All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

When I arrived at the ferry boarding area, I thought, "Huh? It's just a regular sea," but as we went out to the open water on the ferry, it was truly a heavenly sea. It was shallow enough to stand even that far out, and the water was clear—such a new experience!

フェリー乗る場所に着いた時は、え？普通の海じゃんと思ったが、フェリーで沖まで行くとそこにはまさしく天国の海が。
あんな沖なのに立てるぐらいの浅さで水も透明、新体験でした！

It might be surprisingly unknown, but visiting allows you to learn about Hawaii from 200 years ago, which was quite interesting! The interior design of the buildings was also well done!

意外と知られてない？かもしれないが、行ってみると200年前のハワイとかを知れて結構面白かった！
建物の内装もグッドデザインでした！

Ruined by 3 drinking moms. There was an announcement to refrain from standing on the benches. 3 drinking moms stood as soon as the fireworks started and blocked our view. None of the crew reminded them to sit so others could enjoy the fireworks. The fireworks were not very high as they are for other shows I have been to. The captain could have turned the boat so they were not in the front towards the fireworks and give others a chance to see. The crew was nice, played music, and appeared to want everyone to have a good time.

Since it is away from Waikiki, there were hardly any Japanese people. It was a hidden gem.
At Sea Life Park, I was very satisfied with the dolphin show and the opportunity to interact with tropical birds!
The Hawaiian show had a grand theme and allowed me to learn about Hawaii's history.

ワイキキから離れているため、日本人はほとんどいませんでした。穴場スポットでしたね。
シーライクパークはイルカショーや南国の鳥とたわむれることが出来て、大満足！
ハワイアンショーは壮大なテーマでハワイの歴史を知ることができました。

There were several activity companies for the sandbar, so I carefully chose this one. The key points were the long duration of the stay and the appealing hamburger lunch on the boat. The weather was great, and my excitement was high from the start. The female guide was very experienced, and it was nice that the group was divided into Japanese and English speakers. She took a lot of photos, and since we could practice snorkeling at the sandbar, my friends who were trying it for the first time seemed to enjoy it without any confusion. Everything was perfect until the end, and I can only say that I was glad to participate.

This trip to Hawaii only had this water activity planned, so it became a wonderful memory.

サンドバーへのアクティビティの会社はいくつもあったのでかなり吟味してここに決めました。ポイントは滞在時間が長い事、船上でのハンバーガーランチが魅力的だった事です。お天気も良くて始まりからテンションが上がりました。ガイドの女性もとても慣れていらして日本語と英語でグループ分けされていたのも良かったです。写真も沢山撮ってくれてサンドバーでシュノーケルの練習が出来たので初めての友人もシュノーケリングに戸惑う事なくとても楽しめたようです。最後まで完璧で参加して良かったの言葉しか出ませんでした。
今回のハワイは海遊びをこれしか予定していなかったのでとても良い思い出になりました。

I went on the first day of my trip to Hawaii, and it was so much fun that I forgot about my jet lag! The buffet dinner had a bit of a wait, but I ate until I was full. The show was in English, but the atmosphere in the venue created a sense of unity, and I was thrilled. The singing was truly impressive and captivating! The fire dance was also an amazing performance.

ハワイ旅行初日に行きましたが、時差ボケを忘れる位の楽しさでした！
ビュッフェディナーは待ち時間がやや長かったものの、お腹いっぱい食べました。
ショーは英語でしたが、会場の雰囲気が一体感になり、興奮しました。歌がホントに上手で魅了されました！
ファイヤーダンスも圧巻のパフォーマンスでした。

I went with my two elementary school children and family. The Japanese staff at the reception were very polite and helped us enter smoothly. The locker fee seemed a bit high, but we used it for peace of mind. There were many slides, and seeing my children happily sliding down multiple times made me feel that it was worth coming.

