マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Checking the lunar age is important. 月齢のチェックが大切です

Reviewed by: kazu

I can't forget the perfect starry sky I saw about 12 years ago when I participated in a tour, so I chose this tour again without hesitation.

What impressed me first was the guide Matsuzaki's talk, which was so lively that it was more entertaining than comedians on R1, and I was never bored.

This time, I participated in the tour without checking the moon phase, so the number of stars visible to the naked eye was considerably fewer compared to last time, which was a bit disappointing, but that was not the tour company's fault, so it couldn't be helped.

One thing I thought was very good was that the lunch box we received at the visitor center was not made of disposable materials. Seeing other tours using a lot of plastic disposable containers, I think this is a very positive initiative for going green.

Next time, I want to check the moon phase in advance and try again.

ずーっと昔(12年ほど前)にツアーに参加して観た満点の星空が忘れられず、今回も迷わずこのツアーを選びました。
まず印象的だったのはガイドの松崎さんのトークで、R1に出ている芸人さんたちにも勝るような軽快なトークで退屈することが全く有りませんでした。
今回は月齢を確認せずにツアーに参加したため肉眼で観れや星の数は前回と比べるとかなり少なく少し残念でしたがそれはツアー会社さんのせいではないので仕方のない事でした。
とても良いと思った点としてはビジターセンターで頂いたお弁当の容器が使い捨ての物では無かった事です。
他のツアーを見るとプラスチックの使い捨ての容器が多かったので、Go greenの取り組みとしてはとても良い事だと思います。
次回は事前にに月齢をチェックしてリベンジしたいと思います。

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Mauna Kea Summit マウナケア山頂

Reviewed by: すばる

Near the summit of Mauna Kea, after enjoying the world-famous telescopes and watching the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, we did some stargazing a little further down. The twilight gradually faded, and the winter Milky Way appeared beautifully.

The time for stargazing is not long, so you can't observe at your leisure. Depending on the weather, the road to the summit may be closed, which means that sunset and stargazing are not guaranteed, but the high rate of clear skies is reassuring.

As we gradually ascended from the coast to the summit over 4,000 meters high and approached the telescopes, the scenery viewed from the bus window and the guide's stories made for a memorable tour.

マウナケア山頂近くで、世界的に有名な望遠鏡群と、雲海に沈むサンセットを眺めた後、少し下った場所で、星空観測をしました。
薄明が残っている時間から徐々に暗くなり、冬の天の川がしっかり現れました。
星空観測の時間は、長くないので、じっくりと観測はできません。天気次第では山頂に至る道路が閉鎖されることもあり、サンセット＆星空観測が保証されるものではありませんが、晴天率の高さは安心材料です。
海岸沿いから徐々に高度を上げて、標高4000m超の山頂と望遠鏡群に迫っていく、バス窓から眺めた風景とガイドさんのお話が、印象に残るツアーでもありました。

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The weather was perfect, and the revenge was a success! We were able to see the best views and the starry sky. 天候ばっちりでリベンジ成功！　最高の景色、星空を見られました。

Reviewed by: おにぎり

This time, I participated with a couple of friends and four seniors. A year and a half ago in Hawaii Island (December), I had signed up on-site, but it was canceled due to heavy rain the day before, so I couldn't participate. Instead, I was able to see the snow-covered white Mauna Kea (truly a white mountain)... This time, I made a reservation for the day after arriving in Hawaii Island, allowing for some flexibility. However, on the day of the tour, the bus came all the way to our accommodation to inform us that "the summit is closed due to strong winds." We were able to check the schedule on the spot and change our reservation to April 3, two days later. On the day of the reservation, our guide, Shin, came to pick us up. Since the bus was full (11 people) and we were only in the Keauhou area, we had plenty of time.

During the climb, it rained a little in the clouds, but at the 2000m Mauna Kea Park, the 2800m Visitor Center, and the 4200m summit, the weather was perfect, and we were able to see a wonderful sunset. The bento we ate on the bench at the 2800m Visitor Center wasn't as amazing as Shin said (??), but the miso soup was indeed delicious, and the high energy of our bus guide Matsuzaki was enjoyable. After the Visitor Center, there was some off-road driving, and the back seats of the bus were bouncing, making it a lot of fun.

As we climbed near the summit and saw the Subaru Telescope, our excitement soared. It seems that after sunset at the summit, we must descend within 30 minutes, so we went down to the 3800m parking area where we could see the stars. The starry sky we saw there was indescribably moving. At first, there was still some sunlight, but it gradually got darker, and more stars became visible. We were able to see shooting stars four times. Shin's explanation of the constellations was wonderful. He showed us the Orion Nebula through a telescope. After that, we took commemorative photos against the starry sky, which can be downloaded later along with other photos.

On the way up, I started to feel the thin air around 3800m, and when I bent down to put on my socks at the summit, I felt a bit dizzy, but I didn't experience any clear symptoms of altitude sickness and was able to return safely. I was blessed with the best opportunity to easily climb to 4200m and see a sky full of stars (truly!). I would love to participate again. Depending on the weather, I highly recommend it. Please do give it a try!

