All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

If you're going to the Big Island, I highly recommend it! You can see the best sunset and, surprisingly, a lot of stars. The explanations about the mountains and constellations along the way were very easy to understand, and the attention to guests was excellent! While the weather can be a factor, I hope you get to experience the view from above the clouds.

ハワイ島に行くなら、ぜひオススメしたい！
最高の夕日を見る事が出来て、また想像以上にたくさんの星を見る事ができた。
行く間の山々の説明や星座の説明などとても分かりやすいく、ゲストへの心配りもとても良かった！
天候もあるかと思うが、雲の上から見る景色をぜひ体験してほしいです。

We toured with Kane who was knowledgeable and attentive. Felt safe driving up, and he made sure the group stayed together. Only thing is, since they feed us pastries when we first get to the lounge. I didn't really feel up to breakfast because it was a long morning and wanted to go back to the resort and rest. The experience alone was amazing, far more than I expected. I recommend booking this trip.

We had a Wonderful Tour Guide who gave an education about Volcanoes and the local communities in Hilo. Now that the Volcano has erupted and in the news, I can tell friends back home about my special day visiting the Volcano.

I rated this tour one star, but there were no issues with the content of the tour or the guide's response. However, it seems we fell into the 10% of the 90% clear skies on our observation day, as we could only see a faint sunset and just three stars in the night sky (three stars...). Therefore, my satisfaction level for the sunset and stargazing tour was zero. There's nothing we can do about the weather. Since we participated on the fourth day after the hurricane passed, the road from the Onizuka Visitor Center to the summit was reportedly closed due to landslides. The guide kindly explained this at pickup, and at that point, we could cancel for a full refund. We decided to participate, and by the time we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, the road to the summit had reopened. However, it seems some people canceled on the day. Our guide, Matsuzaki, did his best to keep the spirits up despite only seeing a little bit of the sun at the summit, and he took many photos for us. During the stargazing, he diligently searched for a spot without clouds and explained the stars to the participants, who were feeling quite down since we couldn't see any stars at all (laughs). In the car on the way back, everyone had a somber atmosphere, and I think the guide felt quite uncomfortable. However, I believe the content was wonderful. If I ever come back to the Big Island, I would like to participate with this company again.

評価を★一つにしてしまいましたが、ツアーの内容もガイドの方の対応も全く問題はありません。ただし私たちの観測日は晴天率90％の中で10%にあたってしまったらしく、サンセットもわずかな光しか見えず、星空にいたっては目視できた星は3つだったため（３つって・・・）、サンセット＆星空観測のためのツアーとしては満足度ゼロとなりました。天候ばかりは仕方がありません。ハリケーン通過後、4日目の参加だったのでオニヅカビジターセンターから山頂への道が土砂崩れ等で、お迎え時の情報では閉鎖されていました。お迎え時、ガイドの方がそのことを丁寧に説明してくれ、この時点でキャンセルしても100%返金されます。私たちは参加し、結果的にオニヅカビジターセンター到着時に閉鎖していた山頂への道も解除となりましたが、当日キャンセルをされた方もいるようでした。ガイドの松崎さんは山頂でもわずかな太陽しか見えない中、一生懸命盛り上げてくれ、たくさんの写真も撮ってくださいました。星空観測でも雲がない場所を懸命に探してくれ、テンションだだ下がりの参加者達に星が全く見えない中、懸命に星空の説明をしていただきました（笑）。帰りの車の中では参加者一様、葬式みたいな雰囲気でガイドの方もいたたまれなかったと思いますが、内容としては素晴らしいと思います。またいつかハワイ島に来ることがありましたら、こちらの会社で参加したいと思いました。

The weather was perfect, and I was able to fully enjoy both the sunset and the starry sky. But what I appreciated the most was the attentive guidance and explanations from the guides. Especially when we were heading to the summit of Mauna Kea, they repeatedly encouraged us to take deep breaths. Other companies may offer similar tours, but this tour is definitely the one to choose!

天候に恵まれ日の入りも星空も満喫できました。
でも何よりも有難かったのは、ガイドの方々の細やかなお声がけや解説でした。特にマウナケア山頂に向かう際、深呼吸を繰り返すよう何度も声をかけてくれました。
同様のツアーは他社も実施しているのでしょうが、このツアーは間違いないです！

Due to the impact of the typhoon, we couldn't proceed to Onitsuka. The weather was also unstable, and we couldn't see the stars. The guide was very kind and the service was excellent. Since we couldn't see the stars, we received a free ticket for participation within two years. I plan to make a comeback.

