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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

It was amazing. 最高でした。

Reviewed by: shinya

It was the best tour.
It was a shame that we couldn't see many stars due to the weather, but the sunset and Mr. Yamauchi's stories were fantastic.
When I returned to my room, there was champagne waiting for me.
It became a wonderful memory.
Thank you very much.

最高のツアーでした。
天候の関係で星があまり見えなかったのが残念でしたがサンセットと山内さんのお話は最高でした。
部屋に帰ったらシャンパンが置いてありましたよ。
いい思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

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It's unfortunate that the weather was not good that day, and we couldn't show you a satisfactory starry sky. Next time, I would like to share stories about the mysteries of the universe while watching the stars. I will also share some insider tips for newlyweds on hotel stays. (laugh)

この日天候が優れず満足な星空がお見せ出来なかったのが残念です。
次回は星を見ながらはるか宇宙の神秘のお話をしたいと思います。
新婚さんのホテル宿泊裏技もまた伝授致します。笑

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

The best!!! 最高!!!

Reviewed by: Yoshie Morikawa

I previously participated in the Haleakalā volcano sunrise and downhill tour twice, but this time I joined the sunset and stargazing tour with my family, as my younger child is still small. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations. (I'm sorry!) I never imagined it would become one of the top three memories of my life.

First of all, it was my first time on a tour with a Japanese guide, and Mr. Yamauchi's explanations were very easy to understand. I learned so much more and grew to love Maui even more, realizing how deep it is. The bento box was warm and truly delicious.

The sunset was, of course, moving, but the emotion I felt when I looked up at the starry sky... I was reminded that the Earth is surrounded by so many stars, and I realized for the first time how beautiful the universe is. It was a feeling that could only be experienced by seeing it with my own eyes, not through a planetarium or an encyclopedia. Tears just flowed without reason, and I couldn't stop crying even in the car on the way back.

This is a feeling that you can only experience by seeing it with your own eyes!!

私は以前2度ハレアカラ火山のサンライズ&ダウンヒルのツアーに参加したことがあるのですが、今回は家族連れで、下の子がまだ小さかったため、このサンセット&星空観測ツアーに参加しました。正直期待はしてませんでした。(スミマセン!)それがこんな人生で3本の指に入るような思い出になるとは思いもしませんでした。

まず、日本人の添乗員が付いたツアーも初めてだったのですが、山内さんの説明はとてもわかりやすく、より多くのことがわかり、マウイって奥が深いなぁ~とますます好きになりました。幕の内弁当もあったかくてほんとに美味しかったです。

サンセットももちろん感動でしたが、星空を見上げたときのあの感動・・・。地球はこんなにも多くの星に囲まれていることを思い知らされ、宇宙とはこんなにも美しいものだと初めて知りました。それはプラネタリウムでも、事典でもない肉眼で見ているからこその感動でした。訳もなくただただ涙が溢れてきて、帰りの車の中でも涙が止まりませんでした。

これは実際に自分の目で見なければ味わうことの出来ない感動です!!

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When we spoke, you mentioned that you had climbed Haleakalā before, so I thought you would enjoy the different sunsets and stars each day. I believe you were able to see it close to the new moon, so the starry sky must have been magnificent. Surrounded by stars as far as the eye could see, you must have felt truly at peace. I look forward to the opportunity to reunite in Maui with your child as well.

お話を伺った時、ハレアカラには以前にも登ったことがあるとおしゃっていたので
クレーターもご覧になったことがあるし、
それでは毎日違う夕焼けと星で堪能して頂こうと思いました。
丁度新月に近い状態でご覧頂けたと思うので、満天の星空でしたよね。
見渡すところ全て星に囲まれて、きっと心から安らげたと思います。
是非またお子さんも一緒にマウイで再会出来ることを楽しみにしています。

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

I saw the Milky Way for the first time in a while. 久しぶりに天の川を見ました

Reviewed by: さんま

Despite being over 3000 meters high, Yamauchi-san drives smoothly along a road without guardrails or streetlights. Since it's a national park, the focus is on the scenery. As expected of America. Apparently, if someone falls, it's the driver's fault.

From below, it looked cloudy, so I was worried, but once we broke through the rain clouds and emerged above the sea of clouds, it was like a different world. The sunset was beautiful too.

Although there were a few clouds, it wasn't a starry sky, but I was able to see the Milky Way for the first time in a while. I also saw the Southern Cross for the first time. A satellite even crossed our path.

It's a shame I didn't know about such a wonderful tour earlier; I would have loved to participate with my wife, who passed away two years ago. However, my sister, who joined this time, was very happy.

On the way back, we talked about ghost stories and listened to nostalgic songs by Takuro Yoshida and Yumi Matsutoya, and the time flew by. Thank you very much.

You can find the Kurihama Park website by searching for Kurihama Flower Kingdom.

