All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Wonderful atmosphere, Excellent food! We loved that everyone had fun doing their job!

The performance where King Kamehameha comes from the sea was great, but the quality of the dancers was lacking. The food was delicious, though.

カメハメハ大王が海からやってくるという演出はよかったですが、ダンサーの質がもう一つでした。食事はおいしかったですね。

This was a great luau. I highly recommend it. There were fun activities that got everyone involved. The food was excellent and the entertainment was top notch. I especially enjoyed the fire dancer.

Dynamic and fantastical! It was a landscape that felt like it came straight out of a dream. The staff were great, and although it was a long journey, I had a lot of fun. I had heard that it would be cold at the summit, but it was really cold (of course, you can borrow warm clothing). I'm glad I brought a hand warmer. It was a lot of fun!

ダイナミックで幻想的！夢に出てきそうな風景でした。
スタッフのかたも良くて、長時間の行程でしたが楽しかったです。
頂上は寒いとは聞いていたのですが、ホント寒かったです（もちろん防寒着は貸してもらえますが）。
カイロ持って行って正解でした。楽しかったです！

For seating, you will be guided in the order you arrive, so after exchanging your tickets at the desk, it's best to line up in front of the outdoor luau venue where the sign is displayed. The line quickly got long while we were waiting. (There are two types of lines: regular seating and Hānai seating.)

The dances include Hawaiian, Tahitian, Māori, and Samoan, among others. Unfortunately, after being guided to our seats, there was no information provided about activities. I thought there might be an announcement after guiding us to the more expensive Hānai seating, but there wasn't, and by the time I went to check, it was already nearing the end, so I couldn't participate in the hula lesson or the palm leaf craft (meanwhile, something was happening on stage).

However, the show under the starry sky was very enjoyable, and the food was quite delicious.

席ですが並んだ順に案内されるので、デスクでチケット引き換え後に屋外のルアウ会場前のプレートが出ているところに並ぶといいです。並んでいるとあっという間に列が長くなっていました。
（通常席と、ハノハノ席の2種類の列があります）。
ダンスはハワイアン、タヒチアン、マオリ、サモアなど一通りあります。
残念だったのは、席に案内後に特にアクティビティの案内が無かったことです。先に料金が高いハノハノ席を案内したあとにあるのかな？と思っていたのですが結局無く、様子を見に行った頃にはもう終わりがけでフラレッスンにも、ヤシの葉クラフトにも参加できませんでした（この間もステージでは何かやっています）。
でも星空の下でのショーはとても気持ちのいいものでした。お料理もけっこうおいしかったです。

This is the second luau I've attended and also the best. First the pre-luau activities were fun, ( my granddaughter tried a little hula and I learned how to open a coconut without power tools ) . The cocktails were very tasty . The food was outstanding , as well as the venue . And the show was very fun . Thanks

I apologize for the late posting, but I participated on August 30.

On that day, it was a new moon and the wind was calm, allowing us to fully enjoy the sunset and the starry sky.

Seeing the constellations from a location closer to the stars than other tours felt like we were monopolizing the entire night sky. The explanation of the constellations using a green laser was easy to understand, and the humorous guidance from Minoyan and Shinya was fantastic.

The miso soup we had during the journey, at a high altitude when our bodies started to cool down, was a truly warming dish.

I definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for a stargazing experience.

書き込みが遅くなりましたが、８月３０日に参加しました。

当日は新月かつ風も弱く、夕日から星空までを満喫することができました。

他のツアーよりも星に近い場所で見る星座は、まるで星空全部を自分たちで独占しているよう。
グリーンレーザーを使った星座の説明も分かり易く、みのやん＆しんやさんのユーモラスな（？）ガイドも最高でした。

道中高所となり体が冷えるタイミングでいただく味噌汁も、心から温まる一品です。

星空のツアーをお探しの方には間違いなくお勧めのツアーです。

For our family's last dinner on the trip, we enjoyed a luau show. Compared to the evening show at the Polynesian Cultural Center that we had seen before, this show was smaller and more compact, but we enjoyed the powerful dances right in front of us. The food was also surprisingly delicious, and we were very satisfied. There were several newlywed couples from the UK and the US who were enjoying the dance as introduced by the host. The Western audience was really responsive to the host's calls, and it made me feel that I want to improve my English communication skills.