今回友人夫婦とシニア4人で参加しました。　1年半前のハワイ島（12月）では現地で申し込みするも、前日の大雨で中止になり参加できませんでした。　その代わり積雪のある白いマウナケア（まさに白い山）を拝めましたが...　今回は事前に余裕をみて、ハワイ島到着日の翌日に予約を入れました。ところが当日わざわざバスで宿泊地まで来ていただき「強風のため山頂は閉鎖」と伝えられたことから、その場でスケジュール確認し、2日後の4月3日に予約を変更することができました。　予約当日ガイドのシンさんがお迎えにきて、今回はケアウホウ地区のみでバスが一杯（11人）になったため時間に余裕がありました。　登る途中では雲の中で雨も少し降りましたが、2000mのマウナケアパーク、2800mのビジターセンター、4200mの山頂でも天候ばっちりで素晴らしいサンセットが見られました。　2800mのビジターセンターのベンチで食べるお弁当も、シンさんが言うほど（？？）でもなく、お味噌汁は確かにおいしく、同行したバスのガイド松崎さんのハイテンションも楽しかったです。　ビジターセンターからしばらくオフロードがあり、バスの後部座席は跳ねてはねてギャハギャハと盛り上がっていました。　山頂付近に登りスバル天文台が見えると超テンションがあがります。　山頂では日没後は30分以内に降りなければならないようで、星を見られる3800mの駐車スペースまで下ります。　そこで見た星空は感動としか言いようがないものでした。　最初は太陽の光が残っていますが、徐々に暗くなり見える星も増えてきます。　流れ星も４回見ることができました。　シンさんの星座の説明素晴らしかったです。　望遠鏡でオリオンの大星雲を見せてもらいました。　それから星空をバックに記念撮影もしてもらい、後でその他の写真と一緒にダウンロードできます。　行きは3800mあたりから空気の薄さを感じ、山頂で靴下をはこうと頭を下げたらクラッときましたが、自力での登山中のようにあきらかな酸素不足を感じることも、高山病の症状も無く無事戻ってこられました。　最高の機会に恵まれ、楽〜に4200mまで登り、満天（まさに！）の星空を見られるツアー、また参加したいです。　天候次第ですが、おすすめです。　是非チャレンジしてください。

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An incredibly cheerful guide. とにかく愉快なガイドさん

Reviewed by: 英語が不得手な夫婦

From the moment we got into the pickup truck, our Japanese guide was non-stop talking, to the point where I thought they might get tired. Since all the participants were Japanese, the vehicle was always filled with laughter. We were blessed with great weather and enjoyed a wonderful sunset. The images taken by the guide beautifully captured the Milky Way, and everyone was amazed and gasped in surprise. I suspected I had symptoms of altitude sickness and felt a bit uncomfortable, but the sunset and starry sky made it all worthwhile.

ピックアップの車内に乗り込んだ時から、日本人ガイドさんは、とにかくしゃべりっぱなし、疲れちゃうんじゃないかと思うほど。参加者は全員日本人だったので、車内は常に笑い声に包まれました。天候にも恵まれ、素晴らしいサンセットを楽しめました。ガイドさんが撮影する画像には、天ノ川がきれいに映り込んでおり、参加者全員が声を上げて驚いていました。高山病症状が疑われて、ちょっと苦しかったけど、サンセットや星空がそれを帳消しにしてくれました。

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Sunset! Starry sky! The guides were amazing! 夕日！星空！ガイドの皆さん！最高！

Reviewed by: ken

Thank you so much!
This time, I finally got to see the sunset and starry sky after two attempts!
The guide was very kind and helped me with things unrelated to the tour, for which I am very grateful!
The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was truly beautiful and will be a lifelong memory!
Of course, the tour was amazing (it's a bit disappointing when the weather doesn't cooperate, but you can get tickets for the next time!). The guides and the people who handled the phone calls were all fantastic!
Also, the bento was delicious!

本当にありがとうございました！
今回　二回チャレンジしてようやく夕日と星空が見れました！
ガイドの方もとても親切で　ツアーとは関係ない事までお世話になり
感謝感謝です！！
雲海に沈む夕日は本当にきれいで一生の思い出になりました！
ツアーが最高なのはもちろんの事（天候の都合で見れない時は少し残念ですが　次回のチケットが貰えます！）ガイドの皆さん　電話対応の方々
皆さん最高です！
あと　お弁当もおいしかったです～

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I'm a little disappointed, but I'm glad I participated!!! ちょっと残念↓でも参加してよかったです！！！

Reviewed by: たまちゃん

Continuing from yesterday's tour (yesterday was Kilauea), I finally made it to Mauna Kea. To be honest, I’m a sunny weather girl, so as soon as I got on the tour bus, I confidently told the guide that today would be clear and the weather wouldn’t change! I guarantee it! Everyone, it’s thanks to me~ (^_-)☆

Before heading to the summit, we had lunch at the Onizuka Visitor Center (I forgot to take a photo). This was to prevent altitude sickness. I made sure to see the Silversword, which can be seen outside the Onizuka Visitor Center. This alpine plant can only be found in Hawaii and the Himalayas, and it blooms only once every several years.

