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I drove through a canyon that felt like it could have dinosaurs, something you don't see in Japan. It was fun to drive an open buggy on a bumpy road, which I usually don't do. The speed was intentionally limited, and it felt like we were always in low gear. We didn't stop at every photo spot, but we did have some time to take pictures in beautiful locations.
日本では見られないような本当に恐竜が、出てきそうな峡谷を走り抜けました
普段運転することのないオープンなバギーをデコボコもある道で運転するのは楽しかったです
スピードはそもそも出ないようになっていて、ずっとローギアのまま走ってる感じでした
全ての撮影スポットに停まるわけではありませんでしたが、景色のいいところでゆっくり撮影タイムもありました
Aside from the initial explanatory video, the guide was only in English, so I couldn't understand the explanations where everyone was laughing at all. However, since it was just a matter of following
最初の説明ビデオ以外は英語のみのガイドなので、みんなが笑っている説明は全く分かりませんでしたが、先導車について行くだけなので、参加することに問題はなかったです
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It was a completely different experience from what I've had on Oahu before. I was moved by the sea of clouds and the sunset from the mountaintop that I saw for the first time. I highly recommend seeing and experiencing it for yourself.
The explanation of the starry sky with a pointer was as clear as a planetarium. Fortunately, our guide had Japanese roots and was able to explain everything in Japanese. The lecture on altitude sickness was especially helpful.
It was a wonderful tour, filled with friendly interactions among the other members. Mahalo!
これまでのオアフ島とは全く違う経験でした。初めて見る山頂からの雲海とサンセット感動しました。とにかく見て経験されることをお勧めします。
星空もポインターでの説明がプラネタリウムのように分かりやすかったです。幸運にも日本人のルーツを持つガイドさんで説明が日本語でもして頂けました。特に高山病のレクチャーは助かりました。
同行した他のメンバーとも和気藹々ととても素敵なツアーでした。マハロ
I prepared a lot for cold weather, but they lent me winter clothing for both the upper and lower body. By the way, there was no place to change at the summit. I think it's a good idea to check in adva
寒さ対策に沢山準備しましたが、上下共防寒着を貸してくれました。因みに山頂では着替の場所はありませんでしたした。
星空の見え方に影響する満月の日は事前に確認された方がいいと思います。
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James, our guide, was very knowledgeable, funny and the added stories he told us were add treat. James made sure we got to see all the views on our way up the volcano. Seeing the views from the summit were amazing. And the star gazing after crazy. Again James showed us all the constellations that were in the sky. The tour also has a telescope were we got top see the moon up close. We even got to see Saturn
Before signing up, my wife was scared of the Cessna, but once we got on, there was very little turbulence and it was no problem at all.
We flew carefully over the East Coast from above Waikiki (the pilot circled around the area because there were reports of whales).
The scenery changed dramatically from the North Shore to the airport, and we enjoyed that as well.
申し込む前、妻はセスナを怖がっていましたが、乗ってみれば揺れも少なくまったく問題ありませんでした。
ワイキキ上空から東海岸（クジラがいたとのことでパイロットの方が周辺をぐるっと旋回していただけました）を丹念に飛行していただきました。
ノースショアから空港までは打って変わって内陸の景色となり、こちらも楽しめました。
It seems that sunglasses are essential for the piloting experience, but since we only went for a sightseeing tour, we didn't use them. However, depending on the time of day, it might be better to have
操縦体験の方はサングラスが必須のようですが、わたしたちは遊覧のみでしたので使用しませんでした。
ただ時間帯によってはサングラスがあったほうがいいかもしれません。
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I was able to see many unforgettable views from a place higher than Mount Fuji! It's a recommended sight that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.
富士山より高い場所から一生の思い出に残るような景色をたくさん見ることができました！
一生に一度は見た方がいいおすすめの景色です
Ultra Light Down is a must.
ウルトラライトダウン必須です
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We went as a family of 4 with a 13 and 15 year old and all loved our day! Our tour guides were fun and informative…. We just wish we had more time to do more of the activities… we strongly recommend this tour!!!
If you can go early in the day do a few of the activities as there is so much to experience there!
You can fully enjoy the nature of Hawaii. It was very fun to visit the filming locations of movies. Since the guide's explanations were all in English, I couldn't understand everything. During the photo time, we were the only Japanese people, so the guide talked to us and was considerate. If you have a driver's license, you can drive, so we were able to take turns driving. Having a pick-up service was also helpful. The driver guided us while driving as well. However, the waiting time until the pick-up was long.
