All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

This was great activity! The historian who was on board with us did an excellent job of explaining everything that we were seeing along the coast. The food was really good and there was plenty of it. As an added bonus to our wonderful evening, we were first entertained by several schools of dolphins and then we sighted several whales. What a wonderful sight! The crew were very curtious and helpful and the live entertainment and the drinks were great. Definitely a highlight of my stay and something that I would do again!!

It was fun!!!

たのしかったーーー！！！

The sunset and starry sky viewed from Mauna Kea were amazing!
It was below freezing near the summit, but this tour provided not only down jackets but also pants, so I didn't feel as cold as I expected. This was different from other tours, and I really appreciated it.
Additionally, since I was dressed warmly, being able to do stargazing at a higher elevation was a great attraction.
If I had a suggestion, during the journey, there was an explanation about the Big Island, but I think it would have been even better to hear more in-depth stories about the history of the Big Island and the area.

マウナケアから見た日没と星空は最高でした！！
山頂付近は氷点下でしたが、このツアーでは、ダウンの他にズボンも貸してくれたため、思ったより体感温度は低く感じずにすみました。これは他のツアーと違う所で、とても有難かったです。
また、暖かい格好ができているので、天体観測もより標高が高い場所で行える所が魅力です。
要望としたら、道中でのガイドで、ハワイ島の説明はありましたが、ハワイ島の歴史や、地区の話など、内容が濃い話が聞けたらもっと良かったかと思います。

The sunset was beautiful. The observatories, including Subaru, reflecting the sunset were wonderful. Unfortunately, the starry sky was not very visible due to the bright moon, which was close to being full. It seemed that the staff's laser pointer for showing constellations was broken. It was a lack of preparation.

サンセットは綺麗に見られました。夕日に反射するスバルを始めとする天文台群が素晴らしかったです。星空は満月に近い明るい月の影響で綺麗に見えず残念でした。スタッフの星座を示すレーザーが壊れていたようです。準備不足ですね。

The day after arriving on the Big Island, I went on a submarine ride. The weather was nice and the wind was just right, and everyone in my group (from my grandfather to my 5-year-old child, a total of 9 people) was in high spirits.

I was worried about getting seasick and thought I should have taken some motion sickness medication, but as we submerged deeper and the fish appeared before us, all those worries vanished.

The fish I mainly saw were vibrant yellow ones and black and white striped fish. I wish I could have seen more colorful fish like red or blue ones. Perhaps if I had dived in Oahu, I might have encountered a wider variety of fish.

During the dive, there were various explanations in English, and for Japanese speakers, we were given earphones to hear the explanations in Japanese. However, the English explanations were so loud that I couldn't hear the Japanese ones at all, which was disappointing.

That said, the sea was beautifully clear and blue, and I was able to witness truly wonderful scenery, making it a fantastic memory!

ハワイ島に到着した翌日、潜水艦に乗りました＾＾
天気も良く風も程よく、同行者全員（一番上はおじいちゃんから、一番下は５歳の子供まで総勢９名）気分は上々↑↑

船酔いするかな…酔い止めの薬、飲んでくれば良かったかな…なんて思っているうちに、どんどん潜水していき、目の前に魚たちがあらわれた時には、そんな心配はどこかへ吹き飛んでいました。

主に目にした魚は鮮やかな黄色や、黒と白のストライプの魚が中心でした。赤とか青とか、もう少し違った色の魚が見れればもっと良かったかな…って思っています。
もしかしたら、オアフ島でダイブしていれば、もっと色とりどりの魚を目にすることができたのかもしれませんね。

また、潜水中は、英語で色々と説明があり、日本人に対しては、日本語の説明が聞こえるイヤホンを渡されるのですが、英語の説明の声が大きすぎて、日本語の説明が全く聞こえず残念でした。

とはいえ、海はどこまでも青く澄んで綺麗で、本当に素敵な光景を目にすることができとても素晴らしい思い出になりました~!!

