and warm tea, which helped keep us cozy. They also took a lot of photos, and we could download them freely, so I highly recommend this experience!
私たちが行った時はラッキーなことに寒くありませんでした。
ガイドさんが星座について詳しく説明してくれて何もわからない私でもすごく楽しめました。
何より望遠鏡で月を見た時の感動は忘れられません。
他の人たちが見ている時にはクッキーや暖かい紅茶などをふるまってくれて体もあったまりました。
写真もたくさん取ってくれてダウンロードも自由にできるので至れり尽くせりでお勧めです!
Dear Makki,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The stars visible from Mauna Kea are so remarkable that countries have established observatories to study them, making it a night sky that is hard to find elsewhere. I believe this mountain, which you can drive up to see, is truly an amazing place.
I hope to share the beauty of Mauna Kea on the Big Island with as many people as possible, which is why we offer these tours. I'm glad to hear that you truly enjoyed it. Please do come back to visit us again.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your return. Thank you very much.
Nature School
Ninomiya
まっきぃ様
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアから望む星は各国が天文台をかまえて研究するほどのものですから、他の場所ではなかなか見られない星空だと思います。
それを車で登って、見ることが出来るこの山は本当にすごい場所だと思います。
少しでも多くの方にこのハワイ島マウナケアのすばらしさを知っていただきたいと思い、ご案内させていただいております。
まっきぃ様も本当に喜んでいただいたようで、良かったです。
またきっと遊びにいらして下さいね。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: ゆっきー
My main purpose on the Big Island was to observe the stars at Mauna Kea, so I joined this tour. The bus was full with 13 people. The guide talked almost the entire way there, which kept it from being boring. At various points, we also had opportunities for photos, which was a nice memory since I was traveling alone. Both the sunset and the starry sky were truly beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable about cameras and taught us a lot, allowing me to take the best photos.
ハワイ島ではマウナケア山の星空観測が第一目的だったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。ツアーのバスは13人で満席でした。ガイドさんは行きはほぼしゃべり通しで、退屈せずにすみました。所々のポイントでは写真撮影もしてくれて、一人旅だったので記念になりました。サンセットも星空観測も本当に綺麗でした。ガイドさんはカメラに
非常に詳しく色々教えてくれて最高の写真が撮れました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The sunset at Mauna Kea is truly beautiful. Our guides are all professional-level photographers, so they take stunning pictures of the starry sky as well. We sincerely appreciate your participation in the dolphin tour as well. We hope you will come back to the Big Island next time. Our entire staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアでみる夕陽は本当に綺麗ですね。また弊社のガイドは皆写真の技術がプロ級ですので星空の写真も綺麗に撮ります。
イルカのツアーにご参加も頂き、本当に感謝致します。
次回も是非ハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: 旅人あお
Since I heard about my professor's honeymoon trip to Mauna Kea, it has been a place I've longed to visit. It was colder than I expected! However, the scenery was even more beautiful than I imagined, leaving me speechless. (There were restrooms available at various locations, so no worries there.) The bento and warm miso soup we had on the way were delicious! My husband finished everything. The stargazing after the sunset was incredibly fun—like a real planetarium! We took a lot of photos, and both the starry sky and the memories are perfect!
大学の先生から新婚旅行でマウナケアに行った話を聞いてからずっと憧れの場所でした。
予想以上に寒い!だけど、景色も予想以上に綺麗で言葉を失うほどでした。
(お手洗いは各所に設置されていて心配無用でした)
行く途中で食べたお弁当とあったかーいお味噌汁はおいしかった!主人は完食してました。
夕焼けの後の天体観測もすごーく楽しかったです
リアルプラネタリウム!写真もたくさん撮っていただき、星空も思い出も満点(満天)です!
Dear Traveler Aoi,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour! We are also very pleased to receive your five-star review.
The dinner bento with miso soup has received great praise from many customers. Even at the Onizuka Center, where the elevation is 2800 meters, it can get a bit chilly. The warm miso soup really warms you up, doesn’t it?
Receiving feedback that everything exceeded expectations reminds us of the incredible nature of the Big Island, making us forget that we are in Hawaii.
We will continue to strive to provide even better service, fueled by the experiences shared by everyone. We hope you will come back to visit the Big Island again!
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Thank you!
Nature School
Ninomiya
旅人あお様
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました!