ハワイの自然を満喫することができます。映画の撮影場所も回るのでとても楽しかったです。ガイドの方の説明は全部英語なので全部は理解できませんでした。写真タイムでは日本人が私たちだけだったのでガイドの方が話しかけてくれたり気を遣ってくれました。免許があれば運転できるので交代しながら運転できました。送迎付きなのも助かりました。運転手の方もガイドをしながら運転してくれました。ただ迎えの時間までの待ち時間が長かったです。
Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, as there is a lot of dust.
砂埃がすごいので汚れても良い服装で行ってください。
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I walked with our guide Ryan in the heat.
He had a wealth of knowledge about plants, animals, and the land, and we enjoyed half a day.
Thank you very much.
暑い中ガイドのRyanさんと歩きました。
植物、動物、そして土地に関する知識も豊富で半日楽しめました。
ありがとうございました。
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It was my first time skydiving. I was nervous about what would happen before jumping, but I had a lot of fun flying. I want to challenge myself again next time.
初めてのスカイダイビングでした。飛ぶまではどうなるのか、ドキドキでしたが、楽しく飛べました。また次回もチャレンジしたいと思いました。
Clothing is fine as long as it's not shorts; half pants or short sleeves are acceptable. The iPad input at the reception is a bit cumbersome and not very clear, but there were Japanese staff members a
服装は、短パンでなければハーフパンツや半袖で大丈夫です。受付でのiPad入力が少々面倒でわかりづらいですが、日本人のスタッフがいたので問題なくできます。
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Highly recommend. We had a fantastic time! A highlight for sure
Our tour guide Barkley was amazing! The whole family had a great time. The guides were so funny and knowledgeable. This is a MUST DO if you’re in Kauai!
Although it was unfortunately a cloudy day, I was able to ride horses around Kualoa Ranch. Riding for about an hour made my backside sore, but it was a wonderful experience. It took over an hour to get from Waikiki to Kualoa Ranch by shuttle bus, but since it was a large tour bus, I was able to sleep soundly without any bumps. The guide who accompanied us on the horseback riding took a photo of me on the horse, but when I looked back later, for some reason, none of the photos were taken, and it's a shame that I don't have any pictures from the ride.
あいにくの曇り空でしたが、馬に乗ってクアロアランチを巡ることができました。1時間ほど馬に乗るので、お尻が痛くなりましたが、とてもいい体験をすることができました。ワイキキからクアロアランチまで送迎バスで1時間以上かかりましたが、大型観光バスだったので、揺れもせず爆睡することができました。乗馬の引率のお姉さんに、馬に乗った自分の写真をカメラで撮っていただいたのですが、あとから見返すとなぜか1枚も撮れておらず、乗馬の写真が残っていないのが残念です。
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It was wonderful to be able to slowly see both the sea and the mountains while riding a horse. While it seemed nice to go by car, being able to fully immerse myself in nature while horseback riding was the best.
馬に乗りながら、ゆっくり海も山もみることができてとってもよかったです。
車に乗って行くのも良さそうでしたが、乗馬しながら思う存分自然に触れることができて最高でした。
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I wanted to go to the summit of Mauna Kea, where various observatories are located, so I made a reservation here. It was cloudy when we left the hotel, but it was clear near the summit. We could see the observatories and the sunset beautifully, and we took commemorative photos at several spots. After the sunset, we descended a bit and enjoyed the starry sky.
各国の天文台のあるマウナケア山頂に行きたくてこちらを予約。ホテル出発時は曇り空だったが山頂付近は晴天。目的の天文台やサンセットも綺麗に見えいくつかの場所で記念撮影
サンセット後は少し下り満天の星空を満喫しました。
It's better to bring a camera tripod for photographing the starry sky. I was able to take pictures using the iPhone's night mode.
星空を撮るにはカメラの三脚を持って行った方がいいです。iPhoneのナイトモードで撮れました。
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It was the best experience.
The tour was conducted entirely in English, but our guide James also mixed in some Japanese for casual conversation and explanations.
The tour started with a pickup at the Target parking lot at 1 PM, and from there, we headed to the Mauna Kea Onizuka Visitor Center in about 2 to 3 hours. After a restroom break, we finally made our way to the summit. Along the way, we stopped at the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) for some photo opportunities. We arrived at the summit before 6 PM, took some time to explore, and waited for the sunset around 6:30 PM. The view above the sea of clouds was truly magnificent during this time.
At 6:30 PM, the sunset was unobstructed and absolutely beautiful. The cirrus clouds were artistic, and I was glad to have participated.
