All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I took a 4-night, 6-day trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, and this time I booked the Mauna Kea summit sunset tour with two different companies. The weather was different, and naturally, the guides were different as well, allowing us to enjoy each of their unique personalities. Both sunset and stargazing experiences were satisfying tours from both companies.

This time, we had two vehicles for the summit and stargazing; one vehicle had a telescope while the other handled meals. At the Onizuka Center, we were even allowed to have seconds on the miso soup, and it was great that they provided over-pants and other rentals, reducing the amount of luggage we had to bring.

Participants from both vehicles gathered at the parking lot near the summit to gaze at the stars, listen to explanations about constellations, and we were shown Saturn's rings through the telescope. Every time we looked, we joked about whether it was a sticker! We also took commemorative photos against the starry backdrop, and while waiting for our turn at the telescope, we enjoyed cookies and warm drinks, making the time fly by without any boredom.

As expected from a renowned guide, it was a fun tour that kept us engaged throughout.

As a side note, bringing a small light with red cellophane can help reduce worries about footing during boarding, parking lot steps, etc. Also, the summit's basic restroom is quite dark after sunset!

4泊6日ハワイ島のみ旅行、マウナケア山頂サンセットツアーを今回は他社さんと2回入れました。天候が違いガイドさんも当然違いそれぞれの個性を楽しませて頂きました。サンセットと満天の星々星空観察の結果は両社満足できる良いツアーでした。今回も2台で山頂と星空観察、一台が望遠鏡もう一台が食事他の担当のようでオニズカセンターではお味噌汁のお代わりもOK、オーバーパンツ他貸し出しで持参する荷物が減るのはありがたかったです。2台参加者一緒に山頂付近の駐車場で星空を眺め星座などの説明を聞き望遠鏡で土星の輪っかを見せて頂き何度見てもシール？かと笑ながら、お話を聞かせて頂きました。そして星空をバックに記念撮影、望遠鏡他順番待ち中にクッキーや温かい飲み物を頂き退屈することなくあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。さすが名物ガイドさんの案内、飽きること無い楽しいツアーでした。
蛇足ですが赤色セロファン張ったスモールライト等持って行くと乗降や駐車場の段差等足下心配減って良いですよ。と、山頂簡易トイレ日没後は暗いです〜。

Did not know how much fun this activity would be. First time ever snorkeling and it was a blast and exciting and we saw turtles!!!!! The staff went out of their way to accomidate our needs and were super friendly. The food was great also. Would highly recommend this activity and we would do it again.

We participated in the tour as a couple. We were moved by the starry sky and the sunset! There was a zone where we couldn't sleep due to altitude sickness prevention, but the guide engaged us with interesting stories and played songs related to the stars (we arrived at our destination while listening to familiar tunes). They were considerate at every turn. At the summit, I didn't feel cold thanks to the gear we were provided. Thank you very much!

夫婦でツアーに参加させていただきました。星空とサンセットには感動しました！高山病対策で途中から寝てはいけないゾーンがあったのですが、おもしろいお話で話しかけてくださったり、星に関する曲をかけてくださったり（なじみの曲で聴いている間に目的場所に着きました）、都度都度配慮してくださいました。頂上は、貸していただいたウェアで寒さは感じなかったです。本当にありがとうございました！

On August 2nd, my spouse and I participated in the tour.

We rode in the Matsuzaki vehicle, one of the two cars operated by Masashi Nature School. During the journey, they announced points where we could see wild black goats, making the trip enjoyable as we looked around without getting bored.

The lunch at the Onizuka Center was quite substantial, and the miso soup was served in a bowl! While acclimatizing to the altitude at the Onizuka Center, we were able to see the rare alpine plant, the silver sword, which can only be found in three places in the world. The one-hour break flew by.

The warm clothing provided included not just jackets but also ski pants, gloves, and knit hats. Even though I had forgotten my warm clothes in Japan and had to manage with a thin long-sleeve T-shirt and a hoodie, I was able to enjoy the starry sky without feeling cold until the end.