さらに五つ星の体験談の書き込みを頂きまして、大変うれしく思います。
お味噌汁つきの夕食のお弁当は、たくさんのお客様から大変ご好評頂いております。
お弁当を食べるオニヅカセンターでも標高は2800mございますので、少し冷えます。
冷えたお体に温かいお味噌汁は体に染みわたりますよね。
すべてが予想以上との評価を頂きまして、お客様の新鮮な反応を見ますと、ずっとハワイ島にいると忘れてしまう大自然のすばらしさを、改めて実感させられます。
この皆様が書いてくださる体験談を糧に、これからもさらに良いサービスを提供できるよう努めますので、またぜひ、ハワイ島へ遊びにいらして下さい!
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました!
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/27 |
Reviewed by: コロちゃん
The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was a beauty that felt otherworldly. Staff member Sue provided clear explanations about the summit of Mauna Kea, the observatory, and the constellations, and we had a wonderful time enjoying each other's company with the other participants.
雲海に沈む太陽此の世のものと思えない美しさでした。スタッフのスーさんが分かりやすく、マウナケア山頂、天文台、星座の説明してくれて、参加したメンバーとも和気藹々で楽しく過ごせました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. It seems that everyone enjoyed themselves and got along well, which makes it easier for the guide as well. We hope you will join us for a different tour next time. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Nature School
この度は弊社のツアーへご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
ツアーでは皆様和気藹々楽しんで頂けた様でお客様同士が仲良くなって頂けるとガイドもやりやすいものです。
是非次回は違うツアーにもご参加くださいませ。
またのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/29 |
Reviewed by: mai
I participated in this tour in March.
On the day of the tour, we couldn't reach the summit due to strong winds, but we climbed a nearby hill and watched the sunset, which became a wonderful memory.
Next time, I want to climb to the summit of Mauna Kea! I will take my revenge next time.
3月にこちらのツアーに参加させて頂きました。
当日、強風のため山頂までは行けませんでしたが、
近くの丘(山)に登ってサンセットを見たり、
とっても良い思い出になりました。
次回こそ、マウナケアの山頂に登りたいです!
次回、リベンジします。
Thank you very much for using our services.
We are truly sorry that we were unable to take you to the summit, even considering the weather.
Still, I am happy to hear that it became a good memory for you.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Let's achieve that revenge together!
Nature School
Ninomiya
この度は、弊社をご利用いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。
天候のこととは言え、山頂までお連れすることができなったこと、本当に残念に思います。
それでも、いい思い出になったというお言葉を聞くことが出来て、うれしいです。
きっとまたのご利用を心よりお待ちしております。
一緒にリベンジを果たしましょう!
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Hiro
The guides, Konno and Stefan, were very kind and showed us around. The sunset over the sea of clouds from the summit of Mauna Kea was beautiful, and we could faintly see the Kilauea crater along with a sky full of stars. We were also able to see the craters on the moon through a reflecting telescope. Although it was windy and the temperature was low, we brought hand warmers, so we didn't feel too cold.
ガイドの今野さんとステファンさんが親切に案内してくれ、マウナケア山頂からの雲海に沈む夕日とキラウエア火口がほんのり見え、満天の星空がとてもきれいでした。反射望遠鏡で月のクレーターも見えました。風がふいて気温は低かったですが、ホッカイロも持参して寒さ対策は万全でしたので、さほど寒さは感じませんでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. From the summit, you can see various things in the distance and feel the life of the island. We hope you will join us for the Kilauea Volcano tour or another tour next time. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island. Thank you.
Nature School
弊社へのツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
山頂からは遠くに色々な物が見え島が生きている様を感じられますよね。
是非、次回はキラウエア火山ツアーや違うツアーにもご参加くださいませ。またのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/21 |
Reviewed by: 岡山のサムライ顏
My first time at 4,000 meters.
I was moved by the sunset.
I was moved by the opposite side of the sunset.
I was moved by the starry sky.
I was fine health-wise, but it was really cold.
- Ski wear (top and bottom)
- Knit hat
- Gloves
They provide the above three items.
Additionally, I wore a Uniqlo down jacket.
Of course, I also had sneakers and thick socks on.
人生初の4000メートル。
サンセットで感激
サンセットの反対側で感激
星空で感激
体調自体は大丈夫でしたが、とにかく寒い。
・スキーウェア上下
・ニット帽
・手袋
上記3点は用意してくれます。
加えて、ユニクロダウンを装備しました。
もちろん、スニーカー&厚手靴下で。
Thank you for your wonderful post with a lovely title. We are thrilled to hear that you were moved by your experience. As the Samurai from Okayama mentioned, it is indeed very cold at the summit. For those planning to join the tour to Mauna Kea, please be sure to prepare warm clothing.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island. Thank you.
