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First, regarding the dinner buffet, the dining area is on the open terrace where the night breeze is pleasant. When you sit at the table, fresh dendrobium orchids are provided for hair accessories, and while enjoying a Hawaiian drink, you feel happy. You can enjoy various dishes, starting with traditional Hawaiian cuisine. While dining, hula dancers occasionally perform right near your table, adding to the fun! Of course, there are plenty of desserts like fruits, cakes, and ice cream, leaving you completely satisfied!

Next, we moved to the theater to watch the Rock-a-Hula show. The stage and seats are very close, and with live band performances, the lighting and visual effects enhance the hula dance, Elvis, and Michael Jackson performances, as well as songs by Hawaiian singers, all of which are incredibly powerful! At the end, we were able to take photos with the performers, and everyone was very courteous, making it a wonderful memory! ✨

まずはディナービュッフェについて、食べるところはオープンテラスで夜風が心地よく、テーブルにつくと、髪飾り用に生のデンファレの花が用意されておりハワイの飲み物を飲みながら気分はハッピー
食事もハワイの伝統料理をはじめ色々な料理を食べることができます食事をしているとフラダンサーの方が席の間近でダンスを時折披露してくださり楽しめます‼︎もちろんフルーツやケーキ、アイスなどデザートもたっぷりでお腹いっぱいになり大満足でした‼︎
つづいてロックアフラのショーを見る為にシアターに移動、こちらも舞台と席がとても近く、生バンドによる演奏、光や映像の演出が相まってフラダンスやエルビス、マイケルジャクソンのパフォーマンス、またハワイの歌手の方の歌が迫力満点です‼︎
最後には、出演者の方と写真撮影ができ、どの方のとても丁寧に対応してくださり最高の思い出となりました✨

I participated in a tour in late October, and it exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend it for those who want to recharge with the energy of nature. Thanks to the tour guide who spoke in both English and Japanese, I was able to enjoy the experience! They share information about the plants, which adds to the excitement! If it's your first time visiting Manoa Falls, definitely consider joining this tour.

As for clothing, I recommend wearing long pants since there are mosquitoes. If you don't have insect repellent spray, the guide will lend you some. I initially wore a lightweight UV parka over my T-shirt, but I started to sweat a bit, so I took it off midway. The ground was a bit muddy from the rain the day before, but my sneakers only got a little dirty. At the end, you can rinse your shoes off with a hose (your socks will get wet, though). Bottled water is provided during lunch. You'll sweat while walking and get thirsty, so don't forget to bring your own water!

After being thoroughly satisfied at Manoa Falls, we headed to Tantalus Lookout. I've participated in night view tours several times, but this was my first time at Tantalus during the day! The view was fantastic! I chose the pastrami sandwich for lunch, and it was a great choice! It was lucky to enjoy a sandwich from a popular local shop without having to wait in line! It was so delicious! Definitely check out Manoa Falls. I highly recommend this tour!

10月下旬にツアーに参加し、期待以上に大満足でした！！大自然のエネルギーをたっぷりチャージしたい方におすすめです。
英語と日本語を交互にお話ししてくださるツアーガイドさんのおかげで、楽しく参加できました！
植物のことなど教えてくださいますので、ワクワク感が増します！はじめてマノアの滝に行かれる方は、ぜひこのツアーに参加してみてください。

服装ですが、蚊が飛んでますので長ズボンがおすすめです。虫除けスプレーは持ってなければガイドさんが貸してくださいます。
最初はTシャツのうえに薄手のUVパーカーを羽織っていましたが、じんわりと汗をかいたので途中でパーカーは脱ぎました。
前日の雨で、足元は多少ぬかるんでましたがスニーカーに泥がついた程度。最後にホースの水でザッと靴を洗い流せます(靴下まで濡れますが)
ペットボトルのお水は、ランチのときに配られます。歩きながら汗をかいて喉が乾くので、お水の持参を忘れずに！
マノアの滝で大満足したあとは、タンタラスの丘へ。夜景ツアーは何度か参加したことがありますが、昼間のタンタラスの丘ははじめて！とても良い眺めで最高！
ランチのサンドイッチはパストラミを選んで大正解！地元で人気のお店のサンドイッチを並ばずに食べられるなんてラッキー！とーっても美味しかったです！
マノアの滝、ぜひ行ってみてください。こちらのツアーおすすめですよー！

The meal is a buffet, but please note that the start time is late, and there is limited time to eat. Basically, you can only go up to get food once.

