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The arrangements were smooth. The pick-up and drop-off after arrival were also seamless, making it a great value and very convenient. I will definitely use this service again next time.

手配までもスムーズです。到着後もスムーズに送迎してもらえるので料金もお得で大変便利でした。次回もまた利用させて頂きます。

The highlight of my trip to Hawaii was this tour. All the participants were Japanese, and our guide was also Japanese. It was so enjoyable to hear various stories about the Big Island during the drive to the summit, and I was desperately taking notes.

The sunset over the sea of clouds from the summit of Mauna Kea was incredibly mystical. After that, we joined another tour group for stargazing at about 3,900 meters. The explanations about the stars using a laser pointer were very easy to understand. I want that laser pointer!

The sky was filled with stars, just like a planetarium, and I particularly enjoyed seeing the Southern Cross and Scorpius clearly. I was thrilled to see the Milky Way, shooting stars, and even satellites with my own eyes for the first time.

I was anxious about participating since I had no mountain climbing experience, but thanks to the frequent check-ins to prevent altitude sickness, no one fell ill. Just be careful when looking down and then quickly lifting your head, as it can make you feel dizzy.

They provide cold-weather gear, but if you're sensitive to the cold, it's a good idea to bring something like an ultra-light down jacket. Also, batteries drain quickly in cold conditions, so if you want to take a lot of photos, I recommend bringing a charger or spare batteries.

After returning to the hotel, I kept gazing at the constellations we learned about. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you!

ハワイ旅行で一番楽しみだったのがこちらのツアーでした。
参加者は全員日本の方々で、ガイドさんも日本の方でした。山頂まで登る間の車の中でハワイ島についての色んなお話をして下さったのがとても楽しくて、必死にメモをとっていました。
マウナケア山頂からみた、雲海に沈んでいく太陽はとても神秘的でした。
その後3900mほどまで下ったところでもう一つのツアーグループと合同で星空観測をしました。
レーザーポインターを使って星の説明して下さったのがとても分かりやすかったです。あのレーザーポインター欲しいです笑
まるでプラネタリウムのような満天の星で、特に南十字星とさそり座が綺麗に見えました。初めて肉眼で天の川や流れ星、人工衛星も見ることができ感激しました。
登山経験がないので参加するまで不安でしたが、高山病にならないようこまめに声をかけて下さったおかげで体調を崩す方は1人もいらっしゃいませんでした。ただトイレに行く時など、下を向いてすぐ顔をあげるとクラっとしてしまうことがあるので気をつけて下さい。
防寒着は貸してもらえますが、寒がりの方はウルトラライトダウンなどを用意しておくといいです。また、寒いところではバッテリーの消耗がとても早いため、写真をたくさん撮りたい方は充電器や替えのバッテリーを持っていくことをオススメします。
ホテルに戻ってからも、教えていただいた星座をずっと眺めていました。
また絶対参加したいです。ありがとうございました。

Two years ago, I was so impressed that I headed to the summit of Mauna Kea again this year. With the reliable Big Jin driving, the journey was enjoyable, and before I knew it, we arrived at the Onizuka Center for dinner time. The food was even more delicious than before, so I finished everything. I was happy to have miso soup and warm cocoa. The sunset was magnificent, and the colors of the sky were unforgettable. This time, the moon was in its first quarter, so it was a bit brighter, but I was able to see the craters on the moon and take pictures with the constellations, which made for great memories. The cold wasn't as harsh as I expected, which was a relief. I highly recommend this tour.

