All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

The moment I looked up at the night sky, words escaped my mouth. I was moved by the grandeur of seeing a planetarium in the natural sky compared to the city. The constellation explanations with the pointer were appreciated, and the professional photography was wonderful. There was one case of altitude sickness and one person who got car sick among the tour participants, but it wasn't serious, and the entire tour was an exciting night.

夜空を見上げた瞬間に思わず口から出た言葉です。都会で見るプラネタリウムを自然の天空でみる壮大さに感激しました。ポインターによる星座解説も有難かったしプロならではの写真撮影も素敵です。ツアー参加者から高山病１名と車酔い1名出ましたが深刻ではなくツアー全体が大興奮の一夜でした。

That's a precious experience. The stars were really beautiful!

That's a precious experience.The stars were really beautiful!

Although the yen has fallen against the doller.

The weather on this day was not great, and the visitor center was shrouded in clouds. I felt a bit anxious as everything was completely white, but thanks to my wife's handmade teru teru bozu, perhaps? The summit was beautifully clear! There were clouds at high altitudes, so we were able to witness an emotional sunset with a sea of clouds nearby.

The very enjoyable guide eased my worries about whether we would be able to observe the starry sky. What moved me unexpectedly was the conversation among the guides. Since the weather was bad that day, they were discussing how to provide information to ensure that the people on the tour at the mid-mountain could observe the starry sky in the best possible way. I was touched by the words, "We absolutely cannot afford to fail." Although the bad weather was not the guides' responsibility, many visitors to the Big Island may only come once in a lifetime. I was happy to feel that they were sincerely considering the unspoken hopes of the tourists and were searching for points where we could definitely see the stars.

Even though they must have seen this scenery many times, their excitement and emotional reactions were beyond that of the tourists, which helped to loosen and release my own heart, which often struggles to express emotions in daily life. Their spirit of genuinely wanting to create enjoyable memories and the guides' heartfelt enjoyment and excitement allowed us to truly feel and enjoy the experience as well.

The stunning starry sky could be captured by digital cameras, and if you ask the guide, they will adjust the settings for you. My camera couldn't take pictures of the starry sky, but the guide chose the best spots for photography that day. The photos taken can be downloaded for free, which is very appreciated. If you wish, they can also take a picture of your zodiac sign. With so many stars, it can be difficult to find it on your own, but with a professional's skill, it's perfect!

On the way back, we stopped at the visitor center for a restroom break, and it was completely clear, allowing us to see another magnificent starry sky.

The miso soup was delicious, and if I ever have the chance to visit the Big Island again, I would like to participate in a tour with Masashi Nature School.

この日は天候がいまひとつで、ビジターセンターは雲の中。
どこまで行っても真っ白で不安もありましたが、奥さんお手製のテルテル坊主の御蔭か？
山頂は見事な晴れ！高い位置まで雲があったので、雲海も近く感動的なサンセットが見られました。

とても楽しいガイドに、星空観測できるのだろうか？という不安を消し飛ばしてくれます。なにげに感動したのは、ガイドさんどうしの会話です。
この日は天候が悪かったので、中腹で星空をみるツアーの人達もベストな形で星空観測できる様、情報提供しながら話し合っている様子。そこでの「絶対に失敗は許されないから～」という言葉。
悪天気はガイドさん達の責任ではないものの、一生に一度しか来られないであろう人が多いハワイ島。その声に出さない観光客の思いをしっかり受けて、確実に星空が見られるポイントを探してくれている気持ちが、嬉しかったです。

何度も見ているであろうこの景色も、観光客以上のテンションで感動する姿は、日常生活で固まって上手く感動を表現できない心をほぐし、解き放つきっかけとなりました。
本当に楽しい思いで作りをサポートしようという心意気と、心から自分も感動し楽しんでいるガイドさんの心を受け、私達も心から感動し楽しむ事が出来ました。

