All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

The driver was very kind, and I had a great time. They recommended delicious restaurants and told me about the Huli Huli Chicken, which made for a tasty takeout dinner. For first-time visitors to Hawaii, this is definitely a must-visit!

ドライバーさんがとても親切で、楽しい時間を過ごせました。美味しいレストランを教えてもらいましたし、フリフリチキンも教えてもらって、テイクアウトで美味しい夜ご飯になりました。ハワイ初めての人は、絶対行くべきです‼️

Even in summer, it’s cold at the summit, so I recommend putting on your inner layers by the Onizuka Center along the way. They provided rental down jackets and gloves for everyone. Also, headache medicine and motion sickness pills are essential.

夏でも山頂は寒いので、途中のオニヅカセンターまでに、インナーを着込んでおく事をお勧めします。ダウンジャケットや手袋などは、レンタルで全員分用意して下さってました。
また、頭痛薬や酔い止めは必須です。

Thank you very much to staff member Jonah for your help. Since we climbed Diamond Head early in the morning, it was not hot and felt great. After that, I was very impressed to be able to eat malasadas at Leonard's, which was not on the course. Thank you for taking me to Balance Rock as well! The ocean at Sunset Beach was incredibly beautiful, and it was a series of moving experiences! I was surprised by how delicious Giovanni's garlic shrimp was. I also enjoyed exploring Haleiwa, but it went by so quickly that I wished I had a little more time.

スタッフのジョナさん、お世話になりありがとうございました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドは朝早くだったので、暑くなく気持ちいい感じで登頂できました。
その後、コースにないレナーズのお店でマラサダ食べれて、とても感激しました！　またバランスロックにも連れて行っていただき、ありがとうございました！　サンセットビーチなど海がとっても綺麗で感動の連続でした！
念願のジョバンニのガーリックシュリンプの美味しさにビックリでした。ハレイワの散策も楽しかったですが、あっという間でもう少し時間があるといいなと思いました。

The guide's explanations were excellent and interesting, allowing me to absorb a lot of the culture of the Big Island in just half a day. As we gained elevation, the ground turned reddish-brown, resembling Mars. I became quite excited, and when we got out of the car at over 4,000 meters, I felt some signs of altitude sickness, like heaviness in my body and head. However, since I was acclimatizing to the altitude, I had no issues with my condition and enjoyed the sunset for about an hour. The stargazing was also fantastic, as it was a new moon, and the Milky Way was vivid. I am very satisfied with the tour.

However, I noticed that there were too many people with low morals, such as those who did not adhere to the meeting time for altitude acclimatization (which is unacceptable for adults), sleeping in the car above the Onizuka (which is prohibited by law), and touching the Onizuka silver sword grass (even body heat can cause serious damage to alpine plants, and it is an endangered species). I believe the organizers should address these issues, and I hope for better management in the future.

ガイドさんの説明が上手で面白く、半日の間にハワイ島の文化をかなり吸収出来ました。標高が高くなるにつれて地表が赤茶色になり、火星のようでした。かなり興奮気味になり、4000メートルを超えて車を出ると若干高山病の兆候は感じました。身体と頭の重さです。ですが高地順応を経ているので体調は問題なく、小一時間夕日を満喫しました。星空観察も当日が新月にあたり、天の川が鮮明でした。ツアーについて大変満足しています。
しかし、高地順応の集合時間も守らない(大人で論外）、オニヅカよりも上で車中で寝る(法律で禁じられています）、オニヅカの銀剣草を触る(体温ですら高山植物にとっては深刻なダメージ、しかも絶滅危惧種)など、低モラルな人たちが多すぎるのが目に入りました。運営側が伝えるべきだと思うので、今後の運営に期待したいです。

I was taken care of by Laura, who provided a lot of guidance on Hawaiian history and even the Hawaiian language. I recommend it for those who are comfortable with English listening.