二年前に感激してからまた今年、再びマウナケアの山頂へ向かいました。
頼もしいビッグジンさん運転で出発、車中のお話も楽しくあっという間にオニヅカセンターに着き夕食タイム、以前より美味しくなっていたので完食。お味噌汁と温かいココアが嬉しかったです。日没は見事で、夕焼けも素晴らしかったです。あの空の色は忘れられません。今回は月が半月だったのですこし明るかったのですが、月面のクレーターを見せてもらったり星座と写真を撮ってもらって良い記念になりました。思ったより寒さも厳しくなくて助かりました。お薦めのツアーです。

I was moved by the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea! The shadow of Mauna Kea reflected in the sea of clouds before the sunset. And the sun sinking into the sea of clouds. The bustling surroundings suddenly became quiet, and there was the sunset. Applause from people from all over the world at the summit! I was simply overwhelmed by the breathtaking view and couldn't find the words. Is there anyone who can express such a wonderful sight in words? No, there isn't. And there's no need for flowery expressions. My heart knows… (The stargazing afterward was also amazing, and the guide explained the night sky well. The guide was consistently kind and attentive, taking many photos with my camera. For those who wanted, a password was sent to download the photos taken by the guide from the website, allowing us to obtain many photos for free. In another optional tour, downloading costs $20, so this was a very reasonable and excellent tour. Thank you, Masashi Nature School! Mahalo!)

マウナケア山頂でのサンセットに感動！サンセット前に見た雲海に映すマウナケア山の影。そして、雲海に沈む太陽。ざわついた廻りが一瞬静かになり、サンセット。頂上にいた世界中の人たちから拍手！頂上ならではの光景にただただ感動して言葉が出ません。こんな素晴らしい光景を言葉で表現できる人がいるでしょうか？いいえ、いません。そして、飾り立てた言葉の表現なんていりません。私の心が知っているから…。(その後のスターゲイジングも素晴らしく、星空をよく説明してくれました。ガイドさんは終始親切丁寧で、こまめに私のカメラで写真を撮ってくれました。希望者にはガイドさんが撮った写真を、ホームページからダウンロードできるパスワードが送られ、無料でたくさんの写真が入手できました。別のオプショナルツアーではダウンロードに20＄もかかるのがありますので、良心的で最高のツアーでした。ガイドさん、マサシネイチャースクールさん、ありがとうございました。Mahalo!）

This tour was the highlight of our activities on the big island.

Our guide Joe was very knowledgeable about astronomy. It was cool to see the top of Mauna Kea and observatories. We went during a half moon and the star visibility was still very good. The mountain is above the vog, so you should be able to see the stars even if the vog is a problem.

At the summit, it was below freezing with thick clouds, and the sun became a blurred silhouette without any gaps in the clouds. However, our guide, Jin, patiently captured the perfect photo opportunities. The air at the summit was indeed thinner than I had expected. We descended to a point where the clouds cleared, and using a pointer for stargazing, we had a lecture about myths related to the constellations, which was very enjoyable.

山頂は氷点下で雲が厚く、雲の切れ間がなくぼやけた太陽のシルエットになってしまいましたが、ガイドのJINさんが粘り強くシャッターチャンスを捉えてくれました。
山頂は思っていたより本当に酸素が薄かったです。
雲が切れるとこポイントまで下り、ポインターを使っての星空観測は星座に関する神話等々のレクチャーで、とても楽しかったです。

I was worried about altitude sickness, and even when I wanted to go to Mauna Kea during my past trip to the Big Island, I couldn't. This time, my husband really wanted to go, so I decided to join him.

To put it simply, I had no worries at all and was able to go and come back feeling great. I only felt a little short of breath at times. There were some people in the tour who felt unwell, but it seemed that oxygen inhalation resolved their issues.

Above all, I was moved by the indescribably beautiful orange color of the sun sinking into the sea of clouds. The Earth is amazing!! And then, the stars we saw afterward sparkled even more than in a planetarium...

I'm so glad I participated!!

I highly recommend that you go and experience it for yourself!!

