All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

If you have a teenager you know how hard it is to get them to spend time with you, let alone actually participate in a family activity. Our 14 year old actually took his nose out of his phone to do this with is. He was taking videos and pictures (sometimes even with his parents!) and had a blast. The guides were amazing and had great stories about the ranch and island. 10/10

I saw Cirque du Soleil for the first time, and it was even more amazing than I expected! The performers are all top-notch athletes, dancers, comedians, painters, singers, and musicians, and all eight stories were truly wonderful. The moment of the standing ovation was a dream stage. The location is also convenient, so I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Honolulu.

シルクドソレイユを初めて見ましたが、予想以上に素晴らしかったです❣️
出演者の皆さんはそれぞれが一流のアスリート、ダンサー、コメディアン、画家、歌手、演奏者…であり、8つのストーリーの全てが本当に素晴らしかったです。
スタンディングオベーションのその瞬間までが夢の舞台でした。場所も便利なところなのでホノルル に行かれる方には是非お勧めします。

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The East Oahu Scenic Line offered thrilling views that I thoroughly enjoyed. This time, I rode it four times. The color of the ocean changes depending on the time of day. No matter how many times I ride, the scenery never gets boring. It seems that the first morning trip tends to be crowded.

LeaLeaトロリー　全路線制覇

東オアフ絶景・ラインは、スリル満点で絶景を楽しめました。今回は、4回乗りました。
時間帯により違う海色が見えます。
何度乗っても飽きない景気でした。
朝一便目は混み合うみたいです。

The buggy ride is longer than I expected. We travel in a group with two instructors and about seven to eight buggies. At several spots, there are explanations from the instructors and photo opportunities. The views are all amazing, and the instructors take photos for you, so you can get great pictures with your companions. The road has both paved sections and gravel paths, and while it can be bumpy and quite shaky, driving isn't too difficult. The maximum speed is about 20 km/h, with an average of around 15 km/h. It’s a fun experience, and the scheduled two hours fly by.

バギーは思ったより長距離の運転です。
インストラクター2名と７－８台でグループで行動します。
数カ所の各スポットでインストラクターの説明と写真タイムがあります。
どれも素晴らしい景色で、インストラクターが写真を撮ってくれるので、同行者との良い写真が撮れます。
道は舗装部分と砂利道とがありますが、デコボコして結構揺れますが、運転はそれほど難しくないです。スピードはｍａｘ２０ｋｍで平均１５ｋｍぐらいと思います。
楽しい体験で、予定された2時間はあっという間に過ぎていきます。

I was happily walking through the greenery when I arrived at the waterfall. There is a shuttle service, making trekking easy. After the valley, we had lunch in the town of Haleiwa. I was impressed by the juicy hamburger!! At Matsumoto Shave Ice, I had the matcha special. I heard they make the adzuki beans from scratch every day. It was delicious. The driver was very kind and gave us helpful advice.

緑の中を楽しく歩いていたら　滝に到着。
シャトルもあつて、楽にトレッキングができます。
渓谷の後は、ハレイワの町でランチ。
ジューシーなハンバーグに感激！！
マツモトシェーブアイスで抹茶スペシャル。
小豆は毎日豆から作っているそうです。
美味しかった。
ドライバーさん親切な方でアドバイス頂き助かりました。

I booked a package with transportation included. The bus was very comfortable. There were many Japanese people, and the explanations were in Japanese, so I was able to participate without any worries.

送迎付きを予約しました。
バスはとても快適でした。
日本人が多く、説明も日本語だったので不安なく参加できました。

There were surprisingly many participants. Although it wasn't planned, the captain chased after whales and sea turtles when the opportunity arose. The view of the Ko Olina hotels from the sea was incredibly vast. The waves were a bit high, but it was beautiful.