ローラさんにお世話になりましたが、ハワイの歴史やハワイ語まで、たくさんのガイドをしてくださいました。英語のリスニングが苦で無い方にはおすすめです。

It was a very easy-to-understand and enjoyable tour since we had a Japanese guide. At the Dole Plantation, we got to ride a pineapple-colored train and eat pineapple ice cream. It was delicious, but the portion might be too much for one person. In Haleiwa Town, I had an avocado cheeseburger at "Kua Aina." The taste was exquisite. Although we traveled by bus, it was comfortable. Everything was great!

日本語ガイドだったので、とても分かりやすく、楽しいツアーでした。ドールプランテーションではパイナップル色のトレインに乗れ、パイナップルのアイスクリームを食べることが出来ました。美味しかったけど、一人では量が多いかも。ハレイワタウンでは「クア・アイナ」でアボカドチーズパーがーをたべました。味が絶品でした。バスでの移動だったけれど、快適でした。すべて良かった！

I spent a relaxing five hours in Haleiwa. Along the way, during a mini tour, I was able to see sea turtles up close at the rocky area behind the Balance Rock. Last year, I saw them at Ka'ena Bay Beach, where you can find sunrise shells, but there were even more this year. It was unexpectedly enjoyable!

５時間ゆったりハレイワで過ごしました
途中、ミニツアーで立ち寄ったバランスロック裏の岩場でウミガメを近くで見ることができました　昨年はサンライズシェルが取れるカイアカ・ベイ・ビーチでも見れましたが今年の方がたくさん　思いがけず楽しかったです

Watching the sunset and stargazing at the world's highest level mountain was a rare and incredibly valuable experience. The guide's explanations were excellent, and I gained a deeper understanding of the Big Island of Hawaii.

世界最高レベルの山で夕焼け・星空観測は滅多に出来ない体験で大変貴重な機会となりました。ガイドさんの説明も上手でハワイ島の理解も深まりました。

I experienced the sunset and stargazing tour. It was one of those views I've always wanted to see at least once in my life. During the sunset, the view of the sea of clouds below, the setting sun, and the scenery that unfolded as time flowed slowly was amazing. The stargazing afterward, where I was able to enjoy the view before the moon rose, seemed to be a stroke of luck. It became another unforgettable sight.

Throughout the tour, the guide was kind and shared stories about Hawaii, making it a fun time. This time, it was lucky that all the participants were Japanese, so we had a completely Japanese-speaking guide.

サンセット&星空鑑賞ツアーを体験。人生で一度は見てみたいと思った景色の1つでした。サンセットでは、眼下に流れる雲海、沈んでいく太陽、ゆっくりと時間が流れていく中で見える景色は最高でした。その後の星空鑑賞、月が昇る前の時間帯で鑑賞することができたのは運が良かったようです。これまた忘れられない光景となりました。

ツアーを通してですが、ガイドさんは親切で道中もハワイのお話もしてくれ楽しい時間でした。今回はたまたま参加者が全員日本人だったので完全日本語ガイドとなったのもラッキーでした。

In recent years, I have often used a bike for transportation, but since my range of movement was limited, I decided to book a trolley for the first time in a while. I found it convenient because it allows access to various places, but unfortunately, there are few lines available except for the pink trolley.

The photo is from when I used the Malama Line and got off to do some sightseeing. After visiting the main tourist spots, I tried to catch the next trolley, but I ended up waiting for a while at the trolley bus stop because I had some extra time. I also wanted to hike Makapu'u on the East Oahu Scenic Line, but since there was quite a long wait for the next trolley, I decided against getting off and just enjoyed the view from the bus window.

Additionally, some drivers speak broken Japanese and do their best to explain the tourist spots, but since everything is in English, I couldn't understand much. Due to the weak yen, prices are high, but it is relatively empty, which makes it comfortable. I would like to see the revival of coupon services like free one-day passes with the purchase of the Lealea Magazine or discounts on multi-day passes, as we had before.

