All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Unfortunately, I couldn't see the dolphins, but I was able to meet a sea turtle while snorkeling. It was great to swim up close (you need to stay 3 meters away). I also received videos that were shared with me. Additionally, I was informed about other beaches where I could see sea turtles, and I was able to see them in person. Thank you very much.

イルカには残念ながら会えませんでしたが、シュノーケリングでウミガメに会えました。
間近で泳げて良かったです。(3mは離れる必要があります)
動画も撮って共有いただきました。
また、ウミガメに会える海岸も教えていただき、実際に見ることもできました。
ありがとうございました。

I arrived about 10 minutes ago and took a seat in the middle. It seemed that the seats in the front were reserved separately, so I couldn't choose those.
I used the hotel parking lot, and the staff took note of my number. I wonder if it was discounted? It was $5.
I enjoyed the show, and the food was delicious and representative of Hawaii. The sunset was also wonderful.
However, I felt that the number of dishes was a bit lacking considering the price.

10分前ぐらいに着き、真ん中ぐらいの席に着きました。前方の席は別予約の席となっているようで、選べませんでした。
ホテルの駐車場を利用しましたが、係の人が番号をメモを取っており、安くなったのか？5ドルでした。
ショーは楽しめましたし、料理もハワイらしいもので味は良かったと思います。夕日も素晴らしかったです。
ただ金額からすると品数が少なかったように思いました。

I thought the first zip line would be the most challenging, but the staff worked hard to keep everyone excited, and we had a great time. Crossing the small suspension bridge along the way was probably the funniest part! The transportation to Waikiki was also comfortable.

最初のジップラインに行く時が一番大変だと思ったがみんなを盛り上げようと頑張っているスタッフさんと楽しく行けました。
途中の小さな吊り橋を渡る時、凄く笑わせてくれたところが一番楽しかったかもしれないけど？!
ワイキキまでの送迎もあり快適でした。

The guide (Kaleo) was interesting, and I had the best time. Of course, the sightseeing, including Waimea Canyon, was also fantastic.

ガイド（Kaleo)が面白くて最高の時間を過ごせました。
もちろんワイメア峡谷など、観光も最高でした。

Our tour guide Addison was awesome. Excellent in setting tour expectations and safety guidelines from the start. His knowledge of Hawaiian history, culture, volcanology, and astronomy was impressive. VIP treatment. Don’t miss this tour on your visit to the Big Island.

Thanks Addison and team.

- Dave T.

It felt like we were casually scuba diving down to the seabed. I was very satisfied to see various sizes of fish and sea turtles! The water can get murky or hard to see depending on the currents and weather, but I think only those with a broad mindset who can accept that should go.

海底までいくので、気軽にスキューバダイビングをしているようでした。そして大小様々な魚やウミガメが見れて大満足でした！潮流、天気によって海水が濁ったり見えにくかったりするようですが、それも仕方がないと思える心が広い人だけがいけばいいと思います。

Our guide, Patrick, did a great job making this interesting and fun. Learned a lot about Kauai plants, land, water, and history! The bamboo forest and waterfall were amazing. Going under and behind the waterfall was an experience to remember.

Crew was super friendly, awesome experience! View was beautiful and ride was fun. Crew also made sure our drinks stayed full!

Unfortunately, it was high tide, so there was no sandbar, and the shallowest part was about waist-deep. It was much colder than I imagined, and I was shivering. I recommend bringing thick bath towels for everyone! The sea was beautiful, but there weren't many fish at the snorkeling spot. The fun guide, the burgers on the boat, and the warm drink at the end were great! Thank you!