3000mを超えているのに、ガードレールも街灯もない道を山内さんは、すいすいと運転していきます。国立公園なので、景観重視との事。さすがアメリカ。転落するのは、運転手が悪いそうです。
下界から見ると雲がかかっているので、心配していましたが、雨雲を抜け雲海の上に出ると、そこは別世界。
夕日も綺麗でした。
少々雲があったので、満天の星空とはなりませんでしたが、久しぶりに天の川を見ることが出来ました。また、初めて南十字星も見ることが出来ました。人工衛星も横切りました。
こんなすばらしいツアーをもっと前に知っていたら、一昨年亡くなった妻と一緒に参加したのに残念です。でも、今回参加した姉はとても喜んでくれました。
帰りは、肝試しの話や、吉田卓郎やユーミンなどの懐メロなども聞け、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。有難うございました。
久里浜の公園は、久里浜花の国で検索されればHPが見れます。

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I hope you are doing well.
As we reminisce about old stories, the nostalgic hits in my iPod have started playing again. Haha.
For some reason, the starry sky suits the bittersweet songs of Yumi Matsutoya and Southern All Stars, doesn't it?
I definitely want to visit Kurihama Park someday!

その後お元気でしょうか?
昔話にハナが咲き、自分のIポットに入っている
懐メロ特集がまたかかってしまいました。笑
なぜか星空には切ないユーミン&サザンが似合いますよね。
是非いつか久里浜公園に遊びに行きます!

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

The sunset and starry sky were wonderful! ♪ 夕陽も星空も素敵でした♪

Reviewed by: るな

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。

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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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乗馬ツアー ワイへエ渓谷を巡り、ハレアカラ山頂も望む<午前・午後/英語ガイド>

It was a wonderful horseback riding experience! 素晴らしい乗馬体験です!

Reviewed by: miyachan

This was my eighth trip to Hawaii, and I've been to Maui seven times. I love Maui, and I’m currently a 53-year-old lady. Since my third trip, I've enjoyed horseback riding. This time, I visited Mendes Ranch for the first time, and I think it was the best ranch I've been to so far. The difference from other ranches is, without a doubt, the amazing views. It's a shame I can't show you photos because I'm not good with computers. You don't need to worry at all if you can't speak English. The staff at the ranch are very kind and teach us how to ride in a way that we can understand, even without English. The food was also very delicious; we had barbecue beef and chicken. I had never seen Mendes Ranch mentioned in Japanese guidebooks, but it was far more wonderful than the other ranches listed in guidebooks. Since there was no shuttle service, we used a rental car to get there. I found the location a bit tricky to navigate, but if you allow enough time, I think it won't be a problem. The horses are well-trained, so there are no safety issues, and even complete beginners will be fine. You can see all the beautiful sea, mountains, and valleys of Maui. I highly recommend this activity. My husband and I participated together, and on another day, my newlywed daughter and her husband joined, and they were thrilled, saying it was a wonderful honeymoon.

8度目のハワイ旅行。その内の7回はマウイです。マウイ大好きの私、現在、53歳のオバチャンです。3度目の旅行から、乗馬を楽しんできました。今回参加したメンデス牧場は初めて訪れたのですが、今まで参加した牧場の中で、一番素晴らしいと思いました。他の牧場との相違は、なんと言っても、眺めの素晴らしさです。パソコンが苦手で写真をお見せできないのが残念です。英語が話せなくても、全く心配はいりません。牧場の人も大変親切で、英語のできない私たちにもわかるように、乗り方を教えてくださいます。また、食事も、とっても美味しく、ビーフとチキンのバーベキューでした。日本のガイドブックでは掲載されてるのを見たことのなかったメンデス牧場ですが、ガイドブックに掲載されている他の牧場とは、比較にならないくらい素晴らしかったです。送迎がないので、レンタカーを利用して行きました。少し地理的に分かりにくく感じたのですが、時間的に余裕をもって行けば、問題ないと思います。また、馬がよく調教されていますので、安全面でも問題ないし、全くの初心者であっても大丈夫です。マウイの美しい海、山、渓谷すべて見ることができます。是非、お薦めしたいアクティビティです。私は夫と二人で参加、別の日に新婚の娘夫婦が参加したのですが、娘たちは、素晴らしいハネムーンになったと喜んでいました。

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乗馬ツアー ワイへエ渓谷を巡り、ハレアカラ山頂も望む<午前・午後/英語ガイド>

Maui is the best! マウイ最高!

Reviewed by: ヘチマベイビー

It was a wonderful place filled with greenery! Since there are many steep slopes, the horseback riding tour is not only less burdensome but also incredibly fun!

At one point, I closed my eyes and imagined the everyday scenes of Japan, and when I opened my eyes again, the view was nothing short of breathtaking!

At various points, the horses stopped properly, allowing us to enjoy the scenery. I had a hard time finding horseback riding activities on Maui, but I'm glad I participated!

