All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

My 9-year-old grandson was very satisfied; it was an emotional experience that you can only understand by seeing it with your own eyes, like a scene from a movie.

The dirt at UTA is the best, but wearing white pants is a no-go. Disposable towels and wet wipes are essential.

There are local sales, but it's better to have a 100-yen store raincoat for rain protection (laughs).

9歳の孫も大満足、映画の1シーンだったり自分の目で見なくては、分からない感激しました。

UTA 土ほこりは、最高で長ズボン、白色は禁物
処分出来るタオル、ウエットティッシュは必須です。

現地販売が有りますが、雨対策に100均カッパあった方が良いですね　(苦笑)

I participated because I wanted to see the fire dance and hula dance. The theater was very well constructed. Dancers and a famous local singer appeared, and it was very exciting from the start. Around the middle, impersonators of Elvis and Michael Jackson came out, and they danced to their famous songs with the dancers, which was really thrilling! The show itself lasts about an hour and a half, so it might be a good idea to use the restroom beforehand. I definitely want to see it again when I go to Hawaii!

ファイヤーダンスとフラダンスが見たくて参加しました。劇場もすごくしっかりとした作りでした。ダンサーと地元の有名な歌手？が登場し、最初からとても盛り上がりました。中盤くらいから、エルビスやマイケル・ジャクソンのそっくりさんが登場し、それぞれの有名な曲に合わせてダンサーさんと踊っててとても盛り上がれました！！劇場自体1時間半くらいあるので、最初に御手洗を済ませた方がいいかもしれません。またハワイに行ったら是非見に行きたいです！

Since I visited in early November, there were few users and almost no waiting time. There were some attractions that were closed from the start (like the lazy river) and activities that closed early. There were slides that you can't experience in Japan, and both my kids and I had a great time.

11月上旬に行ったので利用者が少なく待ち時間がほとんどなかったです。最初からクローズになっているもの（流れるプール）やクローズになる時間が早いアクティビティもありました。日本では体験できないようなスライダーがあって子供達も私も楽しむことができました。

The driver explained how to ride in Japanese during the car ride to the horseback riding location. After arriving, we were able to ride the horses one by one, and another guide accompanied us from the side and behind during the walk, helping us when we stopped. It was my first time riding a horse, and the weather was nice, with the sea looking very beautiful, which was incredibly soothing. However, my horse didn't seem to get along well with me, as it stopped and wouldn't move several times, causing the people behind me to wait quite a bit. Overall, I had a very valuable experience this time, which became a great memory.

乗馬迄の車の中で運転手さんが日本語で乗り方を説明してくれました。到着後は順番に馬に乗ることが出来、散歩途中も横や後ろから別のガイドさんが着いてきてくれて立ち止まったりした時に誘導もしてくれました。初めての乗馬でしたが、お天気も良く海もとても綺麗で凄く癒されました。ただ馬との相性があまり良くなかったのか、何度も立ち止まり動かなくなってしまう子だったので後ろの人を凄い待たせてしまう事も多かったです。今回とても貴重な経験が出来たので良い思い出となりました。

The main purpose of my trip to Hawaii was to experience this, and it was absolutely amazing! The interactions with the control tower and the takeoffs and landings were all handled by professional pilots, so even as a complete beginner with only a basic understanding of simple English words, I was able to participate. After takeoff, once we reached stable flight, I was even allowed to do a little bit of maneuvering, which left me very satisfied. Since Lanilea runs a flight school, perhaps those with a higher skill level can do even more?

Additionally, the weather was great, and since the Cessna didn't fly at a very high altitude, I was able to see the scenery perfectly. I was able to take photos from the air myself, and the pilots and staff also took a lot of pictures for me, making it a wonderful memory!