小学生の子供2人と家族で行きました。
受付に日本人スタッフさんが丁寧に対応してくれてスムースに入れました。
荷物ロッカー代が高い印象でしたが、安心のために利用しました。
スライダーが沢山あり、こどもが楽しそうに何度も滑っている姿を見て、来てよかったと感じました。

Fully enjoyed the ranch tour. We did the Jurassic valley movie tour in open wi Dow bus. Our guide was fantastic, engaging with everyone and very informative. Helping out taking group photos for everyone that asked. We watched groups go by in the jeep tours which also looked like they would be a lot of fun.

On the first night in Hawaii, I participated in this luau and show. The buffet at the luau had such a large portion that I couldn't finish it, but it was delicious. Above all, I was able to see the ukulele performance and hula dancing up close, and I really immersed myself in the Hawaiian atmosphere! I felt it was a great experience for the first day. It was our honeymoon, and they played and sang a Hawaiian wedding song on the ukulele, which became a wonderful memory for us. That was probably the best part of participating this time! The show even featured Elvis and Michael Jackson. Although they are from a different generation, I still enjoyed it! And the fire dance was amazing. I would have loved to see a bit more fire in the performance! I think it's a show that people who enjoy musicals would really like!

ハワイ1日目の夜にこちらのルアウ＆ショーに参加。
ルアウのビュッフェは盛られる量が多くて食べきれませんでしたが、美味しかったです。
何よりウクレレでの演奏とフラダンスを間近で見れて、ハワイの雰囲気にどっぷり浸かれました！
1日目で良かったなぁと思います。
ハネムーンだったんですが、ハワイのウェディングソングをウクレレで弾き語りしてもらい、とても思い出になりました。
それが今回参加して1番良かったことかなぁ♪
ショーではエルヴィスとマイケルジャクソンまで登場。世代ではないですが、楽しめました！
そしてファイヤーダンス(？)が凄かった。もう少し火を使った芸の割合が多いと嬉しかった！ミュージカルが好きな人は楽しめるショーだと思います！

First, take the escalator to the 4th floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center B building, where you can receive a sticker as your participation badge at the reception, and then head to the buffet venue.

When we participated, the seating style had Japanese guests at the same table. It provided a natural opportunity to chat with those seated with us, which may have been a consideration to help everyone relax and enjoy their meal. While enjoying a menu that reflects Hawaii (personally, I found the desserts especially delicious!), there were also hula dance performances and songs presented up close, and those interested could take hula dance lessons.

The main "Rock-a-Hula" show was incredibly powerful, featuring impressive performances by "Elvis" and "Michael," along with thrilling fire dances. The dancers' movements were sharp, and I had a great time.

I initially thought about skipping the final photo session, but in the end, I ended up taking pictures with my favorite "Michael" and the dancers.

まずはロイヤル・ハワイアン・ショッピングセンターB館のエスカレーターで4Fへ行き、受付で参加証代わりのシールを受け取り、ビュッフェ会場へ。

私たちが参加した時は、日本人同士が同じテーブルにつくスタイルでした。
同席した方たちと自然とお話しする機会もあり、なるべくリラックスして食事を楽しめるようにとの配慮だったのかもしれません。間近でフラダンスや歌が披露される中、ハワイらしいメニュー（個人的には特にデザートがおいしかった！）も楽しめ、希望者はフラダンス・レッスンも受けられます。

そしてメインの「ロック・ア・フラ」ショーは迫力満点で、「エルビス」さんや「マイケル」さんの渾身のパフォーマンスや、ドキドキのファイアーダンスもお薦めですが、ダンサーたちの踊りもキレキレで、とても楽しみました。

最後の写真撮影はパスしようと思っていたのですが、結局、お気に入りの「マイケル」さんやダンサーさんと一緒に撮ってもらっちゃいました。

The buffet, especially the roast beef, was incredibly delicious! You can enjoy your meal while drinking a Mai Tai and watching hula dancing and ukulele performances up close. (For those who don't drink alcohol, non-alcoholic options are available.)