We boarded the van before 7 PM to descend and stopped for about an hour to stargaze. We were able to see the Milky Way and the Summer Triangle. The explanation about the stars was helpful, and it was easy to see since there were no lights on the mountain.
After that, we descended in the van, took a restroom break at the Onizuka Visitor Center, returned to Kona, and disbanded at our respective drop-off locations around 10 PM.
As a solo traveler, I honestly debated between the Kilauea Volcano + stargazing tour due to financial and time considerations. However, I thought that the opportunity to see the sunset from the summit is something rare even in Japan, so I chose this tour, and it was definitely the right decision. (By the way, I visited Kilauea Volcano by car the next day.)
As a side note, the BLT sandwich was surprisingly delicious. I would love to have it again.
This tour became a valuable experience. Thank you, James.
最高の体験でした。
ツアー自体は英語オンリーでしたが、ガイドのJamesが、日本語も織り交ぜて雑談や説明をしてくれました。
ツアーとしては、13時にTarget（スーパーマーケット）の駐車場でピックアップがあり、そこから２，３時間ほどで、まずはマウナケア山のオニヅカ・ビジター・センターへ。お手洗休憩などを済ませ、いよいよ山頂へ。途中で、The Very Long Baseline Array （VLBA）などに立ち寄り、各自での写真撮影タイムもありました。山頂には18時前に到着し、しばらく散策し、18時半ごろの日の入りを待ちました。この間も雲海上の景色は本当に素晴らしかったです。
いよいよ18時半、日の入りは遮るものが何もなく、本当に綺麗でした。鱗雲も芸術的で、参加して良かったと思いました。
19時前にバンに乗り込み下山し、途中で１時間ほど星空観測をしました。天の川や夏の大三角も見れました。星空の解説もあり助かりました。山の途中で明かりがなかったのでよく見えました。
その後、バンで下山し、途中でオニヅカオニヅカ・ビジター・センターでお手洗休憩を済ませ、コナに戻り、22時頃に各自の解散場所にて解散という形です。
一人旅であり、正直、金銭面、時間面で、キラウエア火山+星空のツアーと迷いました。ただ、山頂で夕陽を見る機会なんて日本でも滅多に無いことだと思い、こちらを選びましたが、やはり正解でした。（なお、キラウエア火山には翌日車で行きました。）
余談ですが、BLTサンドイッチはビックリするほど美味しかったです。また食べたいと思いましました。
このツアーは貴重な経験になりました。James、ありがとうございました。
I think you can enjoy it even if you're not good at English. It can be quite cold near the summit even in summer (it was 7°C in September), so while there are rentals available, it's better to bring y
英語が苦手でも十分楽しめると思います。
山頂付近は夏でも結構寒い（９月で７℃でした）ので、貸し出しはありますが、防寒着は持って行った方が良いです（ヒートテック+ワイシャツでは不十分でした）。
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You can enjoy a horse riding experience for about 70 minutes against the backdrop of the deep blue sea and the pure white sandy beach. Although it's horse riding, you will be walking slowly along a beautiful coastline, making it a very soothing experience. It's charming when the horse occasionally stops to take a break. Since it's on a large private property, there are hardly any people around, creating a completely extraordinary experience. The horses are well-trained, so you hardly need to use the reins. They automatically follow the horse in front, almost like self-driving. Looking back, this was the most wonderful experience of my trip to Hawaii.
真っ青な海と真っ白な砂浜を背景に約70分乗馬体験できます。乗馬といっても素敵な海岸沿いをゆっくりゆっくり歩きますので、とても癒される体験です。途中馬が歩みを止めたりするのもご愛敬。大きな私有地の中なので、ほとんど人もおらず、完全な非日常体験になりました。馬は、よく訓練されているので手綱裁きをほとんど不要です。勝手に前の馬についていくので、自動運転みたいなものでした。今回のハワイ旅行中もっとも素敵な体験であったと振り返りました。
You cannot ride a horse while carrying a backpack. They can lend you a body bag to put your phone and other items in, but since I had my own waist pouch, I was able to use that. Once you get used to r
リックサックを担いで乗馬することはできません。ケータイ等を入れるボデイバックは貸して貰えますが、僕は自分のウエストポーチをつけていたので使えました。乗馬に慣れてくるとケータイで美しい写真をとれます。
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I had an extraordinary experience driving a buggy through the unique scenery at the foot of the mountains in Hawaii, including visits to filming locations. The flexibility of the tour organizer, allowing us to choose our return flight on-site, was also great.
