All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Had such a great time seeing lots of whales and learning lots about them too. Great crew, super friendly and very knowledgeable.

I hope that everyone who goes to Hawaii gets a chance to participate in this tour since it was one of the best tours I went to when I was in the Big Island in Hawaii. The captain went on a great route in the water to see many places and we saw whales which was the best part of the day. If you go to Hawaii and the Bid Island, I say you should get to this tour. I want to go again!

I saw a sunset from an elevation much higher than Mount Fuji, and such a beautiful starry sky for the first time in my life! I was extremely satisfied.

The sky was clear with no moon, allowing me to fully enjoy the wonderful transition from dusk to night. I was worried about the cold, but the wind at the summit was unusually weak that day. My hands and feet got cold, but thanks to my warm clothing, I was able to endure being outside for a long time.

Our guide, Shinya, was knowledgeable about stars and the Big Island of Hawaii, and he shared many fascinating stories. I definitely want to go on the same tour again someday to see the amazing sky views.

富士山よりもずっと高い標高からの夕焼けと、あんなに美しい星空は、生まれて初めて見ました！大満足です。
スッキリ晴れて月もなかったので、夕暮れ~夜の素晴らしい空を、存分に楽しむことができました。
寒さを心配していましたが、当日の山頂は珍しく風が弱く、手足は冷たくなりましたが、長時間外にいても防寒着のおかげで絶えることができました。
担当ガイドのしんやさんは、星のことも、ハワイ島のことも、博識で、大変興味深い話を沢山してくださいました。是非またいつか、同じツアーで、素晴らしい空の景色を見に行きたいと思います。

Although I was unable to see the long-awaited sunset due to the clouds, I was still deeply moved by the ever-changing sunlight (I even got to see the "angel's ladder"), the majestic mountains, and the starry sky. When I gaze at the sunset from Japan, I can't help but think that someone else is probably watching the same sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea... I would love to visit again next year.

雲があったため、残念ながら念願の夕日を見ることはできませんでしたが、それでも刻々と変わっていく太陽光（天使のはしごも見ることができました）、雄大な山、そして満点の星空に触れることができ、本当に感動を頂きました。日本から夕日を眺めると、今日も誰かがﾏｳﾅｹｱの山頂から同じ夕日を見ているんだろうな・・・なんて考えてしまいます。来年、また訪れたいです。

We were blessed with great weather, making it the best tour. Dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center turned into a fun hiking experience thanks to the lovely weather. The sunset was more beautiful than I imagined. Thanks to the staff's attentive service, I was able to fully enjoy the summit of Mauna Kea without experiencing any altitude sickness.

お天気に恵まれたので最高のツアーなりました。
オニヅカビジターセンターでの夕食も良い御天気のおかげで楽しいハイキングのようになりました。
サンセットは想像以上に美しかったです。
スタッフの人のきめ細かい対応のおかげで高山病にも全くならずにマウナケア山頂を満喫できました。

My husband and I had a wonderful time. The staff and crew were great, and the food was very good. Had a wonderful time! would do it again!

It seems that the weather was rough for Hawaii, and we couldn't see the sunset from the summit, but the staff stayed until the last moment. After that, we received detailed explanations while using telescopes for stargazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed the star-filled sky.

ハワイにしては天候が荒れていたようで、山頂からのサンセットは見ることができませんでしが、スタッフの方はギリギリまで粘ってくれました。
その後は、望遠鏡を使った星空観測など詳しい解説を頂き、満天の星空は大変楽しめました。

Great entertainment! Good food, good friends and good drinks.

The charm of this show is, without a doubt, the mystical hula and the powerful fire dance! I could watch it over and over again. The food is also plentiful and delicious, and with such a wonderful show at this price, there's nothing to complain about. For those wondering what to do on a night in Hawaii, definitely consider the luau show. You’re sure to have a memorable evening.

このショーの魅力は、何と言っても神秘的なフラに迫力あるファイヤーダンス！何度でも見たいくらいです。
食事もボリューム満点で美味しく、この料金でこんな素晴らしいショーなら言うことなしです。
ハワイでの夜は何して過ごそうかなと考えている人は、ぜひルアウショーを。きっと思い出に残る夜を過ごせるはずです。

The guidebooks often feature luau shows, so I had been curious about them for a while. During my third trip to Hawaii, I finally got to experience a luau show for the first time. The show was wonderful, and I was truly moved. I regret not having seen it before... I definitely want to see it again next time.

I believe that enjoying delicious Hawaiian cuisine along with traditional songs and dances at a luau show is an essential activity when traveling to Hawaii.