Experiencing the natural scenery through horseback riding is highly recommended! ☆

みどり溢れるすばらしい場所でした!
急な勾配だらけなので、馬に乗ってのツアーは負担が少ないうえ、なによりも楽しい!

途中でふと日本の日常の光景を思い浮かべて目をつむってみて、ふたたび目を開けたときの光景は感動的という以外のなにものでもありませんでした!

ポイントポイントではちゃんと馬も止まって、その景色を楽しむことが出来ました。マウイ島で乗馬のアクティビティがなかなか見つけられなかったのですが、参加できてよかったです!

自然の光景を乗馬でさらに体感できるなんて、お薦めです☆

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

Maui is the best! マウイさいこ~!

Reviewed by: もあなママ!

This was our first time in Maui. It was a bit nerve-wracking since it was our first overseas trip with our 3-year-old child! I was wondering if the "Haleakalā Star Tour" would be suitable for kids, but since it was our special trip to Maui, we really wanted to see the beautiful sunset and starry sky, so we decided to participate!

On the day of the tour, my daughter was so happy with the very kind Mr. Yamauchi! During the drive, when Mr. Yamauchi mentioned, "Sometimes you can see whales around here," my daughter kept asking, "Whales? Whales?" Then Mr. Yamauchi stopped at a spot where we might see whales and helped us look through the binoculars! I was truly moved by Mr. Yamauchi's thoughtfulness!!!

With that kind of experience, we were able to enjoy the wonderful sunset and starry sky at Haleakalā while feeling Mr. Yamauchi's interesting talk and kindness from start to finish. Our first trip to Maui became a very special memory! Thank you so much!

私たちは今回初めてのマウイでした。
3歳になる子供を連れての初めての海外旅行だったのでちょっとドキドキでした!
「ハレアカラの星ツアー」も子供連れで大丈夫かなぁと思いながらも私たちがせっかくのマウイなのでぜひきれいなサンセット&星空を見てみたいと思って参加しました!

当日!とっても優しい山内さんに娘もうれしそうでした!
ドライブ途中に山内さんが「このへんではクジラが見えるときがあるんです。」の一言に「クジラは?クジラは?」とずっと聞き続けていた娘。
すると山内さんは途中で止まってクジラが見えそうなところに双眼鏡を合わせてくれました!本当に山内さんのお気遣いに涙しそうでした!!!

そんな感じで最初から最後まで山内さんのおもしろトークと優しさをひしひしと感じながらハレアカラの素晴らしいサンセット&星空を見ることができて初マウイはとてもいい思い出になりました!本当にありがとうございました!

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Thank you for your hard work the other day.
The whales that children see for the first time are incredibly large fish compared to what adults perceive.
I am grateful to parents who encourage their children to experience the starry sky and nature when they are small.
Please come back to Maui to play with your child again! I look forward to it.

先日はお疲れ様でした。
子供が始めてみる鯨は大人が感じるものより
とてつもなく大きなお魚なのですよね。
小さいときに星空とか自然に触れる事を薦めるご両親に感謝です。
またお子さんと一緒にマウイに遊びに来てくださいね!
楽しみにしています。

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

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Reviewed by: J Ho

Guides Jenny and Steve were great. My horse was amazing on the gallop and the tour was the perfect length.

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Road to Hana Tour with Waterfall Swim, Black Sand Beach and Lunch at Hana Farms

Best Guide!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I joined this tour by myself alone, but the tour was totally enjoyable. Our guide was very informative. He pointed out the place which has historically important, or Hawaiian plants, which has so many unique shapes and way to use.
He made whole day. And the view from the Lookout point was WOW!
I will recommend this tour for Anyone.

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

"Frenchie" was a great guide!!!

Reviewed by: Connie

This activity was the hightlight of our trip. The staff was awesome, and the scenery breathtaking.

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

Thank you, Yamauchi! 山内さん、ありがとう!!!

Reviewed by: ジュンジュン

Thank you, Mr. Yamauchi, for your very kind coordination.

Although we couldn't see the sunset and starry sky at the summit due to the rain, the commemorative photo at the 3,000-meter peak will remain a cherished memory. My 85-year-old father and 79-year-old mother were also very impressed.

It was disappointing not to see the starry sky, but more than that, I was completely satisfied with Mr. Yamauchi's warm and thoughtful service throughout the day in Maui.

Just being able to see the countless stars scattered in the mid-mountain was amazing, so I can only imagine how wonderful the starry sky at the summit must be. I definitely want to try again to see the twilight sunset and the starry sky. Next time, I will aim for Haleakalā. I look forward to your assistance again then!

