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My first trip abroad to Mauna Kea was wonderful with beautiful scenery. It was a tour that made me want to go again. It was very cold, so next time I want to prepare for the cold.

初の海外でマウナケア山とても景色が良くてよかったです。また行きたいと思えるツアーでした。とても寒かったので次回は寒さ対策して行きたいとおもいます。

The guided tour was enjoyable and fulfilling! During sunset, the guide took a lot of photos, and when I looked at those pictures later, it reminded me of the fun we had at that time. Thank you! 😊

ガイドツアーの方も楽しく、満喫できました！！サンセットの時にガイドの方がたくさん写真を撮ってくださり、後でその写真を見た時にあの時の楽しさを思い出しました。ありがとうございます😊

It is a really wonderful trip. Very good tour guide. Execllent photos took by professional photographer.

The tour was kind and there were no issues at all! I recommend it because you can enjoy the scenery without getting bored from the meeting point to the destination!

ツアーは親切で困ることはなかったです！集合場所から目的地までも退屈することなく景色楽しめるのでおすすめです！

I was worried about whether we could go to the summit because of the rain forecast, but it wasn't raining near the top, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. I also enjoyed taking many photos and learning about various places. The guide was very, very kind, which was great. There were too many clouds to see the stars, so I want to try again in the future. The sandwiches for dinner were also very delicious.

雨予報だったため山頂に行けるか不安でしたが、山頂付近は雨が降っておらず夕陽が見れてとても綺麗でした。また各所の説明と写真をたくさん撮っていただけて楽しめました。ガイドの方がとてもとても親切でよかったです。雲が多く星は見えなかったため、今後リベンジしたいです。夕ご飯のサンドイッチもとても美味しかったです。

I had always wanted to join a stargazing tour on the Big Island of Hawaii, and this was my first time participating. The guide spoke Japanese, which made me feel very comfortable joining the tour.

On the day of the tour, it was quite cloudy at sea level, and I was worried about whether we would be able to see the sunset and the stars. However, since Mauna Kea is higher than the clouds, we were able to see the sunset above the sea of clouds, which was very magical and wonderful.

We could see the stars, but unfortunately, the moonlight was too bright, and we couldn't see the Milky Way. 💦 It was an opportunity to experience how precious moonlight is in complete darkness. I definitely want to participate again when I visit the Big Island!

ハワイ島の星空ツアーは以前から行ってみたいと思っており、今回初参加しました。
ガイドの方は日本語も話してくださるのでとても安心して参加することができました。

当日は平地でかなり曇っていて、夕日、星空共に見られるか不安でしたが、マウナケアが雲より高い位置にあるため、雲海の中で夕陽を見ることができとても幻想的で素晴らしかったです。
星空もみられましたが、まさかの月明かりが明るすぎて天の川は見られず💦
真っ暗闇で月明かりがいかに貴重なのかを体験する機会になりました。
またハワイ島に訪れた際には是非参加したいです！

The instructor spoke Japanese and explained everything politely. Because the moon was bright, the stars weren't as impressive. Please be careful as it gets quite cold at the summit.

日本語を話せるインストラクターで丁寧に説明してくれました。月が明るかったため、星は感動するほどではなかったです。山頂は兎に角寒いので気をつけてください。

The wind was stronger than I imagined, but I was kindly lent a down jacket, which made it possible to enjoy the sunset at the summit despite the cold.

Unfortunately, the moonlight was too bright, making it difficult to see the stars, but the view of the stars from Mauna Kea under the clear sky was breathtaking. I want to participate again to see the starry sky!! Mahalo!!

P.S. The BLT sandwich you provided was very delicious. It was the best flavor of this trip.

