All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Thank you, Jonah, for taking care of me again in September. I appreciate you guiding me to the beaches where we might see honu (sea turtles) on the North Shore and stopping by the Balance Rock. Thank you for accommodating my whims.

It was a bit disappointing that it rained during the early morning hike up Diamond Head, but the weather cleared up afterward, and the ocean was beautiful. I enjoyed Giovanni's garlic shrimp while drinking beer at a nearby beer specialty shop. With all the great conversations with you, it was a very enjoyable day!

ジョナさん、9月に引き続きお世話になり、ありがとうございました。
ノースショアではホヌがいると思われるビーチを案内していただいたり、バランスロックに寄っていただいたり、わがままを聞いていただいてありがとうございました。
早朝のダイヤモンドヘッド登頂は雨が少し降っていて残念でしたが、その後は天気がよくて海がキレイでした。ジョバンニのガーリックシュリンプを近くのビール専門の店内でビールを飲みながら美味しく食べられました。ジョナさんのたくさんの会話もあり、とても楽しい1日でした！

We had a great time on our Trip to Lanai! Our guide, Clive, was awesome. He took us around and let us spend as much time at each place as we wanted. He has lived on Lanai a long time and was able to give us insights into life on the island. We visited Garden of the Gods and Shipwreck Beach among other sights. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide or tour. He dropped us off at the Blue Ginger restaurant in Lanai City at the end of the tour at our request, where we had an excellent lunch. Then we toured around Lanai City for the rest of the afternoon.

We went back to the port early in order to visit the beach near the port (Hulopo’e beach), which is a 10 minute stroll from the port. Very nice beach. In order to do that we called the shuttle company, Rabaca’s limousine service (808-559-0230) who was able to send a van early to pick us up. No guarantee they will be able to do that, but worth giving them a call if desired.

The Milky Way was amazing. As it got darker, more stars became visible, to the point where I couldn't even recognize the constellations. Eating a meal (sandwich) in the cramped car was a bit of a letdown.

天の川が最高でした。暗くなるにつれて見える星増えて、星座が良くわからないくらいでした。
食事(サンドイッチ)を狭い車内で食べるのは興醒めでした。

The 150 meters above ground was higher than I expected! I think the moments of ascending and descending were the scariest! The view up there felt elegant and the scenery was beautiful!

地上150m思った以上に高かった‼︎
上昇、下降する時が1番怖かった気がする‼︎
上空は優雅な感じで景色も綺麗だった‼︎

I was worried about whether it would be okay to go horseback riding for two hours at the age of 70, but the guide's instruction was excellent and focused on safety. The two hours flew by. It's just a shame that I didn't get to see any dinosaurs. If I go to Oahu again, I will definitely experience horseback riding again.

初めての乗馬で2時間、７０歳で大丈夫かなと心配しましたが、ガイドの指導も安全を考えて大変すばらしかった。あっとゆうまの２時間でした。ただ恐竜に会えなかったのが残念でした。オアフ島にまた行ったら乗馬体験またします。

I saw whales many times. The meeting place was easy to find, which was great. I participated in the whale watching cruise on Maui in January, and I'm glad I went during the season when whales can be seen.

何度もクジラ見えました。　集合場所もわかりやすく　良かったです。　マウイ島はホエールウォッチグクルーズ　1月に参加させて頂きクジラが見える時期に行って良かったです。

店員さんがみんな優しく、ショーも最高で、ご飯も美味しく、景色ももちろん綺麗で、素敵なハワイでの思い出が作れました:)

The staff were all so kind, the show was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the scenery was of course beautiful—we made wonderful memories in Hawaii.♡ Thank you!!!

店員さんがみんな優しく、ショーも最高で、ご飯も美味しく、景色ももちろん綺麗で、素敵なハワイでの思い出が作れました:)

The staff were all so kind, the show was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the scenery was of course beautiful—we made wonderful memories in Hawaii.♡ Mahalo!!!

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by revisiting the Shida Cave, which we visited 50 years ago. Although my memories had faded, the scenery from that time came back to me once again.

結婚して50年、金婚のお祝いに50年前に訪問したシダの洞窟を再び訪問しました。記憶があり薄れていましたが、再びその頃の風景が甦ってきました。

Since it was a special trip to Hawaii, I wanted to have the best experience, so I booked for my family of five. The receptionist was already friendly and easy to talk to. The male staff on the boat spoke in broken Japanese with a lot of humor while preparing us for the flight. He took pictures with my elderly mother and even played around with a shark doll to make the photos more fun, showing a great spirit of service. This might be the last time I can come with my mother, but it truly became a wonderful lifelong memory. Thank you very much.

