All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I have experienced various horseback riding activities so far, but the seaside scenery was very beautiful, and the horses were calm, making it enjoyable. I would like to try other locations next time.

今までいろいろな乗馬を体験してきましたが、海辺の景色がとてもきれいで馬もおとなしくて楽しめました。次回も他の場所での物を体験したいです。

On October 20th, I boarded the Nakane-san bus.

I was worried about altitude sickness, but Nakane-san taught us various things like how to drink water and precautions, and as long as I followed his advice, I was fine.

The sunset sinking into the clouds was truly beautiful, and I think it's worth seeing at least once. The "shadow of the Earth" that I saw after the sunset was very beautiful and left a strong impression on me. Nakane-san took a silhouette photo of a newlywed couple with the sunset in the background, and it turned out so beautifully that it became a memorable picture from their honeymoon. I have it set as my phone wallpaper and PC desktop image.

During the stargazing afterward, even though the moon was bright, I was still able to see many stars. Lying on the ground and looking up at the star-filled sky, I could see the Milky Way and even satellites with the naked eye! We also took photos with the starry sky in the background, creating wonderful memories that will be cherished both in memory and in record.

As for clothing, I wore:
On top: Heattech long sleeves → sweatshirt → Uniqlo light down → borrowed down jacket
On the bottom: Heattech tights → long pants → borrowed pants
This was just right for me (I tend to get hot, so it was a bit chilly). My husband, who gets cold easily, borrowed a hat and gloves and used a heat pack he brought from Japan.

I also appreciated the thoughtfulness of being offered warm drinks during dinner and while stargazing. Thank you, Nakane-san! I made such wonderful memories.

１０月２０日ナカネさん号に乗車しました。

高山病が心配でしたが、ナカネさんが水の飲み方や注意事項など色々教えて下さるので、その通りにしていたら大丈夫でした。

雲に沈む夕陽は本当にキレイで一度は見てみる価値があると思います。私は夕陽が沈んだ後に見た『地球の影』がとてもキレイで印象に残りました。ナカネさんが新婚のカップルに夕陽をバックに２人が見つめ合うシルエットの写真を撮って下さったのですが、それがとてもキレイで新婚旅行の思い出の１枚となっています。携帯の待ち受けとＰＣのデスクトップ画像にしています。

その後の星空観測、月が明るかったのですがそれでもたくさんの星を見ることが出来ました。地面に寝転がって見る満天の星空、天の川や人工衛星まで肉眼で見えました！星空をバックにした写真も撮っていただき、記憶にも記録にも残るステキな思い出となりました。

服装ですが、
上はヒートテックの長袖→トレーナー→ユニクロのライトダウン→貸してもらったダウン
下はヒートテックのタイツ→長ズボン→貸してもらったズボン
でちょうど良かったです。（暑がりの私でやや寒いくらいかな。）寒がりの夫はさらに帽子と手袋を貸してもらい、日本から持参したカイロを貼っていました。

夜ご飯や星空観測の時にあたたかい飲み物を出して下さる心遣いもうれしかったです。ナカネさんありがとうございました！とってもステキな思い出が出来ました。

I was worried about altitude sickness, but the staff's explanations and support made me feel at ease during the stargazing. The tour with Masashi, who even lends you pants because it gets really cold at the summit, is great. It seems that the stars visible change with the seasons, so I would like to go again if I have the chance. Thank you very much.

高山病の不安があったのですが、スタッフの方の説明や対応で安心して星空観察できました。山頂は本当に寒いので、ズボンまで貸してくれるマサシさんのツアーは良いです。
季節によって見られる星が違うようなので、機会があったらまた行きたいです。ありがとうございました。

The Quintessential Hawaiian Experience

If you're looking for a pleasant, relaxing dinner on the water this is the option for you - I would highly recommend the the three star option - the slight price difference is worth it.

Although there are a lot of guests on board it's not loud nor do you have a feeling of being over crowded. The lobster is wonderful and they have staff that come and around crack the shell for you! you can get as messy as you want though once she's revealed the majority of the crayfish for you

Steak is a small serve but very satisfying and in between meals popping up to the top deck is fantastic - the Honolulu skyline is gorgeous and the fresh warm air simply wonderful - it's a great way to start or end any Hawaiian Vacation or celebrate a special occasion.