タイフーンの影響で、オニツカの上には進めませんでした。天候も不安定で、星も見れませんでした。ガイドさんは、とても親切で対応も◎でした。星が見えなかったので、2年以内の参加無料券をもらいました。リベンジしようと思います。

This was one of the highlights of our trip! Our tour guide Jacey was fun and very knowledgeable! Had a great time and look forward to enjoying our Maui Gold pineapples at home! Thank you!

We participated as a family of four during the summer vacation. They came to pick us up at the hotel on time in the morning, and along the way, they shared stories about mango trees and former President Obama, making the journey enjoyable. They were considerate enough to ensure we had enough time for sightseeing in Haleiwa, allowing us to have a leisurely and delicious lunch. The main event, horseback riding along the coast, was so much fun that I can't even put it into words. They matched each rider with a horse based on the horse's personality. I was impressed by how many different personalities they have, just like humans. The horse for my elementary school son and me was very obedient, while my daughter and husband's horse was laid-back and a bit of a foodie, often stopping to graze, which made it a bit challenging! Those moments became fun memories as well. The view of the ocean from horseback was incredibly beautiful and refreshing. On the way back, the kids kept saying they wanted to go again! I would love to participate again as well. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience!

夏休みに家族4人で参加しました。朝も時間通りにホテルまでお迎えに来てくれて、道中もマンゴーの木を教えてくれたりオバマ元大統領の話をしてくれたり、と楽しい道中でした。ハレイワでの観光に時間が取れるようにと気にかけていただいたのでゆっくり美味しくランチを食べることができました。メインの海岸沿いでの乗馬はもう言葉にならないくらい楽しかったです。馬の個性を見ながら乗る人を決めてくれていました。人間と同じであんなにもいろんな個性を持っているのだと感心しました。私と小学生の息子の馬は従順な子だったのですが、長女と主人の馬はマイペースで食いしん坊な子で、何度も寄り道したりして苦戦してました！それも楽しい思い出です。馬上から眺める海も最高に美しく気持ちの良いものでした。
帰り道で子供たちはまた行きたい！と何度も言ってました。私も是非また参加させていただきたいです。
素敵な経験をさせていただきありがとうございました！

I was moved by both the sunset and the starry sky. I took many wonderful photos and showed them to people around me after returning home. It became a great memory for my family. I also want to thank our guide, Shin. He had a friendly conversation with my daughter, who initially wasn't very enthusiastic, but she seemed to enjoy herself. The miso soup we received was warm and comforting. I thought it might be expensive when I signed up, but it was definitely worth it. Thank you very much.

サンセットも星空も感動しました。
素敵な写真もたくさんとっていただき、帰国後に周囲の人に見せて回ってしまいました。
家族の良い思い出になりました。
ガイドのしんさんにも感謝いたします。
娘とも仲良く会話していただき、当初気が進まなかった娘も楽しそうでした。
いただいたお味噌汁も温かくて、気持ちも暖まりました。高いかなと思いながらも申し込みましたが、その価値は十分にありました。
ありがとうございました。

The driver was very kind and explained in detail about delicious restaurants and how to handle the horses. Thanks to that, it became a memorable day. I felt that the free time in Haleiwa Town was too short, so I think it would be better to have more time.

ドライバーさんがとても親切な方で、美味しいお店や馬の扱い方などを丁寧に詳しく説明してくださいました。
お陰様で思い出深い一日となりました。
ハレイワタウンでのフリータイムが短くて足りなかったので、もっと時間を長く取れるといいと思います。

The half-day morning tour was a bit rushed, but I was able to see various attractions on Oahu. The Polynesian Cultural Center was charming with the earnestness of the student guide, and the show was fantastic.

午前中の半日観光は駆け足でしたが、オアフ島の色々名所を観ることができました。
ポリネシア文化センターは学生のガイドさんの一生懸命なのが、微笑ましく、
ショーは最高でした。

This time, during our two-week stay, the only tour was this stargazing! I was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately, the sky was cloudy and the moon was out. We could see the large moon, but the stars we were hoping to see were much better viewed back in Japan. It was disappointing.

If you have flexibility in your schedule, it's better to consider the moon phase and the time the moon rises when making a reservation. We didn't think about it at all.

I'm really disappointed. However, we were able to see a beautiful sunset.