近年はビキを利用して移動することが多かったのですが、行動範囲が限られてしまうため、久しぶりに今回トロリー を申し込みました。
色々な場所に行けるので便利だと感じましたがいかんせん、ピンクトロリー を除くラインの本数が少ないです。
写真はマラマラインを利用して途中下車し、観光した時の写真ですが、観光スポットを一通り回って次の便に乗ろうとしましたが、時間が余ってしまい、トロリー のバス停でしばらく待ちました。
東オアフの絶景ラインもマカプウトレッキングしたいと思っていたのですが、次の便が来るまでかなり時間が開いていたため、下車を断念し、バスの車窓から眺めるだけにしました。
また、運転手さんによっては日本語がカタコトの方がいらして一生懸命観光スポットの説明をしてくださるのですが、全て英語のため、あまり理解できませんでした。
円安で価格が高い事もあり、比較的空いているのでその点は快適です。
以前の様にレアレアマガジン購入で一日券無料や、数日券割引などのクーポンサービスを復活させていただきたいです。

I was looking forward to going to Tropical Farm and Haleiwa this time. Although I chose the tour based on the itinerary when I signed up, I was handed a card outlining the day's schedule after being picked up. We made several stops at famous (Instagram-worthy) beaches, but it felt very rushed, with only 10 to 15 minutes at each location (and 1 to 1.5 hours for lunch and exploring Haleiwa). It was quite hectic, going in and out in the heat. Honestly, I wished we could just stay in the car at the beach for a bit. In the morning, we stopped for a restroom break and those who wanted to buy from Leonard's, which sells from a food truck, were given the opportunity. Since we had to eat in the car, the smell of oil was quite overwhelming for me, as I wasn't in the mood to eat at that moment. For lunch, it was also from a food truck, and I struggled to find something I wanted to eat in the heat. The only nice part was being able to sit down and enjoy a coffee at a café in Haleiwa. The driver spoke Japanese well, and our conversations were very enjoyable, but honestly, while this tour might be great for younger people, I found it lacking in satisfaction and ended up feeling tired. It's a shame...

今回はトロピカルファームとハレイワ方面に行くことを楽しみにしていました。申し込み時にツアーの流れを見て選んではいたものの、実際にピックアップしてもらい1日のツアーの流れを案内したカードを渡されましたが…。有名どころ（インスタ映えの）ビーチに細かく寄ったりしつつ、トロピカルファーム、ハレイワ、コーヒーファームにもよるということで、各所10〜15分（昼食とハレイワ散策のみ1時間ないし1時間半）で大変慌ただしく、暑い中出たり入ったりでした。暑い中での移動なので、正直途中のビーチはもう車待機したいなとも思いました。朝イチ、キッチンカーで売りに来ているレナーズを購入希望する人はどうぞっとトイレ休憩を兼ねて停車されました。車内で食べることになるので、今食べたい気分ではなかった私にとっては車内に広がる油の匂いはかなりしんどかったです。昼食もフードトラックなので暑い中食べたいものが見つからず。唯一ハレイワのカフェでゆっくり座ってコーヒーを飲むことができたのは良かったです。ドライバーの方も日本語が上手でお話は非常に楽しかったですが、正直ツアースケジュールとしては若い人同士ならいいかもしれませんが、私としては満足感に欠けて、疲れてしまう内容でした。残念…。

Due to a flight delay, we arrived 30 minutes late for our meeting time, but they kindly extended the end time by 30 minutes and even made unplanned stops at attractions along the way. Since our time in Hawaii was limited and we were traveling with elderly parents, we were able to visit various places efficiently and smoothly. Thanks to this, we had a wonderful family trip. They also responded quickly to inquiries from the time of booking, which made us feel at ease. I would like to use their services again if the opportunity arises.

フライト遅延により待ち合わせ時間から30分遅くなった際、終了時間も30分遅らせてくださったり、移動の途中で予定になかった名所にも立ち寄ってくださるなど臨機応変に対応していただきました。ハワイ滞在時間が限られており、高齢の親も一緒だったため、効率よくスムーズに行きたい場所に色々行けました。お陰で楽しい家族旅行ができました。予約時から問い合わせにも迅速に返信していただき、安心して利用させていただきました。また機会があれば利用したいと思います。

I enjoyed the easy-to-understand explanations in Japanese by the experienced and knowledgeable guide, Mr. Shoyou. On that day, we were able to fully enjoy a starry sky without the influence of moonlight.

