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Hawaii
Thank you for a wonderful time.
I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first visit to the Big Island.
I'm so glad I went!
The sunset was incredibly beautiful, and I was truly moved. The starry sky was, of course, amazing! I saw the Milky Way for the first time.
The starry sky was educational. I was amazed by the guide's knowledge and entertainment value.
It became the best memory!
とても素敵なひと時をありがとうございました。
ハワイには、何度か行ったことあるのですが、ハワイ島に足を伸ばしたのは今回はじめてでした。
行って、大正解です！
夕陽はとても綺麗で、ただただ感動でした。
星空は言うまでもなく、最高！天の川、はじめてみました。。
星空は、勉強になりました。ガイドさんの知識とエンターテインメント性に驚くばかりです。
最高の思い出になりました！
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My husband and were first time visitors to Hawaii and this seemed like a nice thing to do. We got the 3 star package with the celebration plan and definitely had a great time. This was our last planned event during our stay and it was a wonderful way to spend our last night in Hawaii. We were quickly shown to our table and the dinner service went smoothly from there. We went up to the deck above several times to check out the view of Waikiki Beach all the way down to Diamond Head. Dinner was wonderful (although a little messy since we had the lobster) and the entertainment (a jazz duo with a saxophonist for a couple numbers) during dinner was lovely. We came back to our table at one point to find the photo they took right after we boarded sitting in a very nice cover on our table, free with the package we ordered. The show after dinner was quite entertaining, especially when they got everyone in the room up on their feet and dancing in one big mass of people, it was so much fun!
The Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto was enjoyable. I recommend taking the last cruise and then going to the Smith Luau.
We are in our golden years, but we went to Maui for our honeymoon. It was my first time in 13 years, and for my husband, it was his first visit to Maui.
We debated whether to go for sunrise or sunset, but since we wanted to see the starry sky slowly from a mountain over 3,000 meters high, we chose sunset.
At 2:30 PM, we were picked up in front of our hotel (Ka'anapali). As we passed through the town of Lahaina, we were given recommendations for restaurants and galleries. After a tea time at Krispy Kreme, we headed to the town of Makawao. We strolled through unique galleries featuring paintings and glass creations, as well as shops selling cowboy products. We stopped by Kula Lodge and bought a lot of souvenirs like jam and coconut candy. There was a wide variety of jams, and we got to taste several of them. They also had tea and herbal products, creating a lovely, soothing atmosphere.
As we passed through a eucalyptus-scented forest, the scenery changed with the increasing altitude. While listening to stories about the flora and fauna of Haleakalā and the spirits, we arrived near the summit just before evening. We enjoyed a 360-degree view from the height of 3,055 meters until sunset. Through the telescope, we could see the Subaru Telescope on the Big Island's Kīlauea. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was majestic, and the changes in the sky after sunset were beautiful as well. We were even able to see the Earth's shadow reflected in the sky.
After a restroom break and enjoying a warm Japanese bento, the stargazing began. Looking up at the night sky, it was filled with stars that twinkled quietly rather than sparkling. It made me realize just how many stars surround the Earth. I felt that this night sky was a special encounter made possible by being at such a high altitude. While watching the celestial planetarium, Yamauchi-san's explanations about stars and constellations were easy to understand, and I felt the mysteries of the universe.
It was probably lucky that it was just the two of us participating before Golden Week, but there were additional joys beyond Haleakalā, and Yamauchi-san's stories touched my heart. I didn't feel much cold thanks to my outfit of tights under my jeans and a hot pack around my waist.