I was worried about whether we would be able to see the stars due to the bad weather the day before, but both the sunset and the starry sky were beautifully visible! I didn't have a professional camera to take photos of the stars myself, but Matsuzaki took some great pictures, and they were uploaded the next morning.

It was a thoroughly satisfying tour where we could fully enjoy the magnificent scenery of Hawaii!

8月2日に夫婦で参加させていただきました。

マサシネイチャースクールとして2台の車で実施されているうちのマツザキさん号に乗りました。
参加者の皆さんをピックアップする道中でも野生の黒ヤギさんがいるポイントでアナウンスしてくださったりと、退屈することなく外をきょろきょろ見て楽しめました。

オニズカセンターでのお弁当もしっかりボリュームで、お味噌汁はなんとお椀で出てきました！
オニズカセンターで高所に身体を慣らしているときも、世界でも3箇所でしかお目にかかれない高山植物の銀剣草を見ることができたりと、1時間ほどの休憩時間もあっという間。
貸していただける防寒着もジャケットだけでなくスキーパンツ、手袋、ニット帽となっており、暖かい洋服を日本に忘れて現地で生地が薄めのロンTとパーカーを何とか調達した私でも、寒さに音を上げることなく最後まで星空を堪能することができました。

前日の悪天候で星空が見れるか心配していましたが、サンセットも星空もバッチリきれいに見れました！
本格的なカメラを持っていなかったので、自分では星空写真を撮れませんでしたが、マツザキさんがいいお写真を撮ってくださり、翌朝にはもう写真がアップロードされていました。

ハワイの雄大な景色を存分に味わうことができた大満足のツアーでした！！

I was worried about altitude sickness and the cold during the tour because I have a 12-year-old daughter, but the guide from Masashi Nature was incredibly attentive and kind. While other tours were competing with each other, he calmly guided us to the best spots. Even for stargazing, while most other tours observed near the Onizuka Center, Nature took us to a special private spot where we had the night sky all to ourselves. His knowledge about constellations and celestial bodies was outstanding. Thank you so much, Konno, for being such a young and hardworking guide!

12歳の娘がいるので、ツアー中は、ずっと高山病や寒さを心配していましたが、マサシネイチャーさんのガイドさんは、とーっても気配りしてくれて、優しい方でした。他のツアーが争うように行動する中で、冷静に絶好ポイントを案内してくれました。星空観測でも、他のツアーほとんどがオニヅカセンター付近で観測するのに対して、ネイチャーさんは、とっておきのプライベートポイントで夜空を独り占め。星座や天体に関する知識も抜群で、若くて努力家の今野さん、本当にありがとう！

Welcoming, good food and safety aware. i would recommend this to anyone of any age including families with young children. Crews knowledge of the area and the marine life was good.They were helpful and demonstrated awareness of the impact that man can have on such an environment.

I attended the luau as a reluctant adult. I booked the luau so that my 12 year old goddaughter would see Pacific Island dances and experience some Hawaiian and South Pacific culture. It was way beyond my expectations! Of course it is touristy, but it is also a good overview of Pacific culture, dance, music and food. I also liked the light-heartedness of the event and it was super educational for my goddaughter. The food was much better than I expected and the activities were fun for both my 12 year old and myself. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Our guide, Mr. Yo, provided detailed and enjoyable explanations, which were fantastic. I was very satisfied with the service of being able to download photos of the starry sky with my family. It's not something amateurs can capture. The kids were also very pleased with Mr. Yo's humorous explanations of the constellations. Thanks to him, the father's reputation for choosing this tour has greatly improved.