せっかくのハワイなので、最高の体験がしたくて家族5人で申し込みました。
受付のお姉さんから既にフレンドリーで接しやすかったです。
船上の男性スタッフさんは、片言の日本語を交えながらユーモアたっぷりに話しかけながら、飛ぶ準備をしてくれました。
高齢の母と一緒に写真を撮ってくれたり、写真映えするようサメの人形を使ってふざけてくれたりして、サービス精神に溢れていました。母と来れるのはもしかしたら最後かもしれませんが、本当に楽しい一生の思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

We had a free afternoon on the Big Island and wanted to check out the Waipio Valley. After a little research, we found that the only way for non-locals to visit was with an official guide. The Waipio shuttle is a custom vehicle designed to safely navigate the tricky terrain - including steep grade and crossing shallow rivers. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Not only could he expertly drive us where we needed to go, but he also offered to take photos at each beautiful stop. This was a highlight of our trip!

Since it was a tour, we only watched the educational video on the bus, and we were able to go to the beach without having to stand in long lines or wait after arriving. The trolley was also free and very smooth. It was the best!

ツアーだったので、教育ビデオもバスの中で見るだけで、到着してから長々と並んだり待ったりせずに、海に行けました。トローリーも無料で、とてもスムースでした。
最高です！

We had a wonderful time on the excursion. The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the music and interaction with the staff on the boat. The Fern Grotto and the story told of the history was great!! I will definitely tell others about this great experience.

When I go to Hawaii, I always use the trolley. Of course, I take the Waikiki loop, and the East Coast scenic tour is a popular route. It gets fully booked, so it's necessary to line up early.

ハワイに行った時は必ずトローリーを使います
ワイキキ周回はもちろん
東海岸絶景ツアーは人気コースです
満席になりますから早めに並ぶ必要があります

Fun crew- free flowing drinks. Hooch ok could have been stronger. Overall a good experience

It became a memorable experience. Thank you to all the staff for the great photos. Even though we went 150 meters out, we didn't feel it was over the sea. The seawater was a bit salty, though!

さいな思い出となりました。
スタッフのみなさん、良い写真もありがとうございました。
150メートル行っても海のうえなので感じませんでした。多少海水ごしょっぱいでしたが！

One tour had five different activities mixed together, which caused the return time to be delayed by one hour.

I think it's better to stop the practice of forcing tips with signs.

I would like the horseback riding staff to be positioned at the front and back of the line, not just one person at the front.

ひとつのツアーで５組のそれぞれ別のアクティビティが混ざったツアーになっていた為、戻り時間が1時間遅れになった

チップを強制する貼紙はやめたほうがいいと思う

乗馬スタッフは前一名でなく隊列の前後に付けてほしい

I chose the 7:30 AM departure. I was worried that I might have too much time to kill since the shops wouldn't be open yet, and I considered the 11:00 AM departure, but I'm glad I went with the 7:30 AM option in the end.

The driver was considerate and took us to the North Shore beach for surfing since it was early in the morning. It was winter, so the waves were high, and we got to see surfers riding the tube waves. They even took some photos for us, which became the best memory of this tour.

In Haleiwa, we visited NALU, famous for its acai bowls, and Island Vintage Coffee. Unlike in Honolulu, where you have to wait in long lines, it was not crowded, and we were able to enjoy acai bowls and coffee while leisurely waiting for the shops to open.

On Sunday, we also enjoyed the Huli Huli chicken without any wait, and it was delicious. At Matsumoto Shave Ice, I had the chance to talk with the owner, Mr. Matsumoto, and we were able to get our treats smoothly without waiting in line.

Shopping was also relaxed and enjoyable. On the day I participated, there were only four Japanese participants, so we returned to Waikiki smoothly and quickly before 3 PM, allowing us to make the most of the rest of our time.

