Reviewed by: ヨジ
Sunset and stargazing at the summit of Mauna Kea was amazing. The guide was very thorough in their explanations, and the tour exceeded my expectations. Thank you very much.
マウナケア山頂のサンセット&星空鑑賞
最高でした。ガイドの方も説明が丁寧で
ツアーも想像を超える内容でした。
本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/11 |
Reviewed by: KIKUMA
We participated with four adults, including my son and his wife. Since it was a full moon night, I was worried about whether we would be able to see the starry sky, but it turned out to be a great decision. When we were looking at the stars, the moon had not yet risen, and after taking photos of the starry sky, the moon appeared. The sight of the full moon rising above the clouds was magical and just as moving as the starry sky. Since it was an English guide, I couldn't understand everything, but I appreciated that our guide, James, made an effort to use some Japanese.
息子夫婦を含む大人4人で参加しました。
満月の日だったので星空が綺麗に見えるか心配しましたが結果的に大正解でした。星空を見てる時は月はまだ出ておらず、星空を見て写真を撮って頂いた後に月が出てきました。雲の上から満月が出てくる様は幻想的で星空と同じくらい感動しました。英語ガイドなので全て理解する事は出来ませんでしたが、ガイドのジェームズが使える日本語は使おうという努力をしてくれ感謝です。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/10 |
Reviewed by: あひる
The sunset at the summit was very moving! Unfortunately, there were many stars that we couldn't see because of the full moon, but I think it's a great memory to have seen such a beautiful full moon! The guide was also kind, and we had a wonderful time!
山頂でのサンセットはとても感動しました!
残念ながら満月で見えない星も多くありましたが、満月をあんなに綺麗に見ることもなかなかできないと思うと良い思い出です!
ガイドさんも優しくて素敵な時間を過ごせました!
ヒートテックにウルトラダウンを着て行きました!
貸し出し用のジャケットを着てなんとか乗り切れましたが寒かったです!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/08 |
Reviewed by: ロック
I was very satisfied with the explanations of the towns during the round trip, as well as the follow-up for all participants at each photo spot. Thank you very much!
往復の車内での街々のご説明、写真スポット毎での参加者全員のフォロー、大変満足できました、有難うございました!
I recommend bringing gloves!
手袋持参をお勧めします!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/08 |
Reviewed by: TL
Tour guide was informative. Ride was comfortable. BLT bacon was really good. Veggie burger was more filling than the BLT. Stargazing was minimal due to full moon but fun. Best not to go during around full moon time. Download a star app like Night Sky to help enhance the experience. Dress for cold wind. You are going to want to take a lot of pictures so if if your hands get cold easily, bring mitts!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Mako
The guide was entirely in English, but since the guide was of Japanese descent, I was very grateful for the simple Japanese explanations provided. I was very satisfied to see the beautiful sunset and starry sky. I rated it one star less because I wouldn't be able to obtain the photos taken unless I posted this review (it seems that posting a review is mandatory when booking through Veltra).
すべて英語でのガイドでしたが、日系のガイドさんだったため簡単な日本語で案内していただき、大変ありがたかったです。
綺麗な夕陽と星空を見ることができ、大変満足でした。
星マイナス1としたのは、この口コミを投稿しなければ、撮影いただいた写真を入手できないためです(ベルトラでの申込の場合は口コミ投稿が必須のようです)。
At the summit, temperatures can drop to around 6°C even in August, so a long-sleeved jacket is essential (you can borrow down jackets and ski pants). Since dinner is served early, before 5 PM, I think
頂上は8月でも6℃ほどまで下がるので、長袖の上着は必須です(ダウンやスキーパンツは貸していただけます)。
夕食の時間が17時前と早いため、軽食も持っていくと良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/05 |
Reviewed by: L&H
No doubt of the beauty of Hawaii and God’s Creation. Tour Guide (Francis) was excellent…knowledgeable, fun and caring (we had one participant having trouble with altitude so had to return to welcome center taking about 1 hour of the group’s time to go back and travel back up, however, care extended by Francis is to be commended).