感動的な星空は、カメラによってデジカメでも写せるものがあり、ガイドさんにお願いすると調整してくれます。
私のカメラは星空の写真は撮れませんでしたが、ガイドさんがその日の最高の場所を選んで撮影してくれます。撮って頂いた写真は無料でダウンロードできるのでとても有り難いです。
希望すると自分の星座も撮ってくれます。あまりの☆の多さに自分ではうまく探す事さえも困難ですが、プロの腕にかかればバッチリです♪

帰りのトイレ休憩で立ちよったビジターセンターもすっかり晴れ、ここでもまた見事な星空が見られました。

味噌汁もおいしかったし、万が一にもまたハワイ島を訪れるチャンスがあれば、マサシネイチャースクールのツアーに参加したいと思います。

I had a wonderful experience. Moreover, they mentioned a campaign where you can download photos from their website, so when I checked after returning home, I found stunning pictures of the starry sky. I couldn't have captured that with my own camera. I was really happy. The discussion about the stars was very informative and educational. Since the altitude is high, some people felt unwell, but I think it's a view everyone should see at least once in their lifetime!

とてもいい体験をしました。しかもHPから写真をDL出来るキャンペーンみたいなものをやっていると行っていたので帰ってから見てみたら、ばっちり星空が撮されていました。自分のデジカメでは無理ですからね。嬉しかったです。星の話はとても詳しく勉強になりました。標高が高いので体調が悪くなった方もみえましたが、人生で一度は見ておきたい景色だと思います！

I truly enjoyed the birdwatching trip. Our guide, Mark, was fantastic -- he educated us on the birds we would hopefully see and was helpful with questions about other wildlife in the area. I also enjoyed meeting the rest of the group on the tour -- wish I would have thought to exchange contact information to get some of the photos one couple was taking during the trip.

I'm glad I was able to see many beautiful stars that I can't see in Japan! I was really surprised by how cold it was, but I truly got to enjoy the stunning scenery. My whole family was delighted. I want to go see it again!

日本では見ることができないキレイな星をたくさん見ることができてよかったです！
すごく寒くてびっくりしましたが、本当に綺麗な景色を見ることが出来ました。
家族みんなで喜びました。
また、見に行きたいです♪

The tour we booked had only our group of Japanese participants. The rest were all from Europe and America. The guide spoke English, but also communicated a few words in Japanese. My husband, who was riding a horse for the first time, was initially scared but gradually got used to it and enjoyed himself. We crossed a river up to our knees on horseback, which is an experience you definitely can't have in Japan. 2.5 hours was just enough. However, there were safety instructions in Japanese at the waiting area after the horseback riding, so I thought it would have been more reassuring if they had explained that to us since we don't speak English.

予約したツアーは日本人が私たち１組のみでした。
あとはすべて欧米の方。
ガイドも英語でしたが、片言単語で日本語をしゃべってくれました。
乗馬初めての夫も最初は怖がってましたが徐々に慣れてきて、楽しめました。
ひざ上までの川を馬で渡ったり、日本では絶対経験できません。
2.5時間で充分でした。
ただ、乗馬後の待機場所に日本語で乗馬時の注意事項があったので、英語が話せない
私たちにこれを読んでと説明があったらもっと安心できたのにと思いました。

My wife and I participated together. I had visited Oahu three times before, but it was my first time on the Big Island. The main purpose of my first trip to the Big Island was this tour of the "Mauna Kea Summit Sunset." I was worried about altitude sickness, but the guide explained how to avoid it while we were in the car, so there were no issues. However, I did get a bit out of breath when moving around at the summit, but the breathtaking starry sky, unlike anything I had ever seen before, made me forget my breathlessness. I was able to see the Milky Way and learned for the first time that starlight illuminates the ground. This is a tour I would love to join again if I have the opportunity to go to the Big Island.