想像より風が強かったですが、親切にダウンジャケットを貸していただき寒い中でも山頂でのSunset感動しました。

星空はあいにく月の明かりが強く、星光が見えにくかったですが、澄んだ空のもとマウナケアから見える星は圧巻でした。
星空を観るためにまた参加したいと思っています！！　Mahalo！！

P.S.提供いただいたBLTサンドイッチはとても美味しかったです。この旅で1番の味でした。

On the day of the event, it was a bit chilly with cloudy skies and some wind, but riding horses in the open scenery of the highlands was very enjoyable and became a memorable experience. The staff provided thorough guidance, allowing us to participate with peace of mind. There were also opportunities to speed up and run a couple of times, which was great because it added a bit of active fun to the leisurely riding. The time spent riding through the vast Kohala Coast ranch felt extraordinary and was very soothing.

当日は風があり曇り空で少し肌寒かったのですが、高原の開放的な景色の中での乗馬はとても楽しく、思い出に残る体験になりました。スタッフの方も丁寧に案内してくださり、安心して参加することができました。途中で2回ほどスピードを上げて走る機会もあり、ゆったりした乗馬だけでなく、少しアクティブな楽しさも味わえたのが良かったです。広大なコハラ・コーストの牧場を馬に乗って進む時間は非日常感があり、とても癒やされました。

The experience of seeing the sunset from above the clouds was truly moving, as it's not something you get to do often. The mountaintop was very cold, but it was definitely worth it.

The starry sky was incredibly beautiful, and it was great to see an artificial satellite for the first time. I was able to have an experience that I wouldn't have been able to have on my own, as they explained things using a laser pointer in both English and Japanese. It seems that the beauty of the starry sky is influenced not only by the weather but also by the moon, so if you can choose a date, going on a new moon day will make it look even more beautiful!

サンセットを雲の上から見れる経験はなかなかないので、とても感動的でした。山頂は寒すぎましたが、行った甲斐が本当にありました。

星空はとても綺麗で、人工衛星が見れたのは初めてで良かったです。レーザーポインターを使って英語と日本語で説明してもらって、個人で行くのではできない経験ができました。星空の綺麗さは、天候だけでなく、月の影響があるみたいなので、日付を選べるのであれば新月の日に行くとより綺麗に見えるみたいです！

The weather on the day wasn't very good, and I went to the summit with a hopeful heart, but I was able to see the sunset sinking fantastically amidst the snowy landscape. The guide searched for a spot where we could see the stars, and even with many clouds, we were able to see a lot of constellations. It was really great that the guide worked so hard. Thank you very much.

当日は天気があまり良くなく、祈る気持ちで山頂に行きましたが、雪景色の中、夕日が幻想的に沈んでいくのを見ることができました。
星が見えるスポットをガイドさんが探して下さり、雲が多い中でもたくさんの星座を見る事ができました。
ガイドさんが一生懸命に頑張ってくださったのがとても良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

At first, I was worried about whether we would be able to enjoy stargazing due to the cloudy sky, but as the second half of the tour progressed, the clouds cleared up, and I was thrilled to be able to see the sunset, the Subaru Telescope surrounded by a sea of clouds, and the starry sky. The guide was also very attentive, providing explanations about the stars and the itinerary in Japanese, which made the experience comfortable! I definitely think this is a tour I would highly recommend to everyone!

当初は曇り空で星空鑑賞ができるか不安でしたが、後半から晴れ間が出てきて、日の入りや雲海に広がるすばる望遠鏡、星空を鑑賞できて感激でした。ガイドさんも丁寧に日本語で星空や行程を案内していただいて快適でした！皆さんに是非おすすめしたいツアーだと思います！

As we ascended to the summit, the clouds increased, and as a result, we couldn't see the sunset... During the stargazing, it was too cold, and we couldn't see any stars, which was disappointing. It was just a tour where we had sandwiches and cocoa at the summit. The outcome didn't quite match the price we paid...