Disappointed in that part of the tour was to look through a telescope (explicitly listed as part of the tour) but that did not happen. Vans were “dated” but did the job. Overpriced in our opinion of what the experience provided.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/02 |
Reviewed by: MC
We had a fantastic time on the nighttime stargazing and sunset tour with James! We learned so much and had a memorable night - the sandwiches, sunset and stars were top notch!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Mama Bear
I was disappointed with this tour for lack of hospitality, communication and false advertising. The tour guide is not an astronomer or someone who writes articles for astronomy mazagines or even a local Hawaiian. They are very knowledgeable, patient and friendly guides but also lack communication with the tour company. For instance, we had 10 people in our tour and they were told only 6 so he wasn’t prepared with enough hot chocolate or parkas. It may also be the reason he didn’t offer snacks or water to anyone and tried to get more people to drink coffee at 9 pm! I was also disappointed that we didn’t go to the Kona coffee farm as advertised in the itinerary and confirmed when they called. You also have to select your meal prior to arrival or seeing the options which is undesirable. Finally, when they called to confirm they told me not to bring anything - no water, jacket, hiking boots etc since all would be provided and tennis shoes were enough. First off, I came prepared with everything in my luggage but since they said not to bring a big bag or too many items we were underprepared. My son was freezing because the parkas are huge and they were passed out but left for people to get when they were freezing. Our tennis were covered in dirt and sand because we stopped at a beach and walked the sand. I would have to be informed in advance that we’re going to a beach and not the coffee farm and to have proper attire. The stargazing was nice and we saw a lot of stars and constellations but it was not pleasant because of the lack of preparation. I do not recommend this tour. If you book, don’t listen to their advice and come prepared with attire, water and snacks on top of the exorbitant price you pay. Or you could ask to go with the tour that matches the advertisement but I tried that already. Heed the warning. I didn’t and while we don’t regret it we regret the company.
All of the above. Confirm, confirm, confirm!
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Kitcarp
The air at 4,207 meters was very clear and delicious, and I was able to see a beautiful sunset! A little lower down, I was able to observe the starry sky, and I saw shooting stars and satellites. The cocoa provided was also very tasty, and this was an activity that is hard to experience in Japan, including the environment! The guide was a local person who explained things in both Japanese and English, so I was able to enjoy the tour without any difficulties.
4,207メートルの空気はとても澄んでいておいしく、綺麗な夕日を見ることができました!少し降りたところで星空も観測でき、流れ星や人工衛星を見ることができました。支給されたココアも非常においしく環境も含めてなかなか日本では体験できないアクティビティでした!ガイドさんも現地の方でしたが日本語も交えて説明してくださり何不自由なくツアーを過ごせました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/30 |
Reviewed by: ツナミエバキュエーター
The summit was very clear, and both the sunset and the starry sky were beautiful, which made me very satisfied. Since it was a crescent moon, it was 70% visible, so I could see it well, but with a full moon, the moonlight makes it harder to see the stars, so it might be good to check the moon's condition. There were eight Japanese participants, so we had a guide who spoke Japanese, which made it stress-free and very enjoyable.
山頂はとても澄んでいてサンセットも星空もとてもきれいで、とても満足しました。三日月だったので70%の見え方だったのでよく見られましたが、満月だと月の光で星はみえにくくなるので、月の状態を確認するのもいいのかも。日本人が8人参加したので、日本語ができるガイドさんで、ストレスがなくとてもよかったです。
I thought it would be better to confirm the phases of the moon and then decide on the schedule.
月の満ち欠けを確認して日程を決められるなら、その方がいいと思いました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Johnsons
Such an amazing experience! Pictures don’t do justice of being up so high above the clouds. The sunset was gorgeous, the sandwich was good, the stars were incredible!