We participated as a pair in June. Last time it was Mr. Taikobou, so this time we tried Mr. Masashi. Both have their own unique characteristics and are interesting. Both were kind and fun staff members. I think the experience is influenced by weather conditions. We decided on the schedule while looking at the travel itinerary and the moon phase, but the moon was a bit bright, and I felt that the number of visible stars was different compared to last time. I recommend being mindful of the moon phase when making your reservation.

６月に二人で参加しました。
前回は太公望さんだったので、今回はマサシさんにしてみました。
どちらもそれぞれ特徴があって面白いです。
どちらも親切で楽しいスタッフさんでした。
感動は気象条件に左右されるかなと思います。
旅行スケジュールと月齢を見ながら日程を決めたのですが、ややお月様が明るくて、前回の時よりも見える星の数が違っていたかなというのが感想です。
月齢にも気をつけて申し込みをされる事をお勧めします。

When I went to the Big Island, I wanted to visit Kilauea Volcano and Mauna Kea. Since Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Fuji, I was concerned about altitude sickness, so last time I joined a tour of Kilauea Volcano! This time, I participated with my family of three in great health. The service was very attentive, providing warm drinks, clear explanations on how to behave, and enjoyable talks about the starry sky, making for a fun time. Thank you very much.

ハワイ島に行ったらキラェア火山とマウナケアは行きたいと思っていました。富士山よりも高いマウナケアは高山病など気になりましたので前回はキラウェア火山のツァーに参加！今回は万全な体調で家族３人で参加しました。とても行き届いたお世話で暖かい飲み物を準備してくださったり、行動の仕方、星空のトークは解りやすく、ひこまれるような楽しい時間でした。
ありがとうございました。

The day I participated, the moon was bright due to the approaching full moon, making conditions not ideal for stargazing, and the thick clouds meant that the expected starry sky near the summit was not visible.

Even though the stars were not visible, the sunset sinking into the clouds was very beautiful, and it made me feel like I was above the clouds, which I think is one of the joys of the experience.

I also want to thank the staff who helped me find points where I could see the stars as I gradually descended by car, even though I couldn't see them near the summit!

Since the moon was bright due to the approaching full moon, I had them take a photo of the moon through the telescope, and I’m bragging to my friends about how clearly the craters are visible.

Thanks to the guidance on when to drink water in the car, I had no issues with altitude sickness, which I had been worried about. Next time, I would like to participate when the full moon is not approaching.

参加した日は、満月が近いので月が明るくて星の観測としては条件が良くない日で、さらに雲が厚かったので、頂上付近では期待通の満天の星空は見えませんでした。

星は見えなくても雲に沈んでいく夕陽がとてもキレイで、雲の上にいることを実感するので、それも楽しみの一つだと思います。

また、頂上付近で見えなかったから、と、車で少しずつ降りては星の見えるポイントを探して何とか観測させてくれたスタッフの方に感謝です！

満月が近くて月が明るいので望遠鏡から観た月の写真をカメラにおさめてもらい、月のクレーターがクッキリ見えているのを友人に自慢しています。

心配していた高山病も、車中でお水を飲むタイミングを指示してくれたりしたおかげで全く問題ありませんでした。
次回は満月近くを外して参加したいと思います。

This was an amazing Luau.. WOW! Can't say enough about it. The food was amazing, the entertainment, the entire night. We opted for preferred seating so we were escorted right in, greeted with a fresh flower lei and had our picture taken. That was just the start of a truly fantastic evening. It was held near the ocean at the King Kamehameha Hotel within view of the Ahuena Heiau. The Ahu'ena Heiau is the religious temple that served Kamehameha the Great when he returned to the Big Island in 1812. The show after dinner was spectacular, hard to describe with words.

I went to see the sunset, and it was incredibly beautiful! The sunset was great, but unfortunately, there were clouds in the sky, so I couldn't see the stars. However, the guides were very engaging and tried their best until the very end... their service was excellent.

When we had our lunch just before reaching the summit, we enjoyed warm miso soup, tea, and cocoa, which really helped warm us up.