熟年ですが・・新婚旅行をかねて、マウイ島に行きました。私は13年ぶり、夫は初マウイ。
サンライズか、サンセットかで迷いましたが、三千メートル級の山で、星空もゆっくりと観たかったので、サンセットにしました。
14時半に、ホテル前（カアナパリ）にお迎え。
ラハイナの街を通りながら、お勧めのレストランやギャラリーを教えていただきました。
クリスピードーナツのお店でティータイム後、マカワオの街へ。絵画やガラス創作の個性的ギャラリー、カウボーイ製品の店など散策しました。
クラロッジに立ち寄り、お土産のジャムやココナッツキャンディーをたくさん買いました。ジャムの種類は豊富で、いろいろ味見させていただき、紅茶やハーブ製品もあり・・癒される雰囲気が素敵でした。
ユーカリの爽やかな香りがする林を通り抜けて、高度が増すごとに、周囲の風景も変わってきます。ハレアカラの動植物や聖霊の話を聞きながら、夕刻前には頂上付近に到着しました。
サンセットまで、ハレアカラ高度３０５５ｍからの風景を３６０度眺めました。
望遠鏡からは、ハワイ島キラウエアのスバル展望台も。雲海に沈む夕陽は荘厳で、サンセット後の空雲の変化も美しいものでした。空に映る地球の影（アースシャドウ）も見ることができました。
トイレ休憩、温かい日本食弁当を食べた後、スターゲイジングの始まりです。
見上げた夜空は、キラキラ星というよりも、静かに瞬いている夜空いっぱいの星々でした。
地球の周りには、こんなにもいっぱいの星があるのですね。３千メートル級の高度だかこそ出遭えた夜空だと感じました。天体プラネタリウムを観ながらの、山内さんの星や星座のお話はわかりやすく、宇宙の神秘を感じました。
ゴールデンウィーク前で、夫婦二人の参加というのもラッキーだったのでしょうが・・ハレアカラ＋αの楽しみがあり、山内さんのお話も心に染みました。
ジーンズ下にタイツ・腰にホッカイロの装備で、寒さはあまり感じませんでした。
How was it to return to Maui after 13 years?
This time, with some extra time on hand, we were able to explore at a leisurely pace.
At the Kula Lodge, there are many local specialties that you can't usually find in supermarkets, so I recommend them as souvenirs for food enthusiasts.
Please come back to Maui for the 00th anniversary!
13年ぶりにマウイに帰って来られて、如何でしたか？
時間の余裕も今回あったこともあって、のんびり回れましたよね。
クラロッジには普段スーパーでは売っていない、
地元の名産品が数多く揃えられているので、グルメ通にはお土産としてお勧めです。
また00周年記念でマウイにいらしゃって下さいね。
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This was my first visit to Hana on my seventh trip to Maui. I had heard about it, but it truly is a wonderful place. The road to get there is quite challenging if you're driving a rental car, so I recommend joining a tour. Although there was no Japanese-speaking guide on the tour, I realized that some experiences are beyond words. My husband and I participated, along with a newlywed American couple, making four participants in total. I was worried about the narrow and steep road with many hairpin turns, especially since my husband is sensitive to car rides, but we enjoyed a comfortable drive in a limousine. We were told in advance to wear swimsuits, but there was no swimming. I wondered why, but later learned the reason. I won't write it here as I want it to be a surprise for those who participate. We had a delicious lunch, homemade cookies, a beautiful driver and guide, and enjoyed not only the stunning scenery but also a wonderful day.
After this, something strange happened. When I returned to Japan, I noticed something unusual in the photos I took with my digital camera. If anyone who participated in this tour has had the same experience (regarding the photos), please share your story. It might just be my imagination, so I’ll hold off on writing about it for now. Next time I go to Maui, I want to join this tour again to confirm it.
Maui is a fantastic place with many sights to see. If you have the time, I highly recommend visiting Hana. You will understand why it is said to be "the closest place to heaven." There is untouched, beautiful nature here.