山頂に行くにつれて雲が増え、結果夕日も見れず…
星空鑑賞では寒い中全く星も見れず残念な結果。
ただ山頂でサンドイッチ＆ココアを頂いただけのツアーでした。
金額とは少し見合わない結果です。。。

The sunset and starry sky were amazing, and the scenery became one of my best memories of the Big Island of Hawaii! Also, Shoutaro's guidance was wonderful and kind, making me feel very comfortable from start to finish. Thank you very much. I would like to join the sunrise tour next time!

サンセット、星空は最高で、景色は素晴らしくハワイ島の最高の思い出になりました！そして、しょうたろうさんのガイドが素晴らしく親切で、はじめから終わりまでとても安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました。またいつか、次はサンライズツアーに参加したいです。

I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour at the summit of Mauna Kea. The view of the observatory and the sunset from the snow-covered summit was truly magnificent, and I couldn't help but gasp in awe. The sky conditions were excellent, allowing us to see not only the winter constellations but also the winter Milky Way clearly, and I was genuinely amazed by the sheer number of stars filling the sky.

The guide communicated diligently while incorporating some Japanese, and I appreciated their warm attitude. They provided regular announcements for restroom breaks and checked on our well-being, showing great attention to detail, which made the overall hospitality outstanding.

It gets quite cold at the summit, so I was glad I brought disposable hand warmers. The flow of the tour and the items to bring were as explained in the pre-tour information, which made me feel secure about participating. I highly recommend this tour.

マウナケア山頂の夕陽＆星空観測ツアーに参加しました。
雪が残る山頂から眺める天文台と夕日の景色が本当に素晴らしく、思わず息をのみました。空の状態も良く冬の星座はもちろん、冬の天の川までくっきりと見え、空一面の星の数に心から驚かされました。
ガイドさんは日本語をまじえながら一生懸命コミュニケーションを取ってくれ、その姿勢がとても温かく嬉しかったです。定期的なトイレ休憩の案内や体調確認など、細やかな気遣いが行き届いており、全体を通してホスピタリティは抜群だと感じました。
山頂はかなり冷え込むので、使い捨てカイロを持参して良かったです。ツアーの流れや持ち物などは事前案内の説明どおりで、安心して参加できました。このツアーはおすすめします。

This time, I took my family on a stargazing tour. The weather was bad with strong winds predicted, but we were able to have the tour safely, which was a relief. You can see a night sky here that you absolutely cannot experience in Japan. There are so many stars that it's hard to identify the constellations. I highly recommend this experience.

The meals were also tastier than before.

Points of concern:
It seemed like the duration of the stargazing experience was shorter than last time. I wish we had a bit more time. Did the location for the experience change to a slightly lower spot?

今回は家族を連れての星空ツアーでした。下の天気が悪く、強風の予測でしたが無事ツアーができホットしています。日本では絶対に体験できない星空を見ることができます。星が多すぎて星座が確認できません。ぜひ体験してください。
食事も以前よりおいしくなっていました。
気になった点
前回の星空体験より時間が短くなったように思えます。もう少し時間が有ったら良かったとおもいます。体験する場所も少し低くなったのですか？

Although there were concerns about the weather, the summit was clear, and both the sunset and starry sky were incredibly beautiful and amazing. The guide's explanations were also thorough and easy to understand.

天気が心配されましたが、山頂は晴れていて夕日も星空も大変綺麗で最高でした。
ガイドさんの説明も丁寧でわかりやすかったです

I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour at the summit of Mauna Kea, and it was truly a satisfying experience. The weather was perfect that day, and the sunset from the summit was breathtakingly beautiful. Furthermore, at night, we were able to see a sky full of stars, making it an unforgettable time.

Above all, our guide, James, was absolutely wonderful. His talk was very enjoyable, and he kept the atmosphere light and cheerful throughout the tour. The summit was quite cold, but I was really grateful for the coat rental and the provision of warm cocoa.

Additionally, he was always considerate of the participants' well-being during the drive, frequently checking in on bathroom breaks, which was a thoughtful touch. His driving was very careful, and even though it was a mountain road, I felt safe and didn't experience any motion sickness.