Nature School
素敵なタイトルでのご投稿頂きありがとうございました。
感激して頂けたのでしたら私達も感激でございます。
岡山のサムライ様がおっしゃる通り、山頂は本当に寒いです。
これからマウナケアへのツアーをご参加予定の方はどうぞ暖かいお着物をご用意くださいませ。
どうぞまたのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Marzia (Roma-Italy)
Hawaii Forest and Trail stands for competence, professionalism, passion and respect for the environment they allow to see and for travelers. They really think and manage everything with great knowledge and kindness. I felt cared for in every way, even the chocolate cake! The lesson on the stars was fantastic and we all got to use the telescope. Every wish was realized. The only thing we had to do was to be overwhelmed by the mystical magic Mauna Kea!
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until May 28th, 2015) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Tomoko
We had some concerns about the altitude and cold weather due to our age as a couple in our 50s, but thanks to the thoughtful and friendly guides, those worries were unfounded, and we were able to enjoy the best sunset and starry sky. Next time, we will join with our son and daughter-in-law. Thank you very much.
アラカン熟年夫婦の参加で、高所と寒さにたいして若干の心配がありましたが、楽しく親切なガイドさんたちのご配慮で杞憂に終わり、最高のサンセットと星空を楽しむことができました。次回は息子、娘夫婦たちとまた参加させていただきます。ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea is amazing, isn't it? The sunrise is also wonderful, so please bring your family next time and join us. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアの山頂からの夕陽は最高ですね。日の出も素晴らしいですので次回はお子様家族をお連れになりご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/01 |
Reviewed by: よなが
The young guides took a lot of photos for us. The service that allows you to download photos from the blog later is really great!
We experienced so many wonderful colors of the Earth, like the rainbow we saw from the car, the sunset from the mountain top, the shadow of the Earth and the rainbow-colored gradient sky that can only be seen just after the sun sets, and finally, the starry sky and the moon...
I had a happy time listening to the explanation of the constellations while lying on the ground. It was very helpful that they pointed out the stars with a laser, making it easy to understand their positions.
They also provided a telescope, and after seeing Jupiter with its two lines and its surrounding satellites, I was thrilled to see the moon with its clearly visible craters. Next time, if I have the opportunity to participate, I would like to join during a time when there are many stars visible with less moonlight.
It was a tour that allowed us to fully enjoy the great nature of Hawaii. My nephew, who participated with me, is saying he wants to go back to the Big Island. I'm sure it has become an unforgettable memory.
Thank you very much to all the guides.
若いお二人のガイドさんがたくさん写真を撮ってくださいました。
後日、ブログから写真がダウンロードできるというサービスはとても良いですね!
車の中から見た虹、山頂から見た夕日、日が沈んが直後にだけ見ることのできる地球の影と虹色グラデーションの空、そして最後に見た星空と月・・・。本当にいろいろな素晴らしい地球の色を体感させていただきました。
地面に寝っ転がりながら星座の説明を聞かせていただき幸せな時間を過ごさせて頂きました。
レーザーで指し示していただいたので星の位置がわかり大変よかったと思います。
望遠鏡も用意していただき、2筋のラインが入った木星と木星の周りの衛星を見た後、クレーターのはっきり見える月を見て感激しました。
次回、参加する機会があったら月の光が少ない星がたくさん見える時期に参加したいと思います。
ハワイの大自然を満喫したツアーでした。一緒に参加した甥はまたハワイ島に行きたいと申しております。きっと忘れられない思い出になったことと思います。
ガイドの皆さま、どうもありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea is always a unique experience, no matter how many times you climb it. We have many customers who return to us. We hope you will visit the Big Island again next time. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
弊社のツアーご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました、
マウナケアは何回のぼっても同じ事がございません。リピートされるお客様も大変大勢いらっしゃいます。次回もぜひハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Kan
I was really looking forward to going to the Big Island, but I ended up getting altitude sickness and caused some trouble. It seems that many people with weaker bodies can have their health affected by the sudden high altitude, even by car. The weather was bad, but when I reached the summit, I was able to see a magnificent sea of clouds and a sunset. The lunch was also delicious. Thank you very much.
ハワイ島に行って一番の楽しみにしていましたが
高山病になってしまいご迷惑をかけました
体の弱い方にはいくら車とはいえいきなりの高地ですので体調を崩される方も多いそうです
お天気も悪かったですが頂上に行くと見事な雲海とサンセットを見る事が出来ました
お弁当もおいしかったです
ありがとうございました
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
I hope you weren't feeling too well during your trip. As you know, Mauna Kea is 4,205 meters high, and the oxygen at the summit is about 60%.