This time, we drove from our hotel in South Kohala to Kailua-Kona, parked at a shopping center, and after strolling around downtown Kona, we watched the luau show. I was relieved that we didn't get lost and were able to participate.

家族旅行の最後の夕食で、ルアウショーを楽しみました。以前に見たポリネシア文化センターのイブニングショーと比べ、少人数でコンパクトなショーでしたが、舞台が目前にあって迫力ある踊りを楽しみました。また、食事も期待以上においしく食べることができ満足しました。英米圏の新婚カップルが何組か来ており、司会者の紹介でダンスを楽しんでいました。欧米の人は、本当に楽しそうに逐一司会者の呼びかけの反応しており、自分ももっと英語のコミュニケーションが取れるようになりたいと感じました。
今回は、サウスコハラのホテルから、レンタカーでカイルアコナへ出かけ、ショッピングセンターの駐車場に車を置いて、コナ街中を散策した後、ルアウショーを見ました。道に迷うこともなく、参加することができほっとしました。

The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds. Above the sea of clouds, the peaks of Haleakalā on Maui and Mauna Loa on the Big Island rise, with various observatories lined up before me. I was breathless at the breathtaking view that cannot be seen in Japan. I was once again impressed that you can drive to such heights; the gentle ridgeline of Mauna Kea is remarkable. After sunset, I saw a sky full of stars from an altitude of 3,600 meters. It was a new moon, and it felt like the stars were about to fall. I thoroughly enjoyed the summer constellations. The temperature was 2 degrees, and the wind chill was probably below freezing, which completely changed my image of Hawaii. Thanks to the skillful storytelling of our tour guide Shinya, I was never bored in the car, didn't fall asleep and suffer from altitude sickness, and it became a memorable tour.

雲海に沈む夕陽。雲海の上には、マウイ島のハレアカラ、ハワイ島のフアラライ山の頂が浮かび、目前には各国の天文台が並び立つ。日本では見ることのできない絶景に息を呑みました。こんな高さまで車でいけるとは、マウナケア山の緩やかな稜線に改めて感心しました。日没後は、3600メートルの高さから満天の星を見ました。ちょうど新月でまさに星が落ちてきそうなほどでした。夏の星座を満喫しました。気温は２度、体感温度はたぶん氷点下ということで、ハワイのイメージ一新でした。ツアーガイドのシンヤさんの巧みな話術で、車中も飽きることなく、眠って高山病にかかることなく、思い出に残るツアーとなりました。

This was my second time going on a tour of Mauna Kea. Last time, I participated in a tour with a different company, but this time I chose Masashi's tour. Thank you very much.
What I thought was the best part of Masashi's tour was the cold weather gear.
I tend to get very cold, so even though I wanted to watch the sunset outside for a long time, I ended up going back to the car relatively quickly last time because of the cold. However, the cold weather gear from Masashi's company was a full-body suit (though it seems there are limited quantities), and it was really warm! I also borrowed gloves. Thanks to that, I was able to stand outside for a long time.

Stargazing is really cold. My toes got very cold. Even with this cold weather gear, my feet and neck were exposed, so I recommend bringing thick socks and a scarf for those who are sensitive to the cold.

The ride to and from the site was not cramped; there was plenty of space, and it was comfortable.

The meal included Japanese food and miso soup without any ingredients. They also provided water later on. The miso soup cooled down quickly, possibly because of the cold, but having a warm drink was very nice. I was also happy that I could help myself to cocoa and tea after the meal.
Since dinner was early, I got a bit hungry when I got home, so it's a good idea to prepare a late-night snack in advance.

私は、マウナケアのツアーに行くのは２回目でした。前回は違う会社さんのツアーに参加させていただきましたが、今回はマサシさんのツアーにお願いしました。ありがとうございました。
マサシさんのツアーで、一番良かったと思ったのが、防寒具でした。
私はとての寒がりなので、サンセットをずっと外で見ていたいのに、寒さに負けて、前回のとき、わりとすぐに車の中に入ってしまったんですよね。でも、マサシさんのところの防寒具は全身のつなぎになっていて（つなぎは数に限りがあるようですが）、ほんとに暖かったです！手袋も貸していだきました。おかげでずっと外に立っていられました。

星の観察はほんとに寒いです。足先がとても冷たくなりました。この防寒具でも足と首は出てしまいますので、寒がりの方には厚手の靴下とマフラーを持参することをおすすめします。

行き帰りの車の中もギュウギュウではなく、ゆとりがあって乗り心地がよかったです。

お弁当は日本食と具なしのお味噌汁でした。水もあとからくれました。お味噌汁は寒さのせいか、すぐに冷めてしまいましたが、暖かい飲み物はとてもうれしいです。食後にココアや、お茶がセルフでいただけたのもうれしかったです。
早めの夕食なので、帰宅してから小腹が減るので、前もって夜食と部屋に用意しておくといいですよ。

Great shows! Dancers are great! Food is great!