あいにく満潮時間だったのでサンドバーはなく一番浅いところで腰くらいでした。。
想像よりかなり寒くてガクガク震えていました。
厚めのバスタオルを人数分持っていくのをオススメします！
海は綺麗でしたがシュノーケルの場所に魚はあまりいなかったです。
楽しいガイドさんと船上ハンバーガー、最後の温かいドリンクが良かったです!
ありがとうございました！

It was reassuring to have the Japanese guide Tamae with us. The day before, there were only two manta rays, but on our day, we counted six at the same time. You don't usually see this many even while diving. Tamae mentioned that it's rare to see so many manta rays. Our 10-year-old child was also able to participate comfortably. After disembarking, Tamae shared videos of our tour above and below the water via AirDrop. It was fantastic.

日本人ガイドtamaeさんが一緒で安心でした。前の日2枚だったマンタが我々の日は自分達で数えられたところでは同時に6枚。ダイビングでもこんなには見れません。前の日は2枚だったマンタ。tamaeさんもこんなにマンタ多い事は先ず無いとお話しされてました。10才の子供も安心して参加させて頂きました。下船後、tamaeさんが我々が参加していたツアーでの水上と水中の動画をエアードロップで供与してくれました。最高でした。

I participated on August 9, when there was an impact from the typhoon. Since I was staying in Waikoloa and there were strong winds with whitecaps, I thought this might be canceled as I headed to the port. However, the area around Keauhou Bay was very calm and sunny ☀️, and I was moved by the wonderful scenery and the blue of the ocean. It was a tour that even a couple like us, who are nearing retirement age, could enjoy very much. The staff were cheerful and kind, and we had a fun day. It was fascinating how the weather varied so much in different places on the Big Island.

参加したのは、台風の影響がある８月９日でした。ワイコロアに宿泊していたので強風で白波も立っていたので、これは中止かな？と思いながら港に向かいました。ところが、ケアウホウ湾の方はとても穏やかで快晴☀️、素晴らしい景色と海の青さに感動的しました。私たちのような還暦近くの夫婦でもとても楽しめるツアーでした。スタッフの皆さんが明るく親切で１日楽しかったですハワイ島は、場所によってずいぶんとお天気が違うので不思議でした。

I used the service in late July. A shuttle bus labeled with the scenery of Kualoa Ranch came to pick us up at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. There were no other Japanese people besides my family.

The transfer took about an hour, and as I had been informed beforehand, the entire briefing was in English. We managed to understand the meeting time and place through gestures and the paper we were given.

We watched a pre-briefing DVD, but since it was in English, we watched the Japanese dubbed version on a separate TV.

I thought it was just a buggy tour, but we stopped at various points, including famous movie filming locations and stunning viewpoints, where the staff took photos for us. My wife and two daughters were very satisfied!

The dust was indeed quite something. Some Americans were dressed casually in T-shirts, shorts, and sandals, but I was glad I participated in athletic wear.

It was a very real and priceless experience that you can't enjoy at USJ or Disneyland!

７月下旬に利用させてもらいました。シェラトンワイキキホテルまで、クアロアランチの風景がラベリングされた送迎バスが来てくれました。日本人は我がファミリー以外はゼロだったです。
移動は一時間ほどで到着し、事前には聞いてましたが終始英語でのレクチャー。何となくジェスチャーと渡された紙で集合時間と場所を把握します。
事前レクのDVDを見ますが、英語なので自分たちは日本語吹替版を別ＴＶで見ました。
ひたすらバギーツアーだけだと思ってましたが、ところどころで停車して、有名な映画のロケ場所だったり、絶景スポットでスタッフの方が写真を取ってくださり、妻も娘二人も大満足でした！
砂埃はやはりすごいのです。アメリカの方はTシャツ短パンサンダルのラフな格好の方もいましたが、私は運動着で参加して正解でした。
USJやディズニーランドでは味わえない、とっってもリアルでプライスレスな体験ができました！！

This was my first time sea kayaking. Noni explained how to paddle in an easy-to-understand way, so I was able to get started smoothly. I was thrilled to be able to go to Dragon's Throat. Snorkeling in a spot close to the shore was also fun, as I saw many beautiful fish. Thank you!