Shoyo was very kind and took great pictures!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/28 |
Reviewed by: jasmine
I was moved to discover such a beautiful place on Earth. I'm glad I decided to participate.
I had always wanted to climb Mauna Kea, but since it's a difficult place to reach on my own, I joined a tour.
The breathtaking views at Mauna Kea are beyond words, enveloped in a quiet atmosphere that made time feel like it was stretching on, creating a sense of immersion.
The transformation from the blue sky in the afternoon to the sunset and then to the starry sky was magical, and it was so beautiful that it took my breath away.
The tour was conducted in English, but our tour guide, Shoyou, also provided explanations in Japanese, which made it easy to understand.
The light snack sandwiches were served near the summit rather than at the visitor center, and it was delicious to eat while watching the sunset!
The most enjoyable part was the stargazing. With the telescope provided, I was able to see the beautiful moon and stars, and the guide carefully explained how to identify the constellations and their origins, making for a very meaningful and fun experience.
I truly recommend this to anyone who is considering participating! Thank you very much.
地球上にこんな美しい場所があるのかと感動しました。思い切って参加して良かったです。
もともとマウナケアに登ってみたいと思っていましたが、自力で行くのは難しい場所のためツアーに参加しました。
マウナケアは言葉で表現できないくらい美しい絶景を見ることができ、静かな空気に包まれていて時が経つのが長く感じられ、没入感がありました。
午後の青空からサンセット、そして星空へと表情を変えていく様子は幻想的で、ため息が出るほど美しかったです。
ツアーは英語での催行ですが、ツアーガイドのしょうようさんが別途日本語でもご案内をしてくださったので、分かりやすかったです。
あと軽食のサンドイッチは、ビジターセンターではなく山頂付近で提供いただきましたが、夕陽を見ながら食べられて美味しかったです!
特に楽しかったのは天体観測です。ご用意頂いていた望遠鏡で、美しい月や星を見ることができたり、満点の星空に浮かぶ星座の見方や由来を丁寧に説明してくれたりと、とても有意義で楽しい体験ができました。
参加を迷われている方にも本当におすすめします!
ありがとうございました。
As you ascend to the summit, the air becomes thinner, and the unpaved sections of the path can be bumpy, so it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication for peace of mind. I participated in Ju
山頂へ行くにつれ空気が薄くなり、途中の道は舗装されていない箇所で揺れたりするので、酔い止めを持っていくと安心です。
7月の参加でしたが、薄手のセーターを着ていても寒く、集中するためにも防寒は必須です。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/28 |
Reviewed by: カエル
It's worth a visit.
They provided warm clothing, light snacks, and cocoa, and the guide actively encouraged us to take photos.
Additionally, the guide had extensive knowledge about the observatory and the night sky, and the explanations were very thorough, deepening our understanding.
行ってみる価値があります。
防寒着、軽食、ココア、も付いており、ガイドの方も積極的に写真撮影の声掛けをしてくださいました。
また、天文台と星空の知識が豊富でとても丁寧な説明で知識が深まりました。
Since you'll be outside for a long time in the cold, make sure to dress warmly. Gloves are a great addition.
寒い中長時間いるので、防寒はしっかりと。
手袋があるとなおよし。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/24 |
Reviewed by: KI
I was moved!
The guide was bright, knowledgeable, and reliable, the scenery was wonderful, and the night sky was covered with unbelievable stars.
The sandwich at the summit and the cocoa under the starry sky were all so enjoyable.
感動した!
明るくて物知りで頼りになるガイドさん、素晴らしい景色、信じられないくらいの星に覆われた夜空。
山頂のサンドイッチも、星空の下のココアも、なにもかもが楽しかった。
It's cold...
寒いです、、、。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/24 |
Reviewed by: yoshi
Thanks to the knowledge of professional photographers regarding great shooting spots and techniques to prevent altitude sickness, I had a wonderful experience. The Japanese conversations in the car were entertaining, making the travel time fly by!