Mahalo Star of Honolulu Team!

Thanks again Eric......great trip and very infomative and knowledgeable guide.........hope everyone takes this activity and does it...well worth the time and money !!!

The sunset viewed from above the sea of clouds was very beautiful. The stargazing afterward was also amazing, as the sky was completely clear, allowing the stars to shine beautifully. The Milky Way, in particular, was stunning.

雲海の上から見るサンセットはとても綺麗でした。
その後の星空観察も雲一つない空だったので、星がとても綺麗に見えました。
特に天の川が素晴らしかった。

This was the event I was looking forward to the most on this trip. Thanks to the two guides who provided very thorough explanations, from altitude sickness prevention to detailed descriptions of each constellation, it turned out to be a tour that was even more enjoyable and memorable than I expected. Thank you so much for taking so many photos as well. If you're staying on the Big Island, I highly recommend participating!

今回の旅行で一番楽しみにしていたイベントです。
ガイドのお二人に高山病対策からひとつひとつの星座の説明まで、とても丁寧に説明していただいたおかげで、期待以上に楽しく思い出になるツアーでした。
写真も沢山撮っていただいて、本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島に宿泊されるなら、ぜひ参加されることをオススメします！

Great!
Worth every penny. Great food

We participated in a tour as a family.
Although the clouds were thick at the summit of Haleakalā and we couldn't see the sunset, we were able to witness a wonderful starry sky.
The starry sky at 3,000 meters on Haleakalā was truly amazing.
The tour owner, Mr. Yamauchi, guided us into the wonderful world of the stars.
Thank you for a very lovely time.
Many people have participated in this tour, and wonderful things and miracles are happening.
I was also able to see a magnificent sight under the starry sky.
I am grateful for such a wonderful encounter.

ファミリーでツアーに参加しました。
ハレアカラの山頂は雲が厚くてサンセットは見る事ができませんでしたが
素晴らしい星空を見る事が出来ました＾＾
３０００mのハレアカラでの星空はすごくステキでした。
ツアーオーナーの山内さんが星空の素晴らしい世界に導いてくださいます。
とてもステキな時間をありがとうございました。
たくさんの方がこのツアーに参加して素晴らしい事や奇跡が起こっています。
私も星空の下で素晴らしい光景を見る事が出来ました。
とてもステキな出会いに感謝です。

The Grotto is beautiful. A must see for all visitors.

I attended the Chief's luau with my husband, siblings/spouses, and my elderly parents. A great time was had by all....even got my parents (temporary) tattooed at the event! We enjoyed the pre-show activities and the food was delicious. Chief and his group of entertainers put on an excellent show. This was my first luau, but my siblings had been to others on previous visits and said Chief's luau was their favorite.

It was a tour with few Japanese participants, but I really felt like I was abroad. The show was sophisticated, and the management was very well organized. There was plenty of time, and I was very satisfied.

日本の方の少ないツアーでしたが、外国に来たなという感じがよかった。ショーは洗練されており、管理が行き届いた運営でした。時間もたっぷりあり大変満足でした。

Our first and most memorable experience with this company was being picked up by Coach Driver Jerry. This guy is a credit to the company and to Hawaii. He supplied a huge amount of information about the islands, the history and Pearl Harbour. He was extremely helpful to everyone on the coach and gave sensible advice to all the 'out of towners' The experience of visiting the Missouri and the Arizona memorial was a humbling and memorable experience for our family.

The Royal Start tour to Pearl Harbor was more than I had hoped for. "Cousin Jerry" was an amazing guide and made us feel like ohana (family). The comfort of the tour bus was very very nice. The visit to the Arizona was everything I expected and was a very emotional time for me, being a Navy veteran. We really felt like we got our money worth and definitely recommend the Royal Star tours.

First, I was healed by the cuteness of the horses in Happy Valley, and then I leisurely explored the town of Haleiwa. I enjoyed a bento box featuring the local specialty of garlic shrimp while being completely satisfied by the sunset over the North Shore at a beach filled with sea turtles. I'm also grateful for the driver's efficiency. Thank you!