The reason I wanted to join this tour was to see the Southern Cross and the Subaru Telescope. We were about to depart for the summit. Observatories from around the world lined up. The Subaru Telescope!!

And we enjoyed the scenery until sunset♪~ As the sun set, we got in the car for stargazing at 3,800 meters!!! I chose this tour because it was the highest altitude for observation. However, I realized before leaving the Big Island (tears) that it was three days before the full moon, which means the moonlight would make it hard to see the stars... But I was told that it’s not impossible to see the stars, and the moon would be beautiful, so I was glad I participated knowing that. If you want to see a beautiful starry sky, choose a new moon!!!

Indeed, it wasn’t that the stars were completely invisible, but they were a bit hard to see... However, the moon was incredibly beautiful. I was also surprised to see several artificial satellites shining. The guide was surprised too (+o+). They taught us the positions of the constellations and even shared myths. They answered my questions, like a astronomy expert? Amazing. My question? Of course, it was, “I want to see the Southern Cross.” I was told it can be seen at dawn... Oh dear. I thought maybe I should have gone for the sunrise tour. I’ll save the sunrise for next time. Next time, during the Kona Marathon... I’ll confirm I can see it before making a reservation.

This time, I stayed in Hilo with the sole intention of joining this tour, but I moved to Kona and returned from there.

昨日に引き続きツアーを申し込み（昨日はキラウエア）念願のマウナケアへ
何を隠そう私は晴れ女なのでツアーの車に乗ってすぐに今日はこのまま
快晴で天気は変わることないでしょう！保証しますとガイドさんの案内があり
ました。皆さん、私のおかげですよ～(^_-)☆
山頂へ行く前にオニヅカビジターセンターでお弁当を食べ（写真撮り忘れました。）高山病にならない為にですね。
シルバーソードをしっかり見て来ましたよ。オニヅカビジターセンターの外で見られます。ハワイとヒマラヤでしか見られない高山植物で花は十数年に一度しか咲きません。
このツアーに参加したかったのは南十字星を見たかったこととすばる望遠鏡が見たかったことです。
そろそろ山頂へ向け出発です。世界各国の天文台ずらり。すばる望遠鏡！！
そして夕陽が落ちるまで景色を堪能♪～
陽が落ち車に乗り、3800ｍで星空観測！！！
確かこのツアーが一番標高が高い場所での観測だったので決めました。
でもハワイ島出発前に気づいてしまったのです（涙）この日は満月の３日前
ってことは月明かりで星は見えずらい...でも星空は全く見られないわけでは
ないし月は綺麗に見られますよって言われ承知で参加していたのでよかった
です。綺麗な星空が見たいなら新月を選んでくださいね！！！
確かに星空は全く見えないわけではありませんでしたがやはり見えずらかったかなぁ～...でも月は最高に綺麗でした。あとビックリしたのは人工衛星のヒカリがいくつも見えました。ガイドさんにもビックリ(+o+)星座の位置を教えて頂き、神話まで話してくださいました。ちゃんと質問しても答えて頂き天文博士？素晴らしいです。私の質問？それば決まっていますよ！「南十字星がみたいのですが」明け方に見られるとのこと...トホホ。サンライズの方に
すればよかったかな～とは思いましたがサンライズは次の機会に。次はコナ
マラソン時に...見られることを確認してから予約しよっと
今回はこのツアーに参加したい一心でヒロに滞在していたのですが
コナまで移動しコナから帰国しました。

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Even if the weather is nice, there are times when you can't see the sunset... So, please have a backup plan ready. 天気がよくてもサンセットがみられない、、、ということもある。その後のプランを用意しておいてほしい。

Reviewed by: はなかんざし

It was a nice day today!

First, we were at the last hotel for pickup, and I ended up sitting in the back row. This remained unchanged until the end, which was puzzling. Usually, in such tours, you would expect to change seats for the return trip, and I thought the last pickup location would be the first drop-off, so I assumed I would sit in the front. Moreover, there was clearly an elderly person with us, which was a disappointing point.

The weather was great all the way to Mauna Kea. The lunch was a bento box with miso soup, and it was delicious. The cocoa after the meal was also a nice touch. It was cold up there, so I borrowed a jacket and pants to wear on the bus as we headed to the summit. (Honestly, it was a bit sad for the elderly person to sit in the back of the cramped bus.)

After overcoming rough roads, we finally reached the summit!!

Or so I thought, but the ranger told us to turn back... Why? It turned out the wind was strong, it was getting colder, and the road was freezing. We hurriedly took photos at the summit and began our descent. While that was understandable, I was waiting to take sunset photos somewhere, but to my surprise, we had already descended to 2000 meters and it was already sunset. We couldn't even take a photo of the Earth's shadow with just a brief explanation.