高山病が不安で、過去にハワイ島に行ったときも行きたいと思いつつ、行けなかったマウナケア。今回は、夫がどうしても行きたい、というので思い切って参加しました。
結果から言うと、まったく心配なく、元気に行って帰れました。
少し息苦しいかな？という程度で。
ツアーの中に、具合を悪くされた方もいましたが、酸素吸入で問題なかったようでしたし。

なにより、雲海に沈んでゆく太陽の、なんとも言い難いほどの美しいオレンジ色に、感動します。
地球って、素晴らしい！！
そして、そのあとで見た星の、プラネタリウム以上の煌めき・・・・
参加してよかった～！！

ぜひとも、行ってみられることをお勧めいたします！！

At the Onizuka Center at 2800 meters, it was cloudy during dinner, but above around 3200 meters, we were above the clouds. It felt like a different world, almost like the sunlight of outer space. When we reached the summit, the clouds were far below us, and the moment of sunset was breathtaking; the sunset was beautiful too. The highlight was stargazing, realizing just how many stars there are. The world is so vast! I'm glad I came!

2800ｍのオニヅカセンターで夕食のときは雲の中だったのですが、3200ｍあたりから雲の上に。地球とは思えない別世界、もはや宇宙の日差しです。頂上までいくと雲ははるか下で、日没の瞬間は感動的、夕焼けもきれいでした。圧巻は星空観測で、星ってこんなにたくさんあったのかと。世界は広いなあ！来てよかった！

I had a wonderful experience! Although it was a full moon, making it a bit difficult to observe the stars, I was more than satisfied. Thank you!

とても素敵な体験が出来ました！
満月だった為、星は少し観察しずらかったとのことですが。十二分に満足出来ました。
ありがとうございます。

This experience is certainly off the beaten pack and is an amazing way to explore the nearly inaccessible Waipio Valley.
We met at the meeting point and we were driven down into the valley down one of the gnarliest roads I've ever been on in a 4x4 to the stables.
We were introduced to our horses and led on a serene trek through the valley. We went through rivers and around small holdings that are dotted around the valley. We marvelled, from a distance, at incredible waterfalls as we trekked through paths with fields on one side and jungle on the other. It was awesome.
Our guide was great and it's something we'll both always remember. We're not riders but we're extremely well looked after.
It was great. Thank you!!

Four years ago, I participated in the same 2.5-hour course. At that time, I expressed my hope for improvement due to the significantly reduced riding time. Believing that improvements had been made, I joined this time, and we departed around 9:15 and had riding time until just after 10:40. I think it's quite terrible to pay for a 2.5-hour course and receive a tour that doesn't even meet the 1.5-hour duration. The gate to the tour meeting place was also chained, and I was told to open it myself.

4年前にも同じ2.５時間コースに参加しました。その際にも大幅に乗馬時間が短縮されたことに改善希望を感想としてお伝えしました。改善されたことを信じて参加した今回は、9時15分頃から出発して10時40分過ぎまでの乗馬時間でした。2.５時間コースの料金を払い、1.５時間コースに満たないツアーとは、あまりにひどいと思います。ツアー集合場所へのゲートもチェーンがしてあり、自分で開けるようにと言われる始末。

This was one of our favorite adventures during our time in hawaii! Our guides were awesome and we loved getting to see the beauty of the Waipio Valley while riding horses! Highly recommend this for anyone who loves the outdoors and loves a good adventure!!

The meeting point and ending point are local, and since the guide speaks only English, it's necessary to have a rental car and understand some English. They teach you how to ride the horse slowly and clearly, so as long as you can catch everyday conversation, you should be fine.

The guides for this trip were two local women. Besides the two of us, the party included a couple and their family from the mainland, making a total of nine people, creating a friendly atmosphere.

Along the way, they taught us about various wild fruits (such as mangoes, papayas, noni, avocados, bananas, etc.), we encountered wild horses, and we visited a waterfall that can only be seen by going down into the canyon, making it a satisfying tour.

There was also a tour that went down to the canyon by car, but I recommend horseback riding as it allows you to go deeper by crossing the river and navigating through narrow paths!

This time, I chose this option because I wanted to stroll around the nearby towns of Honokaa and Waimea before and after the tour, but if you simply want to enjoy horseback riding in the canyon, I think it's better to choose a tour with a Japanese guide and transportation included.