　妻と２人で参加しました。これまでオアフ島は３度訪れたことはありましたが、ハワイ島は初めてです。初ハワイ島の最大の目的は、「マウナケア山頂サンセット」のこのツアーでした。高山病が不安でしたが、車内でガイドさんが高山病を回避する方法を説明してくれて問題ありませんでした。ただ、山頂で少し動くと息切れがしましたが、これまで見たこともない満天の星空は、息切れを忘れる程の美しさでした。天の川を見ることができ、星あかりが地上を照らすことを初めて知りました。ハワイ島に行く機会があれば再び参加したいツアーです。

If you're going to the Big Island, you definitely want to climb!
They provide hotel pick-up, lend you warm clothing, and even take memorable photos!
The weather was great on the day we participated, and we were able to see a perfect starry sky.
We even saw Saturn!!

ハワイ島に行くなら、必ず登りたい！
ホテル送迎付きで、防寒着も貸してくれて、思い出の写真撮影もしてくれる！
私たちの参加した日は気候も良く、満点の星空を見ることもできました。
土星も見れましたよ！！

I used this for my honeymoon in late October. Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day, and we couldn't see the sunset very well... There were also hardly any stars visible. After waiting anxiously for 30 minutes... suddenly the clouds cleared, and an astonishing starry sky spread out before us! There was also a funny incident where our guide got caught speeding by the police, but he was released with the amusing condition of writing a reflection letter^^;

It seems there are observation tours around the Onizuka Center, but this tour takes you higher up for observation, so the stars feel closer and more impressive! We also had plenty of time.

I highly recommend it.

10月下旬にハネムーンで利用しました。
当日はあいにくの雲で、サンセットはあまりきれいに見れず・・・
星もほとんど見えない状態でした。
不安な気持ちで待つこと３０分・・・突然雲が晴れてきて驚くような星空が目の前に広がりました！
ガイドさんが慌てていたのか、途中で速度違反で警察に捕まるというハプニングもありましたが、反省文を書けばＯＫという面白い条件で解放されました^^;

オニヅカセンターあたりで観測するツアーもあるようですが、このツアーはそれより上で観測させてくれるので、星空が近くて迫力あります！
時間もたっぷりありました。

オススメです。

I used to be a cowboy in Canada, and it had been a while since I rode a horse.

We rode on an incredibly large ranch of 1,800 acres, galloping along with the horses. A man from Virginia who joined me was a beginner, but with the careful lessons, he was able to ride very well.

I was able to trot and canter, and I was really satisfied that I could also change the speed and direction to some extent.

I couldn't bring my two-year-old daughter this time, but I hope to take her someday. It seems like it's okay from the age of eight!

昔、カナダでカウボーイをやっていたこともあり
久しぶりの乗馬でした。

1800エーカーというありえない巨大な牧場を舞台に
どんどん馬を走らせて行きます。
私と一緒に参加したバージニア出身の男性は初心者でしたが、丁寧なレッスンのもと
非常に上手に乗り越すことが出来るようになってました。

トロッティングやキャンタもやらせて頂き、
また、ある程度はスピードや道なりも変えて走らせて頂き本当に満足。

今回は２歳の娘はつれて来れなかったですが、
いつかのせてあげたいな。８歳からOKみたいですよ！

The main purpose of my trip to the Big Island was sunset star gazing.

I was completely satisfied with everything. Our guide, Mr. Yamamoto, was so much fun that there was no time to fall asleep in the car; it was an enjoyable ride.

We took various photos along the way, and the clear guidance made for many wonderful memories.

The dinner included warm miso soup and a bento that made me question if I was really in Hawaii; I was surprised.

They even provided tea, cocoa, and cookies—everything was taken care of.

The star gazing felt like a planetarium with the laser pointer.

Next time, I will participate with my husband, and I look forward to it!

ハワイ島の第一の目的でした、サンセットに星観測。

全てに大満足
ガイドの山本さん、とっても楽しいガイドで車内で寝てしまうような暇がないほど
楽しい車内でした

途中色々写真を撮って頂き、分かりやすいガイドで想い出もいっぱいです。。

夕食も温かいお味噌汁、ここはハワイ島？と疑うようなお弁当で、びっくりしました。

お茶やココア、クッキーまで至れり尽くせりでした

星観測はレーザーポイントでまるでプラネタリウムです


次回は心新たに主人と参加します、その節は宜しくお願いします

The weather was great on the day of the tour, and the sunset and stargazing were fantastic. The guide was very proactive in taking photos, had interesting stories, and was extremely kind. They provided complete cold weather gear, including top and bottom layers, a cute warm hat, and gloves. They also made sure to take breaks here and there to help us acclimate to the altitude. Both the guide and the experience were top-notch.

