All Reviews for Arizona Memorial & Missouri Tours

The Pearl Harbor Tour was everything I hoped it would be. Patrick was our very helpful and courteous bus driver and guide, and he was an excellent stand-in for Bob Hope who couldn’t be there. Patrick regaled us with jokes and historical anecdotes about Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Though his Elvis Presley and Don Ho imitations need a little work, Patrick made the trip quite enjoyable. I did not previously know about Elvis Presley’s contribution to the Arizona Memorial, nor did I know that the Walmart in Oahu had to keep its Spam under lock and key because it is a highly pilfered item in Hawaii. Mahalo, Patrick.

I experienced the USS Missouri, which was an active battleship until recently. There was so much I didn't know about the wartime situation, the Japanese Imperial Army, the Kamikaze attacks, and the Missouri's role after the Pacific War. It was very educational. Spending a whole day there was definitely worth it.

最近まで現役戦艦だったミズーリを体験。当時の戦況、日本帝国軍の状況、神風特攻隊の展示、太平洋戦争後のミズーリ等、知らないことがたくさんあって、とても勉強になりました。１日掛けても価値のあるミズーリ号でした。

It was an honor and a privilege to experience the tour of Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and USS Missouri. Much of the other areas seen were just site seeing. Honolulu was fine but I would like to have seen less of Honolulu and more of Pearl Harbor.

Short and sweet while you get a preset ticket to Arizona which is awesome.

Convenient, and the driver was a good chat on the island.

The main grounds of the park have so many different areas to check out, the day is certainly filled with information of all that happened that day!

Shared meaningful historical context about the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, and Hawaii’s royal history.

The 9:45 AM departure worked well, with clear instructions and enough time to explore at our own pace.

This early-morning Pearl Harbor shuttle was a great value and very well organized.

It was great to be able to see the battleship that still bears the scars of war. The Japanese tour guide was easy to understand, and I was able to learn a lot of things.

戦争の爪痕が残る戦艦を見学できて良かったです。日本語のツアーガイドは分かりやすくて色々学ぶことができました。

I wanted to take a bus tour around the area for the first time, but I was disappointed that I didn't have enough time. Next time, I would like to set aside a full day to explore.

初めてで中を廻るバスで廻りたかったのですが時間がなくて残念でした。次はまる１日くらい時間を取って廻りたいです。

The schedule was efficient without ever feeling rushed.

Transportation from Waikiki was smooth and stress-free. Then having reserved USS Arizona Memorial tickets was a huge advantage and allowed us to avoid long lines and make the most of our time at Pearl Harbor!

The Japanese guided tour was free and very easy to understand, making it a great learning experience. They kindly answered various questions as well. The interior of the ship is really spacious, and the exhibits are well-equipped.

日本語ガイドツアーが無料であり、大変わかりやすく勉強になりました。色々な質問にも丁寧に答えて頂けます。船内はホント広く展示も充実してます。

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。

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.

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。

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

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。

A great tour to and from Pearl Harbor with history on the way!

Visiting both the Arizona and Missouri sites gave us a full perspective on all Pearl Harbor scarifies.

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!

The shuttle from Waikiki made getting to Pearl Harbor stress-free. Of course this is a must-see for history lovers alike!

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!

Very good tour. Ran short on time CD and did not get to visit Air Museum on Ford Island. maybe next tine

The tour was well-organized, with enough time at each site to explore and reflect.

Enjoyed the tour a little better guidance on which line to stand in, or which order events should be taken would have enhanced visit

There are tours available in Japanese on the battleship, and I was able to learn a lot about the history of the USS Missouri, especially places related to Japan.

戦艦には日本語でのツアーもあり、戦艦ミズーリの歴史、特に日本に関係のある場所をよく知ることができました。

We loved this longer day as we went 2 years back and did not get enough time, but really did not want to drive. Thank you for a tour inclusive of Missouri!

Easy way to schedule a Pearl Harbor tour with Arizona inclusion.