今回初めてのシーカヤックでした。ノニさんがわかりやすく漕ぎ方を教えてくださったのでスムーズに入れました。ドラゴンスロートまだ行けて感激。岸に近い場所でのシュノーケルも綺麗なお魚がたくさん見えて楽しかったです♪ありがとう

When I rode, there were seven buggies lined up, and we stopped about five or six times at scenic points for photo opportunities. The mountains and the sea were magnificent, providing a rare experience that you can't have in Japan.

I went with my wife, our children (a college student and a high school student), and my 69-year-old mother-in-law, and everyone enjoyed it.

The road is quite steep and bumpy, so it might be tough for those who are not used to driving. If you're not confident, you can have an instructor drive for you.

Since my buggy was seventh in line, there was a lot of dust, and my clothes ended up completely white while my face turned black, so be prepared for that. After the tour, you can wash your face and hands at a water station. I recommend wearing the goggles and the neck warmer-like cloth they provide as a mask during the tour.

私が乗った時は7台のバギーが連なって走り、途中の絶景ポイントで5、6回程下車して写真タイムがありました。山も海もとても雄大で、日本では味わうことができない貴重な体験ができました。
妻、子供（大学生と高校生）、69歳の義母と5人で乗りましたが、全員楽しめました。
道は結構な急勾配の凸凹道なので、運転に不慣れな人には厳しいかもしれません。自信がない人はインストラクターの人に運転してもらえます。
私の車の順番が7番目だったためか、砂埃が凄くて、服は真っ白、顔は黒くなるので覚悟はしておいてください。ツアーが終わると水道で顔や手を洗えます。ツアー中に貸してくれるゴーグル、マスク代わりに貰えるネックウォーマーみたいな布はきっちり着用することをオススメします。

I enjoyed myself and the crew was great. I would definitely do it again. Just wish it was longer than the hour. It went by too quick!

- Just getting on the helicopter is exciting.
- If you're in the front seat, the excitement during takeoff is even greater.
- The explanation of the mountains by the Japanese pilot Toshi (also known as Sushi) is easy to understand.
He also responds well to active questions.
- I’m glad I purchased the in-flight and flight path recording. The change in passengers' expressions during takeoff was a nice memory.
- I wish I had added the landing option near the waterfall.

・ヘリコプターに乗機するだけでも興奮する．
・前席であれば、離陸時の興奮はより高まる．
・日本人パイロットのToshi（別名sushi）の山の説明もわかりやすい．
　積極的質問にも対応してくれる．
・乗機中の機内＆航路記録は購入して良かった．離陸時の乗客の表情の変化も記念になりました．
・滝付近に着陸オプションをつければ良かったです．

I wanted to see a show that was characteristic of Hawaii, but I preferred to have my meal separately, so I made a reservation here. The location is at the Royal Hawaiian Center, which was easily accessible and convenient. When I presented the voucher at the reception, they kindly guided me. The restrooms were clean, which was reassuring. You can enjoy the show while sipping on drinks. Payment for drinks is by credit card only. You can enjoy performances by Michael Jackson and Elvis impersonators. The fire dance was thrilling. Taking a photo together at the end became a wonderful memory. The staff were all friendly, and I had a great time. They sometimes spoke to me in Japanese.

ハワイらしいショーも観たいけど、食事は別にとりたかったので、こちらを予約させてもらいました。
場所はロイヤルハワイアンセンターで、アクセス良く楽でした。受付にバウチャーを出すと快く案内してくれました。
トイレは清潔で、安心。
飲み物を楽しみながらショーを観れます。飲み物の支払いはクレカのみです。
マイケルジャクソンやプレスリーそっくりさんの歌を楽しめます。ファイヤーダンスはハラハラです。
最後に写真を一緒に撮れたのが、いい思い出になりました。
スタッフは皆さんフレンドリーで楽しめました。日本語で話しかけてくれることもあります。

I have always wanted to try this, so I had been on simulation machines and even tried paragliding. However, due to my daughter's unexpected pregnancy, I ended up participating in the Hawaii trip alone instead of with her. I thought I would try something that I definitely couldn't do with a pregnant woman. Communicating in English? Hmm, I can manage to understand a bit. I figured I should just memorize the life-threatening words and joined solo (I’m quite the brave mom). Since I would want photos anyway, I made a reservation thinking I would jump from the sky in Hawaii, not from the stage at Kiyomizu Temple, and it was worth every penny—GO JUMP was amazing!

