All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Ziplining while enjoying the magnificent views at Kualoa Ranch was incredibly refreshing. There were three instructors with us, which made it very safe, but since the explanations were in English, I couldn't understand anything they were saying. When I expressed this, they showed me a video in Japanese, which made me feel more at ease.

数本のジップラインをクアロアランチの壮大な景色を見ながら行くのは、とても爽快でした。３名のインストラクターがついてくれて、とても安全に出来ますが、英語での説明でしたので、何を言ってるのか全くわかりませんでした。それを伝えると、日本語のビデオを見せてくれたので、安心できました。

The Manoa Falls Trail has beautiful scenery and it’s an easy/ moderate hike going up. But the Manoa Falls at this time ( November) has little water but still worth the hike and a lot of great spots for IG.
Orlando our tour guide is very knowledgeable and made a lot of good recommendations around Honolulu. He provided us with water and bug spray. He is on time picking us up in the hotel.
Thank you and it was a great experience!

Doug and Josh are very detailed about all aspects which puts all at ease and Doug’s knowledge and way of speaking is engaging and adds to the experience!

True professionals!

We were picked up in front of the hotel at 5:30 AM and headed to Diamond Head. The Japanese guide was cheerful, kind, and absolutely wonderful! We had an amazing time enjoying the best sights of Oahu.

朝5時半にホテル前でピックアップしてもらってダイヤモンドヘッドへ。日本語ガイドさんが陽気で親切で最高によかった！オアフ島のいいとこどり観光でめちゃくちゃ満喫出来ました。

While the weather was fortunate, both the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea and the starry sky were truly magnificent. We had plenty of time for stargazing, and I was able to fully enjoy it. I highly recommend it for those who love the night sky.

天気に恵まれた部分もあるでしょうが、マウナケア山頂の夕陽、星空共にとても素晴らしいものでした。星空鑑賞も十分に時間を取っていただき、堪能する事ができました。星空が好きな方にはお勧めできます。

I had an amazing time. The crew was fun and lively, and everyone was smiling the whole time. It might also be because of the clear weather, but the ocean and the streets of Honolulu were incredibly beautiful.

凄く楽しかった。クルーの人が楽しく盛り上げてくれて、皆　笑顔が絶えなかった。そして快晴だったせいかも知れないけど、海もホノルルの街並みも最高に綺麗。

Loved this tour - our tour guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable and we saw some beautiful spots of the island. Definitely recommend this trip as you get to see a lot in one day. My favourite places were the black sand beach with the sea turtles and the Volcanoes National Park (but to be honest, I loved all the sites).

The weather was favorable, and I felt very secure during the tour experience with a Japanese guide. There was also a practice session for snorkeling, making it a great tour that even children could enjoy safely.

天気にも恵まれ、日本人のガイドで非常に安心してツアー体験ができました。
シュノーケルの事前練習もあり、子どもでも安心して体験することができるいいツアーでした。

This tour was highly recommended! The view from the summit was amazing, and the experience of watching the sunset and stargazing really lifted my spirits. Additionally, the guide covered the challenging parts, which made it much easier on both my body and mind.

The tour takes half a day, but during the travel, I listened to the guide's explanations, and at each spot, we took our time to thoroughly explore Mauna Kea, making for a fulfilling experience. I think preparing to go on your own would be quite difficult, but this tour takes care of altitude acclimatization, time management for descending, providing warm clothing and telescopes, as well as sandwiches and hot cocoa. Plus, I could rely on them for the long drive, making it a very convenient experience.

Being able to drive to this altitude is rare worldwide, and this tour minimizes the burden while maximizing the experience. Overall, it was fantastic, and there were no inconveniences at all.