Then we climbed back up to Mauna Kea for stargazing. The stargazing itself was good.

I thought this tour title should be canceled, and I wondered if we would receive a ticket to retry within two years, but I was told that we wouldn't receive one after going to Mauna Kea. But we didn't get to see the sunset, did we?

What was even more disappointing was that we could download the photos taken after the tour, but another vehicle from the same company had taken photos of the sunset and the Earth's shadow... Our group had none, and the other photos taken were also lacking.

When I participated in a similar tour of the Grand Circle before, the guides were very knowledgeable about photography and took great pictures, so I might have had high expectations. However, the photography skills this time were disappointing.

Since this was a well-regarded Japanese company, I might have expected too much, but I believe that having better care prepared for situations where the sunset couldn't be captured would enhance overall satisfaction and make it more acceptable. I hope for improvements.

今日はいい天気！という日に参加しました。

まず最後のピックアップのホテルだったのですが、
最後列に座ることに。そしてこれは最後まで変わらなかったのは
なぞでした。
通常こういうツアーだといきと帰りは座る場所を変えたりすると
思いますし、普通最後のピックアップ場所は、最初のドロップオフなので
一番前に座るのかと思ってました。
しかもどう考えても最高齢者が一緒にいたのですが、、これは残念ポイント。

とってもいい天気でオニヅカまで。
お弁当は幕の内弁当とお味噌汁で、おいしかったです。
食後のココアもうれしかった。
ここで寒いので上着とズボンを貸していただき、
着用してバスにのって山頂を目指します。
（狭いバスの中、最高齢者が後ろに座るのは正直ちょっとかわいそうです）

悪路を超えてようやく頂上！！

と思ったら、レンジャーが戻れ、と、、、、。
なぜ？と思ったら風がつよくてさらに寒くなり道路が凍結するから。
とのこと。
頂上の写真をあわただしくとって下山。
それは仕方ないのですが、
どこかでサンセットの写真をとるのかとまっていたら、
まさかの2000メートルまで下がった上にすでに日没。
地球の影も簡単に説明だけで写真撮影できず。

そして再度星空観測のため、オニヅカまでのぼりました。
星空観測自体はよかったです。

これはツアータイトル不催行だな、と思って、よくここで書かれている
二年以内に再チャレンジの券をもらえるのかと思ったら、
オニヅカまでいったらもらえないとのこと。
でもサンセットみれてないのに？と思いました。

さらに残念だったのは、
写真をとっていただいたものを
ツアー後、ダウンロードさせてもらえるのですが、
もう一台行った同じ会社の車は、日没も地球の影も一緒に写真を
とっている、、、、。
私たちのグループはないうえに、他のとった写真もいまひとつ。

以前グランドサークルのこういうツアーに参加したときは
写真の撮り方もとてもガイドさんたちは詳しくて、
本当に上手にとってくださったので
それを期待していたのかもしれませんが、
写真の技術も残念でした。

日系で評判がいい会社だったので期待しすぎたのかもしれませんが、
もう少しサンセットがとれなかったときのケアを考えて用意しておく
ほうが、トータルの満足感もあがるし、納得できると思います。
改善を希望します。

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Sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and stargazing. 雲海に沈む夕日と天体観測

Reviewed by: ななさん

Before participating in this tour, I was concerned about altitude sickness and the weather. To counter altitude sickness, we had dinner at the Onizuka Center, located at an elevation of about 2800m, which also helped with acclimatization. (The Hawaiian-style Japanese bento and warm miso soup were delicious!) After that, we headed towards the summit, and even after we set off, they kindly taught us how to breathe deeply, allowing us to avoid any symptoms of altitude sickness and enjoy the journey without issues.

Regarding the weather, it had been unstable recently, with stars sometimes visible and sometimes not, but fortunately, the day we participated was perfect! (In fact, the conditions were excellent!) Looking up from the base, there were clouds on the mountain, but apparently, this is a daily occurrence. When you think about it, we were climbing up to 4200m, which is quite high...

From the summit, we were able to see a beautiful sunset over the sea of clouds. After enjoying the sunset at the top, we descended a bit and did some stargazing. As it got darker, more and more stars appeared, and we even spotted 2 or 3 moving satellites during that time. The sunlight was reflecting well, and there was a breeze, making for excellent conditions. I've heard that the summer night sky is even more amazing, but I can't imagine how much more beautiful it could be than what we experienced! The guide used a pointer to explain things in a fun and engaging way, allowing us to learn more about astronomy.

While weather can be unpredictable, it turned out to be the best moment for us.