Thank you for the amazing experience. I'm really glad I chose this tour!

マウナケア山頂の夕陽＆星空観測ツアーに参加しましたが、本当に大満足の体験でした。
当日は天気にも恵まれ、山頂からの夕陽は息をのむ美しさ。さらに夜は満天の星空を見ることができ、忘れられない時間になりました。

そして何より、ガイドのJamesさんが本当に素晴らしかったです。
トークもとても楽しく、終始場を和ませてくれました。山頂はとても寒いですが、コートの貸し出しや温かいココアの用意までしてくださり、本当にありがたかったです。

また、運転中も常に参加者の体調を気遣い、こまめにトイレ休憩の確認をしてくれるなど細やかな配慮が印象的でした。運転もとても丁寧で、山道でしたが車酔いすることなく安心して過ごせました。

素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました。
このツアーを選んで本当によかったです！

The sunset at the summit and the stargazing at the halfway point were both breathtaking, and I had a wonderful experience. I appreciated the flexibility in changing both the pickup and drop-off locations. I'm glad I participated!

サミットでの夕日も途中地点の星空鑑賞も絶景で、とても素敵な体験をすることができました。ピックアップ場所とドロップオフの場所をそれぞれの変更も対応していただき、助かりました。参加してよかったです！

Our tour guide, Chris, was wonderful! Thanks to him, even those of us who don't understand much English had a great time. If we have the chance, we would definitely like to request him again next time. The sunset from the summit was absolutely amazing and became an unforgettable memory. Thank you very much!

ツアーガイドのクリスさん、とても素敵でした！お陰様で英語のあまりわからない我々も楽しく過ごせました
機会があれば次回もぜひお願いしたいです
山頂から見る日の入りはとても素晴らしく
忘れられない思い出になりました
ありがとうございました！

Thank you for a mountain top experience. We learned about the scenery and the history. Your horses work well behaved and trained. Thank you for the personal tour. You did a great job.

I participated in February. The weather was cloudy up to the summit, and for a while after departing from the visitor center, it was snowing, which was hard to believe for the weather on the Big Island of Hawaii. When I reached the summit, it was still snowing, but the guide told me, "I think you'll be able to see it today." Suddenly, the clouds cleared, and I was able to experience an incredible view like never before, with snow, a sea of clouds, and the sunset all coming together. The starry sky was even more impressive than a planetarium, with countless stars visible. The guide took many photos of both the sunset and the starry sky, capturing moments that I couldn't have taken with my own phone, which made me very happy. Additionally, they took great care to ensure that we wouldn't suffer from altitude sickness, allowing me to participate with peace of mind.

参加したのは2月でした。山頂の途中までは曇天、ビジターセンターを出発してしばらくは雪が降っていて、とてもハワイ島の天気とは思えなかったです。山頂に着いてすぐはまだ雪が降っていましたが、ガイドさんに今日は見れると思いますよ。と言われて、本当に雲が晴れて、雪と雲海とサンセットと全てが揃った今まで経験したことのない、最高の景色を見る事が出来ました。満天の星空はプラネタリウムよりも沢山の星を観ることが出来ました。ガイドさんにはサンセットも星空も沢山の写真を撮ってもらえて、自分の携帯では撮れないような写真を撮ってもらえた事も思い出になって、嬉しかったです。また、高山病にかからないように配慮もしっかりしていて安心して参加する事が出来ました。

The beautiful sunset and the lovely starry sky cleansed my soul.

With a smooth schedule and thorough explanations, it became a very enjoyable time.

美しいサンセットと綺麗な星空で
心が洗われました

スムーズなスケジュール進行と丁寧な説明で
大変楽しい時間になりました

I made a reservation targeting the timing of the high moon phase, and Waikoloa was sunny from the morning, raising my expectations, but there were somewhat thick clouds on the mountain.