当日は天気も良く、サンセット＆星空観測は最高でした。
ガイドの方も積極的に写真を撮ってくれて話も面白くとても親切でした。
防寒対策も上下の防寒着、かわいい防寒用帽子、手袋等を準備してくれて万全でした。
高山へ体を慣らすためにところどころで休憩してくれました。
ガイド＆内容ともに最高でした。

It was my first time riding a horse, but all the horses were very well-trained, so I felt comfortable. On the day we participated, everyone else was from the mainland. The tour is basically in English, but it's not at a difficult level, so even with a middle school level of English, you can communicate just fine. Occasionally, they also provide important points in Japanese, so I think you can participate without any issues even if your English is not great. You can absorb the unique charm of the Big Island that you can only experience here, so there's plenty of enjoyment and healing that only those who go can taste!

はじめての乗馬でしたが、とても躾けられたお馬さんばかりで大丈夫でした。
参加した日は、私たち以外は全員メインランドからの方々でした。
ツアー自体は基本的に英語ですが、そんなに難しいレベルではないので中学生英語程度の
会話レベルでも十分にコミュニケーションがとれます。
時々ですが注意点だけは日本語でも声をかけてくださるので英語が全くダメでも
問題なく参加出来ると思います。ここでしか体験出来ないハワイ島の魅力をたっぷり
吸収出来るので、行った人にしか味わえない楽しさと癒しがたっぷりです！

The guide was very kind and it was really great! They willingly took many photos and the explanations were well done, making the ride back enjoyable without any boredom. The tour was really good, but even though it was early April, it was incredibly cold up there, so even with the down jacket they lent me, I caught a cold the next day since I'm sensitive to the cold... So, I think it's a good idea for those who go to bring a heat pack.

The stargazing was too cold, so we quickly went back to the car, but it was incredibly beautiful and moving.

I was happy that the photos could be downloaded for free. I’ve been on other tours with this company, but I found that there are no bad guides. I think everyone is very well trained.

When I go to Hawaii again, I plan to look for tours with this company.

ガイドさんがとても親切ですごく良かった!写真も進んでよくとってくれましたし、説明もうまく行と帰りの車の中も飽きなくてよかった。ツアーはとっても良かったですが、4月の上旬でしたが、やはり上はものすごく寒かったので、ダウン貸していただいてても、寒がりな私は次の日風邪引いてしまいました。。。。ので、ぜひ行かれる方は、カイロ持参でもいいと思います。
星空観測も寒すぎてすぐ車に入りましたが、すごくきれいで感動しました。
写真も無料でダウンロードできましたし、うれしいです。
こちらの催行会社さんのツアーは、他のツアーもいきましたが、ガイドさんに外れがないです。みなさんとってもよい教育されてると思いました。
また、ハワイに行くときも、こちらの催行会社さんでツアーを探そうと思います。

I participated with guide Fujitani. I managed to catch the sunset, but unfortunately, the starry sky was disappointing. It couldn't be helped since it was up to the weather. However, I was able to see the stars from a spot a little lower down the mountain♪ I was glad I could take some photos.

What was a bit disappointing was when I looked at the blog. There were many photos uploaded by the members of guide Matsuzaki, but not many of Fujitani's members were featured. In fact, it was only the photos taken by Matsuzaki, so I thought I would like to request Matsuzaki as my guide next time.

The cold weather gear was perfectly prepared, and although we brought some from Japan, we didn't need it at all. The provided cold weather gear included:
- Ski wear (top and bottom)
- Gloves
- Wool hat
- Hot drinks
and it was prepared for the number of people. If you're worried, it might be good to bring a hot pack.

Overall, it was a fun tour.