At 4,200 meters, the air is clear, and the sun, sinking into the sea of clouds as a fireball, paints the sky in hues of yellow, red, and purple, leaving one speechless at its beauty.

Soon after the sunset, an astronomical show begins with countless stars. While you can see an unimaginable number of stars in the mountains of Japan, at the summit of Mauna Kea, you can witness an overwhelming display of stars and shooting stars. It feels as if you are bursting into outer space.

The temperature is quite cold (probably around 2-3°C), so be sure not to participate in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. While you can borrow warm clothing, if you want to enjoy star watching comfortably, it's advisable to bring gloves as well. You will be outside for about three hours from sunset until the end of star watching. Some people stayed in their cars due to the cold, looking quite regretful.

The guide talk by the enthusiastic mountain guide from the nature school is entertaining. He seems to know everything about the Big Island, so asking him various questions can help expand your travel possibilities and plan your stay on the Big Island.

4200メートルの空気はどこまでも澄み渡り、火球となって雲海に沈みゆく太陽が空の色を黄色→赤色→紫色と染め上げていく芸術はその美しさに言葉を失います。
　サンセットが終わると間もなく無数の星による天体ショーが始まります。日本国内でも山奥に行けば都会ではありえない数の星を見ることができますが、マウナケアの山頂直下ではそれをも圧倒的に超える星と流れ星が見られます。宇宙空間に飛び出した錯覚を覚えます。
　気温はかなり寒い（おそらく２~３℃）ので決して短パンと半そでシャツなんかで参加しないように。防寒具は貸してもらえますが、快適にスターウオッチングをたのしみたいのなら、手袋も持参しておいたほうがよいでしょう。サンセットからスターウオッチング終了までだいたい３時間は外にいることになります。寒さのあまり車内にいる人も数人いましたが、相当無念そうにしていました。
　ネイチャスクールのガハイテンションの山ちゃんのガイドトークは面白いです。ハワイ島のことなら表も裏も何でも知っていそうなの、いろいろ聞いてハワイ島滞在プランの参考にしてみると旅の可能性が広がります。

Since I saw it on TV before, I had been thinking about going to Mauna Kea to see the sunset... It was a wonderful sunset that I had longed for. Unfortunately, there was a full moon for stargazing, but still, I saw many stars and learned a lot! I even spotted a shooting star! The photo of the moon taken through the telescope became a wonderful memory! Thank you, Shinya.

以前テレビで見て以来、夕日を見にマウナケアへ・・・と思っていました。念願の素晴らしいサンセットでした。星空観測にはあいにくの満月でしたが、それでも、たくさんの星に、詳しいお話！流れ星も見つけました！天体望遠鏡ごしに撮っていただいた月の写真は素敵な思い出になりました！しんやさん、ありがとうございました。

We participated as a family of four. The location was a private beach at the hotel, and there were about 200 participants. Most of them were tourists from Western countries, and there were few Japanese attendees. The seating was on a first-come, first-served basis, and since we arrived just before the opening, only the seats at the back were available. Naturally, the seats closer to the front offered a more intense dance experience. Since we had small children with us, it turned out to be nice to have a spacious area at the back to relax.

Before the dance, there is a dinner (buffet style). The variety is abundant, with many Polynesian dishes, and I think it might be challenging for some Japanese men to try all the different types. There are also seafood dishes, allowing you to enjoy Hawaii's food culture. A significant difference from Japan is that Westerners tend to take a large amount at once and are less likely to go back for seconds, so for Japanese people who usually take smaller portions, there might be dishes they intended to eat later that are already gone. By the way, there is no replenishment of the food. The drinks are free-flowing, but the bar counter closes once the show starts, so please drink as much as you like before the food.