マウイ7回目にして初めて訪れたハナ。
話には聞いていたけど、本当に素晴らしい所です。レンタカーで行くには、大変な道なので、ツアーの参加をお薦めします。日本語ガイドのいないツアーなので、内心、不安もあったのですが、素晴らしいものに言葉はいらないと実感しました。私は夫と二人で参加、一組のアメリカ人の新婚カップルとで4人の参加者でした。片道3時間位の細く険しい道でヘアピンカーブも多く車に弱い夫と一緒だったので心配していたのですが、乗り心地のよいリムジンで、道中心地良いドライブを満喫させていただきました。事前に水着着用と言われていたのに、海水浴はありません。ど~して？と思っていたのですが、後で、そのわけを知りました。あえて、ここに書きません。参加するときのお楽しみとしたいと思います。美味しいランチ、ホームメイドのクッキー、美人のドライバー兼ガイドさん、美しい風景だけでなく、素敵な一日を過ごさせていただきました。
このあと、不思議なことがありました。
日本に戻ってデジカメで撮った写真に不思議なものが写っているのがわかったのです。もし、このツアーに参加されたかたで、私と同じ体験（写真のことです）をされたかたがみえたら、体験談で紹介してください。私の思い過ごしなのかもしれないので、今書くのはやめておきます。今度マウイへ行ったら、もう一度、このツアーに参加し、確認したいと思っています。
マウイは素晴らしいところで、観光するところが沢山あります。もし、時間がゆるされるのであれば、一度ハナを訪れてください。「いちばん天国に近い地」と言われる所以がよくわかると思います。手付かずの美しい自然がここにあります。
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The boat is kind of boring, but also very scenic. The grotto does make it worthwhile. I suggest doing the Smiths luau right after this, they are right together, so why not!
This was a very fun activity. The food and activities were great!
I decided to participate in this luau show because it is conveniently held in the center of Kailua-Kona. Check-in is at 5:00 PM, and there is also an ABC Store in the center of Kona, which is not uncommon in Oahu, so I included some shopping as well. I arrived early and watched what seemed to be a local student canoe team's practice before heading to the venue.
I have participated in luau shows several times in Waikiki, but what I think is great about this luau show is that it takes place in nature. It features Tahitian dance, Hawaiian hula, Fiji dance, Samoan dance, and fire dance—there's a little bit of everything. I believe it offers good cost performance as well.
このルアウショーはカイルアコナの中心地で開催されており便利だな~と思い参加しました。１７：００にチェックインですが、ここコナの中心地にはオアフでは珍しくないＡＢＣストアもあり、買出し含め参加しました。早めに到着し、地元の学生？のカヌーチームの練習などを見た後、会場へ。
ルアウショーはワイキキで何度か参加しているのですが、このルアウショーのいいところは、自然の中で繰り広げらるところじゃないかと思います。タヒチアンダンス、ハワイアンフラ、フィジーダンスとサモアンなダンスそしてファイアーダンスなんでもござれです。コストパファーマンスも良いショーだと思います。
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The tour I wanted to participate in the most on the Big Island was the one to the summit of Mauna Kea. I was really torn between the sunset and sunrise options, but I chose the sunset tour. Although the sunrise option was tempting, I thought that after overcoming jet lag, waking up in the middle of the night might disrupt my health, so I opted for the sunset.
The Mauna Kea Observatory has cutting-edge telescopes, including Japan's Subaru Telescope. It's made by Mitsubishi Electric, and I was impressed by the technological prowess of Japanese electronics manufacturers. And the sunset—followed by a sky full of stars. The starry sky is like a natural planetarium! It’s truly natural, and the stars look incredibly close. They provide detailed explanations using something like a laser pointer.