Additionally, they lent us ski wear-like outerwear, which was great! Other tour participants only had outerwear for the upper body, so they looked very cold.

The summit is quite chilly. The restroom is also quite scary—it's very dark.

But the beauty of the sunset made me forget the cold.

Also, the guides actively took photos for us, and even though we didn't have many pictures of the two of us, they captured some wonderful commemorative photos.

I'm sure I would have been even more moved if I could have seen the stars, but it's nature, so there's nothing we can do about it. The people who participated in the tour with us said, "This means we have to come back again!"

That's true. I definitely want to try again.

サンセットを見に行きましたが、めちゃくちゃキレイでした！！
サンセットはとても良い感じで見れたのですが、残念な事に星空は上空に雲が出てしまい、見ることが出来ませんでした。
でも、ガイドさんたちはいろいろ盛り上げてくれたり、最後の最後までトライしてくれたり・・・対応がとても良かったです。

山頂手前でいただいたお弁当の時は、温かいお味噌汁、お茶、ココアなどいただき、これがまた体を温めてくれました。

それに、上下でスキーウェアのような防寒具を貸していただき、これは良かった！！
他のツアーの人は上だけの防寒具だったりしてたので、とても寒そうに見えました。

山頂はかなり寒いです。
トイレもかなり怖いです。真っ暗で。

ケド、寒さを忘れるくらい、サンセットはキレイでした。

また、ガイドさんが積極的に写真を撮って下さり、2人の写真があまりなかったなか、記念のステキな写真を撮っていただけました。

きっと星空が見えたらもっと感動してたと思いますが、自然の事ですから、仕方がないですよね。
ツアーに一緒に参加してた人たちは『これは、もう一回来いって事よね！』って言ってました。

その通りですね。
是非、再チャレンジしてみたいと思います。

I participated in the Mauna Kea summit tour with Masashi Nature. We were able to drive to the summit in a short time that made the height of Mauna Kea feel insignificant, and at the top, we witnessed a wonderful sunset. I could truly feel the height and grandeur of the mountain.

The starry sky was filled with so many stars that I was left in awe, spending time just taking it all in. They took many photos, and when I checked their website, I saw the pictures from that time uploaded.

The warm miso soup we had for dinner was delicious. Masashi Nature always provides a wonderful tour of the Big Island of Hawaii. I will definitely use their services again.

マサシネイチャーでマウナケア山頂ツアーに参加しました。
マウナケアの高さを感じさせないほどの短時間で車で頂上まで登れ、頂上ではすばらしい日没を見れました。高さと雄大さを実感できました。
　星空も満天の星とはこれを言うのだと思えるほどの降り注ぐ星にただ呆然として時間をすごしました。
写真もたくさん撮ってくださいましてHPを見たらその時の写真がアップされていました。
　と夕で食べた夕飯の暖かい味噌汁がおいしかったです
いつもマサシネイチャーさんにはすばらしいハワイ島を案内してもらっています。又、利用させていただきます

This trip was worth every penny and more. The guide, Garry, was knowledgeable and went beyond to find all the birds on our list and spent extra time helping all see them. Guide, John, knew every native plant I asked about growing among the beautiful lava path. The tour was like being part of a scene from an Indiana Jones movie. Will be back to do the other NWR ecotour since I loved it so much.

I participated to go see the starry sky.

One thing that is good to prepare is the iTunes app "Star Walk." I realized that the satellite moving around was the Hubble. Thanks to my cold weather preparations, it wasn't too cold. The lower area was clear, but if it were raining, the experience might be different.

There are several opportunities to take group photos. This is a matter of preference, but group photos can feel a bit lacking in spirit. If I participate next time, I might skip the group photos.

For those who want to take their time photographing the starry sky, there is a way to get to Onizuka on your own. Since there can be fog in the lower area and winding roads, I think it would be good to participate in a tour like this once for some preparation.