まず、ハッピーバレーで馬の可愛さに癒され、その後の
ハレイワの町ものんびり散策しました。名物のガーリック味の海老料理のお弁当を堪能しながら、海がめ一杯いる浜辺でノースに沈む夕日に大満足の一日でした。ドライバーの方の手際の良さにも感謝です。ありがとうございました！

There were so many Pearl Harbor tours to choose from, I thought my head was going to explode just trying to decide. In the end, I was glad we chose this one. We had a lot of time on our own to explore Pearl Harbor and there were optional audio tours available for an additional fee, but we didn't do that. There was so much to take in and see as it was!

On September 29, I participated alone. I never expected to see a sunset at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, higher than Mount Fuji. The fact that we could drive to the summit made it very appealing, especially since I have no climbing experience. Thanks to the advice from our guide, Chizuko, I didn't have to worry about altitude sickness (laughs), and in front of me was a wonderful sunset... I truly had an amazing time.

That night was a full moon, so the night sky was a bit too bright for stargazing, but when our guide Chizuko pointed out the stars with a laser pointer, we saw a shooting star in that exact spot for a brief moment...☆. It was a very interesting moment where all participants got to see the shooting star.

I was able to create the best memories on my first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Thank you very much. I will definitely go back to the Big Island~♪

９月２９日、男一人で参加いたしました。
富士山よりも高い標高４０００メートルを超える山の山頂でサンセットを見れるなんて思ってもいませんでした。
山頂まで車で移動するので登山経験がない私でも安心して参加できるのがとても魅力でした。
心配していた高山病もガイドの千鶴子さんのアドバイスのお陰で大丈夫（笑）、そして目の前では素晴らしいサンセット・・・。ほんとに素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。
この日は満月ともあって星空観測にはちょっと明かる過ぎの夜空でしたが、ガイドの千鶴子さんがレーザーポインターで星空を差した瞬間、ちょうどその場所に短い時間でしたが流れ星が・・・☆。参加者皆が流れ星を見れるという非常に面白い場面もありました。
初めてのハワイ島で最高の思い出作ることができました。ありがとうございました。
またハワイ島に行きます~♪

Great time, great guide, lots to see and a ton of information!

First, I was filled with the stars in the sky. The Milky Way was clearly visible, and shooting stars appeared so quickly that I didn't even have time to make a wish; it was a series of breathtaking moments. I was well-prepared for the cold, and at just the right time, warm tea was served, making me forget the chill as I looked up at the sky. The warm bento was delicious as well. I encountered stars I had never seen before, like the red star and the butterfly star. I would love to participate again.

まずは満天の星に満堂しました。
Milky Wayが鮮明に観え、流れ星も祈る間も無い速さで現れ感動の連続でした。
寒さ対策も万全で、タイミングよく暖かいお茶が出て寒さを忘れて顔は天を仰いだままでした。
暖かいお弁当も美味しかったです。
赤い星、蝶の星など初めての星の出会いもありました。
また参加したいです。

My worries about the cold turned out to be unfounded, and I was captivated by the ever-changing sky show without suffering from a lack of oxygen. Unfortunately, when the sunset occurred, clouds obscured the view, and I couldn't see the sun sinking into the sea of clouds, but the beauty of the surrounding clouds dyed in shades of crimson was beyond words.

I was also impressed by the guide's meticulous attention to detail, and I would love to participate again. Next time, I definitely want to enjoy the sunset.

心配していた寒さは杞憂におわり、また酸素の欠乏に苦しまず刻々と変わる天空のショーに酔いしれました。夕陽が沈むときあいにく雲がかかり雲海に沈む太陽は見れませんでしたが周囲の茜色に染まった雲の美しかったこと筆舌に尽くせません。
またガイドさんの細かな配慮にも感服しまた参加したいと思っております。次回はぜひ夕陽の沈むところを鑑賞したいと思っております。

This was our first Luau and we are confident in saying that it is quite possibly the best Luau you could attend. It was very authentic and Chief Seilu put on a great show from the dancing to music to his corky comedy. The activities before the Luau and the show itself are a perfect experience for anyone visiting Oahu.