While taking a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center, it started to rain, turning my hopes into anxiety. When I reached the summit, it was snowing, and a sense of resignation began to set in as I endured the cold while waiting.

Then, after about 15 minutes, the clouds began to thin out, and the sun started to shine through. In the end, I was able to witness a beautiful sunset beyond the sea of clouds, and then I moved on to stargazing.

There were moments when thin clouds passed by, but I was able to enjoy a sky full of stars.

月齢が高いタイミングで狙って予約、ワイコロアは朝から晴れて期待が高まるが、山にはやや厚い雲。
オニヅカビジターセンターでの途中休憩中に雨が降り始め、期待は不安に変わる。
山頂に着くと雪が降っており、諦めムードも漂う中で寒さに耐えて待つ。
すると15分ほどで雲が薄くなっていき、日が差すように。
結局雲海の先に綺麗なサンセットを拝むことができ、そのまま星空観察へ。
途中薄く雲がかかるタイミングもあったが、満天の星空を楽しむことができた。

One hour of sunset viewing at the summit of Mauna Kea.
I unexpectedly saw snow on the Big Island of Hawaii.
At 4,000 meters, the air is thin, and I could barely walk, but everyone on the tour seemed fine. They also helped with altitude acclimatization along the way, and the advice was provided in both English and Japanese, so I felt that most people would be okay.

The starry sky was breathtaking, and fortunately, there was no moon, making it the best stargazing experience of my life.

I definitely recommend it, although I think weather and luck play a role.

マウナケア山頂にて1時間サンセット鑑賞
ハワイ島でまさかの雪が見れました。
4000mの世界は酸素が薄く、私は歩くのがやっとでしたが、
ツアーの人は全員平気そうでした。高地順応も途中でしてくれたり、アドバイスも英語と日本語でしっかりされていたので
ほとんどの人は大丈夫だと感じました。

星空は満天で、タイミングよく月もなく
人生で最高の星空でした。

ぜひ
天候や運もあるとおもいますが
オススメです。

Had a great time. Well worth the money. We got fresh fruit from the farm and was really tasty.

The Milky Way was amazing. As it got darker, more stars became visible, to the point where I couldn't even recognize the constellations. Eating a meal (sandwich) in the cramped car was a bit of a letdown.

天の川が最高でした。暗くなるにつれて見える星増えて、星座が良くわからないくらいでした。
食事(サンドイッチ)を狭い車内で食べるのは興醒めでした。

Gary was a knowledgeable and easy guide, and everything was well organized.

I stayed at King Kamehameha. While sitting on a bench outside the front desk, a friendly man named James came over to talk to me. He earnestly guided me in Japanese about volcanoes, lava, and stars, even if it was just a little bit. At the summit of Mauna Kea, I felt like I might be blown away by the strong winds, but he took a lot of photos for me. I was very satisfied to see many breathtaking views, including a large telescope, lava shaped in various colors, and the sunset. When it got cold, I was able to borrow high-performance cold-weather gear. The hot cocoa was also delicious. Thank you for the amazing experience!

キングカメハメハに宿泊していました。フロントの外のベンチで座っていると、気さくなジェームスさんが声をかけてくれました。少しですが、火山のこと、溶岩のこと、星のこと、日本語で一生懸命ガイドしてくださいました。マウナケアの山頂では強風で吹き飛ばされそうなりながら、たくさん写真を撮ってくださいました。大きな望遠鏡に、多彩な色で形作られた溶岩、夕焼けなど、たくさんの絶景がみられて大満足です。寒くなったら高性能な防寒着を貸し出してもらえました。ホットココアも美味しかったです。最高の体験をありがとうございました。

The meeting place was easy to find, and Chris's explanations in both Japanese and English were great. I was especially glad that I signed up for the sunset tour.

集合場所もわかりやすく、担当のクリスさんの説明も日本語と英語で良かったです。特に、サンセットが申込んで良かったです。