ハワイ旅行の最大の目的でしたが、もう、最高でした！
管制塔とのやり取りや離着陸は、もちろんプロパイロットの方がなさるので、まるっきり初めてで、英語が簡単な単語しかわからない程度の私でも参加できました。離陸後、上空で安定飛行になってから、ちょっとだけ旋回もどきをさせていただけましたので、もう大満足でした。ラニレアさんはフライトスクールをなさっているので、それなりのレベルの方はもっとやらせていただけるのかも？
また、お天気も良く、セスナ機の飛行高度はそんなに高くないので、景色もバッチリ見ることができました。自分でも上空で写真を撮れましたし、また、パイロットさんやスタッフさんにも写真をたくさん撮っていただけたので、すごく良い思い出になりました！

The pilot who flew with us was a woman named Sharon. I'm grateful for her clear English during our conversation. After we ascended, I took turns operating the controls with her.

Controlling the airplane under a clear sky with no wind was surprisingly easy. I got busy taking pictures of the scenery and ended up leaving the controls to her.

We happened to see a forest fire and were able to observe the helicopters conducting firefighting operations from above.

What was supposed to be a one-hour flight turned into a wait of nearly an hour circling north of Pearl Harbor due to heavy traffic at the airport. It seems that it's rare to wait so long for landing permission. We safely landed on a different runway while watching large aircraft land below us.

We returned to the office two hours after we left. My wife, who dislikes small planes, was waiting at the office but had grown tired of waiting. It wasn't my fault or Sharon's!!

Personally, I felt lucky!? However, I think there were many customers already waiting at the office for their turn to fly, which must have made the subsequent operations quite challenging.

The participation fee is a bit high, but it's a rare experience to fly an airplane by your own will. We ended up leaving the airfield an hour late, which meant we had to skip our next plans, but it was a highly satisfying tour.

一緒に飛んでくれたパイロットはシャロンさんという女性。分かりやすい英語で会話していただき感謝。上空に上がった後，操縦桿の操作を交代して貰った。
風のない快晴の空の下，飛行機を制御するのは意外と簡単。途中から景色を撮影する方に忙しくなって操縦桿は彼女に預けっぱなしに。
たまたま山火事があり，消火活動中のヘリを上空から見ることができた。
一時間の予定だったが，空港が非常に混んでおり，パールハーバーの北方で小一時間，旋回して着陸の許可待ち。こんなに長時間，許可がおりないのは滅多にないことらしい。着陸中の大型機を眼下に見ながら別の滑走路に無事着陸。
事務所に戻ったのは出てから２時間後だった。小型機嫌いの家内は事務所で待っていたが待ちくたびれて，，。私のせいでもシャロンのせいでもありませんから！！。
個人的にはラッキー！？だったが，事務所には既に後に乗る予定のお客さんが大勢待っており，その後のオペレーションが大変だったのでは，と思う。
参加費は少々お高いが，飛行機を自分の意志で飛ばすなんて滅多にできない体験。
飛行場を後にするのが一時間遅くなったため，その後の予定をスキップしなければならなかったが，満足度の高いツアーだった。

Having been to a few islands and done various activities, the Kaneohe Sandbar was a unique experience. Standing in the bay very far from shore, being able to look at the windward coast while SUP'ing and snorkeling and generally hanging out was so memorable. On top of that, the guides were so great and friendly, the donut and tang tasty treats and music from live performers was an unreal touch.

This was a great way to get exposure to a bunch of activities without exhausting yourself getting out to the sandbar on a rented kayak. Being able to BYOB and not worry about how that will affect your trip back to the dock was a super bonus!

NOTE: the snorkeling on the sandbar is super limited since the water is only waist-deep. Great for beginners and kiddos, but if you want a more snorkel focused tour, search around for that.

Before the show, the meal was plentiful. During dinner, the staff performed dances, Hawaiian songs, and took requests for songs while we enjoyed cocktails. Moving to the venue, the seating had a tiered arrangement, making it very easy to see.

As the show began, there were hula dances, rock dances, and fire dances, all flowing beautifully with great singing. Listening to nostalgic songs from the '80s, there was also a Michael Jackson impersonator whose dancing was amazing, and before we knew it, the time flew by to the end. It was wonderful to see this show in Waikiki, and I would love to see an Elvis performance next time.