フジタニさんのガイドで参加しました。
サンセットは何とか間に合い見ることが出来ましたが、
星空は残念でした。お天気が相手なので仕方なかったです。
でも、少し下山した所からは星空を見ることが出来ました♪
写真も撮れたので良かったです。
次回こそは良いお天気に恵まれたいです♪

少し残念だったのが、ブログを見たときです。
合流したマツザキさんガイドのメンバーさんはたくさんの写真がアップされていましたが、フジタニさんガイドのメンバーはあまり写っていませんでした。
そもそもマツザキさんが撮った写真だけでしたので、
次回参加する時はマツザキさん指名でお願いしたいと思いました。

防寒具もバッチリ準備されており、ある程度日本から準備して行った私達でしたが、
全くいりませんでした。
用意されている防寒具は、
・スキーウエア―程度の防寒具(上下)
・手袋
・毛糸の帽子
・温かい飲み物
など人数分準備されています。
もし、心配でしたらホカロンを持参すると良いかもしれません。

トータル楽しいツアーでした。

The day before, we arrived at the Big Island of Hawaii, and since it was the next day, I was full of energy from the morning. My dad was sleeping in the morning, so I played in the pool, and in the afternoon, the three of us participated in this tour. I live in Chiba Prefecture, and our guide, Mr. Konno, was a brother from Ibaraki Prefecture. We progressed from Kona to Waikoloa, and along the way, we were able to see a bird called Holo Holo, which is said to be rare. When we entered Parker Ranch, it started to get a bit cold, and it was really tough even in a T-shirt. When we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, it was very cold, and I put on something like ski wear. The bento had tough chicken, but the air was very delicious. After finishing our meal, we headed to the summit by car. I had seen it on TV, but when we arrived at the summit, it felt like we had come to a star somewhere in the universe. I was also moved to be able to drive to a place higher than Mount Fuji. While getting out of the car and taking pictures, I felt a bit dizzy, and I thought about what Mr. Konno had said about the thin oxygen. There were many clouds, so we couldn't see the sunset. The stars were also hard to see due to the moonlight and clouds. Just when I was feeling disappointed, the staff shared a lot of stories about constellations and cheered us up. Gradually, we started to see some stars, and it was fun. On the way back at the supermarket, Mr. Konno was earnestly speaking in English to some foreigners. He wasn't very good at it, but since I will be a junior high school student from April, I want to be able to speak English and come back to see the sunset and the starry sky at the summit of Mauna Kea. Thank you, Mr. Konno, for sharing so many stories with us.

前の日にハワイ島へ着き、翌日だったので、私は朝から元気一杯、パパは午前中寝ていたので、私はプールで遊び、午後から家族３人でこのツアーに参加しました。私は千葉県に住んでいるのですが、ガイドさんの今野さんは茨城県出身のお兄さんでした。コナからワイコロアへと進み、途中、珍しいと言われる、ホロホロという鳥を見させてもらいました。パーカー牧場に入ると、少し寒くなってきて、Ｔシャツでもとても無理でした。オニヅカ・ビジター・センターに着くととても寒くて、何かスキーウェアみたいのを着ました。お弁当、鶏肉は固かったけれど、空気はとても美味しかったです。食事が終わってから山頂へ車で向かいました。テレビでは見たことがあったけれど、山頂に着いたときは、宇宙のどこかの星へ来たような感じがしました。富士山より高いところに車で来ることも感動しました。車を降りて写真撮影をしていると、何かふらふらしてしまい、ガイドの今野さんが言っていた、酸素が薄くなっているんだなと思いました。雲が多くて、サンセットは見れませんでした。星も月の明かりや雲で、良く見えませんでした。がっかりしていると、スタッフの皆さんが星座の話をたくさんしてくれて、私たちを盛り上げてくれました。少しずつ星も見えてきて、楽しかったです。帰りのスーパーで今野さんが一生懸命、外人の人に英語で話していました。あまり上手ではなかったけれど、私も4月から中学生になるので、英語が話せるようなって、またマウナケアの山頂にサンセットと満点の星を見にきたいと思いました。今野お兄ちゃん、たくさんお話を聞かせてくれてありがとうございました。