I had heard that the Kona area has little rain, but it seems this year has been quite rainy, and the day we attended the luau show was a disaster (crying).

First, we checked in at the luau desk in the hotel. It was popular, so there was a line, but it was completed smoothly. However, when we went out to the beach, there was a long line. The host was speaking amusingly, but those in the back couldn't hear at all. After entering, I purchased a women's dendrobium lei for $6 and a men's kukui lei for $5. We took a commemorative photo here, but due to the chaos from the heavy rain afterward, photos were not available for purchase anywhere.

We were seated at a table with Americans, greeting and shaking hands. Drinks were free, but since there was only one lady serving, there was another long line. The meal included poi and about three types of meat. The taste was American-style, which I liked.

Just as the meal began, it started to rain... what began as a light drizzle quickly turned into a decent downpour, and everyone was given bath towels to cover their heads. The tablecloth, the trays with food, and everything got soaked from the rain. The drinks were diluted by the rainwater.

Originally, there were supposed to be various activities before the meal, but as the rain intensified, everything was cleared away in about 15 minutes. We couldn't participate in anything. There was no whole roasted pig either. The main show ended up being super fast-paced and finished in no time (laughs). It was supposed to end after 8 PM, but surprisingly, it wrapped up by 6:30 PM, and the band, food, and audience all cleared out immediately.

Despite this disappointing experience, only a few people left their seats, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves to some extent until the end. I had high expectations based on good reviews, and since it was my first day on the Big Island, I was really looking forward to it, but it ended up being a letdown. I'm unsure if I would want to see it again next time.

コナ地区は雨が少ないと聞いていたが、今年は雨が多いらしく、私達がこのルアウショーに参加した日はさんざんでした（泣）

まずホテル内のルアウデスクでチェックイン。やはり人気で並んでましたがこれは簡単スムーズに完了。
しかしビーチに出てみると長蛇の列。司会進行役が面白おかしく喋っていますが、後方には全く聞こえず。
入場してから女性用デンファレレイを＄６で購入、男性用のククイレイは＄５。ここで記念写真を撮りますが、この後の大雨のバタバタで写真販売はどこでもされておらず買えず仕舞。

通された席はアメリカの方たちと同じテーブルで、挨拶したり握手したり。
ドリンクはフリーですが、おばちゃん一人で対応しているのでこれまた長蛇の列。食事はポイなどもあり、お肉の種類も３種類ほどありました。味もアメリカンな味で私は好きです。
さて食事が始まってすぐに雨が,,,小雨だったの束の間、そこそこの雨が降り出し、全員にバスタオルが配られ皆が頭からすっぽり白いタオルをずっとかぶってました。テーブルクロスも食事の入ったトレーも料理も全部雨でぐしょぐしょ。グラスのお酒は雨で薄まって水になってました。

本来なら食事前に色んなアクティビティがあったようですが、雨が強くなってどれも１５分ほどで撤収。何も参加できず。豚の丸焼きもありませんでした。
肝心のショーも超早送りであれよあれよという間に終わって（笑）２０時過ぎ終了予定がなんと１８時半には終わって、バンドも料理も観客も即撤収。
そんな散々な内容でしたが、席を立つ人は数名だけで、みんな最後までそれなりに楽しんでいました。

口コミも良く、初ハワイ島初日だったので期待していましたが、残念な結果に終わってしまいました。次回もう一回観るかは悩むなー

When I think of a canyon, I imagine cliffs, but it felt more like a stroll through the mountains. It was refreshing, and the joy of the foreign children added to the fun.

渓谷というと崖を想像しましたが山の中を散策する感じ
気持ちよかったです　外人の子供も楽しんでいて楽しいのが倍増

After completing the 2012 Maui Marathon, I participated with my important partner. Initially, I was worried about whether I could enjoy it after running, but with Yamauchi-san's excellent guidance and the beautiful sunset, all the fatigue from the marathon disappeared.

Later, I couldn't stop crying at the starry sky, which looked like a treasure chest turned upside down against the pitch-black night sky. Thanks to the techniques of our guide Yamauchi-san, we miraculously got to see Saturn, which was truly amazing!