The dance show features not only Hawaiian hula but also various forms of dance from the Polynesian region, accompanied by music. There are no explanations in Japanese, but this actually enhances the atmosphere of being enveloped in a different culture, making it enjoyable. You will have a wonderful evening on the island of Hawaii, where the fire goddess Pele resides.

家族4人で参加しました。ロケーションはホテルのプライベートビーチで、参加者は２００人程でした。ほとんどが欧米からの観光客で日本人は少なかったです。席は先着順で私達は開園直前に行ったので後ろの席しか空いていませんでした。当然前の方の席ほどダンスの迫力が違います。私達は小さな子供達がいたので結果的に後ろの方の席で広いスペースでのんびりとできてよかったです。
ダンスの前にディナー（ビュッフェ形式）があります。品数は豊富でポリネシアン料理がたくさんあって全種類食べるのには日本人の男性では厳しい方もいると思います。魚介類の料理もあってハワイの食文化を堪能できます。日本と決定的に違うのは、欧米人の方は1回で大量に取って2回目以降をとりに行く人が少ないので、1回のとる量が少量の日本人にとっては後で食べようと思っていた料理が無くなっていることもあります。ちなみに料理の補充はありません。お酒もフリードリンクですが、ショーが始まるとバーカウンターも閉じてしまうので、料理の前にお酒は好きなだけ飲んでおいて下さい。
ダンスショーはハワイのフラダンスショーONLYではなく、ポリネシア圏の様々な形のダンスを音楽を交えて披露してくれます。日本語の説明は一切ありませんが、かえって異文化に包まれている雰囲気が高まり楽しめます。
火の女神ペレが住む島ハワイ島での素敵な一晩になりますよ。

This trip to Hawaii was a honeymoon, and it was an experience that far exceeded my expectations, leaving me very satisfied.

First of all, our guide, Mr. Yamamoto, was incredibly entertaining, and we had a great time chatting and making detours along the way. As we approached the summit, the temperature gradually dropped, and we enjoyed a bento dinner at the Onizuka Center, where miso soup was also provided, warming both our hearts and bodies.

The view of the sunset from the summit changed moment by moment, and it was truly beautiful. Furthermore, during the stargazing, I was amazed by the countless stars shining brightly! The night sky felt almost white with the starlight. It was such a dreamlike scene that I really regretted not being able to capture it in photos. Additionally, Mr. Yamamoto provided clear explanations of the constellations, which was very educational.

Depending on the season, I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Big Island.

今回のハワイ旅行はハネムーンだったのですが、予想を遥かに超える体験ができ大満足でした。

まず、ガイドの山本さんがとっても楽しませてくれて、道中もいろいろ話したり寄り道をしたりと大盛りあがりでした。
山頂までは徐々に寒さを増し、途中のオニヅカセンターで夕食にお弁当をいただくのですが、お味噌汁も用意され心も体も暖まりました。

山頂からのサンセットの眺めは刻々と姿が変わり、本当にキレイの連発でした。さらに、星空観測では無数の星の輝きに驚かされるばかり！！まさに星明りで夜空が白く感じられるんです。夢のような光景で写真に残せないのが本当に残念です。また、ガイドの山本さんが分かりやすく星座の説明をしてくれるので勉強にもなりました。
時期にもよるかと思いますが、ハワイ島に行かれる方にはとってもオススメです。

It was my first time attending a luau. The dancers were awesome, and I def. loved the fire dancer. The quality of the foods was good. I'm pretty sure there are people who don't like certain foods, but hey, you are experience something different, right? I liked poi, though not too many people tried it. Overall, it was a great experience.

For you avid birdwatchers, this trip is a must do for the Big Island. You can't catch all the birds on the island without this tour. We only missed one native to Hawai'i! For this tour, we saw them all.

It was great! We could hear the earth's heart beat here. My five year old wanted to know more about the volcano after the trip, he didn't stop asking me questions!

I participated with some skepticism, but I'm really glad I did. I've never seen a starry sky like that. It just happened to coincide with the new moon, so I was able to see many stars, including the Southern Cross! I didn't get altitude sickness and had a great time. I understand now why everyone recommends this tour. I can definitely recommend it!