On the Cessna, there were five of us: a Japanese person, a family of three, and a young man who was on his honeymoon and was the only one to try it. We encouraged each other as the altitude kept rising, and I thought, "This looks like the view from a jet's small window!" I was both nervous and excited, and the high-energy instructor captured all our expressions perfectly. I thought it would be really scary, but before I knew it, I was PUSHed out and flying.

After that, I just enjoyed the incredible scenery, feeling like a bird, repeatedly saying "Amazing! Beautiful! The best!" in both Japanese and English, with clouds, the sea, and mountains beneath me! The moment the parachute opened and the spin before landing felt cooler than diving, but with the handsome instructor who does 5 to 10 jumps a day, I had no worries at all. I hate the feeling of a vertical drop attraction, but this was nothing like that. I struggled with ear pressure and my right ear became hard to hear, but it was fine after a night's sleep.

In the car on the way back, a man who said he had jumped yesterday exclaimed, "NOT FALL, FLY!" and he was absolutely right. It's not cheap, but I guarantee it's worth every penny. Thank you to all the staff for the amazing experience!

ずっと昔から一度やってみたくて、シミュレーションの機械に乗ってみたり、パラグライダー体験をいっちょかみしてみたりしていましたが、一緒に旅行する予定だった娘の急な妊娠で、急遽1人で参加することになったハワイ旅行だったので、妊婦を連れては絶対に出来ないことをしようと思ってトライしました。英語でコミニュケーション？うーん何とか聞き取れるか。命に関わる単語だけ覚え直しといたらええか、てな感じで単独参加（我ながら肝っ玉母ちゃん）。どうせ写真欲しくなるしな、清水の舞台じゃなくてハワイの空から飛び降りるつもりで予約しましたが、お値段以上GO JUMP、最高でした。セスナ同乗した日本人は私と、娘さんと3人のご家族、新婚旅行で新郎だけ挑戦した若者の計5名で励まし合いながら高度がどんどん上がり、こんなんジェット機から小さい窓で見る景色やん！と思いながら、ビビったりワクワクしたりの全ての表情をハイテンションのインストラクターがバッチリ撮影してくれてました。絶対怖いよな〜と思ってましたが、そんなん言う暇なくPUSHされて飛び出してました。
あとはもう、最高の景色と鳥の心になってひたすら「スゴイ！キレイ！最高！」と日本語と英語で繰り返し、雲も海も山も足下にある感覚！パラシュート開く時と、着地前の回旋がダイビングより冷やっとしたけど、多い時は1日5〜10回はJUMPするというイケメンインストラクターの優しくオモロいタンデムで何の不安もありませんでした。垂直落下アトラクションの内蔵が残る感覚は大嫌いだけど、これは全くありません。耳抜き下手くそで右耳が聞こえにくくなってしまったけど、一晩寝たら治りました。
迎えの車の中で昨日も飛んだと言う男性「NOT FALL, FLY!」と言うてはったけど、ホンマにその通りでした。安くはないけど、それだけの価値は絶対にあると保証します。
スタッフの皆様、最高の体験を有り難うございました‼︎

They provided gentle support for beginners who experience issues like tangled fishing lines, difficulty attaching bait, or removing hooks from caught fish. They cheered when they spotted sea turtles and dolphins.