現地集合、現地解散、英語のみのガイドなので、レンタカーとある程度の英語が分かることか必要です。馬の乗り方とかはゆっくり分かりやすく教えてくれるので、日常会話が聞き取れれば大丈夫かと。
今回ガイドしてくれたのは現地の女性二人。パーティーのメンバーは我々２人以外に本土から来た夫婦と家族の総勢９人で、和気あいあいとした雰囲気です。
途中自生している果物を色々と(マンゴー、パパイヤ、ノニ、アボガド、バナナなどなど)教えてくれたり、野生の馬に出会ったり、渓谷を下まで降りないと見られない滝を見に行ったりと満足のツアーでした。
車で渓谷の下に下りるツアーもありましたが、馬の方が川を遡ったり、細いところを入っていったりとより奥まで行けるのでオススメです！

今回はツアーの前後で周辺のホノカアやワイメアの町もブラブラしたかったので、こちらを選びましたが、単純に渓谷の乗馬だけを楽しみたい場合は、日本語ガイド、送迎付のツアーを選んだ方がいいと思います。

We had a total of 8 in our group, and did this tour on 5/9/17. The guides were very helpful and did a god job in making you feel comfortable on the lines especially for us first timers. The views were undescribable. Make sure to really just enjoy the ride and not fuss too much with your camera or phone because you will miss all the beautiful scenery. It can take away from the experience. You get to see a lot of banana trees and even try some right off the tree. It was by far one of the best things we did while visiting. A must do activity!

I went to Hawaii Island for this purpose. The breathtaking sunset and starry sky exceeded my expectations, and I wanted to stay there forever. I thought I would be able to see the starry sky at the summit based on the tour overview, but it seems there are regulations for this mountain, and we had to go a little lower, not just for this tour. However, it was said that going a bit lower is better, and the guide shared various stories, which was really nice.

What was also great was that the guide was very knowledgeable about cameras! They took pictures with the camera we brought and taught us tips on how to take beautiful photos. The sunset and starry sky were truly beautiful, and it became the best memory of my trip!

これが目的でハワイ島に行きました。
想像を大きく上回る絶景のサンセット、星空でいつまでもいたかったです。
ツアー概要を見て山頂で星空を見れると思っていましたが、この山での規定があるそうで、ここのツアーに限らず少し下ります。
でも、少し下った方がいいそうで他にも色々なお話をしてくれてとてもよかったです。

そしてとてもよかったのが、ガイドさんがカメラにかなり詳しいこと！自分達が持っていったカメラでも撮ってくれたり、綺麗にとるコツを教えてくれます。
本当にきれいなサンセットと星空で、旅行で一番の思い出になりました！

It's been over 20 years since I started visiting the Big Island, but I've always hesitated to join the Mauna Kea summit tour. This is because the experience can be greatly affected by the weather! This time, I could only participate on May 3rd, so I made a reservation with a feeling of leaving it to luck! The result was a huge success! On the way, the conditions at the Onizuka Center were heavy clouds and light rain, but as we got closer to the summit, it turned into clear skies! The sunset view from the summit was truly breathtaking! The stargazing afterward was also wonderful! The tour guides were knowledgeable and provided fun explanations, so I was able to enjoy the experience without getting bored. Thank you very much!

ハワイ島へ訪れるようになって２０年以上経っているのに、マウナケア山頂ツアーへはいつも二の足を踏んでいました。それは、感動のバロメーターが天候に大きく左右されるからです！今回日程的に参加できるのは５月３日のみというコトで、運を天に任せる気持ちで予約を入れました！結果は大正解！途中、オニヅカセンターでは重い雲＆小雨のコンディションでしたが、山頂に近づくにつれてピーカンに！山頂から見るサンセットは、それはそれは感動でした！その後の星空観測もとても素敵でした！ツアーガイドの方々も博識で、楽しくいろいろ説明をして下さるので、飽きることなく楽しめました。ありがとうございました！

The sunset viewed from the summit of Mauna Kea and the starry sky spread across the entire sky was a sight I will never forget!! If you're considering it, I absolutely think you should participate!! It was a wonderful tour!! I want to bring my parents along next time!!