山内さん、とても親切なコーディネーションをありがとうございました。

雨で山頂でのサンセットと星空が見れませんでしたが、3000メートルの山頂での記念写真は思い出に残ります。
85歳の父と、79歳の母も大感激しておりました。

星空が見れなかったのは残念でしたが、それ以上に山内さんの暖かくて思いやり一杯の対応でマウイの一日が大満足でした。

中腹で無数にちりばめられた星空が見られただけでもすごかったので、山頂での星空はきっとすばらしいものと想像しています。
絶対に再チャレンジしてたそがれのサンセットと満天の星空を見に行きたいと思います。次回はハレを狙っていきます(ハレアカラね)
その節はまたよろしくお願いしますね!!!。

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5-Hour Hana Rainforest Hiking Tour with Waterfall Swim - Hike Maui

First timer to the Rainforest

Reviewed by: Dan and Carmen

Highly recommend this one. We were so fortunate to have a tour guide who was so passionate about his job. He answered each and every question with more than enough information. We wished we would have booked a longer tour than just an hour. Mahalo...

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

Beautiful Ranch & Horseback Ride

Reviewed by: Patrice

This Horseback Ride was absolutely a BEAUTIFUL Adventure,. Everyone at the RANCH, especially, FRENCHY, our Tour guide was friendly, fun and informative on the ride about ALL the Beauty of the Island & Mendes Ranch History. They were giving of their time to the ones that were a little less experienced in riding & took pictures of everyone in differnet areas of the ride to make sure we ALL caputured great memories on film. We had the opportunity to gallop if we chose throughout the ride as well. The Horses are well cared for & are Beautiful. We had "Bailey" & "Cowboy" and Frenchy had Beautiful "Shotgun". I would definetly go back next trip to MAUI.

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

Nice Experience

Reviewed by: Val

We had a nice ride and the horses were matched up with our weight, age, and skill level as stated. This was my third time riding in 20 years and I went as a beginner and did well. I was concerned that I was a pre-pre-pre beginner. Yet I survived and have 3 nice pictures and some good memories of the trail. We had 2 tour guides and my regret is that I wished I'd given more beside $10 for a tip since they were watching my back so to speak :)

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Road to Hana Tour with Waterfall Swim, Black Sand Beach and Lunch at Hana Farms

Tour Specialist

Reviewed by: Redding, Ca

We had the best tour guide, he was very informative, friendly and funny. He made the trip, My husband and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. We had a great time thanks to "Robert".

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

Unexpected! 予想外!

Reviewed by: mauifan

Initially, I signed up because I wanted to watch the sunset from the mountain with my family, but I was surprised by the experience! I got to see the rare silver sword plant that only blooms once every few decades, and we had the chance to do serious stargazing with a telescope (we even saw shooting stars!). Above all, the explanations provided by Mr. Yamauchi, with his extensive knowledge of astronomy, were truly moving.

The only regret was that the sunset was hidden by clouds, but I had a wonderfully fulfilling time. I've heard that Hawaii is known as a mecca for stars, and it seems like many stars can be observed here. Until now, I only had the image of Hawaii as a place for marine sports, so this was a new discovery for me. Later, when I asked a few Japanese residents living in Maui, it seems that Mr. Yamauchi's stargazing sessions are quite famous.

最初は家族で山からサンセットを見られるということで申込みましたが、参加してみてびっくり!
数十年に一度しか開花しない銀剣草の花を見られたり、本格的な望遠鏡での天体観測ができたり(流れ星も見えました!)、そしてなにより山内さんの豊富な天文知識による解説が感動的でした。
唯一、サンセットが雲に隠れて見えなかったのが心残りですが、すごく充実した時間を過ごせました。
ハワイは星のメッカと言われているらしく、たくさんの星が観測できるようです。これまで、ハワイにはマリンスポーツのイメージしかなかった私には、新たな発見でした。
後でマウイ在住の日本人数人に聞いたところ、山内さんの天体観測は結構有名みたいです。

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Thank you for your message, Maui Fan.
I appreciate you joining the star enthusiast tour. (laugh)
I believe that when you enter that natural planetarium (which we call Tenpura), everyone becomes one and can regain a sense that they had forgotten.
It really makes you forget about the little worries, doesn’t it?
Please come back to Maui to see the stars again.
I would like to introduce the latest telescope that was released recently. (laugh)

マウイファンさんへ
お礼のメッセージ有難うございました。
星オタクのツァーに参加して頂き感謝です。笑
あの天然プラネタリウム(天プラと呼んでいます)の中に入ると全ての人が
ひとつになり忘れていた感覚が取り戻せるのだと思います。
小さい事で悩んでいるような気は吹き飛びますよね。
是非またマウイに星を見に来てください。
先日発売の最新の望遠鏡を紹介致します。笑

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Mr. Yamauchi is the best~ (*−*) 山内さん最高~(*−*)

Reviewed by: たかりん☆まりりん

I participated in this tour through a friend's introduction. It was our first trip to Hawaii as a couple! Since I had made the reservation online in advance, it was easy to confirm everything by phone once we arrived in Maui. On the day of the tour, I went with my family. At Krispy Kreme, I was amazed that I could eat donuts right away, as in Tokyo you usually have to wait in line! After that, we enjoyed ice cream that can only be found in Hawaii, which was delicious!