During the meal, there is a small dance show, so you can really enjoy it. Additionally, a ukulele player goes around performing for each group.

Up to this point, video recording is allowed. The main show moves to the hall. Once it starts, taking photos is fine, but video recording is not allowed. There are shows not only featuring hula but also Elvis and Michael, and the atmosphere and excitement were fantastic!

All explanations are in English, so knowing English might enhance your experience. After the show, the performers greet guests outside, so you can shake hands and take photos together.

It’s guaranteed to be a wonderful night!

食事はバイキングですが、食事の始まりが遅く、食べる時間が少ないので注意してください。基本的に取りに行けるのは一回のみです。
食事中にも小さなダンスショーがあるのでしっかり楽しめます。また、ウクレレ奏者の方がひとグループごとに演奏して回っていました。
ここまでは動画撮影OKです。
本番のショーはホールへ移動します。始まりましたら写真撮影は大丈夫ですが、動画撮影はNGです。フラだけでなく、エルビスやマイケルのショーもあり、雰囲気や盛り上がりが最高でした！
説明等は全て英語なので、英語ができた方がもっと楽しめるかもしれません。
終わった後は出演者が外で見送りをしているので、握手したり一緒に写真を撮ることも可能です。
最高の夜になること間違いなしです。

I experienced the buffet dinner and evening show with the "Bronze Seat."
The buffet was very delicious, with a wide variety of fresh dishes that suited the Japanese palate. (The food had no greasy feeling at all, so I enjoyed it very much.)
The evening show was an incredibly powerful and immersive experience, almost like "The Lion King" by the Shiki Theatre Company. In my case, I had a "ringside" seat, so I was able to enjoy it to the fullest.

ビュッフェdinner＆イブニングショー「ブロンズ席」
を体験しました。
ビュッフェはとても美味しく、種類も豊富、新鮮で、日本人の味覚に合っていました．(ベタベタ感の全くない料理でしたのでとてもおいしくいただきました。)
イブニングショーは「劇団四季のライオンキング？」かなーと思われるぐらい迫力のある臨場感極まるショーでした。その上私の場合は、相撲で言う「砂被り」の席でしたので、迫力満点で楽しめました。

It may seem like an obvious title, but it was an unforgettable experience that you absolutely cannot miss in Japan. On the day of the flight, the weather was great from the morning, with visibility over 15 miles and wind speeds below 10 knots, making it perfect flying weather. I heard that flights had been canceled due to strong winds until the day before, so we were very lucky. I was very satisfied to have control for a long time from around Hanauma Bay to above Pearl Harbor. I believe the stable weather and air currents contributed to this experience. If I have the opportunity again, I would love to do it.

当たり前なタイトルですが、日本では絶対と言っても間違いない、出来ない体験でした。
当日は朝から天候も良く、視程15mile以上風速は10kt以下と絶好のフライト日和でした。
前日まで強風によるフライトキャンセルが続いていたと聞き我々の運の良さにも救われました。
ハナウマ湾手前辺りからパールハーバー上空まで長い時間コントロールさせて頂き、大変満足しました。天候、気流共に安定していたことが良かったのだと思いました。また機会があれば、やってみたいと思います。

This was a very unique and amazing experience, definitely a must go if you're in Hawaii. Looking forward to going back again next month because it was that great of a tour!

Since there was only a local meeting point in the reservation details, I arranged for HANA TAX on my own in advance. I requested a meter fare, and the ride to the destination was charged normally by the meter. However, on the return trip, the meter was started at the beginning, but while I was sleeping, it was turned off, and I was charged the same amount as the outgoing trip upon arrival.

The main zip line experience initially had English support, but I filled out and signed a consent form in Japanese. We listened to the explanation for the zip line intended for Japanese participants and then started. We did six zip lines. The staff communicated in English, but it was not a problem if you couldn't converse; the important thing was that the staff used a translation app to assist us.