ショーの前、食事タイムボリューム満点です。
食事どきからスタッフによるダンス、ハワイアンソング、カクテルを飲んで歌のリクエスト。
会場へ移動、席は段差があってとても見やすい。
ショーが始まりフラダンス、ロックダンス、ファイヤーダンス、とても流れが良く歌もうまい。
80sの懐かし歌を聴き、またマイケルジャクソンのそっくりさん、ダンス最高で時間もあっという間にラスト。ワイキキでこのショーが見られとても良かった、今度はプレスリーも見たいな。

This was great afternoon
We were a picked up from our accommodation and bought the full packages
There was a party atmosphere with the band playing on the boat on the way there and back.
The staff were friendly, helpful and relaxed but still professional
The activities were good fun.
Great afternoon, Hightly recommend.

Many people were visiting Hawaii for the first time, and we enjoyed the view of Waikiki from the sea. The sunset was beautiful, and it was the perfect start to an incredibly fun trip. Everyone was thrilled.

初めてのHawaiiの人が多く
海からみるワイキキを楽しみました。
サンセットもキレイで
最高に楽しい旅の始まりでした。
みんな大喜びでした。

I participated with a group of six friends who were visiting Hawaii for the first time. We were blessed with great weather, and everyone was thrilled. We had a wonderful time enjoying Mai Tais and beer, and we even got to see dolphins. It was the best day ever.

初めてHawaiiに来る友達をつれて6名で参加しました。
お天気にも恵まれてみんな大喜びでした。
マイタイやビールでみんな楽しく盛り上がり
イルカも見ることが出来て最高の一日でした。

The beautiful sunset and the lovely sea
Unlike the hustle and bustle of Waikiki,
I was able to relax and enjoy my time.
I would love to join again when I come to Hawaii.

キレイな夕日ときれいな海
ワイキキの喧騒とちがって
のんびりと過ごせました
ハワイに来たらまた参加したいです。

The horses were very well trained, and even at 70 years old, I enjoyed it. The horseback riding course with views of the mountain scenery and the deep blue sea was great!

馬も大変良く調教されていて70歳の私でも楽しめました。
また、山の風景と真っ青の海を見ながらの乗馬コース良かった⤴️

The snorkeling was murky, possibly because the sea was shallow, and I couldn't see any fish except where the staff was scattering food. The coral was completely white, and I could hardly see anything. After snorkeling, I got to try stand-up paddleboarding for the first time, and the staff taught me how to ride it, which was a lot of fun.

シュノーケリングは海が浅瀬のためか濁っていて、スタッフが餌を撒いているところ以外魚も見えず、珊瑚は真っ白でほとんど何も見えなかったです。
シュノーケリングの後supが使えて初めての経験でスタッフが乗り方を教えてくれ、とても楽しかったです。

The Pure Land existed. While listening to a ukulele performance, we took a boat to a diving spot, dove in a place with beautiful coral reefs and many fish, and enjoyed canoeing. I was able to create unforgettable memories.

極楽浄土が存在しました。ウクレレの演奏を聴きながら、ダイビングスポットまで船で行き、綺麗なサンゴ礁と魚がたくさんいるところでダイビングし、カヌーにのって楽しみました。忘れられない思い出をつくることができました。

Instructor Dan pulled me along, even though I'm not a good swimmer. I felt very safe and was able to go far out, and I got to see sea turtles up close. Since it was a small group, I could take my time watching the sea turtles, and it was the first time I felt so relaxed while snorkeling. It truly was the best memory!

インストラクターのDANさんが
カナヅチの私を引っ張ってくれ
とても安心して遠くまで行くことが出来、
海ガメもしっかり見れました。
少人数なので
海ガメをゆっくり見ることが出来たし
あんなに安心してシュノーケル出来たのは
初めてです。
本当に最高の思い出です！

The course management was excellent, and I was able to enjoy my round! I was worried because there were beginners, but the course setup was easy, and I am satisfied.

コース管理もバッチリで気持ち良くラウンド出来ました！初心者もいたので心配してましたが、コース設定も容易で満足しています。

A must do experience…. We arraigned for the shuttle to pick us up at our hotel which I highly recommend to add that to package because you are tired after the experience…. The staff was awesome and went out of their way to make sure we had a good time. The musicians were fantastic, beautiful voices and very funny. I highly recommend the higher package that includes the banana boat ride…. It’s so worth it

I made a reservation at Hawaii Prince Golf after seeing it featured on my favorite Hawaii information program, "Hawaii ni Koishite" (Falling in Love with Hawaii) 😊. The female staff at the reception was very pleasant, which made me feel at ease 😊.