半信半疑で参加しましたが、ほんとに参加してよかった。
あんな星空見たことありません。
ちょうど、新月にぶつかったのもあって、
たくさんの☆を見れました。
南十字星も！
高山病にもならず、楽しめました。
みなさんお勧めのツアーの理由がわかりました。
お勧めできます♪

The weather was wonderful, and we had a truly spectacular sunset and starry sky. I also made friends with others who participated, and we ended up having dinner together later on Oahu, which was a great encounter. I'm really glad I joined this tour.

This was my second time on this tour, but the starry sky changes with the seasons, so I recommend participating several times throughout the year!

天気にも恵まれ、本当にすばらしいサンセット、星空となりました。また一緒に参加した方と仲良くなりその後のオアフでも夕食をご一緒させてもらうという、出会いもあり、参加して本当に良かったです。
このツアー自体は2回目だったのですが、季節が変われば見える星空も違うので季節を変えて何度か参加することをオススメします！

I participated on June 21.
It was absolutely amazing! To be specific about what was great:
1. The journey
As we made our way to the summit, we picked up guests while touring around the hotel, and the scenery along with the guide's commentary kept us engaged. We stopped at beautiful spots along the way to take photos.
2. Japanese cuisine
You might wonder why we had Japanese food for dinner while abroad, but once you taste it on-site, you'll understand. The miso soup enjoyed in that magnificent scenery and cold weather is exceptional!
3. The scenery
It can't be conveyed through photos. It's simply incredible. I was left speechless beyond that word. It's something I want my loved ones to see.
4. The starry sky
Even as someone who is used to seeing stars living in the countryside, I was moved by its beauty. I could see satellites and the Milky Way. I also spotted several shooting stars. They showed us Saturn's rings and Jupiter's stripes through a telescope. The guide's extensive knowledge and enjoyable explanations enhanced the experience.
5. Warm clothing
I believe it was warmer than the cold-weather gear from other companies that were also at the summit.
6. The guide
Their knowledge, personality, and reliability were all top-notch. I will definitely return!

６月２１日に参加しました。
とにかく最高です！何が最高なのか具体的に書くと
１.道中
　　ホテルを回りお客さんを拾いながら山頂へ向かって行きますが、景色とガイドのトークが飽きさせません。山頂までの途中、景色の良いところで下車し写真撮影もさせてくれます。
２.和食
　　なぜ海外なのに夕食に和食が出るのかと思いますが、現場で食べて見ればわかります。あの雄大な景色と寒さの中ですする味噌汁は格別です！
３．景色
　　写真では伝わりません。凄いの一言です。この言葉以外言葉を失いました。大切な人に見て欲しいものがそこにあります。
４．星空
　　田舎住まいで星に見慣れている私ですら感動する綺麗さです。人口衛星も天の川も見れました。流れ星もいくつも見れました。望遠鏡で土星の輪や木星の縞模様も見せてくれました。ガイドの知識の豊富さと楽しい解説が魅力を引き立ててくれます。
５.防寒着
　　同じく山頂にいた他社の防寒着より暖かいものだと思います。
６.ガイド
　　知識、人柄、頼りがい、どれをとっても最高でした。またリピートします！

The whole roasted pig was delicious.

豚の丸焼きはおいしかった。

On June 6, 2008, I participated with four colleagues from work! When we saw the sunset, it was super cold! I thought, "Is this really Hawaii???" but they lent us jumpsuits, so we managed to get through it. (Personally, I think I should have worn more layers underneath...) After that, we went down a bit from the summit to see the starry sky, and it was just a sky full of stars☆★ They used a laser pointer to explain everything clearly. I saw the Milky Way for the first time and the Southern Cross! It was an overwhelming experience. Furthermore, our guide, Shinya, seemed to have a hobby for photography and took pictures of us with the stars in the background. This will be a treasure for a lifetime. Thank you so much!!

I truly believe it was the right choice to select this tour company! If I come back to the Big Island, I would love to join this tour again!! MAHALO!!

２００８年６月６日に会社の同僚４人で
参加しました！サンセットを見た時はめっちゃ！！
寒くてここハワイ？？？って思うぐらいでしたが、
ツナギを貸して頂いたので何とか凌ぐことが出来ました。
（個人的にはもう少し中に着込んで行くべきだと思いましたが・・）その後、山頂から少し降りて星空を見ましたが、これがもう満天の星空☆★レーザーポインターを使って分かりやすく説明していただきました。初めて見た天の川に、南十字星！感動の嵐。さらにガイドのしんやさんはカメラが趣味？らしく星をバックに写真を撮ってくれました。
これは一生の宝物になります。本当にありがとうございました！！

ここのツアー会社を選んで本当に正解！だったと思っています。またハワイ島に来ることがあればまたここのツアーに参加したいでーす！！MAHALO!!