After filling our stomachs, it was finally time to start our hike (by car). As we gained altitude, the scenery became incredibly beautiful, but the air got thinner and it started to get cold. Thankfully, I was lent a down jacket, so it wasn't a problem. However, being sensitive to the cold, bringing a heat pack was definitely the right choice! It seemed that Takarin didn't need one, though. Along the way, we saw a flower that only blooms once every twenty years! It was amazing!

Finally, it was time for the sunset! It was a wonderful and emotional moment. It was truly beautiful and an incredible experience that you can't see in Japan! I definitely want to go back and see it again! I hope everyone gets to experience this too. I took a lot of photos. The experience was so amazing that I forgot all about the cold!

Satisfied, we were then treated to Chef Yamauchi's special bento! It was incredibly delicious!

Lastly, we had stargazing. We all exclaimed "Wow!" at the starry sky we had never seen before. The Milky Way, constellations, and the Big Dipper... we were overwhelmed by the stunning starry sky! The crescent moon we saw through the telescope was full of craters. I was also moved by Yamauchi's stories! I feel like my emotions have grown (in a good way). I'm really glad I participated in this tour. It was a great happiness to share so many encounters and emotions with everyone and my loved ones. When I go back to Maui, I will definitely join this tour again to see Yamauchi!

今回お友達の紹介でこのツアーに参加しました。
2人での初めてのハワイ旅行!
事前にネットで予約していたのでマウイ島に着いてからは電話での確認のみで簡単でした。
当日はFamilyと一緒に行きました。クリスピークリームドーナツは東京ではまだまだ並ばないと食べれないのに…なんとすぐに食べられました!
その後は山内さんの好きなハワイにしかないアイスクリームをご馳走していただきました☆ちょーおいしかったぁ~

お腹もいっぱいになって、いよいよ登山開始!(車でね)
標高が高くなるにつれて景色はすごく綺麗で…でもだんだん空気が薄くなり、寒さがやってきました。
でも、ダウンを貸していただいたので問題なしでした。でも…寒がりなまりりんはホッカイロ持参したのは正解でした!!たかりんにはホッカイロは必要なかったみたい。。。
途中で20年に一度しかみることのできないお花をみちゃいました!!!すごいなぁ~
いよいよ☆サンセットです!!!素敵&感動の瞬間☆
まじで綺麗で…日本では見ることのできない素晴しい感動でした!!!絶対また行きたいし、見たい!!!みんなにも是非行ってほしいです。いっぱい写真も撮っちゃいました。
寒さなんて忘れちゃうくらいすごいんだよ!

満足してその後はシェフ山内特製幕の内弁当の登場!!!
これがまたちょーおいしかったぁ~

☆最後は星空観測☆
今までみたこともない星空にみんなで「すご~い」
天の川とか星座とか北斗七星とか…とにかく満点の星空に感動の連発でした☆☆☆
望遠鏡でみた三日月もクレーターがいっぱいだったよ~
山内さんのお話にも感動しちゃいました!
自分の中で気持ちが大きくなった気がします(いい意味でね)
このツアーに参加して本当によったです。たくさんの出会いや感動をみんなで&大切な人と感じられたことがすごく幸せでした。またマウイ島に行ったら絶対に山内さんに会いにこのツアーに参加します!

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How are you, Takarin and Marin?
As a big foodie, I will introduce you to all the latest delicious things.
The silver sword lily is a rare alpine plant that blooms only once every 20 years.
Currently, two are blooming in front of the Haleakalā National Park office at 2,100 meters.
The stargazing is done with a large telescope at 3,000 meters, so you can clearly observe the lines of Jupiter.
Please be sure to join the sunset star tour when you come back to Maui.
I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again!

たかりん&まりんさんその後お元気ですか?
自分が食いしん坊万歳派なので、最新の美味しいものは全てご紹介しますね。
銀剣草という高山植物はほぼ20年に一度しか咲かない珍しい花なのです。
現在2100メートルのハレアカラ公園事務所前に二つ咲いています。
星空は3000メートルでの大型望遠鏡観測なので木星のラインもはっきり観測できます。
是非またマウイに来たらサンセット☆星ツァーに参加してくださいね。
皆さんとの再会が最高の楽しみです!

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

Outstanding Experience

Reviewed by: Stu

My wife,daughter and I spent 10 days on Maui.The highlight was going on this horseback ride.Trails with breathtaking views, a well informed and friendly staff.Our guides Frenchy and Steve made this very enjoyable. The staff was very good in joining riders experience to the right horse. Being beginners, we were a bit nervous at first.Our guides put us right at ease and that made for a much more enjoyable ride. I would highly recommend this activity.