マウナケア山頂から見たサンセットと空一面に広がる星空は、一生忘れることのできない景色でした！！迷われている方がいたら、絶対に参加するべきだとおもいます！！
とても素晴らしいツアーでした！！また両親を連れて参加したいです！！

They picked me up at the hotel at 1:30 PM. There were three guests ahead of me, and they went to pick up others, totaling 11 for the tour. Actually, I had gone there 12 years ago with a rental car, but now you need a four-wheel drive, and bringing winter gear is a hassle, so I decided to use their service. I completed the card payment procedure with a reservation from Japan.

The dinner bento (Japanese food) and the salty miso soup were good, and the cocoa was delicious. Mr. Konno's service was great. Unfortunately, the clouds were thick, and the sunset wasn't as spectacular as I had hoped. However, the stargazing afterward was amazing. The explanation of the constellations using a laser pointer was particularly good, and he had a wealth of knowledge about the constellations.

There's a boom in constellation photography with DSLR cameras in Japan, so anyone interested should definitely go. However, a tripod is necessary, so it would be great if Masashi could prepare one for a fee.

In any case, it was worth $170.

ホテルに１３時半に迎えに来てくれた。３人先客会って他にも迎えに行き１１名にツア－だった。実は１２年前にレンタカーで行ったのだが、今は四輪車でなければならないし防寒具持って行くのも面倒なのでお世話になることにした。
日本から予約でカ－ド支払いの手続きを終わって行った。
夕食の弁当（日本食）と塩っけの味噌汁良かったし、ココアも美味しかった。
コンノさんの対応良かった。
残念ながら雲が厚く太陽落ちてからの燃え方はさほどではなかった。
そのあとの星空観察は最高だった。特にレ－ザポインタ－使用しての星座の説明は大変良かった。又とても星座の知識豊富。
日本でも一眼レフカメラの間では星座ブ－ムだから興味ある人は是非。
但し三脚必要なのでマサシさんの方で有料でもいいから準備してくれたらいいのだが。
とにかく＄１７０の価値あり。

I participated with my parents in their 70s. Since it was at a high altitude, I was worried, but thanks to the guide's consideration, we were able to participate without any issues. The sunset and the starry sky were truly moving. We could see the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, and the guides took many photos for us. Every time we look at the photos after returning home, the emotions come flooding back. My parents seem to have gained confidence from going to a place higher than Mount Fuji, and they are saying they want to go again.

70代の両親を連れて参加しました。高地なので心配はありましたがガイドさんの気遣いなどもあり、まったく問題なく参加できました。
サンセットも星空も本当に感動しました。ハレマウマウ火口も見え、ガイソさん達がたくさん写真を取ってくれます。帰ってきてからも写真を見るたびに感動がよみがえります。
両親も富士山よりも高いところに行ったという自信もついたようで、また行きたいと言っています。

The guide was very kind and made an effort to speak to us in broken Japanese, even though my English is basic. The atmosphere was fantastic, and my daughter, who was a bit nervous at first, seemed to relax and even started petting her horse later on. Crossing the river was a lot of fun, and our family is already talking about coming back here on our next trip to Hawaii Island. I'm really glad we participated—highly recommended!

基本英語ですが一生懸命カタコトの日本語で話しかけてくれたり、とても親切なガイドさんでした。
雰囲気も最高で最初は緊張気味だった娘も後半は自分の馬を撫でたり余裕もあるような感じで＾＾
川を渡ったりするのもとても楽しく、また次のハワイ島でもここへ来ようねと家族で話しています。
参加してよかった～！オススメです＾＾

The weather was great and it was absolutely wonderful. The hiking trails were well-maintained, so you can walk in jogging shoes. The dad from the American family who joined the tour was wearing flip-flops, but he was able to walk without any issues. (≧▽≦)

Insect repellent, sunscreen, water, and even towels and bags were available for rent.