When we moved to the starting gate, a Japanese man explained the cart and course, so I was also happy to start with confidence at that moment 😊. The entire 18-hole course is spacious and beautifully open, and I think one of the highlights of choosing this golf course is the thrilling experience of having airplanes frequently flying overhead, which is a characteristic of Hawaii Prince 😊.

The golf shop had a lot of unique caps, markers, apparel, and bags that you can only find in Hawaii 😊. I would like to use Hawaii Prince again when I play a round in Hawaii 😊. Thank you!

大好きなハワイの情報番組「ハワイに恋して」で紹介されていて行ってみたいと思い予約したハワイプリンスゴルフさん(^^)
受付のスタッフの女性がとても感じの良い方で安心できました(^^)
スタートゲートに移動し、日本人男性の方にカートやコースの説明をしていただけたので、この時も安心してスタートできたのも嬉しいポイントでした(^^)
18ホール全てが広々とした開放的な綺麗なコースで、ハワイプリンスの特徴でもある飛行機が頻繁に頭上を通過する大迫力なアトラクションを体験しているようなワクワク感を体験できるのも、こちらのゴルフ場を選ばれるポイントになるのかなと思います(^^)
ゴルフショップにはハワイならではのキャップやマーカー、ウェアやバッグも沢山揃っていましたよ(^^)
またハワイでラウンドする際はハワイプリンスさんを利用したいと思います(^^)
ありがとうございました！

This was my nth time in Hawaii, and I participated as a monitor. The buffet mainly featured pork, and there weren't many seafood options like poke. There were English speakers participating as well, but I couldn't shake the feeling that the Japanese attendees were being prioritized less. The show featured live singing and live music! I was surprised by the chubby Michael, who sounded similar (laughs). Rather than traditional hula dancing and fire shows, it was more of a mix with rock, so it might not be suitable for those who want to enjoy something more authentic and relaxed.

ハワイ何度目かでモニター参加しました。
バイキングは豚肉中心で、ポキなどの魚介系はあまりありませんでした。
英語圏の方も参加していたのですが、どうしても日本人は後回しにされている感じが否めなかったです。
ショーは生歌で生演奏でした！
声は似てるけれど太ったマイケルには驚きました（笑）
本格的なフラダンスやファイアーショーというよりも、ロックと掛け合わせなので、本格的なものをゆったり楽しみたい人には向かないかもしれないです。

I had an amazing time! However, a couple of things to note: there is more dust than I expected, so it's a good idea to consider your clothing and bags. They will get dirty. It seems there are lockers available, so it might be wise to store anything that could get dirty.

Also, the buggies are designed for American specifications, so the accelerator is positioned quite far back, which can be tough for shorter people. My wife drove at first but stopped partway through. Additionally, the seatbelt is very stiff and makes it difficult to drive. I had to loosen it several times while driving.

If you keep these points in mind, it was truly enjoyable, and the views were fantastic.

最高に楽しかったです！
ちょっと注意点ですが、想像以上に砂埃があるので服装やバックは考えた方がいいです。汚れます。ロッカーもあるみたいなので汚れて困るものは預けた方がいいかもしれません。
あと、バギーははアメリカ仕様のためか、アクセルが奥にあって身長が低い人はかなり辛いと思います。私の妻は最初運転しましたが、途中からやめました。また、シートベルトはとても硬くて運転しにくいです。何度も緩めて運転しました。
この点を注意してもらえれば本当に楽しかったですし、最高の景色でした。

The morning tour on 11/3 couldn't have been better. The small deli/store has adult beverages, some limited hot items and small snacks but they do serve food. The pancakes where delicious but the egg spam and cheese breakfast sando was perfect. When we returned as the afternoon tour was starting the deli/store switched over to more lunch items like fried chicken which looked pretty good.