We started at 11:00 and finished around 13:00. If possible, I recommend wearing shoes that can get a little muddy, as they may get dirty.

現地集合しか予約内容がなかったので前もって、個人でHANA TAXを頼んで行きました。メーターでの依頼をしましたが、行きは普通にメーターでした。
帰りはスタート時メーターをスタートしましが私が寝てしまってる間にメーターを切られていて、到着先で行きと同じ金額を取られました。
メインのジップラインは最初英語での対応でしたが、日本語の承諾書を記入してサインをしました。
日本人用のジップラインの説明を聞いてスターしました。私達は6ラインのジップラインをしました。
スタッフは英語での会話ですが、会話ができなくても全然問題なく、大切な事はスタッフ様が通訳アプリで見せてくれました。
11時からスタートして終わったのが13時頃でした。
もし可能なら靴は少し泥がつくので汚れても良い靴をおすすめします。

It was a good decision to have an all-you-can-drink option since water costs the same as juice. There was a Japanese guide who helped us with reserving seats and recommended good spots, which was very helpful. The attractions included options for babies and children as well as thrilling ones. If you're prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some anti-nausea medication.

水でもジュースと同じ料金がかかるので飲み放題があって正解でした。
日本人の案内の方がいて、いすの場所取りおおすすめ場所など教えていただき、たすかりました。アトラクションは、赤ちゃん、子供向けとスリリングなものとありました。酔いやすい方は酔い止めしたほうがいいかもです

This tour is very fun. Must have experience the tour moves very fast though the trials. I did this tip it last year had a different guide. Our tour guide was good. Wish he could have been more informative and more helpful with taking photos. I would recommend this tour for people that want a good workout. Not for seeing the sites.

It was different from the snorkeling I had imagined; we swam continuously for about 60 minutes. They guided us to good spots, and we were able to take underwater photos. Since it's a tour where you need both hands free at all times, it's better to avoid taking your smartphone. You shouldn't bring it. We even saw a sea turtle along the way, which was beyond my expectations.

I felt that the maximum of 5 people in a small group was in reference to the number of participants per instructor, but I don't think there were any issues with that.

想像していたシュノーケリングとは違い、60分程度泳ぎっぱなしでした。
良いポイントへ導いてくれて、水中写真も撮れました。
常に両手が使える状態でなければ厳しいツアーなので、スマホでの撮影は避けた方が良いです。持っていくべきではありません。
途中ウミガメも見られて、想像以上です。

最大5名の少人数…は、インストラクター1名あたりの人数だと感じましたが、特に不具合は無いと思います。

The staff is super friendly and helpful when checking in. They give you all the necessary info and tips to ensure your time is well spent. All the equipment was in good condition. Definitely recommend self-guided tour if you are able since it is much more affordable than a guided tour. Thank you!

I was excited to see the attractions in the pictures, but only three were operational. It was my mistake to rent two with roofs, and there was no advice regarding that. I opted for the lunch package, but even with the transportation included, 93,112 yen for that is too expensive.

アトラクションは画像で見るとワクワク期待したのですが
3つしか稼働してなく、こちらのミスですが屋根付きのを二つも
レンタルしていて　それに対するアドバイス等は何もなく
昼食付にしましたが　送迎込みでも　あれで93,112円は
高すぎる

The horses are calm and will follow the horse in front of them along the route with almost no effort required, so I think anyone can enjoy it. The scenery was also fantastic.

馬達はおとなしく、ほぼ何も操作しなくても前の馬に着いてルートに沿って進むので、誰でも楽しめると思います。
景色も最高で良かったです。

We started with a buffet outdoors, and the weather was nice, making it very pleasant. The food was Hawaiian cuisine, which created great memories. During dinner, there was a light show and hula lessons, making the meal enjoyable!

The performance exceeded my expectations in quality. The singer on stage had impressive vocal skills, and the dancers were also very skilled, so I was glad to see a lot of hula dancing.

After the performance, we were able to take photos, making it a very memorable experience!