ガイドの葉（ヨウ）さん説明が詳しくてかつ楽しくて最高でした。　このツアーのサービスで家族と星空の写真のダウンロードできて大満足。素人では星の写真はとれませんので。　子供達も葉（ヨウ）さんのジョーク交えた星座の解説に大満足。おかげでツアー選んだ父親の株が大きく上がりました。　　

I told friend of mine that I was going to be in Kona with my family and he highly recommended that I take Captain cooks dinner cruise. He couldn't remember the actual name of the dinner cruise but with this info I googled it and found it. I was skeptical at first about going on the three hour cruise because we were a huge party of 12 women, children and one man (me), but let me tell you, it was the funnest event of our entire 10 days in Kona. For the most part people seem to be nice and easy-going on the Big Island, but the entire crew of the boat - from the "captain" to the bartender - where the coolest, nicest, and funniest people we met on our entire trip to the Big Island. They really bend over backwards to make you feel at home and they definitely keep you entertained with an interesting historical overview of the Hawaiian Islands given by a Hawaiian storyteller, as well as by a great musical performance given by a talented and recognized young music artist. I highly recommend this dinner cruise for anybody wishing to have a great time in Kona!

The show was powerful, but it wasn't particularly moving. However, I had a great time taking photos and interacting with the dancers. If you're staying in Kona and want to enjoy a meal while watching a luau show, I think it's definitely worth participating. As for the food, there were not many dishes that I found delicious.

ショーの迫力と言いますか、それほど感動する物ではありませんでしたが、
ダンサーの方々と写真を撮ったり、触れ合う時間があったので、全体的には楽しかったです。
宿泊地がコナで、ルアウショーを見ながら食事がしたいという希望があるならば、十分参加する価値はあると思います。
料理については、おいしいと思える物が少なかったです。

all the staff were friendly and great. The submarine ride was great and educational.

Aside from the dinner with the makunouchi bento and miso soup service, the starry sky, the Milky Way, and the photos taken by our guide, Stefan, were amazing. Other tours seemed like an anorak, but this tour had perfect attire with a down jacket, hat, and gloves, making it easy to handle the zero-degree temperatures at the mountaintop at night. I enjoyed the breathtaking constellations while watching others shiver. I definitely want to participate in the tour inside the Subaru Telescope next time. Don't expect too much from the 60x telescope on this tour, but still, this tour course was very satisfying. Photos can be downloaded from this site. Excellent service!!

夕食の幕の内＋味噌汁サービスは別として、満天の星、天の川、そしてガイドのステファンさんが採ってくれる写真は最高です。他のツアーはアノラックのようでしたが、このツアーは上下綿入れ(ダウン?)＋帽子＋手袋と完璧な服装で、気温零度になる夜の山頂もへっちゃらです。震えている人を横目に満天の星座を堪能しました。是非次回はスバル天文台内部のツアーに参加したいと思います。このツアーの60倍望遠鏡は期待しないでください。それでも、このツアーコースは大満足でした。写真はこのサイトからダウンロードできます。最高のサービスです！！

The talk by our guide, Matsuzaki, was as lively as the Jungle Cruise guy at a certain amusement park, making our time in the car enjoyable. The sunset was beautiful, and I was very impressed! Unfortunately, the starry sky was hidden by clouds, so I couldn't see much, but I look forward to enjoying it the next time I visit the Big Island of Hawaii.

ガイドのマツザキさんのトークは某遊園地のジャングルクルーズのお兄さん並の軽快なトークで、移動の車中も楽しく過ごせました。
夕日はとても綺麗で、大感激でした‼星空は残念ながら雲に隠れてしまいあまり見ることが出来ませんでしたが、またハワイ島にきた時の楽しみにしたいと思います☆

The sunset and starry sky from the mountaintop exceeded my expectations. The scenery was absolutely amazing. Additionally, the guide taught us various tips for taking great photos, allowing us to capture pictures of the sunset as if we were holding it in our hands, as well as images that made it look like we were floating in the Milky Way. The night sky was filled with an incredible number of stars. I was surprised to see that Scorpio really does resemble a scorpion. The guide explained the constellations in detail, which helped me understand them well. I could even clearly see the tail of the scorpion. Thank you very much.