このツアー参加前に気になった事は高山病と天気について。
高山病対策は途中の標高2800m付近のオニヅカセンターにて高地順応を兼ね夕飯のお弁当を食べました。(このハワイアンチックな和風弁当＆温かい味噌汁は美味でした！)その後、山頂へ向かい出発してからも、丁寧に深呼吸の仕方を教えてもらい、道中高山病の症状も出ず問題なく過ごせました。
天気についても、ここ最近は不安定な天気で星空が見えたり見えなかったり、との事でしたが、私達が参加した日は幸いなことに問題ありませんでした。(と言うか、絶好のコンディション！)麓から上を見上げると山に雲が掛かっていますが、これは毎日のことらしい。考えてみれば、それよりも高い4200mまで登るんですよね。。
山頂からは雲海から沈む大変キレイな夕日が臨めました。山頂でサンセット堪能後、少し下に降りそこから天体観測。暗くなるにつれて星がどんどん多くなり、その最中に動く人工衛星も2〜3機確認できました。今日は太陽の反射光もよくあたり風もありで、絶好のコンディションだったようです。夏場の星空はもっとスゴいとのことですが、これ以上の星空ってどうなっちゃうの？？という程キレイな星空でした。夜空についてもポインターを使い面白おかしく説明していただき、天体について改めて学ぶ事が出来ました。
天候の運不運もあるのでしょうが、私達にとって最高のひと時となりました。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A trip not to miss!

Reviewed by: Gordon

Our driver and tour guide was outstanding. We learned a great deal about volcanoes and stars.
There were so many highlights to this trip: excellent veggie lasagne, watched a beautiful sunset from above the clouds, and telescope star gazing. This was one of the highlights of our trip.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It was amazing. 最高でした

Reviewed by: pams

The sunset and the starry sky were truly wonderful. The guide took photos with a professional camera, and I received beautiful pictures later that I could never have captured with my amateur digital camera. It was the best service.

サンセットも星空も、本当に素晴らしかったです。
ガイドの方が本格的なカメラで写真を撮ってくださり、素人のデジカメでは撮れないようなきれいな写真を後でいただけました。最高のサービスでした。

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There are few photos. 写真が少ない

Reviewed by: バナナ

Participants can take photos, but there is a significant difference in the number of downloadable photos between those who have many and those who have few. Since we all paid the same fee, I was disappointed when I checked later.

参加者は写真を撮っていただけるんですが　ダウンロードできる写真の枚数が多い人と少ない人で違いすぎます。同じ料金を払っているのですから　後で確認した時に　がっかりしました。

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Sunset and stargazing at the summit of Mauna Kea. マウナケア山頂の夕日と星空観賞

Reviewed by: tabitomo

Since it was a nature tour, I participated with the understanding that it would be affected by the weather that day. I was able to enjoy the sunset, but the starry sky was obscured by clouds, and I could only observe about 20%. I was impressed by the tour company's consideration, as they mentioned that if the entire tour was unsatisfactory, they would provide a tour ticket valid for two years.

自然が相手のツアーなのでその日の天候で左右されると心ずもりして参加しました。夕日はしっかりと観賞できましたが、星空は雲がかかり20%程しか観察できませんでした。ツアーの全てが駄目な場合は2年間有効なツアー券を下さるとの事、ツアー会社の心配りに感心致しました。

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I want to get revenge! リベンジしたいです！

Reviewed by: Kitahamakai

The weather on the day was cloudy. According to the guide who picked us up, the situation was severe regarding whether we could enter the mountain. There were areas along the way where it rained heavily. After arriving at the Onizuka Visitor Center, we waited for the final decision while enjoying our lunch. The result was that the gate was closed, and we couldn't summit... In the end, we finished by watching the starry sky. It was disappointing, but I now have homework for my next trip to the Big Island.

当日の天気は曇り。ピックアップしてもらってからのガイドさんによると、入山できるか厳しい状況との事。途中、すごい雨も降るエリアがありました。オニヅカビジターセンターに到着してから、お弁当を頂きながら最終判断待ち。結果は、ゲートが締まり登頂できず・・・。最後は星空を見て終了でした。残念でしたが、次回のハワイ島での宿題ができました。

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神様に感謝します！！ Thank God!!

Reviewed by: オバチャン

I was really glad to finally go on the Mauna Kea tour, and I was also blessed with great weather, experiencing the best sunset and a starry sky that took my breath away!

Regarding the tour content, aside from some road paving issues, the drive was smooth. The bento we had at the Onizuka Visitor Center was delicious, and the consideration for photo opportunities during the sunset and stargazing at the summit exceeded my expectations. The care provided was exceptional, and the enthusiasm of the staff member, Matsuchan, really shone through. This tour definitely ranks high among the optional tours I've experienced!

念願のマウナケア山ツアーに行けただけでも良かったですが、お天気にも恵まれ最高のサンセットと満天の星空観測を体験させていただき感謝感激でした！
ツアー内容に関しても、一部道路の舗装事情は別としてドライブもスムーズ、途中立ち寄ったオニズカビジターセンターで頂いたお弁当、山頂でのサンセットや☆観測の写真撮影や時間の配慮など、思った以上の厚いケアーとスタッフ松ちゃんさんの”熱さ”も伝わり、今まで経験したオプショナルツアーでもかなりポイントアップです！

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I experienced the Earth! 地球を体感しました！

Reviewed by: Yoshi

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the best sunset without any obstructions. The starry sky was also a breathtaking experience, truly one for a lifetime. It was especially magical to have the constellations pointed out and explained with a laser pointer. I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises.