The tour was great! The crew was on point and the entertainment brought it to another level. Couple bathrooms and they served donuts, juice and water to start. The activities were a highlight. It's my first time out at the sandbar and just hanging in the water was the best. I'm 6ft and it was up to my neck at its highest, atleast where I ventured to. The dock was a good place to get some time off the water if not in the boat. Kayaking and sup were awesome. Snorkeling is a must do with Brudahh guy! The whole crew was a blast. The ke'aloha singers are worth the price alone.

Bring a cooler with whatever snacks/picnic food/drinks and adult beverages. Grab a towel and some sunscreen and you're going to have a great time! But forsure I'll be back!

Sidenote: we got there at 8am for our checkin at 845 and parking was sparse. I'm not sure where everyone else ended up but it didn't seem like a huge inconvenience wherever they parked. Just don't park where you aren't supposed to like the 2hr spots and the boat trailer spots.

Yesterday I decided to just get away to Waikiki for some fun on the water and I had the pleasure of having 2 awesome experiences. Everyone was was very nice. Drinks were awesome and the crew was spectacular. I recommend as I will be sailing out with these awesome people again. Mahalo

Overall good experience, enjoyed venue , service and hawaiian dances Everyone seems to be in cheerful mood and in moments. As we are vegetarian- food was ok for us . Didn’t like patty prepared for us from Soya . I will recommend overall as memorable experience.

I'm glad I participated in this tour. The scenery is something that cannot be fully conveyed through photos. I was very satisfied with the variety of places we visited.

このツアーに参加してよかったと思いました。
写真では伝わりきることができない景色です。
いろんなところに行くことができて大満足でした。

We had a fantastic experience in the grand circle island tour. We got to see almost all the best attraction points in Oahu, with plenty of opportunities for food and souvenirs. The best part of the tour is probably that we get to really relax and pay full attention to the views, without having to worry about itineraries or directions. Coincidentally we did a self-drive over a very similar route last time we visited, and the experience is far better this time around with the tour. I think we also got very lucky with our driver and guide Kimo. He was both knowledgeable about everything in Hawaii, and great at storytelling along the way. He also dealt with a couple of unexpected issues caused by other traveler groups very fast and smoothly. Would recommend overall.

Driving a four-wheeler on the mountainous trails with elevation changes in the great outdoors, kicking up dust and splashing water, was an amazing experience! I didn't understand any English, but it was totally fine! I'm glad I took on the challenge.

大自然の中、、高低差の山道を四輪バギーで走行し、砂ぼこりと、水しぶきをあげながらの体験は、最高でしたー！！英語が全くわからなかったけど、全然大丈夫！チャレンジしてよかった

It was an enjoyable leisure pool that was quite family-friendly! While there wasn't anything particularly amazing, there were various slides, and I think spending about 2 to 3 hours there is just right!
Parking was around $20, and the lockers inside the park were about $10.
The slide boats are free, but they are reused, so be sure to grab one from someone at the slide exit.

子供連れが多い普通に楽しいレジャープールでした！特別すごい何かってわけではないけど色んなスライダーとかあって、コンテンツとしては2、3時間行くぐらいがちょうど良いかと！
駐車場は20ドル、園内のロッカーは10ドルぐらいだったかと！
スライダーのボートは無料ですが使い回しなので、スライダー降り口で誰かのもらいましょう。

The ride on the catamaran at mild temperatures with nice people and free soft drinks was very romantic. The price-performance ratio is right.

However, a certain degree of mobility is required to get on and off the boat.

Unfortunately the music is too loud. You have to like that.

This definitely feels like a movie set, given its scale. However, when riding the buggy, make sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or even throwing away! You'll get covered in a ton of dust and mud, so it's definitely better to change afterward! Honestly, I underestimated it. You’ll get covered in dust that is impossible to completely shake off! Once you accept that it's okay to get dirty, the best buggy experience begins!

こりゃぁ映画のロケ地になるわな、という規模感
ただし、バギーに乗る際は汚れても捨ててもいい服で！めちゃくちゃ砂埃と泥被るので着替えた方が絶対いいです！！正直なめてました。まず全て落とすことは不可能な砂埃をかぶります！
汚れてもいいやと開き直ったら、最高のバギー体験の幕開けです！！