釣り糸が絡まったり、餌がうまく付けられない、釣った魚から針をはずせない、など釣りの初心者が体験する際にも優しくサポートしてくれました。
海亀や、イルカなどを見かけては歓声を上げていました。

Unlike Japanese riding clubs that use racehorses, the horses here are gentle and calm, so I wasn't scared at all. The scenery, with both the sea and mountains, was stunning and breathtaking. I don't think you could ride for two hours in Japan for this price. It's a great deal.

競馬の馬を使用している日本の乗馬クラブとはぜんぜんちがって、やさしくておとなしい馬なのでぜんぜん怖くなかったです。景色は海も山もすばらしくて圧巻でした。日本で2時間乗馬したらこんな値段でできないと思う。めっちゃお得。

The guide was very unique and friendly, and it was a lot of fun. The view from just a little up the hill was breathtaking!

ガイドさんがとってもユニークでフレンドリーで、とても楽しかった。ちょっとだけ坂を登ったところから見える景色が圧巻！

I was anxious about whether I would actually see manta rays, but I was able to see many of them. They came close enough that it felt like I could touch them, and the experience was incredible. According to the instructor, there is about a 90% chance of encountering manta rays. There was also a Japanese-speaking instructor, which made me feel more at ease during the tour. I participated with my family, and it became a wonderful memory.

実際にマンタが見れるのか不安がありながら、参加しましたが、多くのマンタを見ることが出来ました。触れそうな距離まで近くに来ることもあり、迫力が凄かったです。
インストラクターの方によると、約90%近くの割合でマンタに遭遇できるだとか。
日本語インストラクターの方もいて、安心してツアーに参加できました。
家族で参加しましたが、とても良い思い出になりました。

Five years ago, my family of three saw a pink sail catamaran yacht from a dinner cruise for the first time and decided that we would definitely take a ride the next time we came to Waikiki. However, it was postponed due to COVID-19. Now that my son's job hunting is over, we went on a trip just the two of us! It was an amazing experience. I want to share the beauty of the sunset cruise with more people in Japan. The jumping in was also fantastic. Thank you to the captain, the crew, and all the participants.

五年前、家族3人で初めてディナークルーズ船からピンクセールのカタマランヨットを見て次回、ワイキキに来たら必ず乗船すると、決めてましたが、コロナで伸び伸びになってましたが、息子の就活が終わって2人旅！
最高の体験が出来ました。もっと日本の皆にサンセットクルーズの良さを伝えたいです。
飛び込みも最高でした。キャプテン、クルーの皆んな、参加者の皆様ありがとうございました。

I fulfilled a long-held dream of seeing the perfect starry sky from Mauna Kea. I prepared thoroughly and participated on a new moon night, expecting the best view of the stars. The starry sky from Mauna Kea exceeded my expectations. I was also able to see the Subaru Telescope, and the guide's explanations were detailed, allowing us to take many photos. Although I dressed warmly, it was still quite cold, and when I was freezing, I enjoyed a warm cocoa, which was a thoughtful gesture that warmed my heart. I would love to participate again.

マウナケアからの満点の星空を見てみたいという長年の夢が叶いました。
しっかりとした準備をして最高の星空を期待し、新月の夜に参加しました。
マウナケアからの星空は期待以上に最高でした。
スバル天文台も見ることができ、またガイドさんの説明も詳しくて、写真もたくさん撮っていただきました。
着込んでは行ったものの、流石に寒く凍えていた頃、温かいココアをいただき、心遣いに温まりました。
また参加したいです。

I was moved by the deep blue of the sea seen from above. The rich, deep blue ocean is something you rarely encounter elsewhere. I was able to experience a precious moment.

上空から見た海の青さに感動しました。濃い深みのある青い海は他ではなかなか見られません。貴重なひと時を体験することが出来ました。

Appreciate how all museums are bundled together on passport, really great day on grounds.

My daughter absolutely loved this beach! We loved this and would go back time and time again!

Fun to get all the movie history experience, as well as getting to see the beautiful farm! Family friendly too

These views are memorable truly forever. So gorgeous as well as very yummy food!

Beautiful views of the crystal clear Waikiki waters!