プロだからこそわかる撮影スポットや高山病を防ぐテクニックのおかげで素敵な体験ができました👐
車内の日本語トークが面白く、移動中もあっという間に過ぎてしまいました笑
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/23 |
Reviewed by: jur
The tour included a visit to the Onizuka Visitor Center, sunset viewing at the summit, a tour of various observatories from around the world, stargazing at the best spots, and sandwiches. At the summit, a sea of clouds spread out, and the sunset behind the observatory painted the clouds in shades of crimson, which was incredibly beautiful. The countless stars filling the sky were a sight that could only be seen by coming this far, and it was truly moving. Additionally, our guide, Mr. Shoyou, was Japanese, so his explanations about the night sky were easy to understand, and he was supportive in every aspect. The rental of warm clothing was also very helpful.
オニヅカビジターセンターの見学、頂上でのサンセット鑑賞、各国の天文台の見学、ベストスポットでの星空観察とサンドイッチ付きと全て揃ったツアーでした。
頂上は雲海が広がり、天文台をバッグに沈む夕陽は雲を茜色に染まりとても美しかったです。今にも降り注いでくるかと思うほど空一面に広がった星の数々はここまで来ないと見られない光景で感動しました。また、ガイドのショウヨウさんは、日本人の方なので、星空の説明も分かりやすく、全ての面において心強かったです。防寒着のレンタルも助かりました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Maria
This cruise was outstanding! The crew was polite and attentive. The dinner was excellent! There was live music as well as someone giving us a little history of the island in between songs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. We also were lucky enough to see the spinner dolphins put on a little chauffeur for us. We saw flying fish. Overall, it was an excellent experience!
We are thrilled that you had a great time! Providing an outstanding experience is exactly what our goals are! Thank you for joining us! We hope to see you again someday soon! Best regards!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/20 |
Reviewed by: masa mi
Unfortunately, due to the weather, I couldn't see the sunset from the mountaintop, but I was able to see it a little lower down. The starry sky, of course, has a number of stars that can't be compared to those in Japan, but it wasn't different from the night sky visible from the hotel where I stayed. However, thanks to our guide, Shoyou, who diligently searched for spots to view the sunset and stars and provided detailed explanations, I was able to participate enjoyably.
あいにくのお天気で、夕陽は山頂から見れず、少し下ったところで見ることができました。
星空も、もちろん日本とは比にならない星の数ですが、宿泊先のホテルから見える夜空と変わりませんでした。
でも夕陽や星空の見えるところを一生懸命探して、詳しい説明もしてくださるガイドのショウヨウさんのおかげで、楽しく参加させていただけました。
Since the satisfaction level of the tour greatly varies depending on the weather, I think it would be good to participate with that in mind.
お天気によって満足度が大きく変わるツアーですので、その点だけ覚悟の上で参加されると良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Steph
We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers, we had a great time with our guide at the stargazing tour. Our highlights were the lava caves, watching the sunset as well as stargazing. The sky was unbelievable and we learned a ton with our very knowledgeable guide.
Highly recommend.
I would skip the boiling pots when water level is low as there is nothing to see.
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| Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/18 |
Reviewed by: AJH
Pros: pig roast being done onsite, got to witness uncovering and presentation of the pig. (my son hated this portion!). menu and performances were both great! I liked different island nations being represented in music and dance and a little bit of story telling/history to tie it together. performance was good length and sunset was gorgeous! desserts and beverages were also delicious.