星空を見に行くために参加しました。

準備した方がよいものは、itunesのアプリ「star walk」
とことこ動いていた衛星はハッブルだとわかりました。
寒さ対策をしたせいか、あまり寒くはなかったです。
下界が晴れていたのですが、雨だとまた体感が違うのかもしれません。

集合写真を何回か撮る機会があります。
これは好みだと思いますが、集合写真は心が抜けますね。
もし次回参加するならば、集合写真は参加しなくてもいいかな？

星空をゆっくり撮りたい方は、onizukaまで自力で行く方法もあります。
下界の霧とか、ワイディングロードなので
一度このようなツアーに参加して予習すると良いと思います。

I participated on a weekday in early October before the triathlon competition. We were the only Japanese people there.

Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins, but the boat was spacious, and the restrooms were clean, so I was satisfied with the facilities. There were slides and diving boards, and the slide was particularly enjoyable even for adults.

The meals and drinks were well-prepared, and I had no trouble at all. The staff was friendly and provided snorkeling sets and wetsuits for rent.

We had plenty of time to enjoy snorkeling. However, the coral was located at a depth of about 5 to 10 meters, and I could only see the fish up close after diving deep. Even just floating on the surface, the water's clarity was excellent, allowing us to see the seabed well, but the fish were quite far away, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied.

I think the boat was too large to anchor in very shallow areas. If you want to see the fish up close, diving might have been a better option.

１０月初旬でトライアスロン大会前の平日に参加しました。日本人は我々だけでした。
イルカは残念ながら見れませんでしたが、船がゆったりしていて、トイレもきれいで設備は満足でした。スライダーや飛び込み台があって、特にスライダーが大人でも楽しめました。
食事や飲み物もきちんとそろっていて全く困りませんでしたし、スタッフはフレンドリーでシュノーケルセットやウェットスーツ等も貸してくれます。
シュノーケルもたっぷり楽しむ時間がありました。ただ、水深５ｍ~１０ｍ位のところに珊瑚があって、深く潜ってやっと魚が近くに見える程度。水面でぷかぷか浮いて見るだけでも、海の透明度は抜群なので海底まで良く見えはしましたが、魚はとても遠くにいて、ちょっと不完全燃焼でした。
船が大きめなのであまり浅いところには停められないのだと思います。魚を近くで見たければダイビングがよかったかもしれません。

I get motion sickness easily, so the trip there and back was tough (it was quite a ride). However, I’m really glad I went. The sunset and starry sky... they were truly beautiful. I definitely think you should see it with your own eyes.

私は乗り物酔いがひどいので、行き帰りは大変でした（かなり飛ばします）。ただ、それでもやっぱり行って良かったです。夕日と星空・・・本当に美しかったです。是非、ご自身の目で見て欲しいと思います。

The sunset at Mauna Kea, which is higher than Mount Fuji, was wonderful. On the opposite side of the setting sun, there was a full moon, creating a magical atmosphere. Thanks to the full moon, stargazing was a bit challenging, though. The oxygen is indeed thin, but taking regular breaks to acclimate helped, so it wasn't a problem. However, it is really cold, so warm clothing is essential. At Masashi's Nature, they provided warm outerwear, but it seems that other companies only offer a poor-quality jacket, so I think it's worth considering that aspect as well.

富士山よりも高いマウナケアでのサンセット素晴らしいものでした。その、沈む太陽の反対側には満月があり幻想的でした。満月のおかげで星空観測は微妙でしたが・・。酸素は確かに薄いけどマメに体を慣らす休憩をとって下さったので問題ありません。ただ、本当に寒いので必須防寒。マサシ−ズ　ネイチャ-では上下の温かい防寒を貸してもらえましたが他社では気の毒な程度の上着しか与えられてないみたいなので、そのあたりもポイントにすると良いと思います。

We went to the Big Island of Hawaii for the first time as a family. Driving around in a rental car was amazing. I had always wanted to climb Mauna Kea, but I was worried about tire punctures and car troubles due to the pressure changes with a regular vehicle, so we requested a guide. With the guide, we received various information, safety tips, and explanations about the stars, which made us feel very secure and turned our Mauna Kea experience into a fun one.