After that, we moved to the concert hall to watch the show. It was packed with content, and I was able to fully experience the Hawaiian vibe. The fire dance at the end was truly impressive. I was very satisfied that we could take photos together at the end. This event is full of activities, and I think especially those visiting Hawaii for the first time will enjoy it even more.

ビュッフェは特にローストビーフが最高に美味しかったです！マイタイを飲みながらフラダンスやウクレレ演奏を間近に観ながら食事ができます。(お酒が飲めない方はノンアルコールもOK)
その後はコンサートホールへ移動し、ショーを見ます。盛り沢山の内容でハワイ感を存分に味わえました。終盤のファイヤーダンスは迫力満点。最後に写真も一緒に撮ることができ大満足でした。このイベントは盛り沢山で特にハワイに初めていらっしゃった方はより楽しめると思います。

The highlight of this trip was the snorkeling tour at Heaven's Sea, and we were fortunate with the weather, making it a lot of fun. Although there was only one stand-up paddleboard for the group, everyone took turns and enjoyed it thoroughly. The snorkeling was amazing; we could see turtles clearly and even swim alongside them, which was thrilling. The guide was also entertaining, making this tour highly recommended.

今回の旅行の1番の楽しみの天国の海シュノーケリングツアー、天候にも恵まれとても楽しかったです。サップは、グループにひとつということでしたが、参加者の皆さんで順番に使い満喫できました。シュノーケリングは、亀もバッチリ見え一緒に泳ぐことができ感激でした。ガイドさんも面白くおすすめのツアーです。

It was a day with a few clouds. The captain and crew were very accommodating, and they communicated in English with smiles, which eased my worries and made it feel like we understood each other. The visibility underwater was poor, so I couldn't see much. After getting back on the boat, the cold was incredibly intense, so I recommend that participants bring a dry T-shirt or a dry jacket.

少し雲がある日でした。
キャプテン　クルーの対応は　とても
良くて　英語での対応でも　笑顔で　対応してくれるので　不安はなく　なんとなく通じました。
水中の　透明度が悪くて　あまり
見えませんでした
船に上がってからな　寒さは　半端なく寒かったので　参加される方は　乾いたＴシャツか乾いた上着を　持って行かれる事を　お勧め致します

This is my second time participating after five years. My daughter said she wanted to shop in Kailua and at Kailua Beach, so I signed up. However, after just a little over an hour, she said, "I'm not really in the mood for the beach today..." So we moved to Kailua Town earlier, which gave us about four hours of shopping time. We leisurely explored Target, Whole Foods, Longs Drugs, Down to Earth, and had a fulfilling time. I've been to various beaches in Hawaii, but Kailua Beach is always pleasant no matter when I visit.

5年振り2回目の参加です。
カイルアビーチとカイルアでのお買い物をしたい！と娘が言うので申し込みましたが、なんと娘がたった1時間ちょっとで「今日はあんまりビーチの気分じゃないや…」と言い出し、カイルアタウンへの移動を早めて頂き、およそ四時間のショッピングタイムになりました。
ターゲット、ホールフーズ、ロングスドラッグス、ダウントゥーアース等をノンビリ見て周り、充実した時間となりました。
ハワイのビーチは、あちこち行っていますが、カイルアビーチはいつ来ても心地よいです。

I am a complete beginner at yoga, but I participated with a friend. We joined a class attended by locals. I heard that this class has been running for over five years. Teacher Tomoko and everyone else were friendly, and with diverse nationalities, ages, and levels of yoga experience, I felt comfortable participating at my own pace. It was the best experience, as I felt one with the sound of the waves, the birds, the pleasant breeze, and the blue sky, all while being shaded from the strong sunlight by the trees by the sea.

We took the HiBus Diamond Head line and got off at the Honolulu Zoo; it was easy to find the location as soon as we reached the beach. I wanted to join again during our stay, but our schedules didn’t match. I definitely want to come back the next time I'm in Waikiki. Thank you, Teacher Tomoko!