At the star observation point, two other cars joined us, and we shared two telescopes to look at the stars. One of the other cars had a loud, boisterous guide from the Kansai region, who seemed to have an air of superiority over the other guides and guests, which was quite unpleasant. His loud attitude, wanting to draw attention to himself, was laughable. However, I think it was a valuable experience to be able to go to the summit of Mauna Kea. Next time, I would like to see the Milky Way and a starry sky without any noise. By the way, our guide (Mr. Kono) was kind and shared a lot about life in Hawaii during the ride back. Thank you very much.

星を観察する地点では、他の車2台も合流して2台の望遠鏡を共同で使用して星をみました。他の車には関西弁の大柄なうるさいガイドがいて、なんか他のガイドさんやお客さんに対して威張った感じが伝わり不愉快でした。本当に大声で自分に注意を向けたい態度が失笑ものでした。でも、まあ、マウナケア山頂に行けたのは貴重な体験だったと思います。次は天の川やふるような星空を騒音のない状態でみたいです。ちなみに私たちの車のガイドさん（こんのさん）は親切で、帰りの車の中ではハワイ生活などたくさん教えてくださいました。ありがとうございました。

Climbing Mount Fuji is hard, but since you can drive to a mountain over 4,000 meters, my parents in their 70s who joined me were also moved, saying, "I can't believe we can climb such a high mountain at this age." The guide was kind and careful while driving to avoid altitude sickness.

On the way to the summit, encountering wildlife and stargazing was breathtaking; I don't think I've ever seen so many beautiful stars, and my heart was filled with the richness of nature. I was also impressed by the guide's knowledge as they explained the constellations clearly using a laser pointer. I believe this is a tour that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

　富士山に登るのはハードだけど、4000メートル級の山に車で行けるので一緒に参加した70代の両親も「この歳でこんな高い山に登れるなんて」と、感動してました。高山病にならないよう、気を遣いながら運転してたガイドさんも親切で良かったです。
　山頂までの道中で、野生動物に遇ったり、星空観測は、こんなにたくさんの星を見たことないと思うくらい綺麗で、自然の豊かさに心が満たされました。
　レーザーポインターを使いながらわかりやすく星座の説明をしてくれたガイドさんの知識も感動。子供から大人まで楽しめるツアーだと思います。

I used this service for my honeymoon. We stayed at Hapuna Beach Prince and had a pick-up at 15:15, which was almost on time. On the way, we stopped to take pictures with horses and lava, and enjoyed explanations about the flowers.

When we arrived at the Onizuka Center, we were lent warm clothing and had our lunch. I was excited, thinking, "Now, we’re finally heading to the top of Mauna Kea..." but when I looked at the road, I saw the sign saying "ROAD CLOSED."

It was a major event of the trip, so I couldn't accept the reality. The tour guide tried hard, but the road never opened. We climbed a hill near the Onizuka Center to watch the sunset (which was beautiful in its own right) and saw some stars in the parking lot, but unfortunately, the clouds obscured much of the view.

On the way back to town, the clouds cleared a bit, so the guide stopped the car for us to see the stars, and we were able to enjoy a stunning starry sky. We also took pictures with the stars, which we can receive online later. On the way back, we stopped by a supermarket.

Although this time ended up being disappointing, the guide was pleasant and worked hard, and the weather is no one's fault, so I would like to try again next time.