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a wonderful time at Mendes Ranch. The staff was extremely curtious and friendly. The guides were friendly, funny and knowledable!! My 8 & 10 year old boys had a fantastic time; we will not hesitate returning to Mendes Ranch on our next visit to Maui!!

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

Outstanding day at the farm

Reviewed by: Tracey

My Mom and I had never been on horses before this trip. Our guide Rocky was fantastic. He was very informative about the land, the island and wonderful little details about everything. I would go back to Mendez again and again. All the guides took their time to make sure the horses were matched up perfectly with the riders. You get a little dirty when it's too dry but it's so worth it when you get to see so much of the island. Pictures to follow.

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Road to Hana Tour with Waterfall Swim, Black Sand Beach and Lunch at Hana Farms

Tour specialist

Reviewed by: sandi sagrera

Guides were good, except folks were concerned with Damien's issues (Kauai) and extra long fingernails that were disgusting

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2-Hour Maui Horseback Riding Tour at Circle M Ranch in Wailuku with Mountain Trails and Ocean Views

Back in the Sadle Again

Reviewed by: Sunshine

Had a great time. Staff were very friendly and helpfull. It had been a large number of years since I had been on a horse, after 5 minutes I was loving it. They took care and time with those less experienced. Matched the horse to the person's ability.

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

I saw Andromeda! アンドロメダが見えた!

Reviewed by: カップル雨&雲

We were a couple who reserved for January 25th, and we appreciate your hospitality. Unfortunately, due to the rain clouds, our sunset was obstructed by clouds on the mountainside, but the sky turned a beautiful orange.

Finally, we were ready to enter the world of stars—dressed in the warm down jackets provided, we sat back comfortably in our chairs, and the sky above was filled with countless stars. Our thoughts about Yamapi's star were passionately expressed, but then the rain came again. However, with the amazing telescope that perfectly focused on any star, we were able to see Subaru and the admired Andromeda.

On our way down, we stopped the car and caught glimpses of stars during breaks in the rain. Then, we headed home while listening to pleasant background music.

The mountain weather is whimsical, and while the stars were a bit disappointing, there was so much more! The hot and fluffy crispy donuts and the nostalgic taste of the Grigri ice cream were incredibly delicious, bringing back memories of Maui! I wanted to get out of the car and see the relaxed ranch.

At the shop, I sampled a lot and bought Maui-made jams and butter as souvenirs, and the recommended tea from Yamapi was also very tasty! (Next time I come, I’ll buy a lot!) The amazing bento we had in the car, with simmered dishes and tempura, was delicious too!

At the observation deck, thanks to the bad weather, we were able to see the Brocken, and the flowing clouds in the crater were like a mystical world of Dali; I could have watched it forever. Thank you for a wonderful time.

1/25の貸し切りカップルです、お世話様になりました。
あいにくの雨雲で山腹で雲に邪魔されながらのサンセットとなってしまいましたが、
空がオレンジ色に染まってとても綺麗でした。
いよいよ星の世界へーーー
用意された暖かいダウンジャケットを着て、ゆったりとイスに座り、見上げた空は満天の星
ヤマピーの星への思いは熱く語られ、、、、、
と予定ではなるはずだったのですが、またまた雨がー
でも、ヤマピーのどんな星にもピタリとピントがあうスゴイ望遠鏡で、
スバルや憧れのアンドロメダを見ることができました。
下山途中も車を止めて、雨のあい間に星を見ました。
そして心地良いバックミュージックを聴きながら帰途へ。

山の天気は気まぐれで、、、、、星はちょっと残念でしたが、それ以外が沢山!!!
熱々フワフワのクリスピード―ナッツと懐かしい味のグリグリアイスはとっても美味しくって、
マウイ思い出の味に!!!
のんびりとした牧場は車から降りて見たかった。
クラのお店でいっぱい試食してお土産に買ったマウイ産のジャムやバター、
それとヤマピーお薦めの紅茶もとっても美味しかったです!(今度来たら、いっぱい買うぞ!)
車内で食べた、煮物も天ぷらも付いてるすっごいドカ弁も美味しかった!
展望台では悪天のおかげで?ブロッケンを見ることができたし、
雲の流れるクレーターは神秘的なダリの世界で、いつまでも見ていたかったです。
素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

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The Andromeda Galaxy is a large star cluster located 2.3 million light-years away, and its light was emitted long before Kauai and Maui Islands even appeared. It feels very mysterious. Please observe it as vividly as you saw in the photo book from your childhood! Now that Saturn has also risen, the excitement has doubled. I look forward to our reunion in Maui.