ヨガは全くの初心者ですが同行の友人とふたりで参加。現地在住の方々が通うレッスンにjoinする形です。此処では5年以上続いているクラスとのこと。トモコ先生はじめ皆さんフレンドリーで国籍も年齢もヨガの経験も多様なので自分のペースで安心して参加できました。海辺の木陰で強い日差しに晒されることもなく、波の音、鳥の声、気持ち良い風、青い空とひとつになれたような最高の経験でした。
私たちはHiBusのダイヤモンドヘッドラインでホノルル動物園で下車、海辺へ抜けたらすぐにわかる場所でした。滞在中におかわり参加したかったですが予定が合わず、またワイキキに来たら必ず戻って来たいです。トモコ先生ありがとうございました！

I was excited to sign up for a tour with my son to play in the pool at Waimea Falls. On the day of the tour, a friendly guide provided explanations in both English and Japanese. We arrived smoothly at the botanical garden where Waimea Falls is located, but it was revealed at the entrance that swimming in the falls was not allowed. Still, we hoped to see the falls and made our way while receiving explanations about the plants. I had a bad feeling when we reached a spot that I thought was a river with no flowing water, but as we continued deeper, we arrived at a completely dry pool. It was clear that there hadn't been rain for a while. The pool was murky and definitely not suitable for swimming. We were told that the lifeguard would make a decision about swimming at 9 AM that morning, so we wouldn't know until we came, but if the tour company had checked with the botanical garden the day before, they would have known about the condition of the falls.

I regretted participating in the tour early in the morning just to see a dried-up waterfall. The guide took us to a nearby beach, and although we were able to swim in the ocean for a short time, my goal of swimming in the pool while viewing the waterfall was not fulfilled. At the very least, I wished they had contacted us the day before to let us know that the waterfall would not be visible but to ask if we still wanted to participate. The guide was good, but the tour company lacked sincerity.

ワイメア滝の滝つぼで水遊びをしたいとワクワクしながら息子とツアーに申し込みました。ツアー当日、英語と日本語で説明してくれる親切なガイドさんが案内してくれました。順調にワイメア滝のある植物園に到着しましたが、入口で滝で泳げない事が判明。それでも滝は見れるだろうと期待して植物の説明を受けながら滝を目指しました。途中の川だと思う場所に水は流れてなく嫌な予感はしましたが、奥へ進むと全く水が流れていない滝つぼに到着。しばらく雨が降ってないことが予想される状況でした。滝つぼは濁っていてとても入れる状況ではないのは一目瞭然。泳げるかどうかの判断は当日の朝9時にライフガードが判断するから、来てみないとわからないとの説明でしたが、ツアー会社が前日に植物園に確認していてくれたら、滝の状況がわかっていたはずなのに。
枯れた滝を見るために早朝からツアーに参加し、後悔しました。ガイドさんが近くのビーチに連れて行ってくださり、短時間でしたが海で泳ぐ事が出来ましたが、海ではなく滝をみながら滝つぼで泳ぎたいっていう目的は叶いませんでした。せめて、前日に滝が見れないけど参加するかどうか連絡して欲しかった。
ガイドさんは良いけど、誠実さが感じられないツアー会社でした。

The highlights were the roast beef, fish fry with white sauce, and Hawaiian-style tofu dishes, all of which were very well seasoned. I got a bit carried away and ended up taking too much food, so I should have reduced the carbs like yakisoba and macaroni, which were just average in taste, and been a bit more composed. Haha! The Rock-a-Hula show was impressive! The dancers were not only great at hula but also had sharp rock dance moves, which was fun. I was tired from the flight, but I was very satisfied to have an American and Hawaiian experience right from the first night. I'm glad I went!