今回、2週間の滞在で、ツアーはこの星空観測のみ！
これだけは、と期待していたのですが、あいにく、曇り空、月も出ている。大きな月のカサは見えましたが、お目当ての星は、普通に日本で見た方が、ずっと良く見えました。残念でした。
日程に余裕があるなら、月齢、月の出る時間等も考えて、予約をした方が良いです。
私達は、全然考えていませんでした。
がっかりです。
但し、夕焼けは、キレイに見れました。

This August, I participated in the Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the stars from the summit due to the weather, but we did catch glimpses of the sunset peeking through the clouds, which was quite dramatic! Also, our guide, J IN, really wanted to show us the stars and took us to various spots to try and catch a view! The stories during our travels were enjoyable, and I had a great time! I definitely want to participate again!

今年、８月にマウナケア山頂サンセット&星空観測ツアーに参加しました。残念ながら山頂からの星空は天候の関係で見れなかったけれど、時々雲の合間から夕陽が少し見えて結構ドラマチックでした！また、ガイドのJ INさんはツアー参加者になんとか星空を見せてあげたいと色々と場所を変えて見せてくれました！移動中のお話も楽しくとっても楽しかったです！またぜひ参加してみたいです！

Great food and entertainment, staff was very friendly and service was excellent

The summit of Haleakalā was very cloudy, so we moved to another spot! I thought it wouldn't work even after moving, but there were countless stars!!! It definitely deserves a five-star rating, but I want to see the starry sky from the summit next time, so I will participate again.

ハレアカラ山頂は雲が多く、別のスポットに移動！！
移動しても無理なんじゃ…と思ってたけど
そこは満天の星！！！
十分星５つに値するけど
今度は山頂での満天の星が見たいので
また参加させてもらいます。

My family and I had a great time with star of Honolulu!! Tyler was great in serving us and he was always making sure we were all fine!!!
For me , this activity is a must to do every time we come to Oahu!!!

On the way to the destination, it rained and there were many clouds, making it impossible to see the sky, which was quite nerve-wracking as we headed to the summit. Although there were many clouds, the sunset peeking through them and the evening glow that turned the clouds red was wonderful.
I don't have any photos, but the starry sky was also amazing. I may have realized for the first time just how many stars there are.
Our guide, Macchan, was also very enjoyable and made the experience memorable. He was the person who left the biggest impression on me during this trip.

現地に向かう途中は雨が降ったり，雲が多くまったく空が見えなかったり，ハラハラドキドキで山頂に向かいました。雲は多かったものの雲間からのサンセットと雲を赤く染めた夕焼けが素晴らしかったです。
写真はありませんが，星空も最高でした。こんなにたくさん星があることを初めて知ったかもしれません。
ガイドのまっちゃんもとても楽しいガイドをしていただきました。今回の旅行で一番印象に残った人でした。

Wailua River Cruise (Half Day / English Guide)
Since I had previously participated in a tour with a Japanese guide, I joined this affordable tour without a guide this time.
The cheerful English guide entertained everyone, and it was fun to sing and dance together!
After getting off the boat, the well-maintained walkway was reassuring, as my mother, who has some difficulty walking, was able to manage the distance.
The Wailua River Cruise is wonderful no matter how many times you come!

シダの洞窟観光遊覧船（半日／英語ガイド）
以前は日本語ガイドのツアーに参加したので、今回はガイド不要だったのでお安いこのツアーに参加。
陽気で皆を楽しませる英語ガイドで、一緒に歌ったりダンスしたりと面白かったです！
ボートを降りてからも少し脚が悪い母でも歩ける距離できちんと歩道も整備されており安心でした。
何度来ても素敵なワイルアリバークルーズでした。

The sunset and the starry sky were very beautiful, and the tour was enjoyable with easy-to-understand explanations of the constellations.

I received various precautions to avoid altitude sickness, but I think it would have been helpful to add what symptoms to watch out for.

サンセットも、星空もとても綺麗でした、星座をわかりやすく説明して頂き楽しいツアーでした。

高山病にならないよう色々注意をいただいたのですが、どんな症状に気をつけたら良いのかを、付け加えて頂けると良かったのかなぁと思います

I'm sorry for the late review. My child wanted to see the stars on the Big Island, so we booked this tour. Since I had previously climbed Haleakalā on Maui, I didn't worry too much about altitude sickness. The guide took photos for us and shared fun stories during the drive, making the time fly by. The moonlight made it a bit difficult to see the stars (though it was still much better than back home), so next time we visit, I'll check the lunar calendar and will definitely book this tour again.