山上のサンセットや星空、そんなに期待していなかったのですが行ってみてよかった。
とにかくすごい景色でした。それにガイドさんがいい写真が撮れるよう色々教えてくださったので、夕日を両手につかんだ写真や天の川に浮かんでいるような写真も撮れました。
こんなにたくさんあったのかというような満天の星空。さそり座は本当にサソリの形をしているのですね。星座についても丁寧に教えていただきよくわかりました。サソリのしっぽまではっきりわかりました。ありがとうございました。

The Japanese guide was very easy to understand, with detailed explanations and humor, which was great. The contrast between the sunset and the observatory was beautiful. The sea of clouds was also visible, making for a perfect sunset. The night sky was explained thoroughly, with the names of constellations and stars shared, and we observed Saturn through a telescope. The moon was nearly full and looked great. Fortunately, the volcano's crater was glowing red, and I was moved when they took a commemorative photo with the moon, crater, and stars included. However, I was a bit surprised that this photo was published online via a URL. It seemed like individual consent had not been obtained. This was a slight concern for me. They showed us the moon through the telescope and took pictures with each person's camera. With a good camera, it was possible to capture the night sky, and the guide kindly taught each person how to take photos of the stars. The content was truly excellent, but the reusable plastic cups distributed to each person were scratched and looked like they had been used for decades, making me feel uncomfortable; I couldn't drink anything from them. The cold-weather jackets, pants, hats, and gloves provided for the 4000m high mountain were not cleaned at all, seeming to have been used continuously since they were new. I was a bit surprised by this overly eco-friendly approach. It goes without saying that I immediately took a shower to cleanse myself as soon as I returned to the hotel.

日本語ガイドで非常にわかりやすく、かつ、細やかな説明とユーモアがありとても良かった。サンセットと天文台のコントラストがとてもきれいだった。雲海も見えて最高のサンセットであった。星空は懇切丁寧に星座名や星の名前を教えてくれ、天体望遠鏡で土星を観察、月も満月に近くよく見えた。運良く火山の火口が赤く見えており、記念写真を月、火口、星と入れて撮ってくれたのには感動。でも、この写真がURLで公開されていたのには少々驚いた。各自の同意は得ていなかったように思う。ここだけはちょっと引っかかりました。天体望遠鏡で月を見せてくれて、それを各自のカメラで撮影してくれた。性能の良いカメラでは星空の撮影も可能でガイドさんが親切に一人一人撮影の仕方を教えてくれて星を撮影していた。内容は本当に申し分なかったんですが、各自に配布されたプラスチック製のリユースのコップは何十年も使ってるというような磨りガラスのように擦り傷だらけのコップ、気持ち悪くなりこのコップでは何も飲めませんでした。標高4000mの山での寒さ対策で配布される防寒ジャケット、ズボン、帽子、手袋は何百人の人が使ってもまったくクリーニングしてない、新調してからずっとそのまま使い続けという感じで、このエコすぎる使い方には少々驚いた。ホテルに帰るなりすぐにシャワーで身体を清めたのは言うまでもない。

On the day of the event, we were blessed with beautiful weather, a blue sky, a sunset, and a sea of clouds... it was a continuous display of stunning scenery. The landscape illuminated by the supermoon was magical. The views of the moon's surface and Saturn through the telescope were perfect! Lying on the ground without any wind to watch the starry sky and shooting stars was pure bliss. However, the only downside was that the moon was too bright, making it hard to see the stars!! I couldn't see the Milky Way (tears). My dream of seeing the Milky Way and a star-filled night sky will have to wait until next time. Thank you for a wonderful time.

当日は天候に恵まれ、青空と夕日と雲海と・・・・美しい景色の連続でした。そしてスーパームーンに照らし出される幻想的な風景。望遠鏡の月面や土星もパーフェクト！　風もなく地面に寝転がって見る星空や流れ星は至福の時間そのもの。が、ただ一つの誤算は、月が明るすぎて星が少ない！！　天の川が見えなかった（涙）　憧れの天の川や星だらけの夜空は、次回まで持ち越しです。素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

I feel that the water's transparency is low. However, the children seemed satisfied as they were able to ride in a submarine and see fish and a sunken ship. I thought it might be short, but it seemed to be enough for the kids.