Above all, having lunch on the grass with the backdrop of the Porn Valley after the hike made me very happy! !(^^)!

お天気も良くとても最高でした。ハイキングも道がちゃんと整備されておりジョギングシューズで歩けます。一緒にツワーに参加されたアメリカ人の家族のパパはビーチサンダルでしたが問題なく歩けていました。(≧▽≦)
虫よけや日焼け止めクリーム、水もバスタオルにかばんなどもレンタル可能でした。
何よりハイキング後のランチが芝生の上でポルノ渓谷をバックに食べてとても幸せでした
!(^^)!

My wife and I had a great time doing our first ever zipline here at Akaka falls. The crew were very nice and ensured we were careful and had fun.

A car arrived to pick us up from the hotel around 3 PM, and we set off, but we soon encountered heavy rain. By the time we arrived at the Onizuka Center, we were at a high altitude, and we said goodbye to the rain, taking dinner there to avoid altitude sickness. After a short break, we headed towards the summit, but the sunset was hidden by clouds, which left me unsatisfied. At the top, I was able to see the Subaru Telescope in Japan, which made me somewhat satisfied. It seems that May has a lot of rain, and I would like to challenge this again next year. The guide from Masashi Tours was friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour.

午後３時過ぎにホテルに送迎の車が来て出発しましたが、直ぐ豪雨に遭いました。オニズカセンターに着く頃には高度の高い所で、雨ともお別れし、高山病にならないようにそこで夕食を取りました。しならくの休憩の後、山頂へ向かいましたが、サンセットが雲に隠れ、満足できませんでした。頂上には日本のスバル天文台も見ることができ、一応満足できました。５月は雨が多いらしくまた来年以降に挑戦したいと思いました。マサシツアーのガイドさんもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。

I was worried about altitude sickness at 4,200 meters due to my age, but I had no problems at all. The smog at the beginning of the trip changed to a clear blue sky around 2,000 meters, and I was deeply moved by the sea of clouds and the sunset! I've traveled a lot overseas, but I never expected to have such an emotional experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our guide, BIGJIN, was fun to chat with, and he took many interesting photos, which I downloaded after returning home, creating wonderful memories. Unfortunately, the starry sky wasn't very visible because it was close to a full moon, which was a bit disappointing. I saw the moon through a telescope, but I also wanted to see Jupiter and Saturn. There are tours that don't go to the summit, but I definitely recommend going to the top.

高齢なので4200メートルで高山病を心配しましたが、全く問題ありませんでした。出発当初のスモッグも2000メートルあたりで真っ青な空に変わり、雲海と夕陽に大感動！今迄たくさん海外旅行をしましたが、ハワイ島でこんな感動的な体験ができるなんて。ガイドのBIGJINさんのおしゃべりも楽しく、たくさんの面白い写真を撮ってくださって、帰国後ダウンロード、素敵な思い出になりました。星空はあいにく満月に近かったため、あまりよく見えなかったのがちょっと残念でした。望遠鏡では月を見ましたが、木星や土星も見たかったです。山頂に行かないツアーもありますが、是非山頂まで行かれることをお勧めします。

We arrived at the hotel (Kingsland) right on time for the welcome. As soon as we got in the car, Mr. Matsuzaki started his self-introduction. Mr. Matsuzaki is from Noda in Chiba. Wearing a knitted hat made by his wife featuring Funassyi, he was cheerful throughout the journey and the tour.

Mr. Matsuzaki is also an amazing photographer. He took beautiful pictures of the two of us during sunset and stargazing with everyone’s cameras and his own. It was impressive and will make for great memories.