参加者は意外と多かったです。予定には無いけど、ホエールやウミガメも機会があれば、船長の判断で追いかけてくれました。海から見るコオリナのホテル群は、とてつもなく広大でした。ちょっと波が高かったけど、綺麗でしたよ。

I have flown about 2 million miles, but I always wanted to hold the control stick myself at least once. While planning my trip to Hawaii, I learned about an activity for experiencing piloting a small aircraft and decided to sign up. The scenery was amazing, and I was moved by the feeling of being one with the airplane. The only regret I have is not preparing a pilot-style costume shirt in advance for this opportunity.

いままで、200万マイルぐらい飛行機に乗りましたが、一度は自分で操縦桿を握りたいと思ったのです。
ハワイ旅行を企画しているとき、小型機の体験操縦のアクティビティがあることを知り、申し込むことにしました。
景色はすばらしく、飛行機が自分と一体となっていることに感動しました。
せっかく機会だったので、事前に機長風のコスプレシャツを用意しなかったことが
唯一の心残りです。

It was a blast, felt like a well oiled operation. Highly recommend the picture package the free fall goes by so fast that you’d want to have the pictures / videos to remember your experience.

Having zip lined before, I highly recommend this tour. The transportation to the ranch and a well organized. At the ranch we drove with Stone who gave us a tour of the ranch on the way to the zip line base camp, pointing out filming sites, was a nice add on that I didn’t expect. The zip lining itself was with JT, Ethan, and Aiden and the guys were awesome, specially JT, made us all feel at ease, cracking jokes and making the atmosphere fun, relaxing everyone. Safety is top notch and Ethan and Aiden were awesome helping everyone land at the platforms safely. The little handrail bar that you can hold onto as you zip make it great for a first time experience and the zip lines are also organized in a way that it starts easy and gets more fun, which is a lot better than other zip lines I did that start with the big one right off the bat and then you just get small ones at the end. The overall tour is a couple of hours and lots of fun from beginning to end, can’t recommend enough. And and JT I’m only mentioning you 3 times, if you just landed the shot it would be 6 ;)

Mathew the Shuttle driver was great, provided us with lots of information and recommendations.

They came to pick us up near the hotel as scheduled. There were four groups on the bus, and we were the only Japanese. During the ride, the driver shared information about Hawaii's history in English.

After arriving at Dole, we had malasadas and mineral water for breakfast. The driver also explained how to buy tickets and recommended some food options.

After the Dole experience, we went to the North Shore. Although we couldn't go to the famous sign, the driver introduced us to well-known spots before parking, and then we had free time. We could stop by Matsumoto Shave Ice, garlic shrimp, Patagonia, and more.

On the way back, we visited famous spots around Waikiki, such as King Kamehameha, while the driver provided commentary as we headed toward Waikiki. It was nice to be able to give a tip comfortably.

予定通りホテル近くに迎えに来てくれました。バスの中には４組、日本人は私たちだけでした。道中は運転手の方が英語でハワイの歴史について教えてくれます。
ドール到着後は、朝ごはんとしてマラサダとミネラルウォーターをいただきました。
チケットの買い方やおすすめのフードも運転手さんが教えてくれます。
ドール体験後は、ノースショアに行きました。有名な看板へは行けないですが、運転手さんが駐車場に停める前に有名どころを紹介してくれ、以降は自由行動。マツモトシェーブアイスやガーリックシュリンプ、パタゴニアなどに立ち寄ることができます。
帰りには、カメハメハ大王などワイキキ周辺の有名スポットに立ち寄り、車内から解説しながらワイキキに向かってくれました。気持ちよくチップもお渡しすることができました。

I made great memories in the best scenery✨ Thank you😊✨
I found sea turtles while snorkeling 🤿 and filmed them, but they didn't show up well, which was disappointing 😢
However, I was able to see many sea turtles with my own eyes, so it was fun‼️ The spam onigiri was also delicious 🤤

最高の景色の中で、良い思い出が出来ました✨ありがとうございました😊✨
シュノーケル🤿で海亀🐢見つけて、動画撮ったけど、あんまり映ってなくて、残念😢
でも、肉眼でたくさん海亀🐢見れたので、楽しかったです‼️スパムおにぎりも美味しかったです🤤

We seniors received hands-on support and were able to enjoy the experience without any injuries. It was my first time, and the first step was scary, but once I took it, it was exhilarating. I was able to enjoy the zip line against the backdrop of the majestic mountains and the beauty of the sea.