アンドロメダ星雲は230万光年先にある大星団でその光はまだカウアイ島もマウイ島も出現する前から放たれた光なのです。
とても神秘的なものを感じてしまいます。
子供の頃に写真集で見たあのままをリアルに観察してくださいね!
現在土星もあがって来ましたので楽しみも倍増です。
マウイでの再会楽しみにしております。

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I'm glad I didn't give up! 諦めなくてよかった~

Reviewed by: とも

I participated in this activity during my honeymoon. When I thought of Hawaii, I only considered ocean activities, but my husband, who usually doesn't express a desire to go anywhere, said he wanted to join. As a result, we decided to participate, and it turned out to be the most memorable tour among all the activities we did in Hawaii!

The emotion I felt while gazing up at countless stars, to the point where I forgot to breathe, is something I will never forget. (It was worth waiting without rushing!)

During our stay, the weather was not great with many clouds, and I almost gave up at one point, but thanks to Mr. Yamauchi, we were able to see a sky full of stars. The feeling of not giving up is truly important.

Thank you, Mr. Yamauchi, for the wonderful time.

新婚旅行で参加しました。
ハワイといえば海!と思い、海のアクティビティばかり考えていた私に
普段はあまりここに行きたいなどと言わない主人が、
「参加したい」と言ったことで参加することにしました。
結果、ハワイで参加したアクティビティの中で
一番心に残る最高のツアーとなりました!

息をするのも忘れるぐらい、
時間が止まってしまったかのような
たくさんの星を見上げたときの感動、一生忘れないです。
(フライングせずに待った甲斐がありました。(笑))

滞在した数日、雲が多く天候が良いとはいえない状態で
一度は諦めかけたのですが、
山内さんのお陰で、満天の星を見ることができました。
諦めない気持ちは、本当に大切ですね。

山内さん、素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

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The star-filled night sky is something that can't be explained unless you see it. It's quite a niche star tour, so you'll have to hold back on the places you want to see, and when the moment comes, you'll give the cue, making the second half a battle with yourself—laughs.

Everyone has their own feelings and shares time together, and I believe that when it all comes together, a wonderful emotion is born. I look forward to our next reunion. Please take your time and be happy!

夜空の満天の星は見ないと説明が出来ないですよね。
かなりマニアックの☆空ツァーなので、見たいところを我慢して頂いて
ここぞ~という時に「キュー」を出すので後半は自分との戦いですものね~笑

皆それぞれの想いがあって時間を共有していて、それがひとつになったときに素晴らしい感動が生まれるのだと思っています。
またの再会を楽しみにしています。
ゆっくり幸せになってくださいね~!

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Road to Hana Tour with Waterfall Swim, Black Sand Beach and Lunch at Hana Farms

what a road!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I would not recommend driving it yourself, too much to see and the road is unbeliveable - one lane, hairpin corners, all usually on the side of a cliff!
Our driver was fairly new and forgot or didn't know alot of things we saw along the way.

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ハレアカラ山頂 夕日鑑賞+星空観測ツアー 1名~参加OK!グループや家族連れにおすすめの貸切プランあり<午後/日本語ガイド>

It was fun! 楽しかったです~。

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

This is my second time participating in the Star Tour, and it was incredibly fun again.

The coconut candy I bought at the shop we stopped at was delicious and received great reviews as a souvenir. Of course, the Krispy Kreme donuts and GURIGURI ice were also really tasty.

I would like to rely on you again next time. Thank you very much.

星ツアーは二回目の参加ですが、
今回も最高に楽しかったです。

途中で寄るSHOPで買うココナツキャンディは
美味しくて御土産に大好評です。
もちろんクリスピードーナツもGURIGURIアイスも
すごーく美味しかったです。

次回もまたお世話になりたいと思っています。
ありがとうございました。

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The shop at Claridge's has a great selection of delicious items. I hope you can also enjoy the B-grade gourmet food. To be honest, it's something I personally want to eat, haha. I'm looking forward to our next reunion.

クラロッジの売店はとても美味しい選りすぐりの品物があって良いですよね。
B級グルメも是非堪能してもらえると嬉しいです。
自分が好きで食べたいのが本音なのですが、、笑
またの再会楽しみにしています。

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I was very satisfied. 大満足でした。

Reviewed by: mami

I participated on January 4th. This is my second time being taken care of by Mr. Yamauchi.

The sunset at the summit never gets old, and this time it became another amazing memory. Just as Mr. Yamauchi said, "When you talk about shooting stars, they appear," we were able to see beautiful shooting stars, making it a very satisfying tour.

I have participated in various tours in Hawaii, but I believe Mr. Yamauchi's tour is so thoughtfully organized that anyone can enjoy it. I highly recommend it. I definitely want to be taken care of by him again next time.