家族で、ハワイ島に初めて行きました。レンタカーで走りました、最高でしたよ、マウナケア山に登りたい希望が、以前からありましたが、一般の車では気圧の関係で、タイヤがパンクしたり、車の故障だとか心配で、ガイドをお願いしました。いろんなお話に注意事項と、星の説明にと、ガイドさんと一緒でとても安心できて、楽しいマウナケアでした。

The sunset disappeared in the blink of an eye, but it's a view I could watch forever.

夕陽はあっという間に沈んでしまいましたが、いつまでも見ていたい景色です

It was a truly wonderful tour.
I have been to Haleakalā in Maui many times, but I was even more impressed by Mauna Kea.
Also, thank you very much to our guide Leo for all your help.
I am attaching the photo of the moon that Leo took for me.
It was great to learn about the coffee farm and the abalone direct sales shop.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Oh, Buddha Coffee was delicious!

大変すばらしいツァーでした。
マウイのハレヤカラには何度と行きましたが、それよりも高いマウナケア　　　すべてに感動しました。
それとガイドのレオさん　　　いろいろとお世話になりありがとうございました。
レオさんに撮ってもらった月の写真　　添付します。
コーヒー農園、アワビの直売所を教えていただき大変良かったです。
また会えるのを楽しみにしています。
あっ　　ぶっだコーヒー　　おいしかったです。

On Mauna Kea in Hawaii, there are astronomical observatories from various countries, including Japan's "Subaru." This tour, where you can see the starry sky in such a place, is highly recommended! The number of stars is on a completely different scale than in Japan. I was able to see the Milky Way for the first time, and I was very satisfied!!

Watching the bright red sun set, along with the sea of clouds spreading below from the summit of Mauna Kea (which is over 4,000 meters high, higher than Mount Fuji), was truly moving. The road to the summit is quite rough, so I think it's safer and more enjoyable to go with a tour where a knowledgeable guide drives a 4WD vehicle rather than going in your own rental car.

★Things to check before booking the tour
Depending on the moon phase at that time, the recommendation for whether to join a sunrise or sunset tour to see the starry sky changes. I learned this only after arriving on-site, but I think it's best to confirm this when booking to ensure you can enjoy the stars.

★Differences between tour companies
Since multiple companies operate these tours, I booked without knowing what points to consider. After going myself, I realized that there isn't much difference in the schedule or the number of participants. I haven't checked the contents of the lunch boxes thoroughly, but I don't think there's much difference there either. I only went with Nature School, but it seems they were the only company that provided ski pants, hats, and gloves in addition to jackets as cold-weather gear, which I really appreciated. They also explained the constellations using a laser pointer, making it easy to understand.

ハワイ島マウナケアには日本の「すばる」をはじめ、各国の天文観測所が設置されています。
そんな場所で星空が見れちゃうこのツアーは本当におススメ！日本とはスケールがまったくちがう数の星。初めて天の川も見れて、大満足でした！！

真っ赤な太陽が沈んでいく様子も、マウナケア山頂（富士山よりも高い、標高4000m以上）から下に広がる雲海とともに見られて、とても感動的です。
山頂まで行く途中はかなり道が悪いので、自分のレンタカーで行くよりも、慣れたガイドさんが４ＷＤ車を運転してくれるツアーで行くほうが、安心だし十分楽しめると思います。

★ツアー申込前に確かめてほしいこと
その時期の月齢によって、サンライズツアー／サンセットツアーのどちらで星空を見るのがおすすめか変わるそうです。私は現地に着いて初めて知りましたが、申込時に確認したほうが確実に星を楽しめると思います。

★ツアー会社のちがい
複数の会社が催行しているため、何をポイントに申し込めば良いのかわからないまま私は申し込みました。
自分で行ってみて思いましたが、タイムスケジュールや定員人数にはほとんど差は無いようです。お弁当の中身も、ちゃんと確かめてはいないですがそれほどの差は無いかと＾＾
私はネイチャースクールでしか行っていませんが、防寒具としてジャケット以外にスキーウエア的なズボンや帽子・手袋も貸して下さっていたのはこちらの会社のみのようで、とてもありがたかったです。また星座も、レーザーポインタで指し示しながら解説してくださるので話が分かりやすかったです。

