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We had such a great time on this trip. From the scheduling to the day we had no problems. The day of the tour we had a great tour guide, and Pearl Harbor was amazing. Would definitely do it again.
I visited the Battleship Missouri at Pearl Harbor, which I had been looking forward to on my trip to Hawaii. When I stood in front of it, the first thing that surprised me was the size of the main guns. I had seen pictures many times, but the real thing was even more impressive than I had imagined, and I couldn't help but look up in awe.
The view of Pearl Harbor from the deck was very beautiful and peaceful. However, thinking about the fact that this place was once the site of intense warfare made me feel a strange mix of emotions. The Battleship Missouri is also the location where the surrender documents of World War II were signed, symbolizing "the end of war" and "the beginning of peace."
For those planning a trip to Hawaii, I highly recommend visiting this place, not just the beaches of Waikiki. I'm sure you'll have an experience that conveys a sense of grandeur that photos alone cannot capture, leaving a lasting impression on your heart.
ハワイ旅行で楽しみにしていた真珠湾の戦艦ミズーリに行ってきました。実際に目の前に立つと、まず驚いたのは主砲の大きさです。写真では何度も見たことがありましたが、本物は想像以上の迫力で、思わず見上げてしまいました。
甲板から見える真珠湾の景色はとてもきれいで穏やかでした。でも、この場所がかつて激しい戦争の舞台だったことを思うと、不思議な気持ちになりました。戦艦ミズーリは第二次世界大戦の降伏文書調印式が行われた場所でもあり、「戦争の終わり」と「平和の始まり」を象徴する特別な場所です。
ハワイに行く予定がある方には、ワイキキのビーチだけでなく、ぜひ一度訪れてほしい場所です。きっと写真だけでは伝わらない迫力と、心に残る体験ができると思います。
Since bags and backpacks are not allowed, I think it's a good idea to prepare a clear bag.
カバンやリュックは持ち込み禁止なので、クリアバッグを準備しておくといいと思います
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A great tour to get you a day at Pearl Harbor alongside history of Waikiki!
Was great to walk inside the submarine, and felt how crowded it was for our sailors.
A fantastic representation to this event of the past. An opportunity to pay your respects to those who lost their lives.
So easy to book and well organised.
We had such a great tour. Our bus driver was outstanding and made the ride fun and informative! Enjoyed learning more about the events in Pearl Harbor, and thoroughly enjoyed touring the Missouri. Highly recommend!
Do the Missouri Battleship tour.
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.
Bus seats on the driver's right afford the best vantage to take pictures while in the Punch Bowl.
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。
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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.
Ask for more of Pearl Harbor and less Honolulu.
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.
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。
The ship is quite large, so you'll be walking a lot. There are also many stairs, so please make sure to be in good health to participate.
艦が大きいので結構歩きます。階段も多いので体調を整えて参加してください。
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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。
It's best to set aside at least half a day. Also, it takes about an hour and a half by bus from Waikiki, so plan accordingly.
最低半日は時間をとつたらいいですね。
また、ワイキキからはバスで1時間半くらいかかりますので余裕をもって
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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。
Exploring the ship can be quite tiring, but don't forget that you can climb up to the 5th floor from near the exit at the end!
船室探検で結構疲れますが、最後出口近くから5階まで登れるのでお忘れなく！
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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。
It takes about 2 hours to see everything inside the ship, so I recommend visiting with plenty of time to spare.
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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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。
A sunshade is essential.
日差し除けは必須です。
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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
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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Visiting both the Arizona and Missouri sites gave us a full perspective on all Pearl Harbor scarifies.
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
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。
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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!
I have been to Hawaii several times, but I had a feeling that the impression of Japanese people might not be good, so I somewhat avoided it. However, after actually going, I found that this was completely untrue. I enjoyed it just as much as any other activity.
This time, due to time constraints, I only visited the USS Missouri, but I would like to consider visiting other facilities next time. However, please note that tickets for the Arizona Memorial are on a waitlist online for same-day entry, so you cannot wait in line without a mobile phone.
The USS Missouri itself is full of highlights, and even rushing through, it took quite a bit of time. I was able to understand well what it was like when this ship was in active service.
何度かハワイには来ていますが、日本人に対する印象が良くないかもと思い、何となく敬遠していました。実際に行ってみて全くそんなことはありませんでした。他のアクティビティと何ら変わることなく楽しめました。
今回時間の制約があったので戦艦ミズーリのみの見学でしたが、次回は別の施設の訪問も検討したいです。ただし、アリゾナ記念館は当日の入場券はネットでの順番待ちなので携帯がないと順番待ちも出来ません。
実際のミズーリ号は見どころ満載で、駆け足で見て回っても結構時間がかかりました。この艦が現役だった頃の様子が良く分かりました。
I took the bus from Honolulu, which took just under an hour. I think the time is not much different from a tour bus. You can't bring your luggage during the visit, so I paid $7.00 to check it, but tha
私はホノルルから1時間弱かけてthe busを利用して行きました。時間的にはツアーバスと然程変わらないと思います。見学時には手荷物は持ち込めないので、$7.00掛払って預けましたが、ちょっと高いですね
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BK was our tour guide and driver. I know now why he was Driver of the Year in 2023. Very knowledgeable on every facet of the tour. It was our first trip to Honolulu and he provided an excellent dialogue on everywhere we visited. (and even some we didn’t!) The bus was exceptionally clean and comfortable and our scheduled pickup was exactly on time at both ends of the tour.
Great tour of the Pearl Harbor grounds and the beautiful history throughout the city area! we appreciate that it is all made easy on a tour
Pearl Harbor and USS Missouri were a bucket list trip.
Great historical information
Shorten time. We were done by 2:00 pm.
Not picked up until 3:00pm
This is my first visit since elementary school. After learning about the nostalgia and history, the tour is a completely different experience. You can also visit the surrender deck, and although the signing documents are replicas, you can see them. This is the only place where you can meet heroes who participated in the Gulf War. Don't worry about your wife or girlfriend's expressions; just keep moving forward. Make sure to make a reservation.
小学生以来の訪問。懐かしさと歴史を一通り学んだ後の、見学では一味も二味も違う。
サレンダーデッキも見学でき、調印文章も複製ではあるが、みることができる。湾岸戦争まで参加している英雄に会うことができるのはここしかない。奥さんや彼女の顔色を伺ってはいけない、ひたすら前進あるのみ。予約するべし
Since you often face opposition from women, please make your reservation with a strong attitude. Listen to the requiem of the fallen.
女性陣からの反対にあうことが多いので、強気の態度で予約してください。戦没者達のレクイエムに耳を傾けろ
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