I think you must have been tired during your travels. Please join us for another tour the next time you visit the Big Island.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your return.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
旅行中で体調があまりよくなかったのでしょうか?マウナケアはご存知の通り4205メートルございまして、山頂の酸素は60%ほどです。
旅行中でお疲れだったのだと思います。次回ハワイ島にお越しのさいはまた違うツアーにもご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The night sky is beautiful while stargazing, but the cold is gradually seeping in. I'm thrilled that they took pictures of the moon with a telescope. The dinner bento was delicious.
星空観測中、夜空はきれいだけど、だんだんと寒さがしみてきます。
月を望遠鏡で撮ってくれて、感激です。
晩御飯のお弁当、おいしかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
At the summit of Mauna Kea, the wind can significantly lower the perceived temperature. It’s cold, but the summit feels like a different world, and you can see the clouds up close.
Next time, please aim to visit during the new moon phase.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアの山頂は風が吹くと体感温度がぐーんと下がります。寒いですが、山頂は別世界のようで雲が本当に間近に見れます。
次回は月齢で新月の時を狙ってお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: DanV
This tour was great including the tour guide Greg
The only part that was not good was the food. The food was terrible. There must be a place closer that make much better food.
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until May 28th, 2015) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/17 |
Reviewed by: TANI
The main purpose of this trip was the "Sunset & Stargazing at the Summit of Mauna Kea." Although I had heard various stories from those who have been there, the incredible experience can only be truly understood by seeing it with your own eyes and experiencing it with your own body!
We planned our trip to coincide with the "new moon." (I later heard that it’s not something to worry too much about.)
Since we would be driving on mountain roads, if you are prone to motion sickness, motion sickness medication is a must-have item. They provide warm clothing, but it might also be good to bring a portable hand warmer. The bento was delicious, and having warm drinks like miso soup and cocoa was a nice touch!
During the star explanation, I was looking up for so long that my neck started to hurt (laughs). Seeing others lying down made me think I should have done that from the start. The explanations with the laser pointer were very clear and helpful.
Thank you, Mr. Konno and Stefan!
今回の旅行の第一目的だった『マウナケア山頂のサンセット&天体観測』。
行った事のある人たちから色々と話は聞いていたものの、やはり「自分の目」で見て「自分の体で体験」しないと言葉では伝わらない凄さ!!
私達は、「新月」にあわせて旅行の日程を決めました。(後で聞いたのですが、あまり気にしなくても大丈夫のようで)
山道を走行するので、車に酔う方は「酔い止め」は、必須アイテム。
防寒着は、用意してくださっていますが「携帯カイロ」も持って行くと良いかも。
お弁当も美味しく、お味噌汁、ココア他温かい飲み物も嬉しい‼
星の説明の時、ずっと上を向いていたので首が痛くなってしまいました(笑)
寝っころがっている方がいるのを見て、はじめから寝てれば良かったと思いました。
レーザーペンでの説明は、とてもわかりやすく良かったです。
今野さん、ステファン ありがとうございましたm(__)m
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The Mauna Kea sunset and star tour is truly a popular experience. The sunset from the summit is exceptionally beautiful. Additionally, during the stargazing, you can see a sky full of stars, and you will witness shooting stars multiple times as you look up. It is truly a wonderful view.
We hope you will visit the Big Island again next time. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to welcoming you.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。マウナケアの夕陽と星のツアーは本当に人気のあるツアーでございます。
山頂からの夕陽は格別に綺麗でございます。また星の観測も満天の星を見る事ができ見上げていると何回も星が流れていきます。
本当に素晴らしい眺めです。
次回もぜひハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Operacko
I have done stargazing before, but this was the best. The guide, Ms. Ha, explained the stars with her extensive knowledge, making it easy to understand. First, we enjoyed the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds from the snowy mountaintop. I observed the mysterious colors of the sky with my own eyes. After it got dark, I looked up at the stars filling the sky, recalling the knowledge I learned in school, and we talked about constellations, the universe, and various topics. It was very cold, but thanks to my ski wear, I was completely warm. However, using the restroom at the mountaintop was quite a challenge with all the layers... I guess men wouldn't understand... I want to come back to Hawaii Island to see the summer constellations again.
今までにも、星空観測をしたことはあったけれど、ここは最高でした。
満点の星を、ガイドの葉さんが豊富な知識で説明してくださって、よく分かりました。
まず、雪景色の山頂で、雲海に沈む夕陽を観賞。
神秘的な空の色の移ろいを、自分の目でしっかりと観察。
暗くなってからは、空いっぱいに広がる星を見上げ、学校で習った知識を思い出しながら、星座、宇宙、もろもろの話へと。
とても寒かったけれど、防寒は、スキーウェア上下のおかげで完全でした。ただ、山頂でのトイレは、着ぶくれしていて大変でした…男性には分からないだろうけれど…
夏の星座を見に、またハワイ島に来たくなりました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
The starry sky at Mauna Kea is truly breathtaking.