野外でビュッフェを食べることから始まり、天気も良くとても気持ちよかったです。ご飯もハワイアン料理を味わえていい思い出になりました。夕食中は軽いショーもあったりフラレッスンもあって楽しくお食事ができました！
公演は思った以上のクオリティで楽しめました。舞台に立たれていた歌手はさすがの歌唱力でダンサーの方もすごく上手でフラダンスもたくさん見れたのでよかったです。
公演後は写真撮影もできたりして、とても思い出深い体験ができました！

I could see that the crew was doing their best to entertain the guests. The volleyball at the sandbar and the sea turtle watching were both fun (we saw more than 10 turtles). The hamburger made by the female captain was also delicious. The explanations from the Japanese crew were concise and easy to understand.

During the final snorkeling at the coral reef, I was able to see a lot of fish. I even saw a dragonfish chasing other tropical fish at high speed!

The only downside for me was that it was cold. I had heard it would be chilly coming out of the sea, so I prepared extra towels and a jacket, but the water was quite cold too, and I ended up shivering. If I had stayed in the water and moved around more, it might have been better. Considering the occasionally cloudy weather and the fact that it was November, I suppose it can't be helped.

However, I was able to have a wonderful time in the Hawaiian sea for the first time. Thank you to all the crew!

　クルー達が一生懸命客を楽しませようとしてくれてるのがわかった。
　サンドバーでのバレーボールも゙ウミガメウォッチングも楽しかった。(10匹以上見られた。)女性キャプテンの焼いてくれたハンバーグのハンバーガーも美味しかった。日本人のクルーの説明も簡潔でわかりやすかった。　
　最後の珊瑚礁でのシュノーケルでは、たっくさんの魚を見ることができた。ドラゴンフィッシュが他の熱帯魚を猛スピードで追いかけてるのも゙見た!　
　私にとっての唯一の難点は寒かったこと。海からあがると寒いとは聞いてたので、予備のバスタオルとか上着とかを用意して行ったが、水の中も結構寒くてガタガタ震えてしまった。海からあがらないで、水の中でもっと動いてたら、マシだったかも。時々曇ったりする天気と11月という季節を考えたら、仕方ないかと思う。
　でも、初めてのハワイの海で素敵な時間を過ごすことができた。クルーの皆さん、ありがとう!

The biggest draw for this tour is that the pickup point was directly at Disney's Aulani Resort. (Not too many other similar tours had stops there!)

Our driver Quentin made the trip a very informative one with his vast knowledge of the landmarks and places of interest. He was also very receptive to people's questions and stuck true to form with timings of tours, particularly dropoffs and pickups from the Pearl Harbor Memorial.

I would like to extend special thanks to Quentin for allowing me to take a much needed bathroom break during the Honolulu portion of the tour. The main problem, however, was that downtown Honolulu has absolutely no public restrooms anywhere, so if you don't use the restroom at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, you are screwed. Unfortunately, I had to learn that the hard way!

Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I believe the party I was with did too!

I recommend it for those who like roller coasters! There was a bit of a wait for the return shuttle, but it was fun to watch others flying during that time.

ジェットコースターとか好きな方にはオススメです！
送迎のため帰りは少し待ち時間がありましたが、そのぶん他の方が飛んでいるのをみれて楽しかったです。

The staff was very friendly. However, the price of the ticket did NOT match the value of the experience.

The inside of the boat is in poor condition (holes in the ceiling tiles, visible mold, peeling paint, an overall unpleasant smell, etc.) The life jackets are old and mildewy, and the snorkeling gear should probably be upgraded.

The lunch (included in the ticket price, not free) consisted of a sandwich with 1 slice of dollar store quality lunch meat cut in half (it was supposed to be turkey but looked like bologna), pineapple slices, a few pieces of lettuce as salad, and an optional bag of chips. Your beverage options were either powder juice mix or water. Hot tea was served at the end.

For those expecting a bar when looking at the ticket price, NO alcohol is served. This seemed out of the ordinary compared to the other boat excursions I’ve been on, and the other guests were also surprised by this.

The live music was great until they started playing Christmas songs that could have passed for lullabies halfway into the trip. People were literally falling asleep. Since the weather wasn’t great (*not anyone’s fault*), it would’ve been nice if they played more upbeat tunes. Perhaps the majority of our ticket price goes to the live music fee since everything else was extremely lacking.