特に美味しかったのは、ローストビーフ、フィッシュフライのホワイトソースがけ、ハワイ風豆腐の料理など味付けがとてもよかった。ついつい浮かれて取り過ぎて食べきれなかったので、焼きそばとかマカロニとか炭水化物系は普通の味なのでそれを減らしたり、もうちょっと冷静に過ごせばよかった。笑　ロックアフラは見ごたえあり！ダンサーはフラだけじゃなくロックのダンスもキレキレで楽しかった。飛行機で疲れていたけど、初日の夜からアメリカ＆ハワイらしい体験ができて大満足。行ってよかった！

The tour was led by a bright and fun guide who was great at teaching! The course covered a lot, from paintings to the sea, and the explanations were easy to understand. It was really wonderful!

教え方も上手で、明るく楽しいガイドさんのツアーでした！まわるコースも絵画から海まで盛り沢山で解説もわかりやすく、とてもよかったです！

I was able to see sea turtles up close! There were plenty of drinks and snacks, and it was fun on the boat too! We also did trick-or-treating!

間近で海亀を見ることができました！
ドリンクやスナックも豊富で船の上も楽しかったです！
トリックオアトリートもしました！

It was absolutely wonderful!
I was able to see sea turtles and flying fish.

On the boat, I could enjoy drinks like juice, and it was a luxurious time.

Thank you very much.

最高に気持ち良かったです！
ウミガメ、飛び魚を見ることができました。

船の上ではジュースなど飲み物も飲むことができ、優雅な時間でした。

ありがとうございました。

In the early morning, there are courses available in the morning, afternoon, and evening, and I chose the morning to head to "Kaneohe"! The ocean was even more beautiful than I imagined, and there was plenty of time to play and enjoy the sea. The guide informed us that there’s a high chance of encountering "honu" (sea turtles), and while looking at the surface of the water, everyone suddenly pointed at the sea (laughs). This time, I participated with my family, and we returned feeling warm and happy. I was a bit concerned about the restroom situation, but overall, it was a lot of fun!

　早朝、午前、午後とコースがある中で、午前を選択して、いざ、「カネオヘ」へ！想像以上に海はきれいで、遊ぶ時間もたっぷりあり、海を満喫できます。高確率で「ホヌ」に出会えるとガイドさんに教えていただき、水面を見ているとみんながいっせいに海を指さしていました（笑）今回は、家族で参加しましたが、ほっこりして帰ってきました。少しトイレ事情が悪いのが気になりますが、かなり楽しめますよ！

The staff were the best! They were professional & knowledgeable. All of my questions were answered thoroughly. It was a memorable experience just being in this scenic, beautiful area. Even the BBQ was excellent. When I come back, I will do it all over again. NOTE: the bus driver, Richard, who shuttled us, kept us entertained.

Riding through the wind felt absolutely amazing! Since it was equipped with electric assist, I was able to glide along effortlessly without any strain at all. It was great that we stopped at several scenic spots for photo opportunities and took our time. Although I couldn't communicate in Japanese, I appreciated the guide's thoughtfulness in using Google Translate to help us. I also felt reassured knowing that the helmets were disinfected after use.

The weather in the mountains can change quickly, so after it rained, the ground became slippery, and I saw a few people fall, but the others around and the guide were very kind and helped them. At the end, I even received a Band-Aid. The rear tire of the mountain bike splashes mud, so my back got dirty. I think it's best to wear clothes that can get dirty and have a bag that can also handle some mud. Next time, I want to try zip-lining!

風を切って走るのが最高に気持ちよかった！
電動アシスト付きなのでスイスイ進めて全く辛くなかったです。
眺めのいいところや何ヶ所かで撮影ポイントや時間を取ってくれて良かったですし、
日本語は通じないけど、Google翻訳を使って教えてくれたりとガイドさんの気遣いも嬉しかったです。
使い終わったヘルメットも消毒されてるのを見て確認したので安心でした。
山の天気は変わりやすいので、雨が降ったりした後は滑りやすいので転んでる方も何人か居ましたが、周りの方やガイドさんが助けてくれたりと優しかったです。
最後にバンドエイドも貰ってました。
マウンテンバイクの後ろのタイヤが泥を跳ねるので背中が汚れます。
汚れてもいい服装や背中に背負うバックは汚れてもいいものがいいと思います。
今度はジップラインをやりたいと思っています！