ハワイ独特の山並みのふもとの景色とロケ地後の見学などをバギーで走るという非日常の体験が出来ました。帰りの便は現地で選べるなどツアー主催者の柔軟な対応も良かった。
Since there are a lot of flies and dust, it's better to wear long sleeves and long pants.
ハエや埃がすごいので服装は長袖、長パンツが良いでしょう
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Had a great time would highly recommend! make sure you buy the feed to feed the animals.
Make sure to get the feed for the animals.
We departed from Kailua-Kona, and after a while, we encountered heavy rain. The weather wasn't great even when we entered Saddle Road. I wondered if everything would be okay, but when we arrived at the visitor center, it was cloudy and we couldn't see the summit. Trusting the words of our guide, Shoyo, who said, "The weather at the top is different," we headed towards the summit. At a certain point (around 3000m?), the clouds cleared, and it was a beautiful sunny day. He carefully explained the Palomar Observatory group as we toured around. And then came the much-anticipated sunset. It was a bit cold and windy, but we were able to see the most amazing sunset. After the sun went down, we enjoyed stargazing a little further down. We could see the Milky Way perfectly. It was great to see Saturn through the telescope. The explanation of the constellations was in Japanese, so I understood it well. It was truly a fun experience, thank you very much.
カイルアコナから出発して、しばらく行くと、大雨。サドルロードに入ってもあまり良い天気ではありませんでした。大丈夫かなと、思いながら着いたビジターセンターは曇りで、山頂は見えませんでした。「頂上の天気は違います」と言う、ガイドの翔洋さんの言葉を信じて、頂上へ向かいました。ある所(3000m位かな？)から、雲が切れて、快晴でした。パロマ天文台群を丁寧に説明して回ってくれました。そして、お待ちかねのサンセットです。風が強くて少し寒かったですが、最高の夕陽が見れました。日が暮れた後は、少し降りた所で、星空鑑賞でした。天の川もバッチリ見えました。土星🪐を天体望遠鏡で見れたのは良かったです。星座の説明は、日本語だったので、良くわかりました。本当に、楽しい体験、ありがとうございました。
The summit of Mauna Kea is cold. We participated in September, but I think the wind was strong and the perceived temperature was quite low. It's better to rent warm clothing. It's also safer to dress
マウナケアの頂上は寒いです。私たちは9月の参加でしたが、風が強くて体感温度はかなり低かったと思います。防寒着は借りた方が良いです。下も冬仕様にした方が安心です。ガイドさんは日本語が喋れるので安心です
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Starting with guidance in Japanese, I was deeply impressed by the detailed instruction that smoothly integrated simple Japanese and English while riding the horse. Waking up early in the morning to go there was truly a valuable experience.
日本語の案内から始まって、いざ馬に乗っても、片言の日本語や英語を交えてのきめ細かな指導があり、スムーズに馬が動かすことができて大変感動しました。
朝早く起きて行って価値のある経験ができました。
A must-experience. Even for first-time riders, the staff provides thorough guidance, so you can feel at ease.
絶対経験するべき。
初めての乗馬でもスタッフが手取り足取り指導してくれるので安心ですよ。
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I had various concerns about the detailed timing, gate security, and the route to the front desk, but the tour was fantastic with beautiful scenery and a stunning sunset ride. The staff and the friendly cat at the reception made for a pleasant experience.
細かい時間指定、ゲートのセキュリティ、フロントデスクまでの道のりと色々不安でしたがツアーは景色もサンセットのライドも最高でした。スタッフさんも受付の猫さんもフレンドリーで心地よい時間を過ごすことができました
I recommend going by car (rental car) considering the return trip.
帰りのことも考えると車(レンタカー)で行く事をお勧めします。
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It was an experience that allowed me to feel the sky, clouds, mountains, sea, and Earth. I thought it might be reckless to take on this challenge in my late 60s, but I'm glad I did it. I felt truly happy to be alive.
空、雲、山、海、地球を感じる体験でした。60歳後半での挑戦は無謀かと思われましたが、やってよかったです。生きていることを心から嬉しく思いました。
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It was a very enjoyable time. Although it was a bit shaky, it was a very meaningful experience to see Hawaii from above. The instructor was kind and taught us well, allowing us to spend the time without feeling any danger.
とても楽しい時間でした。
揺れますがハワイを上空から見る機会は少ないのでとても有意義な時間でした。
インストラクターの方も優しく教えてくださって、危険を感じることなく過ごすことができました。
Don't forget to bring cash when giving tips.