7時30分発をチョイスしました。着いてもお店がオープンしていなから時間を持て余すかと、11時出発と迷いましたが、７時30分発にして結果良かったです。
ドライバーさんが、朝早いので、気を利かせてくれてサーフィンの本番のノースショアのビーチに連れて行っていただきました。冬だったので、波高くチューブの波中、サーフィンしている所を見る方ができました。写真も撮っていただき、今回のツアーで一番良い思い出になりました。
ハレイワでは、アサイボールで有名なNALU、アイランドヴィンテージコーヒーはホノルルでは長蛇の列に並ばないといけないのが、空いていて、アサイボールやカフェをして、ゆったりお店のオープンまで過ごすことが出来ました。
日曜日でフリフリチキンも並ばず美味しくいただきました。
マツモトシェーブドアイスでは、オーナーの松本さんとお話しが出来きましたし、ここでも、並ばずスムーズにいただけました。
お買い物も、ゆったりと出来ました。
参加した日は、参加者、日本人４人だけだったので、ワイキキへもスムーズに早く３時前には戻れ、その後の時間を有効に過ごすことができました。

Gary was a knowledgeable and easy guide, and everything was well organized.

I saw that there were 200 seats, so I thought it would be a show in a larger space. However, there were few participants, which made it feel a bit lonely. The food was a buffet dinner from Hyatt, and there were many options, which made me very satisfied.

席数200席っ書いてあったので、もう少し、広いスペースでのショーかと思ってました。
参加者も、少なくて、少し寂しい感じでした。
料理は、ハイアットのビュッフェディナーで、種類も多く、大満足でした。

I booked a day when I arrived in Waikiki. It was good for alleviating jet lag since I was active. A guide who spoke Japanese came to pick us up at the hotel, and we strolled around the park near Ala Moana. Since there were just two of us, we had a bit of freedom to stop and buy drinks from a café wagon, which allowed us to fully enjoy the Segway experience. We got caught in a little rain, but we managed to play for the entire time and even saw a beautiful rainbow, which was great.

On the way back, we were dropped off at Ala Moana Shopping Center, but it took a bit of time to get back to the hotel because it was crowded when we took the trolley after shopping.

ワイキキに着いた日を予約しました。体を動かすので時差ボケ解消に良かったです。
ホテルまでお迎えに来てくれて日本語が話せるガイドさんとアラモアナのほうの公園などを散策しました。2人だったので途中カフェワゴンで飲み物を買わせてもらったり少し自由がきいたのでセグウェイを満喫できました。少し雨に降られましたがなんとか時間いっぱい遊べて綺麗な虹も見れて良かったです。
帰りはアラモアナショッピングセンターに送ってもらったのですが、買い物してからトロリーに乗ってホテルの方まで戻るのが混んでいて少し時間がかかりました。

I visited Haleiwa Town on the North Shore for the first time. I was able to enjoy the Huli Huli chicken and garlic shrimp without much wait. The atmosphere made it feel like time moved slowly, which helped me relax. I had a total of five hours there, but if I had one more hour, I would have liked to walk to Ali'i Beach Park.

ノースショアのハレイワタウンには初めて行きました。フリフリチキン、ガーリックシュリンプはそんなに待たずに食べれました。地域がら時間がゆっくり進むような気がしてリラックスできました。現地の滞在時間が5時間でしたがもう1時間あれば歩いてアリ・ビーチ・パークに行きたかったです。

We weren’t impressed at all about the voyage you take to the sandbar . We literally just went backwards in the boat for 100 yards and we were there. The pictures make it seem as you travel a ways to a destination …. The music was awesome and so was the light skin Hawaiian 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽……. The crew was nice but for our party of 6 , we all agreed it was lame .

We went on this cruise for our anniversary… Had so much fun. We booked it for a few days later. The crew is always awesome and so much fun. We do this every time we are in Hawaii.

We have done this cruise every time we go to Hawaii. We had so much fun a few days prior that we booked it again! The crew always shows you a good time!

The meeting place was easy to find, and they provided mats, so I thought, "Let's enjoy the view of the ocean!" But then there was strong wind and a downpour ☂️. We ended up doing yoga under a big tree. However, the freedom and the comfort of the grass gave an indescribable sense of liberation. The shade of the tree, the blue sky, and the chirping of the birds were just perfect!

The instructor mixed English and Japanese, making it very easy to understand. I enjoyed the experience in a friendly atmosphere with locals and regulars. The final massage was also amazing. My daughter, who wasn't used to yoga, felt completely refreshed and was very satisfied. I'm really glad I participated in yoga in Hawaii, which I've always dreamed of. It was so healing. I will definitely join again when I go to Hawaii!