ガイドブックにもルアウショーがよく取り上げられているので、以前から気になっていたのですが、今回3度目のハワイ旅行で初めてアウショーを鑑賞しました。ショーは素晴らしく、本当に感動しました。今まで見なかったことが悔やまれるくらい・・・次回もまた見たいです。
美味しいハワイアン料理に、伝統的な歌やダンスが楽しめるルアウショーは、ハワイ旅行ではずせないアクティビティだと思います。

When it comes to Hawaii, the luau show is a must-see. I've seen a few luaus before, and this time the performers showcased incredible dances. The hula dances ranged from slow movements to powerful performances, all of which were fantastic. Of course, the highlight, the fire dance, was also amazing! If you haven't seen a luau show yet, I highly recommend checking it out at least once.

ハワイと言えば、やはりルアウショーですよね。
何度かルアウを見た事があるのですが、今回のルアウショーも、出演者が見事なダンスを披露してくれました。
フラダンスは、ゆっくりした動きのものから迫力あるものまでどれも良かったです。もちろん見どころのファイヤーダンスも最高！
ルアウショーをまだ見た事ない人は、ぜひ一度は見てみてください。

We went to a luau show as a family. Before the show started, we enjoyed delicious food and a beautiful sunset, and when the show began, I was impressed by the stunning and powerful performances. I am learning hula in Japan, but the authentic hula was truly amazing. I thought to myself that I want to be able to dance as beautifully as that. It became the most memorable day of our trip to Hawaii.

家族でルアウショーを見てきました☆
ショーが始まるまでは、美味しい食事や美しいサンセットが楽しめ、ショーが始まると華麗で迫力あるパフォーマンスに感激でした。私は、日本でフラを習っているのですが、さすが本場のフラは素晴らしかったです。私もあんな素敵に踊れるようになりたいなと思いました。
今回のハワイ旅行で一番思い出に残る1日になりました。

I watched the luau show for the third time. I am always amazed by the wonderful performances, and I feel moved every time I see it.

The traditional Hawaiian food was delicious, and I had a satisfying meal. After my stomach was filled, the torches were lit, and the show started. I was captivated by the beauty of the hula and fire dance, and it was a show that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. I want to see it again. It seems I never get tired of the luau show.

3度目のルアウショーを鑑賞。毎回素晴らしいパフォーマンスには驚かされ、いつ見ても感動します。

ハワイの伝統料理も美味しく、満足のいく食事ができました。お腹も満たされたところで、たいまつが点火されショーがスタート。フラやファイヤーダンスのすごさに魅了され、最初から最後までとっても楽しめるショーでした。
また見たいです。まだまだルアウショーは飽きないようです。

It was a wonderful show! I was captivated by the singing and dancing, and I also appreciated learning about Polynesian culture throughout the performance. It made me love Hawaii even more.

とても素晴らしいショーでした！
歌にダンスとどれも釘付けでしたが、このショーを通して、ポリネシアン文化についても知ることができたのが良かったです。ハワイがますます好きになるそんなショーでした。

On the last day of our trip to Hawaii, we decided to make it a memorable night by attending a luau show! Four of us friends participated.

I love shows and have seen many in different countries, but this was the most impressive one yet. The graceful hula dancing and the powerful fire dancing were both fantastic performances. I was captivated by the show the entire time. Additionally, the food was delicious, making it a night where we fully enjoyed Hawaii.

ハワイ旅行最終日に、思い出に残る夜にしたいということで、ルアウショーを見に行くことに決定！友達4人で参加しました。

私はショーが好きで、今までもいろんな国で見てきましたが、その中でも最も感激したショーでした。
しなやかな動きのフラダンスや迫力あるファイヤーダンスなど、どのパフォーマンスも良かったです。終始ショーに夢中でした。また、食事も美味しくハワイをたっぷり堪能した夜になりました。

If you're in Hawaii, the luau show is highly recommended in every travel book, so I decided to see this show. The singing and dancing exceeded my expectations, and I was especially amazed by the fire dance! It was truly spectacular. The food and drinks were delicious, and I had a fun night that filled both my stomach and my heart. It seems that there are luaus happening in various places on the Big Island, but I would like to see one at a different location next time.

ハワイに来たなら、ルアウショーは絶対おすすめとどの旅行本にも書いていたので、今回このショーを見てきました。
期待以上に歌やダンスは素晴らしく、特にファイヤーダンスにはとても驚きました！ほんとに迫力満点です。
食事やドリンクも美味しく、お腹も心も満たされた楽しい夜を過ごすことができました。
ハワイ島では、いろんな所でルアウショーがやっているようですが、今度は違う場所でも見てみたいです。

This was my second time attending the luau show. I was so moved the first time I saw it that I wanted to see it again, and I enjoyed it just as much this time. The show was, of course, great, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly. While the audience can enjoy the performance, it was impressive to see the performers genuinely enjoying themselves as they sang and danced. I believe it's a show that everyone can enjoy.