I was very moved during my last trip to Hawaii in 2019, so I made sure to include it again this time. The live band performance was powerful, and I enjoyed the songs of my favorite artists, Elvis and Michael, along with hula dancing and authentic entertainment. Considering COVID-19, it was nice to be able to watch from the first floor since there was no dining while viewing. It was a bit disappointing that the performer playing Michael had gained some weight after the pandemic. Still, I was very satisfied.

前回（2019）ハワイへ行った時にとても感動したので今回も必須で組込みました。
生バンドでのパフォーマンスは迫力があり大好きなエルビスやマイケルの歌やフラダンスと本場のエンターテイメントを楽しめました。
コロナを考慮して、食事をとりながらの観覧は無いため1階席で観れたのは良かったです。
コロナ後で演者さんが代わりマイケルがちょっと小太りになっていたのは残念。
それでも大満足でした。

The Kualoa Experience was amazing, The tours that we did on the day had exceptional knowledgeable guides.
We also had the lunch which was delicious. We had know idea that there was that many movies and series made at the ranch.

When you think of Hawaii, the strong impression is often of beaches, but I've always been interested in Kualoa Ranch, which is the opposite of ocean leisure activities.

At the meeting point, a large bus welcomed us. We headed to the ranch with quite a number of people on board.

Each tour (there are many activities besides horseback riding) has a separate check-in location, where the meeting place and time are announced. After arriving, we had a two-hour wait until our horseback riding time, and after riding, we had another three hours until the bus departure, making it quite challenging to pass the time.

However, being able to ride for a full two hours to and from the canyon, which was a filming location for Jurassic Park, was an unparalleled experience.

You can buy lunch at the café within the ranch, but I think it's better to bring your own since there aren't many options available.

ハワイと言えばビーチの印象が強いですが、海のレジャーとは対極のクアロア牧場はかねてより興味がありました。

集合場所には大型バスがお出迎え。かなりの人数を乗せて牧場まで向かいます。

ツアーごと（乗馬以外にもたくさんあります）に受付場所が分かれ、集合場所と集合時間が告げられます。到着して乗馬の時間まで2時間、乗馬終了後バスの出発までさらに3時間あり、時間を潰すのがけっこう大変でした。

しかし、ジュラシックパークのロケ地であったという峡谷まで馬上でたっぷり2時間かけて往復できるのは、他にない体験でした。

ランチは牧場内のカフェでも買えますが、あまり品数がないので持参した方が良いと思います。

It was quick and convenient, no hassle no fuss. Highly recommend this

When the buggies are assigned to the back of the line, the dust is overwhelming, and even with goggles on, dust gets in and it really hurts my eyes.

Afterward, my face and clothes were covered in mud and dirt, which was quite a mess! I recommend that those who participate wear clothes that they don't mind getting dirty!

If you're lucky enough to drive near the front of the line, it might not be a problem, but if you end up in the back with the buggies, it can be quite challenging, so please be careful.

後ろの方の車列にバギーがアサインされると砂埃が半端なく、ゴーグルをかけていても砂が入ってくるので目が痛くて大変でした。

終わった後も泥砂だらけで顔服がかなり汚れます笑
体験される方は汚れても良い服で参加されることをオススメします！

運良く車列の前のほうで運転できたら問題ないかもしれませんが、運悪く後ろのバギーになると大変なので気をつけてください。

Ya better book ahead for this one ! Cocktail sailing was super !
The view along the coast was beautiful as was the sunset .The boat ride itself was well worth the money and the staff/crew were entertaining and we had a memorable time .
Every sunset is different in Hawaii .All the colours of the water, sky and being out on the water...it made a wonderful way to finish our day .

Very well organized experience, we felt very welcome as well.
It was quite interesting to discover new cultures.