天候に恵まれて、遮るもののない最高のサンセットを見ることが出来ました。また星空も満天の世界で一生ものの体験が出来ました。特に星空の星座をレーザーポインターで指し示して解説するのはとても幻想的で良かったです。また機会があればぜひ参加したいと思いました

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー

Reviewed by: junko

I was impressed by the location at the summit of Mauna Kea, where various observatories from different countries are located! The winds were so strong that I felt like I might be blown away, but I was able to see a very beautiful sunset. When we changed locations for stargazing, as night fell, the stars began to appear one after another, and the guide's fluent explanations made everything very easy to understand. This was a tour I really wanted to experience, so I felt very lucky to hear that it had not been able to take place the day before.

マウナケア山頂では各国の天文台などがあるロケーションに感激‼
飛ばされそうなほどの強風でしたが、とても綺麗なサンセットを見ることが出来ました。
場所を変えての星空観測も日が暮れるにつれて、星が続々と見えるようになり、ガイドさんの流暢な説明でとても分かりやすかったです。
是非とも体験したかったツアーでしたので、前日までは決行できなかったと聞きとてもラッキーでした。

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"I'm glad to have been born on Earth." 「地球に生まれてよかった」

Reviewed by: テツヤ

The starry sky at Mauna Kea is truly beautiful. It's more beautiful than the word "beautiful" can express, but since I can't think of any other words right now, I'll just say it's beautiful. For those who haven't seen it, it's hard to convey, but when you see this, you can't help but think, "Are there really this many stars in the world?"

What I found to be the best part of this tour is that you can take photos with the starry sky at Mauna Kea. Capturing the night sky with a camera is really difficult, but on this tour, the guide provided a camera specifically for the stars, allowing us to take pictures with the stunning starry sky.

It was a tour that will be remembered both in records and in memory. The Orion and Sirius constellations that I usually see now shine brighter than ever. Thank you very much.

マウナケアの星空は本当にきれいです。
きれいという言葉以上にきれいなのですが、きれいと言う言葉以外、今は見当たらないのできれいと言います。
見た人以外にはなかなか伝わらないのですが、これを見ると
「星って世の中にこんなにあるの？」
と言う気持ちになります。
さらにこのツアーで1番いいと思ったのは、マウナケアの星空と一緒に写真が撮れることです。
星空をカメラに収める事は本当に難しいのですがこのツアーではガイドさんが星空専用のカメラを用意してくれて満点の星空と一緒に写真を撮ることができます。
記録と記憶に残るツアーでした。
このツアーで普段見ていたオリオン座とシリウス座が今まで以上に輝いて見えるようになりました。
本当にありがとうございます。

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It was moving! 感動！

Reviewed by: ジョー

The sky was cloudy during the journey, so I was worried about the conditions at the summit, but by the time we arrived, it was clear and we could see the observatory clearly. The moment of sunset was also wonderful. On the way back, the sky was filled with stars, and the guide provided a detailed explanation of the night sky, which was moving. It was truly a unique experience that is hard to come by. Thank you very much.

道中曇り空だった為、頂上の状態が心配でしたが、到着した時間には快晴となり天文台ははっきり見え、日没の瞬間も素晴らしかったです。
帰路途中も満天の星で、ガイドさんが星空を詳しく説明して下さり感動しました。なかなか体験の出来ない非日常の一日で、本当に有難うございました。

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Could have been Outstanding

Reviewed by: George

First off The Two outstanding parts to this tour was Jeff; The Tour Guide and The Stars. Tour Guide Jeff, detailed intellect to the stars was fun and educational without being obnoxious. Felt very fortunate to have him as our guide. Even though the clouds didn’t corporate fully that evening the Sunset was astounding even at nine thousand foot elevation.
The Rudeness of One Local Park Ranger that evening was disappointing to witness by all in the group. He made a big deal to our Tour Guide to move the company van by honking his horn repeatedly when all he had to do was ask politely Not Nice. The other disappointment was The Gift Shop closing very early and while they were closing the gift shop personnel Didn’t allow access to the Restroom for the many guess that were present at the time. Gift shop took about 15 minutes to close up shop and during that time could’ve allowed access to Restrooms. Thank You Jeff !!! for saving our visit

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Out of this galaxy experience

