Reviewed by: ススム
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。
艦内を全て見るには約2時間程掛かりますから、時間には十分余裕をもって訪問する事をお勧めします。
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| Packages: | 入場チケット |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
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
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial Tour, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The tour was well-paced, with ample time at the USS Arizona Memorial to reflect on its history.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Waikiki Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The visit to the USS Arizona Memorial was moving and then the city portion highlighted key historic sites with insightful commentary. A memorable tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Waikiki Transportation |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We spent about 75 minutes at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, watched the 23-minute film on December 7, 1941, and then took the shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. Afterwards, the tour included a drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) and a window‑view tour of downtown Honolulu.
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This was a deeply moving tour that balanced historical reflection with local storytelling. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Oahu who wants to understand its past.
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| Packages: | [7:45 AM] Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/09 |
Reviewed by: よっち
There were many exhibits related to Japan, and it was very educational. I was also able to tour the interior of a battleship that was actually used, and I believe such exhibits are unique. I'm glad I went.
日本にまつわる多くの展示があり、非常に勉強になりました。
また、実際に使われていた戦艦の内部の作りなども見学することができ、
こういった展示物は他にはないだろうと思います。
行ってよかったです。
A sunshade is essential.
日差し除けは必須です。
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| Packages: | 入場チケット |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Vicki Anne
While the day was sad knowing the deaths and hardships faced, it was also a day of learning and exploring, see how the wonderful tributes have been addressed by the powers that be for Pearl Harbour is very honourable for the families and surrounds.
We had a wonderful tour guide Sam who was very knowledgeable, and a very friendly manner, a good addition to our day
I like how it all is, the day is good and happy and pleased to have been able to see it all
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Standard Package from Ko Olina |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/23 |
Reviewed by: KD
This was the one tour that my soon-to-be husband wanted to do since he is a big World War II fan. Our favorite part was visiting the USS Arizona and the aerial museum. The audio tour at Pearl Harbor was insightful for myself not knowing as much as my partner. It was a very long day and we were very hot when we got to the USS Missouri. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the pick up and drop off at our hotel.
Wear comfy shoes and a hat is highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Complete Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/30 |
Reviewed by: hotdoo
We weren't able to go on the memorial, I understand that, but Ranger who talked on the boat over should be given another job! One, she had to read off a paper about what happened on Dec-7. many times she lost her place and had to start over! If I couldn' t remember what happend I'd give on my job! Volunteer on Missouri was terrific,older retired military, very good presentation,knew what the hell he was talking about unlike the woman Ranger!
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| Packages: | USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri & Aviation Museum Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/11 |
Reviewed by: きし
This battleship was actually used until about 30 years ago. You can see photos of the actual attack sites of the Japanese kamikaze, as well as images of the water burials conducted by American soldiers, and the surrender documents of Japan from World War II. Additionally, free Japanese tours can be booked on the ship on the day of your visit.
約30年前まで実際に使われていた戦艦です。
実際の日本のカミカゼの攻撃跡や、敵であるアメリカ兵による水葬の様子の写真、第二次世界大戦での日本の降伏文書も見られます。
また、無料の日本語ツアーも当日船上で申し込み可能です。
If you're signing up for the free tour on board, it's essential to bring a hat, sunglasses, and drinks since it's mainly outdoors!
船上での無料ツアーを申し込む場合は、屋外メインのため帽子やサングラス、飲み物必須です!
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| Packages: | 入場チケット |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Arizona Memorial was educational, emotional, and extremely moving!
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial Tour, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
A great tour to and from Pearl Harbor with history on the way!
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| Packages: | 09:45 AM Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki (Daily) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Coors
During my visit to Pearl Harbor National Memorial, I was struck by the powerful sense of history and reflection that filled the site. Walking through the museum exhibits, I learned about the events of December 7, 1941, and saw artifacts, photos, and personal stories that brought the day to life. Taking the boat ride out to the USS Arizona Memorial was especially moving, as I stood above the sunken battleship and honored the lives lost. The experience was both educational and emotional, offering a deep reminder of the sacrifices made and the importance of peace.
You can book the ticket last minute!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/10 |
Reviewed by: ぷにえもん
You can enter the Missouri, the Aviation Museum, and the Submarine Museum smoothly. At the Aviation Museum and the Submarine Museum, you can borrow audio guides for free, so even those who are not confident in their English can feel at ease.
ミズーリ号、航空博物館、潜水艦博物館にスムーズに入場できます。航空博物館と潜水艦博物館では無料でオーディオガイドを借りることができますので英語が苦手な方でも安心です。
If you want to take your time, I think it's better to split it into two days. Doing it in one day can be quite exhausting.