ハネムーンで利用しました。
ハプナビーチプリンス宿泊で１５：１５ﾋﾟｯｸｱｯﾌﾟ。ほぼ時間通りでした。
行く途中、馬や溶岩などと写真を撮るために寄ってくれたり、お花の説明など楽しめました。
オニズカセンターまで到着し、防寒着を貸してもらい、お弁当を食べ、
さあ、これからいよいよ・・・
と思って、マウナケア頂上に向かう道を見ると、「ROAD　CLOSED」の文字。
旅の一大イベントだったので、現実を受け入れられませんでした。

ツアーガイドさんも粘ってくれましたが、道が開くことは無く。
オニズカセンター近くの丘に登ってサンセット見て（これはこれで綺麗でした）
駐車場で星を見せてもらいましたが、あいにくの雲であまり見れませんでした。
町への帰り道、途中で雲が切れたので星を見る為に車を停めてくれて、満点の星空が見れました。星空との写真も撮影してくれ、後日ネットから受け取れます。
帰りにはスーパーに寄ってもらいました。

今回は、残念な結果になってしまいましたが、ガイドさんは感じよく、一生懸命働いてくれましたし、天候ばっかりは誰のせいでもないので、また次回リベンジしたいと思います。

My family had a terrific time on a very rainy day. The scenery was beautiful and the guide (Melissa) was very knowledgeable and attentive. Props to the horses for getting us around on our 2.5 hour adventure. My daughter loved it as she is an AVID horse nut.

It was very disappointing that the road was closed and there was no change in the date, so I couldn't reach the summit of Mauna Kea, but I was moved by the sunset and the starry sky.

道路が閉鎖されていて、変更する日もなく、マウナケア山頂まで行けなかったのは、とても残念でしたが、夕日と星空には感動しました。

We participated as a couple in January. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, but our guide worked hard to make up for it, and it was a very enjoyable tour. I think there's nothing we can do about the weather. Still, we were able to safely observe the starry sky.

Next time, I will definitely seek revenge. I look forward to it again!

1月に夫婦で参加しました。
残念ながらお天気に恵まれませんでしたが、それをカバーするぐらいガイドの方ががんばって下さり、とっても楽しいツアーでした。
お天気だけはどうする事もできないと思います。
それでも無事に星空観測をすることができました。

次回、絶対リベンジします。
その時はまたよろしくお願いします！

I expected this trip would be a magical chance to get to stand "on top of the world" and watch the sunset and see the stars. It was indeed spectacular. The stargazing portion was really geared towards people who are absolute astronomy beginners, so if youre an amateur astronomer you'll be a little disappointed that you don't get to see more. But the guides were great the whole time giving a great history of the Big Island ranging from botany to politics to Volcano development. Don't expect a very lively time, if you're there as an individual it's a quiet, lonely world up there. but would be great as an adventurous couple to see something totally out of the ordinary.

For some reason, all 10 participants were Japanese. Since it was the second choice of dates, could it be that the organizers controlled it to turn out that way? However, it was English-only, and there were no problems at all; it was my first experience with horseback riding, and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

なぜか参加者１０名全員が日本人でした。第二希望の日程だったので、ひょっとするとそうなるように主催者側でコントロールしている？ でも英語オンリーでしたが、全く問題なく、乗馬初体験でしたが充分楽しめました。

Last time I participated in the summer, and since the constellations visible change with the seasons, this time I went in winter when my constellation is visible.

Every time I joined during the new moon according to the lunar calendar, I was amazed by the starry sky, but this time I couldn't adjust my schedule, so I ended up going close to the full moon and had low expectations. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how many stars I could see.

Additionally, the weather was absolutely perfect, allowing us to see the red lava lake of Kilauea from the summit.

I also love that I can take a lot of photos each time, and they upload the images on their website.

前回は夏に参加、季節で見える星座も違うので、今回自分の星座が見える冬に行きました。
毎回月の暦で新月の時に参加して満天の星に感激でしたが、今回スケジュールの調整つかず、満月に近い日になって期待薄だったのですが、思っていた以上に星が見え良かったです。

また、天気が最高に良かったのでキラウエアの赤い溶岩溜まりやを山頂から見ることが出来ました。

毎回写真を沢山撮って、ホームページ上で画像をアップしてもらえるのも魅力です。

We proceed in a line through the mountains. My friend, who was experiencing horseback riding for the first time, was very happy and enjoying it. I was hoping to see the ocean from horseback, but we followed a route that went through the mountains, only occasionally catching glimpses of waterfalls. All the explanations during the ride were in English, so Japanese was not understood. Perhaps because of that, the tour guide was chatting happily with the Western families. However, they were very friendly and kind. The reception is at the counter of a gift shop, which makes it a bit confusing, and since it also serves as a meeting point for other tours, it can get chaotic during the gathering. After checking in and using the restroom, I recommend listening carefully inside the shop.