This was my third time participating in the tour, and I enjoyed it every time with new discoveries! The conversations during the car ride were lively, and it was great to see everyone getting along in such a friendly atmosphere.

When we watched the sunset, a very cold wind was blowing, but I was really happy to be lent a warm long coat and a jumpsuit (which can withstand minus temperatures).

During the stargazing, I was able to see my birth constellation, and the thrill of looking at the moon through the telescope was breathtaking! I hope to see shooting stars next time. I would like to come back when we can see "Subaru."

Thank you to our guide, Shinya, for the fun tour and for taking beautiful photos. I would love to join Shinya's tour again. I look forward to it!

３回目のツアー参加でしたが、毎回新たなる発見があり楽しめました♪
　移動中の車内でのトークで盛り上がりお客さん同士も和気あいあいの和んだ雰囲気でよかったです。
夕日を見るときは、とても冷たい風が吹いていましたが
暖かいロングコートやツナギ（マイナス何度まで耐えれるという）を貸していただきとてもうれしかったです。
　星空観測は、自分の誕生星座が見れ、月を望遠鏡で見たときの感動は息をのむすごさでした☆
　できれば、流れ星が見れるよいいなーと思いました。
次回は、「すばる」が見れる時期に来たいと思います。

　ガイドの“しんや”さん楽しいツアー＆きれいな写真を撮ってもらってありがとうございました。
　また、しんやさんのツアーに参加したいと思います。その時はよろしくお願いします♪

I participated with my mother and daughter from the King Kamehameha Hotel on February 16! I wonder if Minorin remembers me? I'm really glad I joined this tour! Minorin's talk was fun, and we enjoyed the sunset from the summit, the horizon, the mountain shadows, and the stars, fully experiencing the nature of the Big Island! I was impressed by Minorin's incredible knowledge of stars, haha. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories!☆☆☆

２月１６日にキングカメハメハホテルから母娘で参加した者です！！みのりん覚えてるかなぁ？
このツアーに参加して本当によかったです！！みのりんのトークは楽しいし、山頂からの夕日や、地平線、山の影、星などハワイ島の自然を満喫しました！！みのりんの星の知識は半端ないと感心していました笑
素敵な思い出をどうもありがとうございました☆☆☆

It was a dance show and fire dance performed by Polynesian people. There was a person cracking coconuts, and between the shows, the host introduced the upcoming show, but since I don't understand English, it was all gibberish to me. However, I was able to enjoy the show itself regardless of the language barrier. As for the food, my impression was, "Is this all there is?" By the way, the day we saw it was sunny, so it was outdoors, but it seems that the next day it was rainy and held indoors. I wonder if they can't do the fire dance indoors?

ポリネシアンの人たちが繰り広げるダンスショーやファイアーダンスでした。ココナッツ割の人とショーとショーの間これからやるショーの紹介を司会の人がしてくれていたみたいなんですが、英語がわからない私には、チンプンカンプンでした。ショー自体は英語がわからなくても関係なく楽しめました。ただし、料理は「こんなもんかな？」という感想です。ちなみに、私達が見た日は晴れていたので屋外でしたが、翌日は雨で屋内でやってたみたいです。ファイアーダンスは屋内だと出来ないような？？

We loved it!

On the day we participated, the weather was bad, and our guide Shinya told us that we didn't know what would happen. However, as we drove higher, it was clear above the clouds, and we were able to see a sky full of stars! I thought we would just be watching, but he used a laser pointer to explain things, which made me very satisfied. Also, the moment the sun was setting was truly moving.

The photos taken by Shinya, who has a hobby of photography, were all great, and I felt glad that I chose this tour.

I was worried about altitude sickness, but I was fine, only experiencing a slight headache on the way back.

私たちが参加した日は天候が悪くどうなるかわからないとガイドのしんやさんに言われましたが、車でどんどん登っていくと雲の上は晴れていて、満天の星を見ることができました！
ただずっと見ているだけだと思ったら､ﾚｰｻﾞｰﾎﾟｲﾝﾀｰを使って解説してくれたりして大満足です。
あと、日が沈んでいく時は感動の一言です。

写真が趣味というしんやさんが撮ってくれた物はどれも良く、このツアーを選んでよかったなあと思いました。

心配していた高山病も帰り少し頭痛がしたくらいで大丈夫でした。

I participated with a friend on May 1, 2008!!