Reviewed by: Gabe

First off, big thanks to Jeff for being an entertaining and super knowledgeable guide. Great customer service as well. They called us early on in the morning to let us know, to our dismay, that we wouldn’t be able to get up to the summit for our particular trip (due to many weather related circumstances that were out of their control). It was a huge bummer, but like I said, still 100% worth it to attend the abbreviated version of this excursion. I’m more of a street smarts kinda guy if you know what I mean, Jeff made everything so easy to understand and so interesting to everyone attending the trip. He was able to answer every single question we had. I swear the guys a living encyclopedia. Long story short there should be no hesitation on your part to take this once in a lifetime trip. Set aside the funds you need to experience this NO. MATTER. WHAT.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It's strange to recruit for Mauna Kea in winter when the chances of reaching the summit are low. 冬のマウナケアは山頂に行く確率が低いのに募集するのはおかしい。

Reviewed by: mac

The primary purpose of this trip to Hawaii was to go to the summit of Mauna Kea and take sunset photos. However, despite the clear weather, the temperature was low, causing the roads to freeze. Ultimately, the road closure was not lifted, and we couldn't reach the summit. When I inquired, I learned that there had only been two occasions this February when people were able to go to the summit. The tour regulations state that access to the summit may be restricted due to weather conditions, but I felt that promoting sunset viewing at the summit when the chances of going there are less than 10% is, in a sense, misleading. I do not recommend the sunset viewing at the summit of Mauna Kea during winter.

今回のハワイ旅行の第一の目的はマウナケア山頂に行き夕陽撮影を行う事。ところが、天気が快晴にもかかわらず気温が低かったため道路が凍結。最終的に道路の通行止めが解除にならず、山頂には行けなかった。聞いてみると今年の2月は、2回ほど山頂に行っただけとの事。ツアー規約には、天候により山頂には行けない旨の記載があるが、山頂に行ける確率が１０％にもないのに、山頂夕陽鑑賞を募集するのは、ある意味詐欺と感じた。冬季のマウナケア山頂夕陽鑑賞は、おすすめはしない。

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Mauna Kea Summit and Starry Sky マウナケア山頂と星空

Reviewed by: etsu

This time, we couldn't reach the summit or observe the starry sky due to bad weather. It's really disappointing since it's not an easily accessible place. Given the cost, we should have considered the timing (especially in winter) more carefully. As for the guide, I would have preferred more information about the attractions and charm of the Big Island rather than personal stories.

今回は悪天候のため山頂と星空観測が出来ませんでした。
簡単に行ける所ではないので、本当に残念でなりません。
金額もそれなりにするので、時期（特に冬場）もしっかり考慮すべきでした。
ガイドに関しては、個人的な話よりも、もっとハワイ島の事、魅力を話してもらいたかった。

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Snow, frozen and chilly! 雪、凍結でチン！

Reviewed by: ゴキブリ

Since it's nature, we can't predict the weather until the reservation date. I climbed up to 2,800 meters, but it started to rain along the way. We take some time for altitude acclimatization, but due to the rain, we eat cold boxed lunches in the car. Beyond that point, the road was closed due to snow and ice. We changed our plans and headed to the west coast to watch the sunset. I was looking forward to seeing the sunset and stargazing from the summit, but... here too, the clouds obscured everything. I've seen the sunset every day for five days, so maybe it's okay.

自然相手なので予約日の天候までわかりません。
2,800mまで登ったけど途中から雨。
高地順応とかで時間を置きますが、雨のため車内で冷たい給食弁当を食べます。
それ以上先は雪と凍結で通行止めとなりました。
予定を変えてサンセットを観るため西海岸まで行きます。
山頂から見るサンセットと星空観測なのに、、。
ここも雲で何も見えず。
5日間毎日サンセットは観てるからもういいか。

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Breathtaking starry sky 圧巻の星空

Reviewed by: な～さん

The summit of Mauna Kea was cold at minus 2 degrees with strong winds, and I didn't have the luxury to take photos. I experienced mild altitude sickness and felt a bit unsteady, followed by a headache later, but I was able to enjoy the experience until the end. (There were three portable toilets at the summit, but no tissues.)

By the way, the stars were amazing!! I will never forget this experience and will definitely participate again.

Lastly, the miso soup in the bento was incredibly delicious. I bought stickers and playing cards as souvenirs at the Onizuka Visitor Center. Thank you for your hospitality. Thank you very much.

マウナケア山頂はマイナス2度の強風で寒くて写真を撮りたくてもそんな余裕がありませんでした。軽い高山病か足元ふらふらで後から頭痛がしてきましたが無事に最後までたのしく終わる事が出来ました。(山頂には簡易トイレが3つありました。ティッシュ無し。)
ちなみに星が凄い!!一生忘れる事はないでしょうまた必ず参加します。

最後にお弁当のお味噌汁が凄い美味しかったです。自分のお土産にオニヅカビジターセンターでスッテカーとトランプを買いました。
お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。

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I was moved by the sunset and stargazing tour at the highest point over the Pacific Ocean! 太平洋上での最高地点でのサンセット＆星空ツアーに感動！

Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きシニアカップル

The most moving experience among my past tour experiences.
1. Visiting the observation deck with the Subaru telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea.
2. Experiencing the freezing cold of minus 10 degrees Celsius at an altitude of 4000 meters in Hawaii.
3. Being moved by the sunset at the highest point over the Pacific Ocean.
4. Being overwhelmed by the starry sky at an altitude of 3000 meters.