今回2度目のルアウショーでした。最初見た時にとても感動し、また見たいと思い参加したのですが、今回も楽しめました。
ショーはもちろん、食事も美味しく、スタッフも親切でした。見ている方も楽しめますが、出演者の方々が心から楽しんで歌ったり踊ったりしているのが印象的でした。
誰もが楽しめるショーだと思います。

During our family trip to Hawaii, we all watched this luau show and had a wonderful night. We sat in the middle of the front row, and it was incredibly powerful and moving. My daughter also enjoyed the show very much. I absolutely recommend this show to anyone going to Hawaii.

ハワイへの家族旅行の際、このルアウショーをみんなで見て、とても素晴らしい夜を過ごせました。
一番前の真ん中の席で見たのですが、迫力満点でとても感動しました。娘も喜んでショーを楽しんでいました。
ハワイに行く方には絶対おすすめのショーです。

Highlights of the Big Island of Hawaii.

ハワイ島のハイライトです．

I signed up knowing it was an English tour, but when we arrived, the pilot was Japanese and couldn't speak English. However, we were first-time helicopter riders and felt safe and enjoyed the experience. When we were viewing the lava, the pilot made sure we could see from both sides and even took us into the valley since we had extra time, which made it more fun than we expected! It was a valuable experience. On the way back, they kindly stored our luggage until we went to pick up our rental car. I would like to participate in a tour next time where I can write a favorite message on coral as a memorial and see it from above. Thank you very much.

英語のツアーと分かっていて申し込みましたが、当日行ってみるとパイロットは日本の方で英語が話せない上に、ヘリコプター初体験の私たちも安心して楽しめました。溶岩をみる時もどちらの席でも見えるように回り込んでくれたり、時間に余裕があったからと、谷の中に入っていったりと予想以上に楽しかったです！！貴重な体験ができました。帰りもレンタカーを取りに行くまで荷物を預かっていただいたりと本当に親切にしていただきました。次回はメモリアル記念にサンゴで好きなメッセージを書き上空から見るツアーにも参加してみたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I had participated in a stargazing tour before, but there wasn't a place that took photos of the moon or pictures with the starry sky as a backdrop. The staff's service was also very good, and I would like to participate again. Thank you very much.

星空を見るツアーには参加したとこがあったけど、月の写真や星空をバックにした写真を撮ってくれるところは無かったです。スタッフの方の対応もとてもよく、また参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I participated in the tour on September 15. We were blessed with great weather and saw the most amazing sunset and starry sky. While there seem to be many tours that watch the sunset from the mountaintop and do stargazing at the Ojizuka Visitor Center, we were lucky to observe from a height similar to the summit of Mount Fuji. If you ask the guide, Shinya, he can take a wonderful photo with the starry sky as a backdrop for $15. I heard some people even captured shooting stars. It makes for a great memory!

9/15のツアーに参加しました。
天気に恵まれ、最高の夕日＆星空が見れました。
夕日を山頂で見てオジヅカ・ビジターセンターで星空観測するツアーも多いようですが･･･。こちらのツアーでは富士山山頂位の高さで観測できたのでラッキーでした。ガイドの『しんやさん』にお願いすると素敵な星空をバックに写真（＄15）を撮ってもらえます。流れ星が写った人もいたそうです。記念になりますよ。

I was overwhelmed by the guide's passion!

I was especially impressed by how energetically they guided us throughout the long tour, from the gathering point to our late return.

I had been to Oahu before, but I was thrilled to finally visit the Big Island. The scenery of solidified lava flows was everywhere, and it felt like a different world.

It felt far to Mauna Kea, but I realized they intentionally took their time to reach the summit. The view from the top is worth seeing. The scenery from such a high elevation, even higher than Mount Fuji, is something you don't get to see often.

For my wife and me, who live in Tokyo, the starry sky near the summit was incredibly beautiful, unlike anything we had ever seen, making it the best day ever.

But this was all thanks to the guide. Mahalo!