I had only been to the Big Island once as a child, so I was a bit anxious, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience.

My friend had just arrived from Japan and was tired, but thanks to our guide's lively talk, we had an enriching time right from the first day.

The sunset at Mauna Kea was truly spectacular. After taking a break for lunch, we positioned ourselves above the clouds. At that moment, I was so moved that my eyes became teary. At the summit, the beauty of the sunset left me speechless. How can I describe it... it felt like being close to God...

While other tours left one after another, our tour stayed a while longer, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful gradient of the sky after the sun had set. Even though it was May, there was still snow on the mountainside, and it was cold, but thanks to the incredibly warm overalls I borrowed, no one returned to the car for warmth, and we could fully enjoy the wonders of nature. I felt a bit sad to leave after spending so much time there.

As for the starry sky, our guide mentioned that the conditions weren't great due to clouds, but he tried to read the wind flow and move us to a better spot. For someone like me, who only knows the sky over Nagoya, it was a breathtaking sight filled with stars that made me unable to hold back my tears.

I became completely absorbed in the guide's explanations of the stars, even though I had no knowledge of constellations. As I followed the stars he pointed out with my eyes, it was truly magical!! My favorite was Canis Major. It was adorable.

This tour would be romantic for couples, fun and educational for families with children, and enjoyable for friends like us.

Above all, our guide Shinya's stories, enthusiasm, and tone of voice were fantastic. He was easy to understand and entertaining, while also being very professional. I would love to use this tour again with another friend next time.

I was really happy that he kindly answered questions about the Big Island beyond the tour. Thank you, Shinya!! Take care until we meet again~＾−＾☆

２００８年５月1日に女２人で参加しました！！

ハワイ島は子供も頃に１度つれられてきただけで初めてのようなもので不安でしたが素晴らしい体験が出来ました。

友達は日本からきたばかりで疲れていたにもかかわらず、ガイドさんの軽快なトークにのせられて初日から濃い時間を過ごせました

マウナケアの夕日は本当に素晴らしかったです。
途中、お弁当休憩をとった後くらいから雲の上に位置していきます。
この時点で私は感動のあまり目頭があつくなりました。
山頂でのサンセットではあまりの美しさに言葉がでませんでした。
なんとたとえたらいいでしょうか・・
神様の近くにいるような感じ・・・・かな。

ほかのツアーが次々と引き上げていく中、私たちのツアーだけがしばし留まり、日が落ちた後の素晴らしい空のグラデーションを堪能しました。
５月だというのに山肌には雪が残っており寒かったのですが、ものすごく暖かいつなぎのような服をお借りしたおかげでだれひとり車に暖をとりに戻る人もおらず、自然の神秘をこころゆくまで堪能することができました。
ずいぶんとそこにいたのに、立ち去るのがさみしいくらいでした。

星空は、ガイドさんの話では雲があるためコンディションはあまりよくないとのことでしたが、風の流れを読み移動を試みてくださって、普段名古屋の空しか知らないわたしにとっては流れる涙をとめることが出来ないほどの満天の星でした。

そしてガイドさんの星の説明に、まったく星座の知識のない私でも夢中になっていきました。
ガイドさんの指す星を目で追っていくとあら不思議！！
ほんとうにその形が浮かび上がってきます。
わたしのお気に入りは大犬座。かわいかったです。

このツアーはカップルで参加してもロマンティックだしお子様連れなら楽しくお勉強もできるかんじだし、私たちのような女同士でも満喫できるものだと思います。

なによりガイドのシンヤさんのお話やガッツや声のトーンなどが最高でした。
よく聞き取れておもしろく、またプロフェッショナルでもありました。
次回はまた別の友達とも利用したいです。

ツアー以外のハワイ島の質問にも快く答えてくださり本当に嬉しかったです。
シンヤさんありがとう!!
また会う日までお元気で~＾−＾☆

It was colder than I expected, but the starry sky was more amazing than I thought. I'm glad I participated.

思った以上に寒かったけど、思った以上に星空は凄かった。参加してよかったです。