ハワイ島で一番参加したかったツアーがマウナケア山頂に行くツアーでした。サンセットかサンライズかめちゃくちゃ悩みましたが、サンセットのツアーを選択しました。サンライズも捨てがたいのですが、時差ボケを解消したと思ったら、夜中に起床ということで体調をくずしそうなのでサンセットを選択しました。
マウナケアの天文台は世界最先端の望遠鏡が目白押しで、日本の「すばる」望遠鏡もここにあります。三菱電機製の望遠鏡ということです。日本の電機メーカーの技術力もすごいな・・・と感心です。そしてサンセット~満点の星空。星空はまるで天然プラネタリウム！ というか天然なんだが、メチャクチャ星が近くに見えます。レーザーポインターのようなもので詳しく解説してもらえます。
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The Surf Bus tour to the North Shore was the best tour that we took. Our driver Justin was awesome. On the tour of the island he was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of things that we would have missed if we had just taken a rental car. This tour also gave us lots of options as far as activities and a choice of beaches to spend time at. Waimea Bay was the best beach on the island and the jumping rock was a lot of fun. I would recomend this tour to anyone!
We had a great great time!!!
I would recommend this to everyone i know. It was all worth it. My partner and i enjoyed evey minute of it! The food was the bomb! We had 3 star which is a 5-course meal. i even took pictures of the food! Our server Rita was so nice, i always see her smiling and she was very attentive to us! It was so fun!
I will surely go back and this time i'm gonna bring my mom!
Better than expected, best laua I've been to. The gardens are beautiful, go early so you can spend some time walking around the beautiful location.
Not what I expected, could have skipped it to spend more time at the Smith's laua.
Rongo was amazing with all of his knowledge of the island and made everyone feel like family. This tour is highly recommended.
I was told by a friend that it would be better to move by taxi, but after trying this trolley, which is not available in Japan, I can say it was refreshing and pleasant. I took the Blue Line to Hanauma Bay. I also frequently used the Pink Line for shopping.
友人からはタクシーで移動すればいいのでは？？と言われていましたが日本にはないこのトロリーという乗りものに乗ってみて思ったのは開放感があり気持ちいいの一言です。ブルーラインでハナウマ湾まで行ってきました。あとお買い物にピンクラインをよく利用しました。
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We had a good time
This was my second time going to Mauna Kea, and I absolutely recommend participating if you visit the Big Island.
I had previously joined a different tour company, but this one had tastier bento and the provided cold-weather gear was thick and sturdy.
I participated in the summer (July) last time and this time in the winter (March). Last time, I was amazed by the starry sky and multiple satellites, and I definitely wanted to see it again, which is why I chose the Big Island for my honeymoon. This time, the constellations I could see were different, which was interesting. However, when the moon is out, fewer stars are visible, so it's better to choose your participation date wisely.
I plan to participate again.
マウナケアに行くのは２度目でしたが、ハワイ島に行ったら絶対に参加することをオススメします。
以前違うツアー会社に参加したことがありますが、そちらよりもお弁当もおいしく、貸し出される防寒着も分厚いしっかりとしたものでした。
以前は夏季(７月)に参加し、今回は冬季(３月)に参加しました。
前回は満天の星空と複数の人口衛星に感動し、絶対もう一度見たいと思い、新婚旅行はハワイ島を選びました。
今回では見える星座も違い、おもしろかったです。ただ月がでていると見える星が減るので、参加する日は選んだ方がベターです。
また参加するつもりでいます。
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Great experience. Enabled us to see a unique part of the Island which we would have missed. Staff was great and made the experience very enjoyable.
I participated on May 1st. There was a little gas, but there was almost no wind, and I was able to enjoy a wonderful sunset and starry sky. The explanations about the stars from the guides, Shinya and Yama, were also enjoyable, and I was very satisfied. Next time, I definitely want to bring my parents and participate again. Thank you very much.
5月1日に参加しました。
少しガスは出ていましたが、風がほとんど無く、すばらしい夕日と星空を満喫できました。
ガイドのしんやさんと山さんの星の解説も楽しく、大満足でした。
今度はぜひ親たちを連れてまた参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。
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I used the service recently.
There was no staff interaction at all.
It felt like they just picked us up and that was it.
However, we did see whales, so it became a nice memory.
Thank you very much.