ガイドさんの情熱に圧倒されました！

あの長時間のツアーを集合から、時間の遅い帰りまで、パワーいっぱいに案内してくれる姿に何よりも感激しました。

オアフ島には行ったことがありましたが、念願のハワイ島で、テンションもあがりました。溶岩流が固まった景色があちらこちらにあり、別世界でした。

マウナケアまでは遠く感じましたが、意図的にゆっくりと登頂をされてるのですね。山頂からの景色は、一見の価値ありです。富士山よりも高い標高からの景色です、なかなかみることはできません。

東京暮らしの我々夫婦には山頂付近からの星空は、もう見たこともないくらい美しく最高の一日となりました。

でも、これはガイドさんのおかげですね。マハロ！

I participated on September 17.
It was my first time, and I was terrified of altitude sickness, but I made it to the summit without being attacked by sleepiness.
It was indeed cold at the top. However, the mountain view was like a fantastical scene, as if I had become a hermit.
I kept saying, "Wow," and felt a bit ashamed of my limited vocabulary...
After that, we descended a bit and did some stargazing.
It was like the stars were falling. My neck hurt.
I realized I could see the Milky Way, and again felt a bit ashamed of my lack of knowledge...
But I was able to spot shooting stars, it wasn't cold at all, and I could see the whole city of Hiro, so I'm really glad I came.

Thank you very much, Shinya.

This tour made me realize that my worries are so small.

9月17日に参加しました。
初参加で、高山病の恐怖におののいてましたが睡魔に襲われる事なく頂上へ到着しました。
頂上はさすがに寒かった。だけどマウンテンビューは仙人にでもなったかのような幻想的な景色。
「すごいねー」の連発でボキャの乏しさが少し情けなく…。
そこから少し下山して天体観測。
まさに星が降ってくるよう。首が痛い。
天の川って見えるんだ、と知識の乏しさにまた自分が情けなく…。
だけど流れ星も発見できたし、ぜーんぜん寒くもなかったし、ヒロの街も一望できたし、ほんとに来てよかった。

しんやさん、どうもありがとうございました。

自分の悩みなんてミクロだなーとジンジン染みたツアーでした。

I went at the end of August!

However, the summit and the place where we observed the stars were really, really cold!

On the morning of the tour, we were playing at the hotel beach, but the cold was unbelievable.

I brought a face towel to wipe off sweat, but instead, it turned into my wife's scarf! Even so, it was still cold!

My wife said, "I should have brought my UGG boots!" (laughs).

It rained a bit along the way, and the clouds looked suspicious, but we were able to see a beautiful sunset at the summit!

The moonlight was so bright that the starry sky was somewhat lacking in impact...

Still, we had a great time. We could even see the Milky Way faintly.

It's truly surreal to be able to drive up a mountain higher than Mount Fuji; it feels like a dream!

My wife got very sleepy in the car on the way down. I heard that sleeping can make you more susceptible to altitude sickness, so I desperately tried to keep her awake.

The guide mentioned that chocolate and water are effective in preventing altitude sickness.

We are not fans of American chocolate bars (with marshmallows or peanut butter), so I wish we had been informed about that before the tour...

I heard that you can buy chocolate at the "Onizuka~" shop during the meal break, so when we went, only chocolate bars were available. (tears) I wish we had prepared chocolate in advance...

For those who dislike American chocolate bars, I think it would be good to bring your favorite chocolate☆

Those who felt unwell due to altitude sickness were using oxygen.

If you're worried, I think it's a good idea to bring sports oxygen from Japan. (Just pack it in your suitcase)

The bento was delicious!

Honestly, I can't say the ride in the van was comfortable.

I think it was partly due to the bad roads, but I hit my head on the window several times.

Even so, I was attacked by intense sleepiness! (laughs)

Lastly!

If you come to the Big Island, you should definitely participate in this tour at least once!!

I hope this helps everyone...

Mahalo!

8月末に行ってきました！

…が、山頂＆星を観測した場所は本当に本当に寒かった！

ツアーに参加する日の午前中はホテルのビーチで遊んでいたのですが、嘘のような寒さでした。

汗拭き用に持っていったフェイスタオルでしたが、汗どころか妻のマフラーに変身！それでもまだ寒かったです！

妻は「UGG（ムートンブーツ）を持参すれば良かった！」と言っていました。笑。

途中で雨が降ったり、雲行きが怪しかったけど、山頂ではキレイなサンセットが見られました！

月の光が眩しくて、星空はやや感動に欠けちゃいました…。

それでも十分楽しめました。
うっすら天の川も見えました。

富士山より高い山に車で登れちゃうなんて、
本当に非現実的な空間で夢のようです！

妻は下山中、車の中でとても眠たくなりました。
眠ると高山病になりやすくなるそうなので、必死で起こしました。

ガイドさんが言っておりましたが、
チョコレートとお水が高山病予防に効くそうです。

私たちはアメリカンなチョコバー（マシュマロとかピーナッツバター入り）が苦手なので、
その情報は是非ツアー前に教えて欲しかったです。。。

食事休憩をする「オニヅカ~」の売店でチョコが買えると聞いたので行ってみると、
見事にチョコバーのみが販売されていました。涙。
事前にチョコを用意して行けば良かったなぁ。。。