経験、知識の豊富なガイドのショウヨウさんによる日本語の説明が分かりやすく楽しめました。当日は月明かりの影響が無く満天の星空を堪能しました。

The magnificent nature of Mauna Kea was breathtaking. I had my wedding on Oahu and then came to the Big Island for sightseeing, which created wonderful memories. Thank you!

マウナケアの壮大な自然、圧巻でした。
オアフ島で結婚式を挙げ、その後ハワイ島に観光しに来ましたが素敵な思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

A wonderful experience to see Hana, pricey but worth every dime.

Super easy hiking path and a gorgeous hike all around!

Hot at first with the sun coming down, but the sunset views are phenomenal!

hot on the first hour of the ship. but the rest of the night was fabulous.

I was a little nervous with my mom being 70 need to get into the submarine. They were very accommodating for her. Words cannot describe how amazing it was to be in this submarine. The picture that I posted of my sister and my husband with the most wonderful look, enjoying their selves Beyond words. This is my absolute favorite memory from our big island vacation 2025.

This is my second visit to the Bishop Museum. No matter how many times I see it, the building and the decorations inside are wonderful.

The dinosaur exhibition area will surely delight children as well.

ビショップミュージアムは2回目です。
何回見てもすばらしい建物と中の装飾品がすばらしいです。

恐竜の展示会場も子供さんも喜ぶでしょう

This time, I requested an airport pickup and a tour of the North Shore. The lively communication via LINE was great, and I was welcomed in a wonderful luxury car. We stopped by a local shop I wanted to visit, and with Ken's enjoyable conversation, we headed to the North Shore! Ken, who is from Okinawa, spoke excellent Japanese and recommended a hidden gem for a delicious lunch. It was a very fulfilling day. I would like to request this again when I go back.

今回　空港お迎えからノースショア観光をお願いしました。
LINEでの軽快なやり取りで、素敵な高級車で出迎えてくれて、行きたかったローカルなショップに立ち寄ってもらい　ケンさんの楽しい会話と共にノースショアへ！
沖縄出身のケンさんの上手な日本語で　穴場の美味しい昼食場所も教えてもらい　とっても濃厚な1日でした。また行った時にはお願いしたいと思います。

I participated in the tour primarily for stargazing near the summit of Mauna Kea. Since there is an observatory set up there, I was expecting good weather, but when we arrived at the observation site, it was cloudy, and we couldn't see a perfect starry sky. Our guide managed to take some photos with a few clear spots in the sky as a backdrop. It's nobody's fault, so there's nothing we can do about it.

マウナケア山頂近くでの星空観測が主な目的でツアーに参加しました。天文台も設置される程なので天候も良いと期待していたのですが、観測場所に着いた時には雲がかかっており満点の星空とはいかなかったです。少しの晴れ間を見つけてガイドさんが星をバックに撮影してくれました。こればかりば誰のせいでも無いので仕方ないです。

Snorkeling will be on many people’s “must-do” activity in Maui, but so should the Sunset and Stargazing tour in Haleakala with Yoshi! I went with my family and we haven’t stopped talking about how incredible the tour was. Yoshi is incredibly personable and every aspect of the tour is so thoughtful. With 20+ years of living in Maui and leading tours of the national park, Yoshi knows the best spots for sightseeing and has great local knowledge to share on the drive up to Haleakala. His state of the art telescopes allow you to see all kinds of constellations and we even got to see Saturn. The complimentary Krispy Crème donuts were a tasty treat and the music selection was so peaceful. I can’t recommend Yoshi and the tour enough. If you’re wanting to see Haleakala, definitely book with Yoshi. Mahalo!

The guide was very polite and explained the history and natural environment of Mauna Kea in an easy-to-understand manner. The moment the sunset occurred was beautiful, providing an experience that was more moving than any photo could capture.

Although the starry sky was cloudy, the Milky Way was clearly visible to the naked eye.

They were well-prepared with warm clothing and hot drinks, allowing us to enjoy ourselves comfortably even at high altitudes.