1/4に参加致しました~。
山内さんにお世話になるのは二回目です。

山頂でのサンセットは見飽きることがなくて
今回も最高の思い出になりました。
「流れ星の話をしてると流れるんだよね~」という
山内さんのお話の通り、きれいな流れ星も
見られて大満足のツアーでした。

いままでハワイで色々なツアーに参加していますが
山内さんのツアーはきめ細かな気遣いでどなたでも
楽しめると思います。すごくお勧めです。
次回も絶対にお世話になりたいと思っています。

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Thank you for always coming to Maui and participating.
When looking through the telescope, we get more chances to see shooting stars.
The starry sky looks like a kaleidoscope, almost like looking at a photo collection.
Let's have a toast with tea together at the summit again! (laughs)

いつもマウイに来ていただくと参加して頂き感謝です。
天体望遠鏡で見ていると流れ星が入ってきたりでチャンスが増えます。
万華鏡みたいな星空は写真集見ているようですよね~。
また山頂でみんなでお茶で乾杯しましょうね!笑

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The best spot on Maui. マウイ島の一番のスポット

Reviewed by: めぐみ

On November 5th, we participated as a newlywed couple. Originally, we were scheduled to join on the 4th, but there was unusually heavy rain. However, the person in charge contacted us in the morning and said it would depend on the weather the next day. We were anxious about the possibility of cancellation, but despite the heavy rain in Oahu, miraculously, Maui had clear skies, and we were able to participate on the 5th.

The tour had a total of three participants, including one other participant. On the way to Haleakalā, we were taken to have a snack and made some stops along the way, which eased our nerves as we headed up the mountain. The weather that day wasn't great, and we couldn't see the sunset.

As for the starry sky, we patiently waited while enjoying our meal for the clouds to clear, and finally, we were able to see a 360-degree view of a starry sky like we had never seen before! The stories shared were fascinating, and it was truly a heart-clearing experience. I felt it would be great for students and newlyweds.

I want to see it again. If you go to Maui, you absolutely must see it!!! Even now that we are back in Japan, we are both raving about it.

Thank you very much!

11月5日に新婚夫婦で参加させていただきました。
本当は4日に参加の予定が、珍しくも大雨。でも担当の方から朝掛けに連絡があり、翌日の天気次第でという対応をいただきました。キャンセルになる不安もありましたが、天気予報も当日のオアフも大雨の中、奇跡的にマウイは快晴になり、5日に参加ができました。
ツアーは他の参加者さん1名との計3名での参加でした。
ハレアカラに上るまえに、道中、おやつを食べに連れて行ってくれたり、寄り道をしながら、緊張もほぐれて、山へ。
この日は雲行きがあまりよくなく、夕日は見れませんでした。
星空のほうはというと、雲が抜けてくれるのをじっくりとご飯を食べたりしてまっていて、遂に360度、見たことのない星空をみることができました!
お話も興味深いものがあり、本当に心が澄み渡るような体験でした。
学生の人や、新婚さんにおすすめだなぁと感じました。
また、見たいです。
マウイに行ったら、絶対に見たほうが良い!!!
と、日本に帰った今でも2人で絶賛しています。

ありがとうございました!

Reply from activity provider

Using the mountaintop camera and satellite images, I can roughly predict the night weather, so if I know it's going to rain, I avoid climbing. I don't want to blame the weather, as I'm not a craftsman, haha. It's everyone's very precious time, after all.

On this day, we really persevered, didn't we? Never giving up is important, in everything. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in Maui!

山頂カメラとサテライト映像で夜の天気がおおよそ予想がつくので
雨とわかったら登らないようにしています。
天気のせいにしては☆職人ではないので、、笑
皆さんのとても大切な時間ですからね、、

この日は粘り勝ちでしたね~笑
諦めないこと、、何ごともです。
またマウイでお目にかかれる事を楽しみにしていますよ~!

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Posted on: 2007/11/13

5-Hour Hana Rainforest Hiking Tour with Waterfall Swim - Hike Maui

5 waterfalls hike

Reviewed by: Teri & Chris

The hike was WONDERFUL!!! The waterfalls were beautiful, and the pools we swam in were refreshing! Kristen Kelly was a very knowledgeble and fabulous guide. We'd do it again and again and again!

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Posted on: 2007/08/07

5-Hour Hana Rainforest Hiking Tour with Waterfall Swim - Hike Maui

Rainforest and waterfall hike Maui

Reviewed by: r3mnf@optonline.net

Our guide, Randy was fantastic. I was a little upset with your company that they did not portrait the excursion correctly. It was supposed to be an Eastern Maui excursion going 25 miles down the Road to Hana then to the Garden of Eden. This is not correct. That excursion had been replaced with a more difficult Western Maui location. We did not travel the Road to Hana, nor see the Garden of Eden. This was a more strenuous hike and climb. I have an injury to my shoulder and would have not chosen this adventure if it was represented correctly by your website and your staff that I spoke to. All in all, I would reccomend this escursion to others without existing injuries. Our guide did a great job and was very informative.

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Posted on: 2007/07/11
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