Both of us are 61 years old. Due to the thin air (about 65%), my wife mentioned she felt a bit unwell at the summit, but after following Mr. Matsuzaki's advice to take a few deep breaths, she felt better right away.

Thank you, Mr. Matsuzaki.

ホテル（キングスランド）お出迎え時刻通りに到着。すぐに車に乗車
乗車するなり松崎さんの自己紹介が始まる。千葉の野田出身の松崎さん。奥様に作っていただいたフナッシーの毛糸の帽子をまとい、とにかく移動中・ツアー中は愉快です。
松崎さんは写真の腕前も凄い。皆さんのカメラ・自分のカメラでサンセットや星空観測等のお二人の写真もきれいに撮っていただけますよ。びっくりです。いい記念になりますよ。
私たちは二人とも61歳。酸素が薄いため（65％程度）女房が山頂で少し体調が悪いと言っておりましたが松崎さんのアドバイスで深呼吸を数回したらすぐによくなりました。
松崎さんありがとうございました。

We stayed in the center of Kona and had a pickup around 1:30 PM. Therefore, we had enough time to participate in the dolphin swim tour at the nature school in the morning. After the pickup, we took a restroom break at a shopping mall (there was also time for some shopping) before heading to Mauna Kea. During the drive, we enjoyed the guide's fun stories and excitedly made our way up to the mountainside. After eating our lunch and putting on warm clothing, we got back in the car and finally set off for the summit. By the way, from this point on, you shouldn't sleep due to the altitude, but perhaps because the air was thin, and also because I had just done the dolphin swim, I felt incredibly sleepy and it was tough both going and coming back. However, the guide cheerfully woke us up by saying, "Is everyone awake?"

That day, the wind was strong, and it got extremely cold as we ascended. I think participants, especially those who are not good with the cold, should prepare plenty of warm clothing and gear. If you underestimate it, it will be really cold.

First, we watched the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds at the summit. I was moved by the sea of clouds all around me, and even more so by the sunset sinking into it. It was such a beautiful world. After enjoying the slowly sinking sunset, we descended a bit to observe the starry sky. It was my first time seeing so many stars. The guide used a laser pointer to explain the constellations, and even without any prior knowledge, he made it very easy to understand and interesting, so we had a really enjoyable time. We watched the starry sky while sipping warm tea and having cookies, and he even took photos for us.

Afterward, with a sense of reluctance, we got back in the car and were taken back to our hotels, marking the end of the tour. The sunset and starry sky were truly, truly beautiful! I want to join the plan for the starry sky and sunrise next time. I was entertained by the guide's stories throughout the trip! Thanks to him, we had a fulfilling day! Thank you!

コナの中心部に宿泊していたわたしたちは、13時半ごろのピックアップでした。
そのため、午前中はネイチャースクールのドルフィンスイムのツアーに参加しても時間に余裕がありました。
ピックアップ後はショッピングモールにてトイレ休憩をとり（多少のショッピングも楽しめる時間設定でした）マウナケアに向かいましたが、道中はガイドさんの楽しいお話しも聞けてワクワクしながら山の中腹まで一気に進みます。
お弁当を食べて防寒具を着て、また車に乗り込みついに山頂にむけて出発しました。
ちなみに、ここから先は寝てはいけない標高になるのですが、やはり空気が薄いからか、さらにわたしはドルフィンスイム後というのもあったのか、行きも帰りも死ぬほど眠くて辛かったです。笑
でもその度にガイドさんに、『みなさん起きてますかー！』と元気良く起こされるので心配は無用です。

この日はとにかく風が強くて、標高が上がるにつれてとんでもなく寒かったです。
参加される方、とくに寒いのが苦手な方は防寒着やあったかグッズをたくさん用意してきた方がいいと思います。舐めてかかると本当に寒いので。