ガイドさんがとても丁寧で、マウナケアの歴史や自然環境について分かりやすく説明してくれた。夕陽が沈む瞬間は美しく、写真以上の感動を味わえる。
星空は曇っていたものの天の川は肉眼ではっきり見られた。

防寒具や温かい飲み物の準備も万全で、標高の高い場所でも安心して楽しめた。

The half-day tour to see the sunset and the starry sky was amazing. A jacket is essential because it's cold. The Milky Way was also breathtaking! ^_^

半日かけてサンセットと星空を見るツアーは最高でした。寒いので上着は必須です。天の川も感動でした^_^

I think this tour is much more fulfilling than just a diamond bed climbing tour. I believe it's difficult to visit this many places in one day on your own, so I highly recommend it. The guide was very enthusiastic and provided excellent service.

ダイヤモンドベッド登山のみのツアーよりかなり充実していると思います。個人で1日にこれだけ周るのは難しいと思うので、おすすめです。ガイドさんもサービス精神旺盛な方で、本当に良くしてもらいました。

The breathtaking scenery of the Mars-like landscape, along with the view of the sea of clouds and sunset from the mountaintop, was truly moving. The guide's explanations were clear and interesting. I also had wonderful photos taken, which became great memories.

火星のような大地の絶景と、山頂からの雲海と夕陽の眺めは本当に感動的でした。ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすくおもしろったです。素晴らしい写真も撮影者してもらい、いい思い出になりました。

On my sixth trip to Maui, I finally visited Haleakalā, which I had been curious about for a long time! During the journey, I was told I would regret not coming sooner, and it truly lived up to that expectation with its "star-filled sky" and "natural planetarium."

At the summit, above the clouds, there was nothing to obstruct the stars, and everywhere I looked, there were stars. I was deeply moved by the realization that the light I was seeing had traveled from before I was born.

The constellation explanations were detailed, and I was also taught how to beautifully capture the night sky with my smartphone, allowing me to preserve the breathtaking views both in memory and in photos.

I hope everyone, regardless of age or gender, gets to see that scenery at least once and experience being liberated from the harshness of society. Thank you!

6回目のマウイで、ずっと気になっていたハレアカラ山についに行ってみました！
道中、これまで来なかったことを後悔する、と言われたのですが、まさにその期待を裏切らない「満天の星」「天然のプラネタリウム」でした。
山頂は雲の上なので、星を遮るものは何もなく、どこを見渡しても星。
また、自分が生まれる前の光が今この目に届いているということを実感し、さらに感動しました。
星座の解説も詳しく、スマホで綺麗に星空を撮影する方法も丁寧に教えていただけたため、記憶としても、写真としても絶景を留めることができました。
老若男女問わず、一度はあの景色を見て、殺伐とした社会から解き放たれる経験をしてみて欲しいです。
ありがとうございました！

The cruise was quite good with beautiful seas and a refreshing breeze. The movie location tour had some artificially created spots, but the scenery was nice. The English guide told jokes, but I was disappointed that I couldn't understand them due to my listening skills.

クルーズが、綺麗な海と爽やかな風でかなり良かった。映画ロケ地ツアーは人工的に作られてるところもあったけれど、景色が良かった。英語ガイドがジョークを言うのだけど、リスニング力が無く残念だった。

I was excited to sign up for a plan that allows you to go to a height higher than Mount Fuji at 4,200m. I originally applied for the sunrise tour, but it was canceled due to the organizer's circumstances, so I opted for the sunset tour instead.
What I felt most when I reached the summit was just how big the sun is! It felt so close! The day before, I enjoyed a beach sunset, and while both experiences were wonderful, this was truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
The starry sky was really what they mean by "stars falling," with a sky full of stars, stars, and more stars. It was a fantastic experience to see both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

4,200mという富士山より高いところへ行けるというプランにドキドキして申し込みました。本当はサンライズを申し込みましたが、主催者都合で却下されてこのサンセットツアーにしました。
山頂に登って一番感じたのはとにかく太陽が大きい‼️近い‼️前日はビーチサンセットを楽しみましたがその対比もありどちらも素敵でしたが、唯一無二の体験でした。
星空も本当に「星が降る」とはこのことで、満点の星、星、星。北半球と南半球と両方見れる素晴らしい体験でした。