It's amazing to think about wearing warm clothing in Hawaii; the Big Island is really vast. In addition to Mauna Kea, the Big Island has many other attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kilauea Volcano.
We hope you will visit the Big Island again next time.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアで見る満天の星は圧巻ですね。
ハワイで防寒着とは本当にハワイ島は広いですね。マウナケアの他にもハワイ島は世界遺産のキラウエア火山等まだまだたくさんございますので
是非次回もハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/24 |
Reviewed by: J.O
After several years, there was nearly one meter of snowfall at the summit, and access to the area had been restricted until the day of the tour, which was fortunate. Moreover, it turned out to be a mild day for winter. At the snow-covered summit, there were a few brave souls enjoying snowboarding. From the summit, where you can even see Maui in the distance, the sunset changed its expression moment by moment, visible beyond the observatory. The starry sky was, of course, magnificent, and I hope to see the summer Milky Way and constellations on my next visit.
数年ぶりに山頂に1メートル近い積雪があり、前日まで山頂付近には入山ができなかったが、ツアーの当日から入山が可能になるという幸運。しかも冬としては穏やかな日になりました。積雪で一面の雪景色の山頂ではスノーボードを楽しむ猛者もチラホラ。遠くマウイ島も見える山頂から刻一刻と表情を変える夕日が天文台の彼方に望むことができました。星空は言うまでもなく素晴らしく、次回に訪れる時には夏の天の川と星座を見たいです。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day.
This year, there have been many closures of the summit gate, but we are very pleased that you were able to join the tour on a day when you could reach the summit amidst the snowy scenery.
It seems that many people are snowboarding at the summit of Mauna Kea.
Please do come again next time, aiming for a different constellation season. We sincerely look forward to your visit.
Thank you.
Nature School
Olivia
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
今年に入り山頂ゲートのクローズが多く続いておりましたが雪景色の中、山頂に上がれた日のツアーにご参加頂けたご様子で私達も大変嬉しく思います。
マウナケア山頂でスノーボードをやっている方も多いみたいですね。
是非ぜひ、次回は違う星座の時期を狙ってお越しくださいませ。ご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
オリビア
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/15 |
Reviewed by: ころちゃん
Unfortunately, I couldn't reach the summit due to strong winds, but since it was clear, I was able to experience the breathtaking sunset! The Orion constellation is clearly visible even in Tokyo, but at Mauna Kea, I was amazed to see it among so many stars that I couldn't even tell where it was. I'm so happy to have had such a wonderful experience in my lifetime! I hope I can go again in the summer.
Please! It would be great if there were seats available so that I could comfortably listen to the wonderful explanations while lying down. My neck got tired!
強風で山頂には残念ながら登れませんでしたが、晴れていたので夕陽の落ちる感激を体験できました!星空は東京でもハッキリ分かり観ることのできるオリオン座ですが、マウナケアではどこにあるのか分からないくらいの沢山の星の中にあるのに感激 感動 人生の時間の中にこんな素晴らしい体験ができたことが嬉しい!また、夏に行けたらいいな〜〜なんて思っています。
お願いです!その時は素晴らしい説明が寝ころんで聞け観る事が出来るようにシートがあると良いな〜〜。首が疲れたので
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day.
It is truly unfortunate that we couldn't take you to the summit due to the gate closure, but we are thrilled to hear such wonderful feedback directly from you.
In Japan, it's not often that we get to look up at the sky to the point of neck pain, right? A seat where you can lie down and enjoy the view might be a good idea! We will take your suggestions into consideration. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
And of course, we sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Nature School
Olivia
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
当日はゲートクローズの為、山頂にお連れできず本当に残念ですがこれだけ素敵な感想が直接お聞きできて私達も感激です。
日本では首が痛くなるくらい空を見上げる事は中々ないですよね。寝ころんで見れるシート、、いいかもしれませんね!
ご意見参考にさせて頂きます。貴重なご意見、ありがとうございました。
そして、もちろんまたのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ネイチャースクール
オリビア
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Yoshiyuki
Stargazing around 4,000 meters, it was an incredible starry sky that you can't experience in Tokyo. During the tour, our guide, Mr. Matsuzaki, took various commemorative photos for us, and I was surprised that we could download high-resolution images for free. I got so caught up in taking my own photos that I ended up with only a few, but participants should definitely have their photos taken. It makes for a great keepsake.