I was truly impressed by Shin's talk and constellation explanations as a tour professional. Thank you very much.

過去のツアー体験の中で一番の感動体験。
　①マウナケア山頂のスバル望遠鏡が設置された展望台を訪れた事・
　②標高4000ｍの氷点下10度の寒さをハワイで体験できた事。
　③太平洋上での最高地点でのサンセットに感動。
　④標高3000ｍ地点での満天の星空に圧倒された。
　
　ツアー案内のShinさんのトークと星座説明は、さすがツアープロ
　としての姿に感銘を受けました。本当にありがとうございました。

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wildfire 山火事

Reviewed by: かずひさ

Unfortunately, we couldn't reach the summit due to an unexpected wildfire...

However, our guide Ishikawa-san worked hard to find a spot where we could see the stars, and I was really grateful for that!

If I have the chance, I definitely want to go to the summit next time!

まさかの山火事で山頂にあがれませんでした…

でもガイドのイシカワさんが一生懸命に星の見えるところとか探してくれてありがたかったです！

もし機会があったら次こそは山頂に行きたいです！

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours

Fabulous time under the Stars!

Reviewed by: Travelooza

We enjoyed it a lot. We wish we had gone earlier in our trip so we would’ve had the opportunity to build other activities around what we saw on this trip. James runs this business on his own and he does a lot of research and individualizes each trip to the current conditions of the atmosphere and weather. The photos he took of us were amazing. I could see couples booking this for engagement, honeymoon or anniversary photos. The star gazing was the highlight. We see stars from our house very well but it doesn’t even compare to the clarity of the sky at that altitude. I would definitely recommend this excursion.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

What has the night sky I have seen until now been... 今まで見てきた夜空はなんだったのか・・・

Reviewed by: ponchan

I was initially anxious about going to a mountain higher than Mount Fuji, but gradually acclimating my body and the fun guidance from Shin made it possible for me to reach the summit safely. At the top, I experienced the sun sinking into the clouds, the gradient after sunset, and a series of first-time experiences. After the sunset, we went stargazing at a location chosen based on the outside temperature and the night sky conditions. The moment I got out of the van, countless stars welcomed me. It was completely different from any night sky I had seen before. It was extremely cold, but the experience was so incredible that I forgot about the chill. Additionally, the photos taken by the guides are available for free download, which is great for capturing those challenging night sky shots. The miso soup in the bento was absolutely delicious!

富士山よりも高い山に行くことがまず不安でしたが、徐々に身体を慣らしていく行程、ガイドのＳｈｉｎさんの楽しいガイドもあって無事に山頂まで行くことができました。山頂では雲に沈む太陽、太陽が沈んだ後のグラデーションと初体験の連続。サンセットの後は外気温とその日の夜空の状況を考慮した星空観測場所での星空観測。バンから降りた瞬間、無数の星たちがお出迎え。今まで見てきた夜空とは全くの別物でした。とーっても寒かったけど、そんな寒さも忘れられるくらいの体験ができました。また、ガイドのみなさんが撮影してくれた写真も無料でダウンロードできるので難しい星空写真も手に入るのもいいですね。お弁当のお味噌汁は最高におしかったです！

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It's okay. 大丈夫

Reviewed by: ikuちゃん

I was worried about various things like whether it would be hard to breathe, if it was too cold, and if I would feel sick from altitude sickness. I also wondered about the restroom situation, but everything was totally fine. The driver skillfully explained the precautions, and there was a restroom at the summit. It seems that the Milky Way is hard to see in winter, so I couldn't see it as much as I had hoped, but the starry sky was absolutely stunning. I was moved to see artificial satellites.

息苦しくないか？寒すぎるのではないか？高山病で気分が悪くならないか？
トイレはどうする？など色々心配しながら参加しましたが、全然大丈夫でした。ドライバーが上手に注意事項を教えてくれますし、山頂にトイレもありました。冬は天の川が見えにくいらしくて、期待していたほど天の川は観れませんでしたが、満天の星空でした。人工衛星が観れたのは感動でした。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

An experience that allows you to feel nature. 自然を感じる体験

Reviewed by: myuu

I was able to go to Mauna Kea at the best timing right after the new moon. I felt nature with my whole body, absorbed its power, and it became a wonderful start to 2019. The talk by our guide Matsuzaki, which added a special touch to the memories, was also fantastic. The tour was very well organized, with miso soup included with the bento and a jacket provided... I highly recommend it.

新月すぐ後のベストなタイミングで、マウナケアに行くことができました。自然を全身で感じ、パワーを吸収でき、素晴らしい2019年の幕開けになりました。
思い出に一花を添えるガイド松崎さんのトークも最高でした。お弁当に添えられたお味噌汁に、ジャケットに…と、至れり尽くせりのツアー、オススメです。

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