とてもオススメできるツアーでした！
頂上からの眺めは素晴らしく、日の入りも星見も気分が上がる体験です。
そして、大変な部分をガイドさんがカバーしてくれて、心身の負担が少なかったです。

ツアーは半日を要しますが、移動ではガイドさんの説明を聞き、各スポットではそれぞれ時間をとって、マウナケアをしっかりと見て回り、充実した時を過ごせました。
個人で行くには準備が大変だと思いますが、このツアーでは高地順応な下山の時間管理、防寒着や望遠鏡の準備、サンドイッチやホットココアの用意もしていただき、また長距離の運転もお任せできるので、とても手軽に体験ができるようになっています。
そもそもこの高度に車で行ける事自体が世界的に稀ですが、さらに負担を少なく、体験を最大化してくれているツアーです。
総じて素晴らしく、何も不便がありませんでした。

After visiting the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor on November 18, 2025, I went to the Battleship Missouri Memorial. I was able to make an online reservation before departing from Japan, which made my visit very reassuring.

The Battleship Missouri was launched in January 1944 and participated in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa landings. On September 2, 1945, it served as the venue for the signing ceremony of the surrender documents between the Allied forces led by General MacArthur and the Japanese government delegation led by Foreign Minister Shigemitsu.

Later, in 1950, it was deployed during the Korean War, and although it was decommissioned in 1955, it was reactivated in 1986. It participated in the Gulf War in 1991, was decommissioned again in 1992, and arrived at Pearl Harbor in 1998, opening as a memorial the following year. The Missouri is referred to as the last battleship because it was the last to be completed and the last to be decommissioned.

There are Japanese-speaking volunteer guides on board who provide detailed information about the history of the Missouri, its main guns, and the surrender document signing ceremony, so I recommend requesting a guide.

There is a counter at the entrance where you can check in. After the guided tour, you can freely explore the ship. You can visit various areas of the battleship that are not typically accessible, including the bridge, the dining areas for senior officers and sailors, the sleeping quarters, and the ship's post office, making it a valuable experience.

2025年11月18日にパールハーバーのアリゾナ記念館を見学後、戦艦ミズーリ記念館を訪れました。
日本出発前にオンラインで予約が出来、安心して訪問する事が出来ました。
戦艦ミズーリは1944年１月に進水後、硫黄島上陸作戦や沖縄上陸作戦に参加し、1945年9月2日マッカーサー元帥率いる連合軍側と、重光葵全権率いる日本政府代表団との間で、東京湾上で行われた降伏文書調印式の会場となりました。
その後1950年に朝鮮戦争に出動、1955年に一度退役しましたが、1986年に再就役し、1991年に湾岸戦争に出動、1992年に再度退役し1998年にパールハーバーに到着し、翌年から記念館として公開されています。
ミズーリは最後に完成し最後に退役した事から最後の戦艦と呼ばれています。
艦内では日本語のボランティアガイドが常駐していて、ミズーリの歴史や主砲、降伏文書調印式の様子などを詳しく教えてくれますから、ガイドを依頼する事をお勧めします。
艦に登った所にカウンターがありそこで受付をしています。
ガイド終了後は自由に艦内を見学出来ます。艦橋を始め上級士官や水兵の食堂、寝室、艦内の郵便局など、普通目にする事が出来ない戦艦の様々な場所を見学出来るので貴重な体験です。

The two-hour horseback riding was quite long, so my rear ended up hurting, but it was worth it. I was moved when I walked through the forest and saw the ocean. Surrounded by the forests of Kualoa, I was truly awed by the magnificent scenery throughout. The guide spoke English, but even if you don't understand, you can still enjoy it enough.

Since the shuttle arrived early, we had quite a bit of time on-site. There was a good 2 to 3 hours to spare. You can look at the horses, visit the souvenir shop, and have lunch. There were also lockers available, which were convenient as they were the type you could easily access.

乗馬2時間は結構長いですので、おしりが痛くなりましたが、その価値はありました。
森の中を歩いて、海が見えたときには感動しました。
クアロアの森に囲まれて、本当に圧巻され、終始壮大な景色でした。
ガイドは英語ですが、理解できなくても十分楽しめます。

送迎は早めに着いたので現地でかなり時間がありました。
2～3時間は余裕があります。
馬を見たり、お土産屋さんを見たり、ランチを食べたりできます。
ロッカーもありました。取り出しができるタイプで便利でした。

I was able to visit all the places I wanted in Haleiwa in just five hours. Participating in the mini-tour was great, and the guide was very kind. The fact that the tour included a stop at Pōhakuloa was the deciding factor for me to choose this tour. During our free time, I enjoyed Giovanni's garlic shrimp and coffee at the North Shore Marketplace, which were delicious. It was also fun to watch the surfers riding the big waves at Haleiwa Beach. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