アメリカンなチョコバーが苦手な方は
お好きなチョコを持参されると良いと思います☆

高山病？で体調を崩された方は
酸素吸入などしていました。

心配な方は日本からスポーツ用の酸素を
持って行くのもアリだと思います。
（スーツケースに入れてね）

お弁当、美味しかったです！

正直、車（バン）の乗り心地は良いとは言えませんでした。

道が悪いせいもあると思いますが、
何度も頭を窓に打ちました。

それでも強烈な睡魔に襲われます！笑！

最後に！

ハワイ島に来たならば、
一度はこのツアーに参加すべきっ！！

皆さんの参考になりますように…。

マハロ！

We participated as a couple. The sunset was more beautiful than we imagined, and we were very impressed. It was quite cold, but we were lent warm coats, which allowed us to enjoy it to the fullest. We really appreciated being able to participate since we wouldn't have been able to go on our own. It became our best memory!

夫婦で参加しました。
サンセットは、想像以上に綺麗で大感激しました。
大変寒かったのですが、あたたかいコートを貸して頂け、存分に楽しめました。
自分達では行けないので、参加して本当に良かったです。
一番の思い出になりました！

This was my second time at Mauna Kea. This time, I participated with a family of seven, including my 83-year-old grandmother, who was very energetic! Last time, I felt sick and couldn't enjoy the beautiful view at the summit, so I was worried about this visit as well. I did feel a bit nauseous at the summit, but I managed to stay there until the end without having to go down.

I was also amazed by the sheer number of stars, even more than last time! The Milky Way was visible, and lying on the ground looking up at the sky, I felt a strange sensation of being alone in the universe because everything around me was dark, which made me forget the cold. The explanations about the stars were enjoyable and easy to understand, making it the best experience. I highly recommend it, even for those who aren't interested in stars or celestial bodies! It was fantastic.

マウナケアは2度目です。今回は83歳を含む７名のファミリーで参加、おばあちゃまはとても元気！
私は前は気持ちが悪くなり山頂の美しい様子が見れなかったので今回も心配しながらの参加、山頂で気持ち悪くなったが、下に下りることもなく最後まで山頂にいることが出来た。
又前回を上回る星の多さに感動！
天の川も見え地面に寝て空を見ていると周りが暗いので宇宙に一人でいる不思議な感覚になり寒さも忘れました。星の説明も楽しくわかりやすいので最高です。星や天体に興味がなくてもお勧め！最高でした。

The drive to the summit was challenging, but seeing the beautiful sunset and starry sky from Mauna Kea completely erased my fatigue. The guide's stories were also interesting, and I definitely recommend this tour.

頂上まで車で上る道のりは大変でしたが、マウナケア山からの綺麗な日没・星空を見るとすっかり疲れは消えました。ガイドさんの話もおもしろく、是非おすすめのツアーだと思います。

It was a wonderful evening. We got there early, about 3pm, (highly recommended), paid an extra 15 dollars for front seating, and had a wonderful time. We were front row center of stage. With the early seating, we were first in line to get in, we were first in line for food and drinks, not to mention the view of the performance. The line was very long for those not paying the extra money. Food was so-so, but the dancers were stunning. My grand-daughter, 8, was absolutely enthralled with the show. Would recommend to first timers, but not sure if I would spend the money to see it twice.

I attended the luau show at Kinkame. The MC's lively talk was also enjoyable.

During the show, the MC called out for people celebrating milestones like "newlyweds!", "those celebrating 50 years of marriage!", and "birthdays!" The audience applauded and sang to those who stood up. Since we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and my birthday, it became a wonderful memory with many people congratulating us.

Even if you're not confident in your English, you'll be able to understand the atmosphere around you, so it's okay.

If you have a special occasion coming up, I definitely recommend participating!

キンカメのルアウショーに参加しました。
ＭＣの軽快なトークも楽しいです。

ショーの合間に
『新婚さん！』『結婚50年目の方！』『誕生日の方』など、
というＭＣの呼びかけがあり、立ち上がった方たちを会場にいたみなさんが拍手や歌で祝福してくれます。
私たちは結婚25周年、そして私の誕生日でしたので、
たくさんの方にお祝いしてもらい、とっても良い思い出になりました。

英語に自信がなくても、回りの雰囲気でなんとなく理解できるので大丈夫です。

何かの記念日に当たる方は、是非、参加してみてください。