遅い体験談ですみません。子供がハワイ島で星を見たいと言っていたのでこちらのツアーを申し込みました。以前マウイ島のハレアカラに登ったことがあるので高山病の心配はそれほどしないで済みました。ガイドさんが写真を撮ってくれたり車中も楽しい話をしてくれてあっという間でした。月明りで星が見えづらかったので（地元よりはそれでも全然見えます）次に訪問する際は月暦も見てまたこちらにお世話になります。

On the way to the summit, we gradually acclimatized to prevent altitude sickness, but when we reached the top, a few people seemed to be suffering from it. It seems that if you sit and watch the sunset without forcing yourself to move, you'll be okay. We observed the starry sky from a point much lower than the summit, where the symptoms of altitude sickness had subsided, and we were able to enjoy stargazing. It was the best tour, as we got to see a starry sky that we usually can't see.

山頂に向かう途中で高山病対策で少しずつ体を慣らしていくのですが、山頂につくと数人高山病にかかり辛そうでした。無理に動かず座ってサンセットを見ていれば何とかなるようです。星空観測は山頂からだいぶ降りた所で観測したのでそこでは高山病の症状は治まっており楽しく星空観測出来ました。
普段見れない星空を見ることが出来最高のツアーでした

My child expressed a desire to try horseback riding, and after researching various options, I chose this tour that allows even a 7-year-old to ride for the first time. Other tours had age restrictions that we couldn't meet. Additionally, since I had never rented a car before, the fact that we could see the North Shore while horseback riding was a deciding factor.

The result was a great choice! When we stopped by the North Shore in the morning and visited Matsumoto Shave Ice, it was surprisingly empty. We thoroughly enjoyed the shave ice with my child. By the way, when we went back to Haleiwa in the afternoon after horseback riding, Matsumoto Shave Ice had a long line, so it was definitely the right decision to go in the morning!

After that, we moved on to start horseback riding. It was the first time for our whole family, but the guide explained everything in Japanese multiple times during the car ride, and the horses were well-trained, so there were no issues at all. My 7-year-old daughter seemed to have a lot of fun, calmly riding her horse while talking to it. I thought someone would be holding the reins for her, but that wasn't the case (laughs). She was really on her own.

The weather was great, and there were spots where we could see the valley and the ocean, which felt wonderful! My husband and the kids really enjoyed it too. It seemed like they appreciated that it wasn't just going around in circles on the ranch!

I liked it so much that I would definitely want to do it again when we go back to Hawaii!

子供から乗馬をしたいとの希望があり、いろいろ調べたところ、初めての７才でも乗せてもらえるこのツアーを選びました。他のツアーの乗馬は年齢制限にひっかかったので…。また、レンタカーは借りたことがないのでノースショアも見つつ乗馬もできるということも決め手でした。
結果は正解！午前中にノースショアに立ち寄ったときに、マツモトシェイブアイスにいったら、なんとガラガラ。子供とシェイブアイスを十分楽しめました。ちなみに乗馬のあとの午後に再びハレイワに行ったときは、マツモトシェイブアイスはすごく行列していたので、午前中に食べて正解でした！
その後移動して乗馬開始。家族みんな初めての乗馬でしたが、行きの車でガイドさんが日本語で何回も説明してくれたのと、馬がかなり調教されていたので、全く問題なしでした。
７才の娘もとても楽しかったらしく、自分の馬に話しかけながらずっと落ち着いて１人でのっていました。誰か手綱を引いてくれるのかと思ってましたが、違いました(笑)。本当に１人でしたよ。
天気もよくて、渓谷と海が見える場所もあり、とても気持ち良かったです！主人も子供たちもかなり気に入っていました。牧場内をぐるぐるまわるだけではないのが良かったみたいです！

またハワイにいったら是非お願いしたいくらいとっても気に入りました！

The tour guide was friendly and I had a great time! We were lucky to see a beautiful sunrise, and the snack service (warm coffee and bread) was really nice! The breakfast we had on the way back was also delicious. If you come to Maui, I definitely recommend visiting here!