4,000m付近での星空観測、東京ではありえない満天の星空、感激でした。
ツアー中、ガイドのMatsuzakiさんは色々記念撮影してくれて、また無料で大画像をダウンロードできるのには驚きです。
自分で写真を撮るのに夢中になって、枚数は少なかったですが、参加者はぜひ撮ってもらった方が良いですね。良い記念になります。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
The number of stars visible from the Big Island is truly astonishing, isn't it? We hope everyone gets to see it when they visit.
Please feel free to download the photos; they can also be used for New Year's cards.
Thank you for your wonderful comments.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Nature School
弊社のツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島から見る星の数には驚きますよね。ご来島された際にはぜひとも皆様に見て頂きたいところです。
お写真も是非ダウンロードして頂き、年賀状なんかにもお使い頂けます。
素敵なコメント、ありがとうございました。
またのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ネイチャースクール
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/12 |
Reviewed by: yamaki
The sunset from 4,000 meters was breathtaking. The alpenglow after sunset was also mystical.
The lunch at the relay point, along with the miso soup, was delicious.
Thank you, guide Ha-san! (^^)!
P.S. I was able to borrow a warm jacket, but it's necessary to prepare for the cold.
4000mから沈む夕日は圧巻でした。日没後のアルペングローも神秘的でした。
中継地点でのお弁当、みそ汁もついて美味しかったです。
ガイドの葉さんありがとう!(^^)!
PS 防寒ジャケット上下借りれましが寒さ対策必要です。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. This year, we have had many days of unpredictable weather, making it difficult to reach the summit. The day you joined us, the sunset was magnificent. We are happy as well. Please join us for another tour next time. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。今年に入りまして天候不順の日が多く
なかなか山頂に上がることができません。やまき様のご参加されました日はみごとな夕陽でしたね。私達もうれしいです。
次回もまた違うツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/15 |
Reviewed by: M.O
As everyone mentioned, the sunset was magical and wonderful. Additionally, we were lucky that it coincided with the new moon, so the stars were truly beautiful. We could see artificial satellites, shooting stars, and even the distant Kilauea volcano's crater glowing red in the darkness! I'm really glad I participated! In Masashi's tour, the bento provided was not in the usual takeout containers but in a traditional layered box, and instead of disposable chopsticks, we had real ones, and the miso soup was served in a bowl, which showed great thoughtfulness. Also, our guide, Konno, took some stylish photos that became wonderful keepsakes. Thank you!
皆さんの感想通り、サンセットは幻想的で素晴らしかったです。また、ラッキーな事に新月のタイミングだった為、本当に星が綺麗に見えました。人工衛星も流れ星も、また真っ暗な中に遠くのキラウエア火山の火口が赤く燃えている様子も見えるとは!参加して本当に良かった!マサシさんのツアーでは提供されるお弁当がよくあるテイクアウト容器ではなくお重に入っていて、お箸も割り箸ではなくて、お味噌汁もお椀で飲めて、心遣いが感じられました。また、ガイドの今野さんがセンスある写真を撮ってくれてとっても良い記念になりました。ありがとう!
Thank you very much for your kind words.
It seems you participated in the tour on the new moon day by chance, without aiming for a specific date! The full moon is beautiful, but the starry sky without any light is truly stunning, isn't it? I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the bento and miso soup.
Please be sure to download the photos as well.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Thank you very much.
Nature School
嬉しいお言葉誠にありがとうございます。
お日にちを狙わずにたまたま新月の日のツアーにご参加されたのですね!
真ん丸の満月も綺麗ですがやはり明かりの無い星空は抜群に綺麗ですよね。お弁当、お味噌汁も喜んで頂けて本当によかったです。
お写真も是非ダウンロードされてくださいね。
またのご来島、心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: T.Kobayashi
The sunset was amazing!
The stars were incredible!
It was my first time reaching the summit in February, and the conditions for stargazing were perfect, so I was blessed with great timing and weather.
The travel time is long, but Stefan's entertaining talk makes the journey enjoyable.
Stargazing, one of my goals on the Big Island... it's something you should see at least once in your lifetime!
サンセット最高!
星最高!
2月に入って山頂まで行けるのは初めてだったということと、
星を見るのに最高のコンディションだということで、タイミングと天気に恵まれました。
移動時間は長いのですがステファンのオモシロトークで道中も楽しませてくれます。
ハワイ島の目的のひとつだった星空観測・・・一生に一度は見るべきだ!