先日利用しました。
スタッフ対応は全く無しです。
お迎えに来て、乗せて終わりな感じでした。
鯨は見えましたので、いい記念になりました。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. If the staff who greeted you were local staff, they may have had difficulty communicating with customers as they do not speak much Japanese. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
スターオブホノルルです。この度はご乗船有難うございました。
お迎えに行ったスタッフが現地スタッフだった場合、日本語があまり話せない為、
なかなかお客様とのコミュニケーションがとりづらいようです。
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
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Great Tour! Our tour guide/bus driver was very informative. Was a wealth of knowledge about the memorial and the city.
Sorry we did not book more tours through Hawaii Activities. Would recommend them to anyone.
About 15 minutes after departing on the cruise, we encountered a pod of dolphins! At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see many tropical fish and even a sea turtle.
There were no staff members who spoke Japanese, so everything was in English, but we managed just fine. There were only two groups of Japanese people, including us. The food was quite delicious as well.
For those who are not good swimmers, there are floats and life jackets available, so it's safe. There are also prescription snorkeling masks for those with poor eyesight, which made it comfortable.
On the return cruise, you might feel cold since your swimsuit will be wet. I recommend bringing a large towel or something to wear over it.
クルーズに出発して15分くらいで、すでにイルカの群れに遭遇！シュノーケルスポットでは、たくさんの熱帯魚の他、海亀まで見ることができました。
日本語が話せるスタッフはいないので、すべて英語でしたが、なんとかなりました。
日本人は私たちを含めて2組のみ。食事も結構美味しかったです。
泳ぎが苦手な人には、フロートやライフジャケットもあるので安心です。視力が悪い人のために、度付きのシュノーケルのマスクもあり、快適でした。
帰りのクルーズでは水着が濡れているので寒く感じると思います。大き目のタオルか、羽織るものを持っていくことをお勧めします。
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a very moving and important experience, which was enhanced by the knowledge of our tour bus driver.
I recommend this for those who have visited Manoa Falls as mentioned in the guidebook and felt they could walk more or want a bit more adventure!
There were seven participants, including myself. Three were solo travelers, one couple, and one married couple, all from the mainland United States. The guide primarily spoke English but also shared a little bit of Japanese. I think even those who don't understand English at all will be fine. Rather, we were walking quite a bit, so there wasn't much opportunity for conversation during the hike.
It felt more like trekking off the beaten path than I expected, so I think it's better to wear trekking shoes or change into borrowed rubber boots. I went in short sleeves and shorts, but even with insect repellent, I still got bitten (the swelling went down quickly♪), so I recommend long pants for those who are prone to mosquito bites. As for belongings, everything was fine as listed.
ガイドブックに載っているマノアの滝に行った方で、歩き足りなかった方やもう少し冒険したい方にオススメです！
参加者は私を含め７名でした。一人参加が３名、カップル１組、ご夫婦１組で、全員アメリカ本土からの方でした。ガイドは基本的に英語ですが、ほんの少し知ってる日本語を披露してくれました。全く英語がわからない方でも平気だと思います。とゆうより、かなり頑張って歩くので移動中はみんな話す余裕はなかったです。
思ったより道なき道を進む感じで、トレッキングシューズを履いていくか、長靴が借りられるので履き替えた方がよいと思います。半袖＆ハーフパンツで行きましたが、虫除けスプレーをしても刺されてしまったので（すぐ腫れは引きました♪）、蚊に刺されやすい方は長ズボンをお勧めします。持ち物などは、記載された通りで平気でした。
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I participated in April.
The distance from the hotel to Mauna Kea was quite far, but I had a fun journey chatting with a woman I met in the same group as our guide, Mino. (A.T, please contact me as I will be an email error.)
First, we ate our lunch at the Onizuka Visitor Center and observed a plant called silver sword until departure.
It was silver and incredibly beautiful.
Due to strong winds posing a risk of road closure, we departed a bit earlier than planned.
We safely made it to the summit.