All the reviews I read and pictures I viewed before booking were great, and now they seem dishonest/misleading. Due to the nature of the issues I found (boat conditions, equipment conditions, and quality of food), I do not think my experience is unique or this was an “off” day.

Again, the staff was very friendly, and I do NOT place any blame on them. However, their friendless did not make up for the deficiencies I explained above.

I participated in several other tours besides Kualoa Ranch, but this one was the most fun! The guide was kind and took safety into consideration. Additionally, since it has been a filming location for various movies, I now have the enjoyment of rewatching those films after returning home.

For those who will be joining the tour:
1. I think it's easier to bring a credit card. There are gift shops and snack stands, and if you have a bag, you’ll be asked to use a coin locker for $5. Payments can be made with a credit card, which is helpful if you don't have the exact $5. If you have a waist pouch, you can ride without putting it in the coin locker.
2. It's better to use the restroom before getting on the bus. On the way there, we shared rides from different meeting points, and in my case, we stopped at two more places before heading to the ranch, which took about an hour, and I ended up needing to go to the bathroom, haha. The bus driver didn’t mention the travel time or anything like that.

As long as you keep these points in mind, you shouldn't have any issues. I highly recommend this tour!

クアロア牧場以外にも何ヶ所か別のツアーに参加しましたが、ここが一番楽しかったです！ガイドの方も優しく、安全に配慮して下さいました。また、様々な映画のロケ地になっているので帰国してから映画を見返す楽しみもできました。

これからツアーに参加される方に
①クレジットカードは持参した方が楽だと思います。ギフトショップや軽食が買える売店もある他カバンを持っている人は5ドルでコインロッカーに入れるように言われます。支払いはクレジットカードでできるのでぴったり5ドルがない時に助かります。ウエストポーチならコインロッカーに入れなくてもそのまま乗馬できます。
②バスに乗車する前にお手洗いは済ませた方がいいです。行きは、バラバラの集合場所で相乗りになり、私の時はあと2か所に停車してから牧場に向かったので着くまで1時間くらいかかり、トイレに行きたくなりました笑バスの運転手さんも所要時間などそこら辺のことは言ってくれないので。

これだけ気をつければ困ることはないと思います。本当におすすめのツアーですよ！

We participated as a family, and the kids, including myself, were really excited. I think opportunities to see the ocean floor are rare, so it was a valuable experience!

家族で参加したのですが、自分も含めて子ども達が大興奮でした。海底を見れる機会は、あまりないと思いますので、貴重な体験になったと思ってます！

On the way to the point on a large boat, there was live ukulele music, and the service of drinks and lunch made it very comfortable. The canoe and SUP experiences were fun, and all the snorkeling equipment was provided, allowing us to enjoy without having to bring anything.

The day I went, the weather was bad with some rain, and it was cold without any sunshine, so there were few people in the water until the very end. However, the ukulele performance on the boat kept us entertained, so I was satisfied with this service. The warm drink service to warm up my chilled body was also a nice touch.

If the weather had been good, I think I could have enjoyed the breathtaking scenery, but that depends on luck. One complaint I have is that the parking lot at the port is not very large. I happened to find a spot, but I think those who came by rental car would have trouble if there were no available spaces.

大きな船でポイントに向かう途中もウクレレの生演奏もあり、飲み物や昼食のサービスもありとても快適だった。カヌーやsap体験も楽しくシュノーケリングも道具も全て用意してあり手ぶらで楽しめる。
私が行った日は天気が悪く雨混じりで日が差さず寒くて、時間いっぱいまで海に入って居る人が少なかったが、船に上がってもウクレレ演奏で楽しませてくれるので、このサービスを選んで満足です。冷えた体を温めるあったかい飲み物のサービスも心に染みました。

天気が良ければこの世ならぬ美しい景色を堪能出来たとは思うがこればかりは運次第。
一つ不満があるとすれば港の駐車場がそんなに広くないので、私はたまたまうまく空いたところに止められたが、止めるスペースがなければレンタカーできた人は困ると思う。

I had a great time.
Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii offers breathtaking views and a variety of activities. You can enjoy the scenery while riding a buggy and take a tour of movie filming locations, all wrapped in the wonderful Aloha spirit.