Cons: attempted to check in entire luau at one time slot. made for a lot of time waisted waiting in hotel lobby check in line. check in inside and then second check in outside felt redundant. we arrived at 5:22, email confirmation had suggested 5:30 check in, but spent several (20+ minutes) waiting to check in. by the time we arrived in luau area, we missed the 'activities' portion of the luau. we also missed the royal entrance of the luau show. we did however have great seats so first-come-first-seated wasn't an issue.
brief meet and greet with performers after the show felt rushed -- they were spread along exit sidewalk and available for a quick picture but were ushering us along immediately, without any chit chat -- which is a huge difference compared to other luaus.
professional photography of your party was an additional $25 for digital download. fresh lei's were an additional $10 each, which in my opinion were reasonably priced but I've had digital photography and leis included at other similarly-priced luaus.
having dined at this marriott the night before and spoken to several guests in the week it seems this particular marriott has become quite overpriced for the level of service and age of property it's become. it has an outstanding location, but is overpriced for the level of service or hospitality i've experienced at other similarly priced marriotts in the islands. pool and restaurants were crowded and bonvoy perks were lacking/zero. kids meals were reasonable, but got charged $10 each for kids scoop of vanilla icecream.
go earlier than confirmation email suggests if pre-show activities or royal entrance are important.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/15 |
Reviewed by: ピカ
The guide was fluent in Japanese and talked about altitude sickness measures and various topics during the ride, which made me feel at ease and enjoy the experience. The weather was great, and it was the best experience. I want to go to Hawaii Island again! Next time, I want to join the sunrise tour! ☺︎
ガイドさんが日本語も堪能な方で、高山病の対策についてや車内でも色々とお話しをしてくれて安心して楽しめました。
天気も良く、最高の体験ができました。またハワイ島に行きたい!次はサンライズツアーに参加したいです☺︎
If you are prone to motion sickness, please take motion sickness medication before participating.
酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んでからご参加ください。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/16 |
Reviewed by: 目黒チーム
I signed up for the tour because there was only an English option, but it seems a certain number of Japanese participants gathered, and they held a Japanese tour for us. I was glad to receive explanations in Japanese about altitude sickness and the stars, which were quite specialized. Our guide, Sho-chan, was friendly and made it enjoyable. The timing for the sunset and stargazing was perfect, and I'm really glad I participated in the tour.
英語でのツアーしかなかったので申し込みましたが、日本人参加者が一定数集まったそうで日本人むけの日本語ツアーを開催してくださいました。高山病へのアテンションや星の説明など専門的な話を日本語で説明受けれてよかったです。ガイドのしょうちゃんはフレンドリーで楽しかったです。
サンセットの時間や星空観測などの時間配分も完璧でツアーで参加してよかったです。
Even in mid-summer, the summit can be below freezing, so bringing warm clothing is essential. I brought a fleece, and even though I was lent a down jacket, it was still cold.
真夏での参加でも山頂はマイナスになるので防寒具の持参が必須です。フリースを持参して、ダウンジャケットを貸してくださっても寒かったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Duncan Miller
Sam was fantastic - really gave us all an exceptional tour of the night sky and was very knowledgable and great with the kids too!
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/13 |
Reviewed by: るーはーち
I had been to the visitor center in the past, but this time I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour at the summit for the first time. In conclusion, I was very satisfied with my participation! I highly recommend it!
There were more participants than I expected, and we departed in two cars. The cars were divided between foreigners and Japanese participants, and our driver was Japanese, who communicated clearly and kept the conversation enjoyable throughout the trip. Despite the large number of people, I felt that the service was not lacking, and efforts were made to ensure everyone could enjoy the experience.
We brought down jackets, gloves, and hats, but they provided very warm rental gear, so I think it's fine if you don't bring anything. Each group had several photos taken, and they captured wonderful pictures for us. During the sunset, I felt the power with my whole body, and I was overwhelmed by the grandeur of the starry sky shining all around.
I also got to see a very cute semicircular rainbow next to the summit of Mauna Kea. It was a tour filled with emotion, a gift from the snow goddess Poliahu. If you are going to the Big Island, I definitely recommend participating!
過去にビジターセンターまで行ったことはありましたが、今回初めて山頂でのサンセットと星空観測のツアーに参加しました。
結論、参加して大満足です!おすすめします!