This was the first time I had such a wonderful experience, and I feel like it changed my perspective on life. I also fell in love with Maui, the sky, and the mountains thanks to the best tempura (laughs) and the fantastic guide. I'm really glad I could share this experience with my important partner. I want to participate again with someone special. Thank you, Yamauchi-san and all the staff!

2012年マウイマラソンを完走した後に大切なパートナーと参加しました。当初は走った後に楽しむことができるのかが不安でしたが、山内さんの最高のガイドと美しいサンセットでマラソンの疲労も吹っ飛びました。
その後、漆黒の夜空にまるで宝石箱をひっくりがえしたような星空に涙が止まりませんでした。
ガイドの山内さんのテクニックのおかげで、奇跡的に土星もみることができ本当に最高！でした。

このような素晴らしい体験は産まれて初めてで、人生観が変わった気がします。
また最高の天プラ(笑)と最高のガイドでマウイ、空、山を最高に好きになりました。
この経験を最高に大切なパートナーと参加できて本当によかったです。
また、大切な人と参加したいです。
山内さん、スタッフのみなさんありがとうございました。

The day after the Maui Marathon, I participated with my husband.

Aside from the sunset, I was moved by the countless stars we could see. We were even shown Saturn and Mars by Mr. Yamauchi, which we could never see in our everyday lives. I believe everyone who joined the tour was satisfied.

Also, there was a group of three lively and powerful ladies from Osaka who participated in the same tour, and it made me think that I want to stay energetic and positive no matter how old I get. Mr. Yamauchi also joked several times, "Osaka ladies are interesting. Is it Yoshimoto?" I fell in love with Maui.

マウイマラソンの翌日に主人と参加しました。

サンセットもさる事ながら、無数の星が見られた事に感動しました。
普段では絶対に見る事ができない、土星や火星も山内さんに見せて頂きました。
ツアーに参加されたみなさん、満足されたと思います。

また、同じツアーに大阪から参加されていたのおばさま三人組の方が気さくでパワフルで、私も何歳になっても元気で前向きにいたいなあ・・・と思いました。
山内さんも「大阪のおばちゃんは面白い。吉本ですか~？」と何度もつっこまれていましたね。
マウイ島、大好きになりました。

You can enjoy all kinds of Polynesian shows. There are also plenty of activities like traditional Hawaiian body painting, handcrafts, and hula lessons. The guidance is only in English, and I only understand basic daily conversation, but I had an amazing time! If you're staying in the Kailua-Kona area, this is definitely something you should see at least once!

あらゆる種類のポリネシアンショーを楽しむことができます。
まだハワイ伝統のプチボディペイントやハンドクラフト、フラのレッスンもあり盛りだくさんです。
英語の案内だけで、私は最低限の日常会話くらいしかわからないけど、最高に楽しめました☆
カイルアコナ地区に滞在するなら一度は必ず見るべき！

Since it was my first time participating, I couldn't understand everything well, so I guess it can't be helped. I was under the impression that I could go horseback riding, so I was disappointed that I couldn't. The advertised horseback riding hike sounded appealing, but I didn't know how to express that, and I would have liked to know how to make the most of my time at Hailewa. The duration of the stay was too long for someone who doesn't ride horses.

初めての参加で良く理解できていなかったので仕方がないのですが、乗馬ができると思い込んでいたので乗馬をすることができず残念でした。うたい文句の乗馬ハイキングが選べるとありましたが、どのように伝えればよいのか判らずハイレワでの時間の使い方を教えて欲しかった。　乗馬をしない人にとってあまりにも長い滞在時間でした。

Last time, I couldn't make a reservation and joined an English tour. While the explanations and other aspects were the same, there was no luxurious service like having staff take group photos at the summit or a group photo with the night sky as a backdrop. A friend living in Hawaii mentioned they had been to the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy located halfway up Mauna Kea, but the sunset from the summit is truly magnificent. Since the center gets quite crowded with the general public visiting for stargazing, it was impossible to lie down and observe the stars at the observation point like in this tour. I was deeply moved by this incredibly luxurious experience. It was a new moon, so I was able to gaze at a sky full of stars and the Milky Way while lying down, and I realized once again that Earth is just one part of the universe by participating in this tour.