添乗員の方が気さくな方でとても楽しめました！日の出も運良くきれいに見れましたし、何より軽食のサービス(温かいコーヒーとパン)がすごく良かったです！帰りにとった朝食もおいしかったです。マウイに来たら、ぜひここを訪れることをおすすめします！

Unlike regular horseback riding in Japan, riding leisurely through nature was the best. I was healed by the sound of the wind rustling the leaves and the scenery!

普段の日本での乗馬とは違い、自然の中をのんびりと歩く乗馬は最高でした。風が葉を揺らの音や景色に癒されました！

The sunset from the 4200m summit was wonderful. I was thrilled to see the observatory with the Subaru Telescope. The stargazing from 3500m was also great. I was worried about altitude sickness, but I was able to enjoy it without any issues. I am grateful to our guide, Jin.

4200mの山頂からの夕日は素晴らしかったです。スバル望遠鏡のある天文台が見られ感激しました。3500mからの星の観賞も良かった。高山病を心配していましたが、そのようなこともなく楽しめました。ガイドの仁さんに感謝します。

I could see fish well from the window.
Some fish followed the boat, and they were cute.
I listened to the Japanese channel on my headphones, but I thought it would be nice if it were a bit more fulfilling.
However, even without that, it was enjoyable just to watch.

窓からよく魚が見えました。
魚が、船についてくるのがいて、
かわいかったです。
ヘッドホンで、日本語チャンネルを
聞きましたが、もう少し充実されると
いいかと思いました。
でも、そんなのがなくても、見るだけで
楽しかったです。

Total package from online reservation, round-trip Transportation, LARGE SHIP, meal, entertainment & position of ship for Friday Night Fireworks over Waikiki, panoramic views of Waikiki, & stunning sunset, easily 5 STARS. Must Do Activity.

The tour day was blessed with good weather, and since it was close to a new moon, there was no moonlight at all, allowing us to see countless stars like a natural planetarium. The sunset was truly beautiful, with a sea of clouds below, and I was overwhelmed by the starry sky.

I am very grateful to our tour guide, Yamapi. He took great care of us, showed us various stars through the telescope, and the lectures were enjoyable! It felt like going back to elementary school. I felt that the company, including Yamapi, genuinely wants participants to enjoy the tour with thoughtful consideration and care. I would love to join this tour again! Thank you very much!

ツアー参加日は天候に恵まれ、新月に近かったため月明かりが全く無く、天然プラネタリウムの如くたくさんの星を見ることができました。サンセットも本当に美しく、下には雲海が広がり、星空も含めて感無量でした。
ツアーガイドの山ピーさんには本当にお世話になりました。星空観測、望遠鏡で色々な星を見せてくださり、レクチャーも楽しかったです！小学生に戻る感覚でした。参加者ファーストの気配り、心づかい、山ピーさん含め、こちらの会社は参加者に気持ちよくツアーに参加して欲しいという心掛けがあると感じます。またこのツアーに参加したいです！本当にありがとうございました！

The day I participated was my 53rd birthday. The weather was perfect, and the starry sky exceeded my expectations. Tyra, the navigator from Masashi Nature School, was amazing and made it a wonderful birthday. Tyra was born in Okinawa and lived in Kanagawa until the second year of high school, so her Japanese is perfect. She made our conversations enjoyable with jokes and shared a wealth of interesting facts, which was very educational. Her explanations of the starry sky added a unique touch, and the trivia related to stars and constellations was incredibly fascinating, making me say "Wow!" repeatedly. I definitely want to join Tyra's tour again.

参加した日は私の53回目の誕生日でした。天気に恵まれ想像以上の満点の星空、マサシネイチャースクールのナビゲーターのタイラさんも最高で素晴らしい誕生日になりました。
タイラさんは沖縄生まれその後神奈川県で高2まで日本に居たそうで、日本語は完璧、冗談交えて会話が楽しく、うんちくの引出しも多く大変勉強になりました。星空の解説も通常の説明に一味付け加え、星、星座にちなんだうんちくも大変面白く「へぇー」の連発でした。是非またタイラさんのツアーに参加したいです。

I had an incredible time at The Maui Gold Pineapple Farm Tastiing Tour. To be honest, the only reason I went in the tour was to take pictures of pineapples. However, by the end of the tour, I learned so much about Pineapples. I learned when to pick the pineapples, what colors are the sweetest, the various parts of the pineapples, how to cut a pineapple and so much more. It was time well spent and yes, I took incredible pictures! The tour guide was also the best. He made the tour a lot of fun and definitely knew his material. The tour is fun for the entire family. Definitely worth it!!