参加人数が思ったより多く、車2台で出発。
車は外国の方と日本人とに分けられ、私たちのドライバーは日本の方で、とてもわかりやすく楽しくずっと話してくださいました。
人数が多いから…とサービスが手薄にならず、すべての人が楽しめるように工夫されていたと思います。
私たちはダウンや手袋、帽子は持参しましたが、とても暖かそうな防寒具の貸し出しがあるので何も持っていかなくても大丈夫だと思います。
写真もそれぞれのグループで何枚も撮影してくださり、素敵な写真を撮ってくださいました。
サンセットでは体全身でパワーを感じ、夜空一面に輝く星空には自然の雄大さに圧倒されました。
またマウナケア山頂の横にとてもかわいい半円の虹を見ることができました。
雪の女神ポリアフからの贈り物に、感動ばかりのツアーでした。
ぜひハワイ島に行かれるなら参加して欲しいです。
I think it's a good idea to bring hats and ear warmers. Since we will be climbing a high mountain, it can feel a bit overwhelming until you get used to it, so it's important to move comfortably and to
帽子や耳当ては持参されても良いかと思います。高い山に登るので慣れるまではやはりフワッとしたりするので、無理なく動くこと、もし体調不良になればすぐにドライバーに伝える事が大事だと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/19 |
Reviewed by: あっちゃん
I participated with my daughter. It was our first time seeing such a beautiful sunset, and we were both moved! The explanations during the stargazing were detailed and easy to understand. Above all, we were captivated by the dazzling stars that were out!
娘と参加しました
こんなに美しい日没を見たのは初めてでふたりで感動しました!
星観察でも詳しい説明なので分かりやすかったです
何よりもこんなに星が出ていたんだとキラキラまばゆい星に見惚れてしまいます!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/11 |
Reviewed by: kumo
We gathered at the Royal Kona Resort and set off. After about an hour and a half, we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, where we took a 30-minute break to acclimatize to the altitude. The Onizuka Visitor Center has souvenirs, explanations of the ecosystem on Mauna Kea, and insect specimens on display, so it’s not boring. After the break, we headed towards the summit, stopping at various observatories and photo spots along the way. Our guide, James, actively took photos and entertained us, making the journey very enjoyable. I participated with my family, and when one family member started feeling unwell on the way to the summit, he was very helpful in preparing oxygen for us. If you experience any symptoms like headaches or nausea, it's best to report it on the spot and ask to extend the break time at the Onizuka Visitor Center. After reaching the summit, we waited for the sunset while visiting the surrounding observatories. I think it’s a good idea to take photos at various locations while waiting. If you ask, James will take interesting photos with a special camera. The changing contrast of the sky, clouds, and sun during the sunset is beautiful. I felt that wearing sunglasses was essential to see it properly. After the sunset, we descended a bit while eating sandwiches in the car and observed the starry sky. The sandwiches were incredibly delicious. At the start of the stargazing, the sky was still bright and it was hard to see the stars, but as time passed, the sky gradually filled with stars, which was captivating, and I was moved by the vast starry sky. The only disappointment was that the moon was too bright to see the Milky Way this time. Our guide, Shotaro, prepared a simple telescope and showed us a beautiful moon that we usually can't see. He also explained the constellations, allowing us to enjoy the stargazing experience. At the end, he took photos with a camera that captures the stars well. After the stargazing, they can take you back to your accommodation for an additional fee, but generally, the tour concludes at the meeting point. Both the sunset and stargazing were wonderful experiences. The guides, James and Shotaro, were kind and attentive, making it an overall satisfying tour.