Title: A Refreshing Experience
That's a great title (laughs). It really resonates with me.
I'm so glad that the stargazing timing and weather were perfect.
Hawaii Island still has so many attractions to offer, so please consider joining another tour.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Thank you for your post.
Nature School
タイトル:ココロの洗濯 いいタイトルですね(笑)妙に納得してしまいます。
星空観測、タイミングとお天気がばっちり合って本当に良かったですね。
まだまだハワイ島にはたくさんの魅力が溢れておりますので、違うツアーにもぜひ是非ご参加くださいませ。
またのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ご投稿ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Jesper
Definitely do this during your holiday! The sunset and scenery at Mauna Kea is out-of-this-world and impressive. The stargazing afterwards is fun, as well as amazing to see so many stars so brightly.
The tour was excellent too, with well-informed guides and an un-rushed feel. Dinner was decent too.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/24 |
Reviewed by: ナカヤマ
On the day of the tour, the weather was clear with a blue sky, but unfortunately, we couldn't reach the summit due to strong winds. However, we were able to see a beautiful sunset just below the Mauna Kea Visitor Center, and later, we enjoyed stargazing until the moon rose. Despite the challenging conditions of strong winds and the bright moon making it hard to see the stars, it was wonderful to look up at the night sky with the other participants, listen to interesting explanations, and enjoy warm tea and biscuits. Although it was disappointing not to reach the summit of Mauna Kea, I had a fantastic time and created lovely memories!
ツアー当日、天気は晴れで青空も広がっていたけれど、山頂が強風で残念ながら登ることができませんでした。しかし、オニヅカビジターズセンターの少し下あたりで綺麗な夕日をみて、その後月が上がるまで星空を見ることができました。強風だけじゃなく、月が明るくて星が見えずらいという悪条件が重なったものの、星空をツアーの参加者の方々と見上げて、面白い説明を聞いて、暖かい紅茶を飲んだりビスケットを食べたりと、最高でした。マウナケア山頂に登れなかったのは残念でしたが、非常に楽しめましたし、素敵な思い出になりました!
Dear Nakayama,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Unfortunately, the summit gate was closed due to strong winds. However, it was great that we could see a sky full of stars thanks to the favorable moon phase.
At the Onizuka Center, which is at an elevation of 2,800 meters, there is still plenty to enjoy. Being at the foot of Mauna Kea, you can also see the silversword plant.
We hope you will come back for a rematch next time. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
なかやま様
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。あいにくの強風で山頂のゲートがクローズでしたね。ただ月齢がよかったので満天の星が見れてよかったです。
オニズカセンターでも2800メートルありますので十分楽しめますよね。マウナケアの麓ですから銀剣草がみれたりします。
次回は是非リベンジしにきてくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/04 |
Reviewed by: 塩沢 登志夫
It was a very enjoyable tour. I was impressed by the enthusiastic guidance provided by our tour guide, Sue, who is a second-generation Japanese American. Additionally, the service of taking photos and uploading them online is a valuable service.
非常に楽しいツアーでした。担当してくれた日系二世のすーさんの熱心な案内には感激しました。また、写真に撮って、ネットにアップしてくれるサービスは価値あるサービスです。
Dear Mr. Shiozawa,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii stands at 4,205 meters, which is higher than Mount Fuji.
Su-san came from Japan to guide on the Big Island. Although still young, he is very reliable and responsible. He is perfect in both Japanese and English.
We hope you will visit the Big Island again next time.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your return.
塩沢様
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。ハワイ島のマウナケア山は4205メートルありまして、富士山より高いです。
すーさんは日本からハワイ島にガイドをするために来てくれました。まだ若いですがしっかりしていて責任感もあります。日本語、英語とどちらもパーフェクトです。
次回もまた是非ハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/15 |
Reviewed by: NOBO
We were picked up at the hotel and headed to the Onizuka Visitor Center (about 2800m above sea level). As we sped along the highway, we listened to our guide explain about the black cattle, sheep, and goats raised on a ranch on the Big Island. After joining up with other tour guests, we began our ascent up the mountain. About an hour and a half after the pickup, we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center. We had dinner from our bento boxes and took a stroll around the area. I was amazed by the stunning silver color of the silversword (a native species of the Big Island, Mauna Kea Silver Sword), and since this is also a sacred site for Hawaiians, I discovered a prayer area (the original form of an altar), which piqued my interest. It was clear that prayers were directed toward the mountain.