山の中を一列になって進みます。
乗馬初体験の友人も大喜びで楽しんでいました。
馬上から海を見れるのかなと期待していましたが、ずっと山の中の道を進むルートでたまに滝が見える程度でした。
乗馬中の説明は全て英語なので日本語は通じません。そのせいかツアーガイドの方も欧米のファミリーと話が弾んでいました。でもとても笑顔で親切でしたよ。
受付が雑貨屋のカウンターなので解りにくい事と、他のツアーの集合場所にもなっているので集合の時に混乱します。
受付とトイレを済ませたらお店の中で耳を済ませている事をおすすめします。

Our guide provided a trip filled with interesting history, fun facts, and a great stargazing discussion! Probably the best activity we did on our Big Island vacation.

I went to Hawaii for my honeymoon and participated in the Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour.

Before reaching the summit, we saw a beautiful rainbow and took some photos there. It was a fun journey even before we got to the top, taking pictures on the lava!

Then, we observed the sunset near the summit.

It was truly beautiful!! The sunset reflecting off the clouds was also very stunning.

As for the cold, it was indeed cold. I made sure to wear warm clothing, but they also lent us ski pants, jackets, hats, and gloves, which was very appreciated.

During the stargazing, I was amazed by how many stars there were, thinking, "Are there really this many stars?!" It was incredibly beautiful.

Our guide, Mr. Yamamoto, was very interesting and knowledgeable about the Big Island and the stars, making it a wonderful tour! He even taught us how to take photos of the night sky with our own cameras, and we were able to capture some really beautiful pictures!

This time, I couldn't see my constellation because it wasn't the right season, so I want to try again at a different time!

Words can't fully express this experience, so if you ever have the chance to go to the Big Island, I highly recommend participating in this tour!!

Lastly, thank you to our guide Mr. Yamamoto and everyone who joined the tour with us!☆

新婚旅行でハワイへ行き、マウナケア　サンセット＆星空観測ツアーに参加しました。

山頂につく前にも、とってもきれいな虹が出ていて、そこで写真撮影。溶岩の上で写真撮影と、山頂に行くまでも楽しい旅でした＾＾

そして、山頂付近で夕日の観察。

本当にきれいでした！！雲に夕日が反射しているのも、とても綺麗でした。

寒さは、やっぱり寒いです。自分でもしっかり防寒具を着込んでいきましたが、さらにスキー用（？）のズボンと上着と帽子と手袋を貸してくださいますので、とてもありがたかったです。


星空観察は、「こんなに星があったの！？」というくらいたくさんの星が見えて本当に本当にきれいでした。

ガイドさんの山本さんも、とってもおもしろくて、ハワイ島や星たちに詳しくて、とってもよいツアーでした!!
私たちの手持ちカメラでの星空撮影の方法まで教えていただき、とっても綺麗な写真もとれました！！

今回は、私の星座がみれない時期だったので、時期を変えてまたチャレンジしたいです！

言葉では、この感動が伝えきれないので、ぜひぜひハワイ島に行くことがありましたら、ぜひぜひこのツアーに参加してみてください！！

最後に、ガイドの山本さん、一緒に参加したツアーのみなさま、ありがとうございました☆

I thought it would be colder, but the weather was warm and very comfortable on the day.
The view from the top of the 4,200m mountain was amazing at sunset! It felt like being on top of the snow.
And the starry sky was incredible!
I could see the Milky Way, and I was very satisfied!!
I want to go again~ (*^_^*)

もっと寒いかと思いましたが、当日は暖かくとても過ごしやすい陽気でした。
4,200ｍの山の上は、夕日も最高！まるで雪の上にいるような景色でした。
そして、ものすごい星空！
天の川も観られて、とても満足でした!!
また行きた～い（*^_^*）