海の透明度が低い気がします。
でも子どもも潜水艦に乗って、魚や沈没船を見れて満足してそうでした。短いかなと思いましたが、子どもには十分そうでした。

I have no complaints about the tour itself, but due to the weather, I couldn't see anything at all. Moreover, it seems that the sunset and starry sky were clearly visible the day before and the day after (today), so it was the worst timing possible.

I was told that it’s rare not to see anything during this season, so I never expected something like this to happen.

The tour guides worked hard, and I appreciate that, but since I didn’t see anything, I can’t really evaluate it fairly. I deeply regret that I couldn’t fulfill my main purpose for this trip to Hawaii, which was stargazing.

It feels unbelievable that such rare weather occurred, and that it happened to be on a day when I couldn’t see anything after months of waiting.

The chances of a comeback are low, but I really, really want to see a sky full of stars. Thank you.

ツアー自体になんの不満もないのですが、天候のせいで全く何も見れませんでした。
しかも前の日と次の日（今日）はしっかりと夕日と星空が見えているようなので、最悪なタイミングだったようです。

この時期にはほとんど見れない事はないとのことだったので、まさかこんな事になるとは思ってもみませんでした。

ツアーの方々はいろいろ頑張ってくれたのでその点は満足しております、ただ、何も見ていないので、評価しようがなくて普通にしています。今回の渡ハの1番の目的だった星空観測が全くできなかった事が悔やまれて仕方ないです。

運が悪かったと言うにはあまりにも稀な天候とここ何ヶ月でピンポイントでその日が見れないという事態が未だに信じれない気持ちです。

リベンジできる可能性は低いですが是非、是非、満天の星空が見てみたいものです。
ありがとうございました。

It's not just about watching the show and eating Hawaiian food at the buffet; activities before the show and meal, such as hula, poi ball, lei making, and tattoos, are also enjoyable. It feels like you can experience Hawaiian culture with all your senses. However, everything is in English (and spoken very quickly), and there are very few Japanese guests. If you want to fully enjoy the luau, I, with my middle school level English skills, struggled to keep up. Ah, I wish I had better English skills!

ショーを観て、ビュッフェでハワイアンフードを食べて〜というだけではなく、フラ、ポイボール、レイメイキング、タトゥー等々、ショーや食事の前のアクティビティーが楽しい。ハワイの文化を五感で体験できるといった感じ。ただやはり全て英語（しかも超早口）、日本人のお客さんもとても少ない。ルアウをフルに楽しもうと思ったら、英語力中学生レベルの私は、ついて行くのに精一杯でした。あぁぁ英語力が欲しい！

The cruise was excellent. We saw dolphins on the way out and on the way back. When we anchored we had about 2.5 hours to snorkel, jump off the boat and play with the various water equipment. The kids particularly enjoyed using the paddle board. The breakfast and lunch was great and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend this trip.

Great crew, wonderful experience, saw dolphins at a distance

I couldn't find the check-in location, and before I knew it, there was a pretty long line for check-in. Even with a reservation, you need to line up early to get good seats, so be careful.

チェックイン場所が分からず、気づいたらチェックインのためのかなり長い列ができていた。予約していても早くから並んでいないと良い席は取れず注意が必要。

I participated alone, but the guide, Mr. Konno, took great care of me, so I was able to have a wonderful time. The sunset was worth the money I paid to see it. The starry sky was also very beautiful, and I was able to see artificial satellites and shooting stars, along with explanations about the stars, making it a lovely day.
It's truly amazing that we can drive to an altitude of over 4,000 meters.