When we arrived at the meeting point on the pier, we immediately recognized the boat that was docked. The boat was clean, with tables and benches on the first floor, and only benches on the second floor. There was plenty of space to move around. We had a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old with us, and there were activities that everyone, from kids to adults, could enjoy, such as watching dolphins and riding in a boat shaped like a float. The staff were friendly and very attentive. They also provided wetsuits for both children and adults (each for $10). We were also soothed by the wonderful views, sea breeze, and music. I highly recommend it.

集合場所の桟橋に着くと、船がとまっているのですぐにわかりました。船はきれいで１階にはテーブルとベンチがあり、２階にはベンチのみ。スペースはかなりゆったりとしています。４歳と６歳の子供連れでしたが、イルカを見たり、浮き輪のような形のボートに乗ったり、子供から大人まで楽しめる内容です。スタッフもフレンドリーで、面倒見のよい方々ばかりでした。子供用と大人用のウェットスーツも借してくれます。（１つ１０ドル）素晴らしい景色と海風と音楽にも癒されました。おすすめです。

The Mauna Kea tour in September is fully booked everywhere!! It was a good decision to make a reservation in advance with Alan1. Since all the tours have a small number of participants, they fill up quickly. I recommend making an early reservation... it seems impossible to do so once you arrive in September.

Honestly, I didn't have high expectations, but I was incredibly impressed and came back amazed. The beauty of the sunset is the best.

However, since it was close to a full moon, the brightness of the moon overshadowed the stars... which was a bit disappointing!!

But I was happy to see the craters on the moon through the telescope. September is the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the moon is beautiful.

Next time, I will aim for a new moon and participate again. The photos I uploaded are of the sunset, the observation deck, and the bright, beautiful moon.

マウナケアのツアーは9月は、どこも満席状態！！
まえもって、Ａｌａｎ1で予約していって正解でした。
どのツアーも少人数なので、すぐに満席になるようです。
早めの予約をお勧めします・・・・現地についてからなんて
9月は無理みたいです。

正直、あまり期待しないでいったのですが・・・・
想像以上に　きれいで、超感激して帰ってきました。
夕日の美しさ、最高です。

ただ、★は満月に近かったので、月の明るさに負けてしまい・・・少々　残念！！

でも、望遠鏡で、月のクレーターを見れたのは、うれしかった。
9月は中秋の名月で、月がきれいな時期ですものね。

今度は新月ねらって、また参加します。
ＵＰした写真は、夕日や展望台ときれいな明るい月です。

The excursion was extremely interesting and our tour guide Mavrick very knowledgeable also he was concered about the group safety. We where well informed about the history of the creater, lava tube and the coffee tour! The staff was wonderful and extremely polite, took their time for the guest to drink some of the delicious Hula Daddy Coffee while looking out at the beautiful view.
The only downside I had was the ***extremely*** bumping ride as we got closer to the crater, I feel if there was dirt road or pavement all would have been perfect... I also feel because of the rough road and the crater edge no kids should be taken on this tour. Overall, this was an experience I will always remember, Thanks.

It was the best.
The guide's knowledge, the beautiful starry sky and sunset.
It became the best memory.
I'm glad I participated.

最高でした。
ガイドさんの知識、美しい星空と夕景。
最高の思い出になりました。
参加してよかったです。

I went with my 6-year-old and 4-year-old, and both of them enjoyed floating in the sea. The activities were enjoyable for the kids as well. We were the only Japanese people there, but it wasn't a problem at all. Grandpa just watched, but the boat was large enough to provide shade, so waiting was comfortable.