Dressed in warm clothing, we got back in the vehicle. The car began to climb the bumpy mountain road that could only be navigated by a four-wheel drive. After about an hour of rough terrain, we reached the summit. As expected, at 4200m on Mauna Kea, we could see the sea of clouds far below. Due to the high altitude, it is said to be 99% clear. There are 13 observatories at the summit, one of which is the Subaru Telescope. I was informed that a 14th telescope is planned for construction, but due to regulations, they cannot build more than 13, so one will likely need to be dismantled.
As we were doing this, the sun began to set slowly. Gradually, the surroundings darkened, and the sun disappeared into the clouds. The orange light reflected on the edges of the clouds after the sun vanished was mystical, making one feel as if there were a sun god in this world. Just to the left, Venus began to shine brightly.
Once the sun set, stars gradually became visible in the sky. The faint path of the sun was also visible, and it started to get cold. I spotted Orion, Cassiopeia, and the North Star. That was the limit of my knowledge. Eventually, the guide used a laser pointer to ask the tour guests about their zodiac signs while introducing the constellations spread across the sky. The world of Greek mythology unfolded before us. We saw the Orion Nebula, Gemini, Aquarius, Libra, and even Subaru, although some constellations had already set. Unfortunately, my zodiac sign is not visible when Orion is out.
After the introduction to the constellations based on Greek mythology concluded, we got back into the four-wheel drive and began our descent.
ホテルでピックアップしてもらい、鬼塚ビジターセンター(海2800m位)へ。ハワイ島の牧場で飼われている、黒牛や羊、ヤギをガイドさんの解説を聞きながら、ハイウエイを突っ走ります。途中で、他のツアー客と合流後、山を登り始めます。ピックアップから1時間半ほどで鬼塚ビジターセンターに到着。夕食の弁当を食べ、周りを散策。銀剣草(ハワイ島の固有種、Mauna Kea Silver sward)の見事な銀色に感激、またハワイアンの聖地でもあるので、祈りの場所(祭壇の原型)を発見し、興味津々。山に向かって祈っていたことが分かります。
防寒着を着込み、再び乗車。車は四輪駆動でなければ走れないでこぼこの山道を登り始めます。1時間ほどの悪路を踏破し、山頂に到着。さすが、4200mのマウナケア。雲海がはるか下に見えます。高高度なので99%晴れるとか。山頂には13天文台があり、そのうちの一つがスバル天文台であると説明を受けます。現在14基目を建設の予定ということでしたが、法律で13基以上建てられないので、1基は壊すようになるだろうとのこと。
そうこうしているうちに、太陽が沈み始めます。ゆっくりとゆっくりと。やがて周りが暗くなり、雲の中に太陽が消えていきます。太陽が消えた後の雲の端に映し出されるオレンジの光は神秘的であり、この世に太陽神がいると思わせます。そのすぐ左の方向に、低く金星ががんばって光りだしました。
太陽が沈むと、天空にだんだんと星が見えてきます。うっすらと太陽の通る道も見え、寒くもなってきます。オリオン座、カシオペア座、北極星を見つけました。そこまでが私の知識の限界。やがてガイドさんが、レザーポインターを使い、誕生星座をツアー客に質問しながら、天空に広がる星座の紹介です。ギリシャ神話の世界が広がります。オリオン座の大星雲、双子座,水瓶座、双子座、天秤座、さらにはスバルなど、もちろん、既に沈んだ星座もあります。私の星座は、オリオンが出ているときは見えません。残念。
ギリシャ神話に基づく星座の紹介が終わったところで、四駆に乗り込み下山を始めました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Since Mauna Kea is a sacred site for Hawaiians, we are grateful every day that we can bring you there as Japanese guides. Although there are various constraints, we hope to show as many Japanese visitors as possible the sunrise and sunset at Mauna Kea. In addition to Mauna Kea, the Big Island has many attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, so please come back to the Big Island again. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you from the bottom of our hearts.
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアはハワイアンの聖地であるので私達日本人もツアーで皆さんをお連れ出来る事に日々感謝でございます。
いろいろな制約がございますが、少しでも多くの日本人の方にマウナケアの日の出や夕陽をみせてあげたいなあと思っております。
ハワイ島はマウナケアの他にも世界遺産であるキラウエア国立公園など見所がたくさんありますので是非またハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea is definitely a place we would love to take you to when you visit the Big Island. The view from the summit changes every day and is always wonderful. The sunrise from the top of Mauna Kea is also exceptional, so please do come back to the Big Island next time.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケア山はハワイ島にお越しの際はぜひツアーでお連れしたい場所ですね。毎日山頂の景色は変わりまして毎日素敵です。
マウナケア山頂の朝陽もまた格別でございますので次回も是非ハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。