一人で参加しましたが、ガイドのコンノさんがとてもケアしてくれたので楽しく過ごすことができました。サンセットもお金を払ってみる価値がありました。星空もとてもきれいで人工衛星や流れ星もみることができ、星の説明もあり素敵な一日となりました。
車で標高4000メーター以上にいけるのは、改めてすごいなぁ～と思います。

At first, I was worried about whether it would be okay for older people to participate in stargazing at an altitude of 4,200 meters. However, thanks to the thoughtful explanations and guidance from our guide, Mr. Konno, being able to observe such a wonderful starry sky became a lifelong memory. If you are traveling to the Big Island, I highly recommend joining the tour at "Masashi Nature School." Thank you very much, Mr. Konno! I hope to see you again, so please don't forget "Noda"...

初めは、４２００ｍの高山での星空観測に年寄りが参加しても大丈夫かとの不安がありました。しかし、ガイドの今野さんの気配りのある説明や指導で「あのような素晴らしい星空を観測できたこと」は、一生の思い出となりました。もしこれからハワイ島へご旅行の方は、是非とも「マサシネーチャースクール」のツアーに参加して下さいね。今野さん本当に有難うございました！またお会いしたいと思っていますので「野田」をお忘れなく・・・

I'm so glad I was able to participate in the long-awaited tour to the summit of Mauna Kea at 4,200 meters!

I was worried about the cold, but this tour provides warm clothing, hats, and gloves, so there were no problems at all!

The air is thin at the summit, which can be a bit uncomfortable and cold, but the breathtaking views make you forget all that! The stunning sunset will be etched in your memory!

After sunset, you can see an amazing starry sky. I saw the Milky Way and the Southern Cross so clearly for the first time!

The guide also provides detailed explanations about the stars, making it so enjoyable that you lose track of time.

With this tour, you can download photos taken by the guide from the website at any time. You can also view them, so you can share them with your friends anytime. I think it's a very generous service!

The guide was wonderful too! I definitely recommend participating in this tour! I don't think you'll regret it!

念願だった4200メートルのマウイケア山頂のツアーに参加出来てとても良かったです！
寒さの心配がありましが、こちらのツアーは上下の防寒着、帽子、手袋を貸しての頂けるので、全く問題なしです！

山頂は空気が薄くて少しは苦しく寒いですが、そんな事を忘れる位の絶景です！
素晴らしい夕日が目に焼き付きますよ！

日が暮れたら、これまた素晴らしい星空を見る事が出来ます。
天の川に南十字星、こんなに綺麗に見れたのは初めてです！

ガイドさんが丁寧に星の説明もしてくれるので時間を忘れるくらい楽しめます。

こちらのツアーでは、ガイドさんが撮ってくれた写真をホームページからいつでもダウンロードできます。
閲覧する事も出来るので、友達にもいつでも見てもらえます。
とても良心的なサービスだと思います！

ガイドさんも素晴らしいです！
是非、こちらのツアーで参加してみてください！後悔は無いと思います♪

Very nice crew and boat. Good food and alots of toys .To many rules over all great time ..

Was a beautiful experience. The people were kind and fun loving. The dancers were incredible and the food was delicious!! Very happy we got to see this luau I would go again and recommend it to anyone!!!

My family and my in-laws attended this event. Everyone enjoyed the food and the dancers. I thought the banana bread (very yummy!) was better than any of the dessert choices. All the performers looked like they really enjoy what they are doing.

When the time for the pickup arrived, an American got out of the car. Before saying "HELLO," he spoke fluent Japanese, saying, "Your husband is in the passenger seat." That's right, Stefan is a Samurai Blue born in Japan.

The day before, the name of the hotel was different from the reservation, which was a yellow card. I informed them about my leg issues. "I'll let the driver know," came the cheerful response. America is friendly to people with disabilities. Compared to that, Japan is a bit disappointing.

After finishing the pickups at each hotel, we headed to the Onizuka Visitor Center. It took about two hours, but with Stefan's lively chatter, we arrived in no time. We received drinks, miso soup, and a bento box. The person in charge of distribution was Matsuzaki-san, who spoke in a strange Osaka dialect. I finished my meal while glancing at the bento boxes from other tours. It was delicious.

After that, we geared up completely with ski pants, warm clothing, hats, and gloves to head to the summit. By the way, only Nature School lends out ski pants.