チップを渡す際は現金をお忘れなく。
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I was very satisfied to be able to see the beautiful sunset and starry sky. From the base, the mountaintop was covered in clouds, and I was worried about whether we would be able to see it, but we were able to see it very beautifully. During the tour, our guide, James, was always attentive and took many photos for us! Thank you!
綺麗な夕日と星空を見ることができて大満足でした。麓から見ると山頂は雲に包まれていて、無事に見れるか心配していましたが、とても綺麗に見ることが出来ました。
ツアー中はガイドのジェームスさんが常に気にかけてくれ、写真もたくさん撮ってもらいました！ありがとう！
Don't worry too much about the weather! It's a good idea to prepare for the cold! I recommend layering your clothing so you can adjust as needed.
天候を気にしすぎないこと！
寒さ対策はしていったほうが良いです！重ね着で調整できるようにするのがおすすめです。
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It was great that I could go at my own pace. Since I don't usually exercise, there were times when it was tough to reach the summit. However, when I got to the top, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment. The view of Waikiki from there was breathtaking. I would love to join this tour again someday. Next time, I think I'll choose a time when I can see the sunrise.
マイペースで行けるというのが非常に良かった。自分は普段から運動してないので、頂上まで苦しいこともありましたが、。頂上に着いた時は達成感でいっぱいでした。そして、そこからのワイキキは絶景でした。またいつかこのツアーに参加したいです。次は日の出が見られる時間のにしようと思います。
Sneakers are better.
スニーカーのほうが良いです。
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The sunset and the starry sky were beautiful. The starry sky was so stunning that I can confidently say it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The guide was also interesting and provided an easy-to-understand explanation in Japanese, which was great.
サンセットも星空もキレイでした。星空は一生に一度の経験と確信できるほど美しかったです。ガイドの方も面白く、日本語でわかりやすくガイドしてくれてよかったです。
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Since all participants were Japanese, it was initially assumed that the communication would be in English, but ultimately everything was conducted in Japanese. The Japanese staff made sure to accommodate only Japanese participants and were considerate right up until the last moment.
The view from the ground was obscured by cloudy skies, but once we ascended above 4,000 meters, we emerged above the clouds and were able to see a beautiful blue sky, a sea of clouds, and a stunning sunset. The explanation regarding altitude sickness prevention was thorough.
We were also able to see an incredibly beautiful Milky Way. The constellations were explained in detail, and the guide took beautiful photos with their camera.
参加者が全員日本人のため、当初は英語の前提でしたが、結果的にすべて日本語で案内してくれました。日本人は日本人だけのバンで固めてくれて直前まで気を遣ってくださいます。
地上から山頂は見えない曇り空でしたが、4000メートルを超えたあたりから雲の上に出て綺麗な青空と雲海とサンセットを見ることができました。高山病対策の説明も丁寧です。
星空もこれ以上ない綺麗な天の川を見ることができました。星座も丁寧に説明してくださり、写真もガイドさんのカメラで綺麗に撮ってくれます。
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The view from above is amazing. While the streets of Waikiki are nice, the suburban environment, scenery, and everything about it is an exquisite space.
上空からの景色は最高です。
ワイキキの街中も良いですが、この郊外の環境、風景、何もかもが極上空間です。
You can take off without even having time to feel scared; it's definitely an activity you should experience.
怖いとか思う間もなく飛び立てます、絶対に体験したほうがいいアクティビティですね。
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Shō-chan (the tour guide) was kind and it was so much fun! I was able to take wonderful photos! It was the best! Thank you very much!!
しょーちゃん（ツアーガイドさん）が優しくてすごく楽しかったです！
素敵な写真が撮れました！最高でした！
ありがとうございました！！
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This was my second participation in 16 years. The weather at the base was bad, but as the guide explained, it was fine at the summit, and I had a wonderful experience. I was thrilled to see a sky full of stars again. I don't know when I'll come back next, but I definitely plan to participate again when I visit the Big Island.
P.S. Thank you for your cheerful response even though I was late for the pickup time.
16年振り2回目の参加でした。麓の天気は悪かったですが山頂は大丈夫とのガイドさんの説明通り、素晴らしい体験ができました。満天以上の星空を再び見ることができ感激です。次はいつかわかりませんが、ビッグアイランドに来たら必ず参加すると思います。
P.S.ピックアップ時間に遅れたのにニコニコ対応して下さりありがとうございましたm(__)m
Make sure to take proper measures against the cold. It got quite chilly at night.
防寒対策はしっかりしていきましょう。夜はかなり冷えました。
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