集合場所は分かりやすく、マットも用意してくださり、さあ海を見ながら！って思ったら
強風とスコール☂️
大きな木の下に移動してのヨガでした。
でも、その自由さと、芝生の心地よさが何とも言えない解放感。
そして、木陰と、青空と、鳥のさえずり。最高です！
先生は英語と日本語を交えてくれますのでとても分かりやすいです。
地元の方、常連の方も交えフレンドリーな雰囲気の中満喫できました。
最後のマッサージも最高。
娘は、ヨガに慣れていなかったのですが
整った！と大満足でした。
憧れのハワイでのヨガ参加して本当によかったです。癒されました。
また、ハワイに行く時は絶対参加します。

The dancers were truly professional. The hula dance and singing were both very wonderful. The costumes changed multiple times, which added to the enjoyment. I think those from the generation that knows Elvis and Michael will have a great time. I didn't know much about Elvis, but the older guests seemed to really enjoy it. Michael was a bit taller, but I had a great time with him as well. The fire dance was really surprising. Since it was right in front of me, I could feel the heat of the flames. It was a long time from dinner to the show, but I really enjoyed it.

ダンサーの皆さんは本格的です。
フラダンスも、歌もとても素敵でした。
衣装も何度も着替えて、楽しめます。
エルビスとマイケルは、知っている世代の方は楽しめると思います。
私はエルビスは知らなかったのですが、年配の方は喜んでました。
マイケルもちょっと背が高いマイケルでしたが楽しめました。
ファイヤーダンスは本当にびっくり。
目の前だったので、炎の熱さも伝わってきました。
食事からショーまで長い時間でしたが楽しめました。

The weather was great, making for an incredibly fun activity. I also tried stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and the waves were calm, so I was able to stand up and paddle right away. Being pulled at high speed on the bumper tube and banana boat had me laughing more than ever this year. I was also very satisfied to see sea turtles up close.

There are staff members who speak Japanese, and they provided donuts, juice, and water, so it was no problem even if I missed breakfast.

天気にも恵まれて最高に楽しいアクティビティとなりました。SUPにも挑戦しましたが、波も穏やかなのですぐに立って漕げるようになりました。
バンパーチューブとバナナボートで高速で引っ張って貰い今年一番笑いが止まりませんでした。
ウミガメも近距離で見れて大満足。

日本語を話せるスタッフもいますし、ドーナツとジュース、水も提供してくれるので朝ごはん間に合わなくても大丈夫でした

The boat was very clean and spacious, and there were few waves or swells, so even small children were able to enjoy themselves. The captain, who spoke Japanese, and the friendly crew supported us with fishing, allowing us to catch several fish with great pulling sensation in a short amount of time. I go fishing in Japan as well, but it's rare to catch this many. We also encountered a group of sea turtles and dolphins, making for a very satisfying fishing trip.

船はとても清潔で広く、波やうねりも少ない為小さなお子様も楽しまれていました。
日本語も話せるキャプテンとフレンドリーなクルーが釣りをサポートしてくれて、短時間で引き味の良い魚を複数釣り上げることが出来ました。私は日本でも釣りに行きますが、こんなに釣れることは稀です。
ウミガメやイルカの集団にも遭遇して大満足の釣行になりました。

I originally signed up for 7:20, but I received a message the day before the tour asking to change it to 8:20. I couldn't answer the call because I was in another activity, and I only noticed the message later when I checked my email. It might be a good idea to check your phone and email frequently while staying in Hawaii, at least until the day before the tour.

A cheerful driver picked us up. We received water after descending (I might have wanted it earlier, haha). From the bottom, the summit looked very far away, and I was worried about whether I could return in two hours with my preschooler (who is in their last year). However, we were able to climb more smoothly than I expected. After descending, we had enough time to rest on a bench and look at souvenirs.

元々7:20で申込んでいましたが、ツアーの前日に8:20に変更して欲しいとの連絡がありました。
別のアクティビティ中に着信が来ていたので電話には出られず、後からメールを見て気づくことができました。
ハワイ滞在中でもツアー前日までは念のため電話、メールをこまめに確認しておくといいかもしれません。
陽気なドライバーさんが送迎してくれました。お水は下山した後にもらいました。（先に欲しかったかも笑）
下からは頂上がとても遠くに見えたので未就学児（年長）を連れて2時間で戻って来れるかなと不安になりましたが、思ったよりサクサク登れました。下山後もベンチで休憩したりお土産を見る時間的余裕がありました。

Friendly tour guides, excellent beach for snorkeling. All around good time.