とても楽しかったです。
ハワイのクアロアランチは絶景が広がり、アクティビティも豊富。バギーに乗りながらの景色や映画ロケ地巡りが楽しめ、アロハスピリットに包まれた素晴らしい体験が待っています。

The weather was disappointing. The staff was kind, but it was a bit unsettling to be on the bus for nearly 30 minutes without any staff who understood Japanese. Lastly, the request for a $20 tip seems a bit high. With the yen's depreciation, the tour fees are already high, making it tough.

天気がいまいちで残念だった。スタッフは親切だったが送迎に関しては日本語がわかる
スタッフがいなく無言のまま30分近くバスに乗せられたのは少し不安だった。
最後にチップを20ドルの要求は少し高いような気がする。円安でツアー料が高くなっているにので
厳しい。

The waves were high enough for surfing, and the water was murky, so I couldn't see a single fish. It was cold due to the strong wind, making it tough to stay on the beach.

I spent about 13,000 yen on the tour and entrance fee to go snorkeling, so I wish they would allow cancellations or not operate on days with such poor conditions. I was really disappointed.

サーフィンできるほど波が高くて、海の中は白く濁っていて一匹も魚が見れませんでした。風が強いので寒くてビーチにもいるのもきつかったです。
ツアー代と入場料で約13000円かけてシュノーケルしに行っているので、海がこんなコンディションの日は催行しないかキャンセルを選択できるようにしてほしいです。本当にガッカリでした。

Overall, the sunset, the ocean, and the scenery of Waikiki were all amazing! Since it was an all-you-can-drink option, I enjoyed as much beer and wine as I wanted, which really lifted my spirits. I drank a lot of wine. There wasn't any information in Japanese, but maybe that was a good thing. It depends on the weather, but if it's nice, I think you'll create wonderful memories.

とにかく、夕陽、海、夕映のワイキキの街並み、
全てが最高でした‼️
飲み放題だったので、ビールやワインを好きなだけいただけ、気分も上がります。いっぱいワイン飲みました
日本語の案内はないですが、かえってそこが良かったかな。
お天気にもよるとは思いますが、もし良い天気なら最高の思い出ができると思います。

The sunset was wonderful. There was some wind, so a long-sleeve shirt was necessary on the way back, but the night view was beautiful, and it felt like a great deal. I definitely want to use this again.

サンセットが素晴らしかった。
風があり帰りは長袖は必要でしたが、夜景も綺麗で、お得感があります。
また必ず利用したいです。

Captain and crew made this trip very enjoyable. The ship was top notch and fun to sail on.
Swimming with the turtles was a blast and the sailing around Waikiki afterwards made for a super fun trip. Definitely will be back!

At Kualoa Ranch, you can experience the vast nature and a sense of freedom that you can't feel in Japan. Driving the buggy was not difficult and felt great! However, the explanations were in English, and I couldn't understand anything. Still, I was thrilled by the beautiful scenery and driving the buggy.

クアロアランチの広大な自然を体感でき、日本では感じれない解放感、自然が広がっていました。
バギーの運転も難しくなく、気持ちよかったです！
ただ、説明が英語で、話がまったくわからなかったです。
それでも、キレイな景色とバギーの運転に大興奮でした。

Our tour was more than hoped for!
A very personable and experienced guide made
The time invaluable.

Since all five members of the group, with an average age of 70, were first-timers, we decided to start with three zip lines. Two of the members were afraid of heights (laughs) and hesitated to go to the site, but once we confirmed the safety of the equipment and started on the first line, their fear disappeared. They even had the leisure to take great photos, and we captured wonderful memories of our exhilarating first zip line experience. Next time, we will challenge ourselves with six lines.

平均年齢７０歳の5人組で全員が初体験だったので、今回はまず３本に挑戦。
メンバーの内二人は高所恐怖症(笑)で現地へ行くのにも躊躇していたにもかかわらず、装具の安全性が確認でき１本スタートしたとたんに恐怖心はどこへやら、写真をバッチリ写す余裕もでて皆が爽快に滑り降りる素敵なジップライン初体験の記念写真が取れました。次回は６本に挑戦します。