まずは山頂にて雲海に沈む夕日を見ます。
視界一面の雲海に感動し、そこに沈んでいく夕日にさらに感動しました。
とっっっっても美しい世界です。
ゆっくりゆっくり沈む夕日を堪能したら、次は少し山を降りて星空観測です。
あんなにたくさんの星を見たのは初めてでした。
ガイドさんがレーザーポインタを使い、星座の説明もしてくれるのですが、事前知識がまったくなくても、とても分かりやすく面白くお話ししてくれるのですごく楽しい時間を過ごすことができます。
暖かい紅茶とクッキーを頂きながら星空を眺め、写真も撮ってくれました。

その後は名残惜しいながらも車に乗り各ホテルまで送迎していただき、ツアー終了です。
夕日と星空、本当に本当に綺麗でした！
次は星空と朝日のプランに参加したいです。
終始ガイドさんのお話しに楽しませていただきました！
おかげさまで充実した1日を過ごすことができましました！
ありがとうございました！

Seriously, it was amazing. That was the first thing the husband of the newlyweds said when he looked up at the starry sky during the tour. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, the breathtaking starry sky. The guide's fun and easy-to-understand explanations made everything even more moving.

マジ、やばい。ツアーで一緒だった新婚さんのご主人が満天の星空を見上げた時の第一声でした。
雲海に沈んでいくサンセット、満天の星空。ガイドさんの楽しくて分かりやすい説明。全てが感動でした。

The summit of Mauna Kea, where observatories from around the world gather. The air is thin and clear. This is a must-visit place when you go to Hawaii Island. This time, I experienced a sunset sinking into a sea of clouds. I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before. ⭐️I was amazed at how much there was in the sky⭐️. For the first time, I grasped the full view of Orion. p(^_^)q

世界の天文台が集まるマウナケアの山頂。空気が薄く、澄んでいる。ハワイ島に行ったら行くべき場所でしょう。今回は雲海に沈むサンセットでした。こんなに美しいサンセットは今迄観たことがありません。
⭐️空もこんなに⭐️があったのというくらい。初めてオリオン座の全貌を把握しました。p(^_^)q

It was a very enjoyable tour!
Since I stayed at the Sheraton, I was the first to be picked up on the way there and the last on the way back.
We picked up participants one after another at 3 to 4 locations, and I had a great time chatting with our guide, Jin, so the trip to the Onizuka Center felt quick.

At the Onizuka Center, we enjoyed a delicious Japanese lunch box and miso soup, received warm clothing, and were fully prepared for the summit.
Honestly, I was worried about altitude sickness before going.
After reaching the summit, I did feel a bit lightheaded, but thanks to Jin's advice to focus on my breathing, it wasn't as bad as I expected!

The weather was poor down below, but from the summit, we were able to see a beautiful sea of clouds and enjoyed a wonderful sunset.
The starry sky was slightly affected by the bright moon, but Kon's explanations were easy to understand, and I was very satisfied!

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Big Island.
Thank you for the fun tour!

P.S. I apologize for not being able to say goodbye to Jin at the end.

とても楽しいツアーでした！
シェラトン宿泊のため、行きは1番初めのピックアップ、帰りは最後。
3〜4箇所で次々参加者をピックアップし、担当者のジンさんとみんな楽しくおしゃべりしながらだったので、オニヅカセンターまであっという間でした。

オニヅカセンターでは美味しい和食弁当＋お味噌汁をいただいて、
防寒具を配られ、準備万端で頂上へ。
正直、行く前は高山病が心配でした。
やっぱり頂上へ着いてからは少しフワフワする感じはありましたが、ジンさんのアドバイス通り呼吸を意識してたからか思ってたより大丈夫でした！

ちょうど下界は天気が悪かったため、山頂からは綺麗な雲海が見えて、とても素敵なサンセットを拝めました。
星空は満月に近かったため、月灯りに少し邪魔されましたが、コンさんの解説がわかり易く大満足でした！

ハワイ島へ行かれる方には是非オススメのツアーだと思います。
楽しいツアーありがとうございました。

ps ジンさんに最後挨拶できないままになり失礼しました。