じっくり見たいようでしたら2日に分けるのがよいと思います。1日だと結構体力を使います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/25 |
Reviewed by: マリモパパ
There are tours for all of Pearl Harbor, but there are no standalone tours just for the Aviation Museum. You have to go directly to the site, but this time I was helped by getting tickets that couldn't be obtained from the official page.
パールハーバーの全部ツアーはあるが航空博物館だけというか3つの単独ツアーがない中現地へは直接行かなければ行けませんが今回は公式ページでは取れないチケットを取ってもらい助かりました
Information about the HOLO card is essential. It's not that difficult.
Since it's public transportation, it's exciting to see various local people getting on.
HOLOカードの情報必須です。そんなに難しくありません
公共交通機関なのでローカルの色んな人が乗って来るのが刺激的
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| Packages: | 真珠湾航空博物館入場チケット+トップ・オブ・ザ・タワー・ツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/11 |
Reviewed by: ヤス
I was able to take my time and explore throughout the entire day, which was very nice.
There were also light snacks available at various places, so I didn't have much trouble.
丸一日使ってゆっくり回れたのでとても良かったです。
軽食も各所にあるので、あまり困りませんでした。
It seems that the convenience store at the visitor center closes early, so please be careful.
ビジターセンターのコンビニは早く閉まるみたいなので、気をつけてくださいね
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Visiting the Punchbowl National Cemetery was a must for my family history, so I was happy to find a tour that has so much inclusion, was a well planned day.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial Tour, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Visiting both the Arizona and Missouri sites gave us a full perspective on all Pearl Harbor scarifies.
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Booking the shuttle and ticket together on a tour like this is a smart choice, as it saved my larger time and stress to secure Arizona tix!
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| Packages: | 09:45 AM Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki (Daily) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Freddie
Passport gave us a smooth experience and entry into everything Pearl Harbor has to offer.
Just book your ferry ride out to Uss Arizona when you arrive so you’re not waiting to see it .
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This tour is a must for anyone wanting to understand Hawaii’s history and pay respects.
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| Packages: | Pearl Harbor City Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The Punchbowl Cemetery was my main point I wanted to see with Pearl Harbor, and thankful for a tour that stopped by.
Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your five-star review. We're glad we were able meet your main expectation of visiting the Punchbowl Cemetery. We truly appreciate you choosing Polynesian Adventure and hope to welcome you aboard again for more island adventures in the future.
Mahalo nui loa,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial Tour, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The shuttle from Waikiki made getting to Pearl Harbor stress-free. Of course this is a must-see for history lovers alike!
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| Packages: | 7:30 AM Arizona Memorial Tour from Waikiki (Daily) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Comfortable transportation and made this day stress-free allowing us to see everything we wanted!
Aloha Kara,
Mahalo Nui loa for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had a memorable time exploring Honolulu on our Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour on your recent Polynesian Adventure Tour. We hope to welcome you again for another island adventure soon.
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana'
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial Tour, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This tour was both powerful and informative. Visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and taking the boat ride to the Arizona Memorial was such a moving experience!
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| Packages: | 11:00 AM Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This tour was a meaningful and well-organized experience. Visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Arizona Memorial was deeply moving, and the Punchbowl National Cemetery stop was a respectful stop en route.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial Tour, Punchbowl & Honolulu City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Historybuffs
My son and I both thoroughly enjoyed the tour and found the staff and guides friendly, interesting and helpful. The only disappointment was that, at the end of the tour, we could have been given more time to tour the USS Missouri.
Book the all day tour. Although it was expensive, we felt it was well worth it.
Aloha and mahalo for your wonderful review!
We’re so glad you had an excellent experience from start to finish, and we appreciate you sharing those helpful feedback regarding the USS MO timing. Thank you for choosing Polynesian Adventure; we’re honored to have been part of your Hawaiian journey and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Complete Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/10 |
Reviewed by: John from Margaret River
We are visiting from Australia and very impressed with the service and quality of this tour. Bus driver was hilarious, he had all the Dad jokes and was very informative. The Pearl Harbor Tour was both informative and respectful. Plus we received a delicious lunch. Bus was very comfortable and clean and on time. Would definitely recommend.
Dont be late for your pick up as it has a knock on effect with other passengers. We had no issues.
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| Packages: | Complete Pearl Harbor Tour with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/31 |
Reviewed by: RPD
Very good tour. Ran short on time CD and did not get to visit Air Museum on Ford Island. maybe next tine
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour with Arizona Memorial Ticket Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/29 |
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It takes about 2 hours to see everything inside the ship, so I recommend visiting with plenty of time to spare.