前回は予約が取れなくて英語のツアーに参加しました。説明その他は変わらないのですが、集合写真や頂上でのグループごとの写真や夜空をバックにした写真をスタッフの方が撮ってくれるような至れり尽くせりのサービスはありませんでした。
ハワイに住んでいる知人はマウナケア中腹にあるオニヅカ記念センターまでは行ったことがあるようでしたが、やはり山頂からのサンセットは素晴らしいですし（記念センターは一般の方も星空観測に訪れるので結構込んでいるため）今回のツアーのように、観測地点で寝転がって星空の観測は無理であるため、とっても贅沢な経験をさせてもらったと感激しました。丁度、新月だったので、本当に降るような満天の星空と天の川を寝転びながら眺め、地球って宇宙の一つなんだな。。。と、このツアーに参加して改めて感じました。

Since I attended with a child under three years old, I was a bit worried about whether it would be okay, but I enjoyed the donuts, appreciated that they had prepared warm clothing for small children, and saw some unique clocks at the shops we visited. The beautiful sunset and starry sky were, of course, wonderful, but the guide's attention to detail was impressive. My child was also very happy.

Personally, I found the information shared during the drive (stories about life on Maui, discussions about Haleakalā, etc.) to be very interesting and engaging. I usually fall asleep in the car, but I didn't have a moment to doze off.

My mother, who joined me and is in her 60s, also said she had a great time. She was surprised by the specialized astronomy discussions (which were very easy to understand!) and the appearance of a professional telescope, as she thought we would just be looking at the stars. I had imagined simply gazing at the night sky as well (which is already beautiful), so I was surprised too.

They provided a Japanese bento box and tea for dinner, along with candy for dessert, making it a truly satisfying tour. Watching the sunset over the 360-degree horizon and the beautiful starry sky made me forget the hustle and bustle of life in Japan, and I felt refreshed.

I think $160 per person (including hotel pickup) is a great deal. I would love to participate again if I have the opportunity. Lastly, I want to thank our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, for all his help. Thank you very much!

3歳以下の子供を連れての参加だったため、本当に大丈夫かなと不安な面もありましたが、ドーナッツを頂いたり、防寒具を小さい子供用にまで準備して頂いていたり、立ち寄ったお店で珍しい時計を見せて頂いたり、きれいなサンセットや星空は無論素晴らしかったですが、細かいところまでガイドさんの心遣いが行き届いていました。本人も喜んでいました。
個人的には、道中、車中での案内（マウイ島の生活の話、ハレアカラ山の話など。。）もとても面白く、興味深くお聞きしました。私はいつもは車中では寝てしまうのですが、寝る間もなかったです。
一緒に参加した60代の母もとても楽しかったと喜んでいました。星空をただ見るだけと思っていたので、専門的な天文学のお話（ですがとてもわかりやすい！）や本格的な望遠鏡の登場には驚いたと言っていました。私もただ星空を見上げることを想像していた（それでも十分キレイですが。）のでびっくりしました。
夕食に日本食のお弁当とお茶、食後の飴まで用意して頂き、本当に大満足のツアーでした。360度の地平線に沈むサンセット、美しい星空を眺めて、日本での生活のめまぐるしさを忘れて、心があらわれるような気分でした。
これで一人160ドル（ホテル送迎付）はお安いと思います。また機会があればぜひ参加したいです。最後になりましたがガイドの山内さん、本当にお世話になりました。どうもありがとうございました。

I participated alone this summer vacation. This is my second time, and each time I have been able to enjoy beautiful sunsets. Additionally, the stargazing at an altitude of 3,600m or 3,900m is done from a secret spot without any disturbances. I do not regret participating.

今回夏休みに１人で参加しました。参加は２回目ですが、毎度綺麗なサンセットを拝ませて頂いております。また星空は、高度３６００ｍor３９００ｍ地点で観察でき他に邪魔されず秘密のスポットからのスターゲイジング。参加して後悔はしません。