We switched from 2WD to 4WD and headed onto Saddle Road. The natural massage made my legs feel lighter, maybe? We stopped along the way for photos.

Finally, the long-awaited Subaru Telescope came into view. Excited, I went outside. It was cold. We took commemorative photos with the Subaru Telescope in the background. Stefan. (I wish he had told me my hat was a bit askew.) (Why is it that the Matsuzaki team is holding a banner and taking commemorative photos?)

The sky changed moment by moment, creating a romantic sunset. It quickly became pitch dark after sunset. We decided to descend within 30 minutes.

We did some stargazing around 3,900 meters. Familiar constellations like the Big Dipper, Polaris, and Scorpius were visible. There were so many stars that I got confused. I also saw the Southern Cross. I was disappointed in my own knowledge, thinking it could only be seen in the Southern Hemisphere. I saw Saturn's rings through a telescope. A cup of tea for a break.

Back to the Onizuka Visitor Center. Bathroom break. You must not sleep in the car on the round trip to the summit. If you sleep, you'll get altitude sickness.

On the way back to the hotel, I could have slept. But I couldn't because Stefan's Kamakura stories were so interesting. We arrived at the hotel after 11 PM.

It was long, but it was a valuable experience. (If I were younger, I would have jumped at the summit.)

Good job, Stefan. Go Samurai Blue in the World Cup! I'll cheer together with you.

当日ピックアップの時刻になり、車から降りてきたのはアメリカ人。「HELLO」と言う前に「旦那さんは助手席に」ペラペラな日本語。そうステファンは、日本生まれのサムライブルー。
　前日、ステイホテル名が予約と違っていて、イエローカード。足が悪いことを伝える。「担当ドライバーに伝えておきます。」と明るい声。アメリカは障害者に優しい。それと比べると日本はトホホ。
　各ホテルのピックアップを終了し、向かうは、オニズカ・ビジターセンター。２時間位かかったが、ステファンの軽快なおしゃべりで、あっと言う間に到着。飲み物と味噌汁と弁当をもらう。配布責任者は、妙な大阪弁のマツザキさん。他のツアーの弁当を横目で見ながら完食。美味しかった。
　その後、スキーパンツ、防寒着、帽子、手袋の完全装備で山頂へ。因みに、スキーパンツまで貸してくれるのは、ネイチャースクールさんだけとの事。
　２駆から４駆に切り替えサドルロードへ。自然のマッサージで、足が軽くなったかな？
途中で写真撮影。
　やっと待望のスバル天文台が見えてきた。心弾ませ外へ。寒い。スバル天文台をバックに
記念撮影。ステファン。（ちょっと帽子がずれていると言ってくれれば良かったのに）（何故だ。マツザキチームは横断幕を持って、記念写真を撮っているのに）
刻々と大空が変化し、ロマンチックなサンセット。日没後は直ぐ真っ暗に。３０分以内に下山が決まり事。
　３９００ｍ付近で天体観測。北斗七星、北極星、さそり座等の日本でおなじみの星座。見えすぎてわからなくなった。南十字星も見た。南半球でしか見えないと思っていた自分の知識のなさにがっかり。土星のリングは天体望遠鏡で。紅茶で一服。
　オニズカ・ビジターセンターへ。トイレ休憩。山頂までの往復の車中で、寝てはいけません。寝ると高山病になります。
　ホテルへの帰りは寝れます。でも寝れませんでした。ステファンの鎌倉物語が面白くて。１１時過ぎにホテル到着。
　長かったけど貴重な体験だった。（若かったら山頂で、跳んでいただろう。）
　GOOD JOB ステファン。W杯　サムライブルー　頑張れ。一緒に応援します。

A fantastic sunset and an inspiring starry sky!!
Above all, the guide was so entertaining!!
It was the best!!
I will definitely join again.

幻想的なサンセットと、感動的な星空！！
何よりも、楽しませてくれる、ガイドさん！！
最高です！！
絶対また参加します。