ハレイワでの5時間で行きたいところに行けました。
ミニーツアーに参加出来て案内も親切でした。
ポハク・ラナイがミニーツアーで入っていたのが決め手でのこのツアーにしたので。
自由時間にジョバンニのガーリックシュリンプ、ノースシェアマーケットプレイスでのコーヒーが美味しかったです。
ハレイワ海岸でビッグウェーブでサーフィンしてる人たちを見てるのも楽しかったです。
大満足のツアーでした。

The weather was slightly cloudy, but fortunately, we were able to see sea turtles! There were also many other fish, making it quite a sight.

There were about 10 participants on the tour that day, but I've heard that on some days, it can be close to 30 people. The morning time also had high visibility, making it easy to see.

When we arrived at the snorkeling spot, there were other tour groups, so it was quite crowded. They likely color-coded the participants with life jackets, so I don't think anyone would get lost.

The boat was rocking, but after entering the water, the waves were quite strong, and some of my companions and other tour participants returned to the boat to lie down. The seawater was very salty, making me thirsty. You might feel a bit nauseous, so please manage that with food or medication. Soft drinks and snacks seemed to be free.

After snorkeling, we cruised towards Diamond Head. The breeze was pleasant, and I'm glad I participated!

天気は、若干曇っていましたが、運良くウミガメを見ることができました！
他の魚もたくさんいて見応えがありました。

その日のツアーの参加人数は10人くらいでしたが、話によると、日によっては30人近くになるそうです。午前中という時間も、透明度が高く、みやすかったとのことです。

シュノーケルのポイントに行くと、他のツアーの方々もいるので、人が多いです。おそらくライフジャケットで参加者を色分けしており、迷子にはならないと思います。

船は揺れるのですが、海に入った後の波の揺れがかなり大きく、同行者やツアー参加者の何人かが船に戻り、横になっていました。
海水がとてもしょっぱく、喉が渇きます。
若干気持ち悪くなるかもしれないので、食事や薬などで調節されてください。
ソフトドリンクやスナックはフリーのようです。

シュノーケリング後は、ダイヤモンドヘッドの方までクルージング。風も気持ちよく、参加してよかったです！

A fantastic tour that showed the diversity of Oahu. The day was ell-paced which made it easy to enjoy everything without feeling rushed

Snorkeling with Hawaiian sea turtles and colorful reef fish, while the included beers and cocktails kept the vibe festive. Plenty of time to swim, relax, and enjoy the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. A great mix of adventure and leisure.

Visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the USS Arizona Memorial was deeply impactful. To follow the drive through the Punchbowl National Cemetery and downtown Honolulu offered interesting insights into Hawaii’s history and culture

The tour was well-paced, with ample time at the USS Arizona Memorial to reflect on its history.

The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting local stories. Well-organized and a great way to see the island’s highlights in one day.

Plenty of stops for photos, snacks, and short walks. A well-organized, fun way to see the island in a single day.

The tour covered wonderful island highlights like the North Shore, East Side, and included stops at the Dole Pineapple Plantation and scenic viewpoints

the ATV tour through Jurassic Valley offered stunning views of the mountains and coastline

What an enchanting evening out on the water experiencing the wonderful manta rays of the Big Island!

The hike itself is a quick 1.6 miles round trip and felt nice and quick!

This evening offered stunning sunset views over Kealakekua Bay, with live entertainment that added a festive, relaxing vibe!

We got to explore the upper slopes of Hualalai Volcano, exploring ancient craters and crawling through a lava tube!

Such a fun and active morning snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding around Kaneohe Bay!

Floating in the water with the lights attracting plankton which guides the the manta rays to glide gracefully just beneath us, it is truly magical.

The course felt very well run, safety was clearly a priority, and the transitions between ziplines were smooth.

The ziplines were exciting and felt safe thanks to the attentive guides. Flying over the lush Jurassic Valley with views of the mountains and ocean was incredible

The visit to the USS Arizona Memorial was moving and then the city portion highlighted key historic sites with insightful commentary. A memorable tour.