Royal Kona Resortで集合して出発。約1時間半かけてオニヅカビジターセンターに向かい、高山病に備えて30分ほど休憩。オニヅカビジターセンターには、お土産やマウナケア山における生態系の説明、虫の標本などが展示してあり退屈しない。休憩後は山頂へ向かいながら、ところどころ天文台やフォトスポットに駐車。ガイドのJamesは積極的に写真を撮ってくれたり楽しませようとしてくれて、非常におもしろい道中だった。私は家族で参加したが、山頂へ向かう途中で家族の1人が不調を訴えたときは酸素を吸えるように準備くれたため、とても助かった。少しでも頭痛・吐気などの不調があれば、オニヅカビジターセンターでの休憩時間を延ばしてもらうよう、その場で申告した方が良い。山頂到着後は周囲の天文台を周りながらサンセットまで待機。待機時に色々な場所で写真を撮るのが良いと思う。Jamesはお願いすれば、専用のカメラでおもしろい写真を撮ってくれた。サンセットの過程では、空と雲と太陽のコントラストが刻々と変化していく様が美しい。しっかりと見れるようにサングラスの着用は必須と感じた。サンセット後は車内でサンドイッチを食べながら少し下山して星空観測。このサンドイッチはやたらと美味しい。星空観測の開始時は空がまだ明るく星が見えにくかったが、時間が経つにつれて徐々に満天の星空になるのは見てて飽きず、見渡す限りの満天の星空には感動した。ただ今回は月が明るすぎて天の川が見えなかったことだけが残念だった。ガイドのShotaroは簡易な天体望遠鏡を準備しており、普段は見えない綺麗な月を見せてくれた。星座についても解説してくれたため、楽しみながら星空観測をすることができた。最後には星空が良く撮れるカメラで写真を撮ってくれる。星空観測終了後は、追加料金を払えば宿泊場所まで送ってくれるが、基本的には集合場所で解散。
サンセット、星空観測ともに素晴らしい体験だった。ガイドのJames、Shotaroも親切で気が利いていたため、全体的に満足なツアーだった。
- Bring sunglasses.
- If you feel unwell, inform the guide immediately.
- Since stores are generally closed at the time of dispersal, if you need a late-night snack, purchase it in advance. The KTA St
・サングラスを持参する
・不調を感じたらすぐにガイドに伝える
・解散時基本的に店は開いていないため、夜食が必要であれば事前に購入しておく。KTAストアは24時間開いている。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/02 |
Reviewed by: まあちゃん
At the summit, it was a windy day, and even though I borrowed ski wear, it was colder than I imagined, so I quickly got back into the car. At the observation point, cocoa was also served, and it wasn't that cold there. The staff explained the stars using a pointer, and since we had two guides, we could hear explanations in both English and Japanese, which made it very easy to understand. Since it was the day before the full moon, they mentioned that the stars weren't as clear as usual, but I was thrilled to see both the Southern Cross and the Big Dipper at the same time.
山頂は、風が強い日で、スキーウェアもお借りしましたが、想像以上の寒さですぐに車に乗り込んでしまいました。
観測地点では、ココアも配られ、そこまでは寒さではなかったです。
星の説明もポインターで指しながら、2台で登りましたのでそれぞれのスタッフから英語と日本語の両方で聞くことができとてもわかりやすかったです。
明日が満月という日だったのでいつもよりははっきり見えないとのことでしたが、南十字星と北斗七星を同時に見ることができて感激しました。
It might be a good idea to think about poses for taking photos.
写真を撮るときのポーズを考えて行くといいかもしれません。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/09 |
Reviewed by: ちーくん
The weather in the city was cloudy, but at the summit, the clouds were far below. As expected at an altitude of over 4000 meters, the air was incredibly clear, and the surroundings were beautiful. The sunset as the sun sank into the clouds was stunning and captivated my heart.
Regarding altitude sickness, I think as long as you follow the staff's advice and don't get too excited at the summit, you should be fine.
If you come to the Big Island, this is definitely a place you should visit. The day we went was almost a full moon, so it wasn't very suitable for stargazing, but the staff's stories about the stars were great, and I was able to see artificial satellites moving, which was also nice.