At the summit, it was colder than I imagined due to the strong winds, with temperatures below freezing.
I had brought a thermal shirt, T-shirt, sweater, and hand warmers, but it was still cold!
Based on my experience, I recommend bringing the following for those who will go:
- A mask and goggles, as strong winds can blow sand into your mouth and eyes.
- They provide gloves, but they are a bit thin, so bring an extra pair. For those taking photos, thin surgical-like rubber (vinyl) gloves are less cumbersome.
In any case, I recommend layering as much as possible because it’s really cold.
But it’s worth enduring the cold! The sunset was incredibly beautiful.
To avoid the strong winds, we descended to the area near the Onizuka Visitor Center to observe the starry sky, so it wasn’t cold there.
The first thing I said when I got out of the car was, “Wow, amazing!”
I saw a sky full of stars like I’ve never seen before in my life.
There were even shooting stars, but I didn’t have time to make a wish.
I truly had a precious experience!
４月に参加しました。
ホテルからマウナケアまでは結構距離がありましたが、
ガイドのミノさんと同じグループで知り合った１人参加の女性とおしゃべりしていて楽しい道中でした。（A.Tさんﾒﾙｱﾄﾞｴﾗｰになるので連絡下さい）
まずオニヅカビジターセンターでお弁当を食べて、出発まで銀剣草という植物を観察しました。
銀色ですっごく綺麗でした。
この日は強風でロードクローズされる危険があるということで予定より少し早めに出発。
無事、山頂まで上がれました。
山頂は強風の為、想像以上に寒くマイナス気温でした。
ババシャツ、Ｔシャツ、セーター、ホカロンを用意していったけどそれでも寒かった~！
そこで私の経験を元にこれから行く方に以下のものの持参をオススメします！
？風が強いと口の中や目に砂が入るので、マスクとゴーグル。
？手袋を貸してくれますが少し薄手なのでもう１枚手袋。写真を撮る方は手袋が邪魔なので、手術用みたいな薄いゴム(ビニール）手袋。
とにかく寒いので出来る限り重ね着をオススメします。
でも寒さに耐える価値はあり！夕陽とっても綺麗でした。
星空は強風を避けてオニヅカビジターセンター付近まで下りて観測したので寒くなかったです。
車から降りて第一声が「わ~すごい！」
本当に満点の星で生まれて初めてあんな大量の星を見ました。
しかも流れ星まで。願い事は間に合いませんでしたが。
本当に貴重な体験をさせていただきました！
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I previously heard about Subaru in Oahu and wanted to see it with my own eyes, so I participated. I was moved by the stunning sunset and stars, which were beyond my imagination. Our guide, Shinya, was friendly, and the restaurant and snorkeling spots in Kailua-Kona that he recommended were great, especially since we got to see turtles.
以前、すばるの話をオアフで聞き１度は自分の目で見てみたいと思い参加しました。想像以上に素晴らしい夕景と星に感動しました。ガイドのしんやさんも気さくで教えてもらったカイルアコナのレストランやシュノーケルポイントも亀に会えるし良かったです。
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We only had one day on Oahu. We were interested in an overview of Pearl Harbor and Oahu. This tour more than fulfilled this objective. Our tour guide was very experienced, enthusiastic, clever, and he treated us like valued customers.
This was a very nice dinner cruise. It wasn't too long and it delivered on a great sunset.
The food was delicious too. We did the 1 Star package which came with crab legs, steak and mashed potatoes. Everything was better than I had expected it to be. It came with a complimentary Mai Tai which was also very good.
The Hawaiian music was good and the dancers were a lot of fun. My hubby and I got a really nice photo from them too.
I would recommend this to any couple looking for a little romance on their trip to Hawaii.
A great experience -- to see whales, especially baby whales-- was an experience of a lifetime. Thanks for a great day at sea. The music was especially good; and I was able to make my own lei. Thanks for a great time.
Had a wonderful experience! Would do again!