６歳と４歳の子供連れでしたが、二人とも海でぷかぷか。
子供にも楽しめる内容でした。
日本人は私達だけですが、特に問題はなかったです。
ジージは見ているだけなのですが、船が大きいので日陰があり
待つのも安心でした。

We were looking forward to our first adventure in Hawaii... an official Luau. It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed the history of the story telling. However, one downside was that we were instructed and confirmed to go to one hotel and when we arrived early to check in were told there was no show there that night... after going through channels we were told to go to another hotel and we checked in without issue. The evening was pleasant, we met other families and enjoyed the fun. The food was good but nothing too special but the atmosphere was pleasant, the breeze warm and the mai tai's cold! We enjoyed the experience overall.

We participated as a family of three. The car was full. The staff who provided the transportation was very good at talking, and we enjoyed ourselves during the ride. The miso soup in the bento during the break was delicious. It seemed that the conditions on the day we participated were good, and the temperature was a bit high. Still, it was quite cold at night without winter clothing. After getting off near the summit, we walked a little more to reach the top's cairn. It was my first summit!!! The altimeter indeed showed over 4000 meters. During the stargazing, we descended a bit to avoid disturbing the observatory. Since the moon was not out at that time, we were able to fully enjoy the starry sky. After living for several decades, I was able to see the Milky Way and my first shooting star with my own eyes.

家族３人で参加。車は満席でした。送迎スタッフはとても話が上手な方で、車中でも楽しませていただきました。途中休憩のお弁当のお味噌汁が美味しかったです。参加した日は好条件だったようで少し気温が高めだったようです。それでも防寒着なしで夜の寒さは厳しいですね。山頂近くで下車してから残り少し歩いて頂上のケルンへ。初登頂！！！。高度計は確かに４０００ｍ以上を示していました。星空観察時には天文台の邪魔にならないよう少し下山。月もでていない時間帯だったこともあり、星空を堪能することができました。○十年生きていて、初天の川と初流れ星を目で見ることができました。

I knew that the moon would be nearly full during my vacation, but I was disappointed with the stargazing results. A new moon would have been best, and I regret not considering the moonrise time.

Japanese people love moon viewing, so the moon I saw from the summit of Mauna Kea was wonderful. At the same time, the observatories floating in the evening scenery were beautiful.

I don't think there was much concern about altitude sickness, but as regular trail runners, we got a bit carried away and quickly became out of breath while running up the mountain path (laughs).

Mauna Kea looks close, but it's a distant mountain that requires someone to take you there. It was a great experience. If I have the chance to go again, I want to experience a sky full of stars, where the stars alone are bright, and see shooting stars continuously. It was comparable to the starry sky in Tokyo...

まず休暇の日程ありで仕方なく月はほぼ満月なのは知っていましたが星空はがっかりな結果になりました。新月なのがベストですが、月の出時間も検討していけばよかったと反省です。
お月見は日本人は好きですからマウナケアの頂上で見た月はすばらしかった。同時に夕景に浮かぶ天文台群も美しい。

高山病の心配はほとんどないと思うのですが普段トレランをする私たちが調子に乗って頂上への山道を走ったらあっという間に息が上がりました（笑）

マウナケアは近くに見えても遠い山で連れてきてもらわなければいけません。いい経験をしました。もし次回があったら満天の星、星だけで明るいという経験、流れ続ける星なんていうのを経験したいもんです。東京での星空なみでしたから。。

The weather was nice, and I was able to enjoy a sky full of stars. The staff were kind and helpful. I had a headache, possibly due to the altitude, but it went away once I came down. I think my child had a great experience as well.

お天気も良く、満天の星空を堪能出来ました。スタッフの方も親切で良かったです。高度の為か頭痛がしましたが、降りてきたら治りました。子供も良い経験が出来たと思います。

It's a tour that definitely takes time, but it's absolutely worth it.

It's like a different world. The stargazing spot is also different from other tours, as it's in a completely dark area, making the night sky truly exceptional.

　時間はかかるけどぜったいに行くべきツアーです。
　
別世界ですよ。
星空の観測場所も他のツアーとは違って真っ暗な場所なので星空も格別でした。