街中では天気は曇りでしたが山頂は遥か下に雲、さすが標高4000m以上だとめちゃくちゃ空気も澄んでいて周りがとても綺麗でした。
太陽が雲に沈んでいく時とても綺麗で心が奪われました。
高山病に対しては、スタッフの言う事を守っていけば、よほど山頂ではしゃいでいなければ大丈夫かと思います。
ハワイ島に来たならば絶対来るべき所です。
私達が行った日はほぼ満月でしたので星の観察にはあまり適さなかったですが、それでも分かる範囲でスタッフの星の話は良かったですし、人工衛星も動いていたのを見れたのでそれも良かったです。
This time, all the customers were Japanese, so the staff was also Japanese, which was great because there was no language barrier. However, it seems that this situation is not very common, and there m
今回はお客さん全て日本人の為、スタッフも日本人でしたので、言葉の壁がなく良かったですが、あまりこの状況はないらしく日本人スタッフではない事もあるので英語が苦手だと道中の細かい話がわからないかも。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/09 |
Reviewed by: みう
You can drive to the summit of Mauna Kea, which is higher than Mount Fuji (elevation 4,205m)! It’s a wonderful tour where you can also see the Subaru Telescope in Japan. I’ve always wanted to go someday, and this year my wish came true.
The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds at the observatory was extraordinarily beautiful. Although there were initial concerns about thin clouds during the stargazing, it cleared up completely by sunset, and the Milky Way appeared right in front of us. I was moved by the true "starry sky." We also saw satellites and shooting stars (though it was disappointing not to see anything resembling UAPs). The Southern Cross was just about to set behind the western hills, but we managed to see it. I was very satisfied.
Our professional guide, Sho, was friendly and shared a lot of interesting stories (bilingual). Sho is also a professional photographer. I’m looking forward to seeing the photos we each took afterward. If I participate in another tour, I would love to request Sho again. The sandwiches and cocoa we drank under the starry sky in the cold were delicious!
Since it was summer, I didn’t feel cold thanks to the warm clothing provided for the tour (especially the jacket). They also sell warm clothing at the visitor center, which could make for a nice souvenir.
I had previously experienced altitude sickness while climbing Mount Fuji, so I was a bit worried, but this time there were no issues. Once we reached the summit, my body felt heavy. Some participants felt unwell, but it was good that they could rest in the car.
富士山よりも高いマウナケア山頂(標高4205m)まで車で行けて!日本のすばる天文台もみれるすばらしいツアー。いつかいってみたい!と思い続けて今年その願いが叶いました。
天文台のあいまの雲海に沈んでいく太陽は非日常的な美しさでした。その後のスターゲイジングも初め薄雲が心配されていましたがサンセットまでにはすっかり晴れ、ミルキーウェイが真正面に現れこれが本当の「星降る満天の空」と感動しました。人工衛星や流れ星もみれました(UAPっぽいものはみれず残念)。南十字星も、ちょうど西の丘に沈みかけていましたがみれました。大満足でした。
今回プロのガイドさんであるShoさんはきさくでいろいろとお話をうかがえてよかったです(バイリンガル)。Shoさん写真もプロですよ。この後各自で撮っていただいた写真をみるのが楽しみです。いつかまたツアーに参加するならShoさんにお願いしたいです。そしてサンドイッチと星空の下寒い中飲んだココアはおいしかった!
夏だったのでツアーで用意されている防寒具(特にジャケット)で寒く感じませんでした。ビジターセンターでも防寒具売っています。いいお土産になるかもしれません。
わたしは富士山登山で高山病になったことがあり少し心配していましたが今回は問題ありませんでした。山頂についたらガクッと体が重くなりました。参加者のなかには具合が悪くなった方がいましたが車のなかで休むことができたのでそれはよかったと思います。
I participated alone this time. Sho and of course the other participants were very kind. For those considering joining solo, I highly recommend this tour. I was able to take a lot of commemorative pho
今回一人で参加しました。Shoさんはもちろん他の参加者の方々もよくしてくださいました。ソロで参加を検討されている方、このツアーおすすめですよ。記念写真たくさん撮ってもらえたのでよかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/24 |
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I wore Heattech with an Ultra Down jacket! I managed to get by wearing a rental jacket, but it was cold!