Unfortunately, I couldn't communicate well with the instructor and other participants, but we managed to have fun using simple gestures and a few words.

I highly recommend everyone to give it a try!

シニアの我々も手取り足取りサポートをしていただき怪我もなく楽しく回ることができました。初めての経験で、最初の1歩は怖かったけど踏み出してしまえば爽快でした。壮大な山の自然、海の自然をバックにジップラインが堪能できました。
残念ながらインストラクタ及び参加者の方とのコミュニケーションがとれず、しかし片言の身振り手振り単語で意思疎通を図り楽しく回れました。
是非皆さんも参加してみてはいかがでしょうか！！

Not only the activities, but we also stopped by Leonard's on the way back!

The guide was great too. We saw a lot of turtles.

アクティビティだけでなく、帰りにレナーズにも寄ってくださった！

ガイドもよきでした。
亀もいっぱい見れました

On the day of the tour, although we were unable to visit Manoa Falls due to local circumstances, the tour company took us to Waimea Canyon as an alternative, which turned out to be a fun experience in a different way! The tour guide was very cheerful and fluent in Japanese, making it a great optional tour. Thank you very much!

当日は現地の都合でマノアの滝は入場不可だったものの、ツアー会社の代案でワイメア渓谷に連れていって頂き違う意味で楽しい体験が出来ました！ツアーガイドさんも超明るくて日本語も堪能できて良いオプショナルツアーとなりました。ありがとうございましたm(__)m

The front office was incredible as we changed our plans 2x and they accommodated us! The crew was very friendly and we saw several turtles and tons of fish. The catamaran was extremely smooth and everyone in our party had a blast! Highly recommend this excursion.

I took my wife and daughters to Hawaii and we found this excursion. It looked a little challenging but the crew was professional and we had an amazing time! Highly recommend it!

My 3-year-old child couldn't dive into the sea yet, but I wanted to show him sea turtles and fish, so we participated. Fortunately, we were able to see sea turtles, and my son was very happy. The meeting place was a bit hard to find, but the timeshare sales staff provided detailed instructions, which was helpful.

3歳の子どもはまだ海に潜れず、でもウミガメや魚を見せてあげたいと思い参加しました。
運良くウミガメも見られて、息子も大喜びでした。
集合場所が少し分かりにくかったですが、タイムシェアの営業の方が詳しく教えてくださったので助かりました。

The excitement of taking off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on my own was exceptional! The view from above was of otherworldly beauty, and I was able to witness the unique features of the volcanic terrain; everything was wonderful.

It was an experience that is rarely possible in Japan, and I had a truly unique and precious experience. I requested a Japanese pilot, and the explanations from the pilot were easy to understand, and the conversation was entertaining (we had a great time with local talk, haha), and above all, I felt a sense of security.

I will definitely participate again when I visit Hawaii. I think I might become addicted to it.

The stories from the owner couple who came to pick us up were also very interesting, and I could really feel their love for airplanes, which made my own feelings about flying grow even stronger.

Everything was fantastic! Thank you so much!

あのダニエルKイノウエ空港から自分の操縦で飛び立てる興奮は格別です！
上空から見る景色は異次元の美しさで、火山でできた地形の特徴を目の当たりにすることができ、すべてが素晴らしかったです。
日本ではめったにできない体験で、唯一無二の貴重な体験をさせていただきました。
日本人パイロット指定で申し込みをさせていただきましたが、パイロットの方の説明がわかりやすく、トークも面白く（地元トークでもりあがりました　笑）、何より安心感がありました。
是非、またハワイを訪れた時には、参加させていただきます。病みつきになりそうです。

送迎に来てくださったオーナー夫妻のお話もとても興味深く、本当に飛行機を愛されているのだなと思いましたし、その気持ちが伝わりこちらまで飛行機に対する思いが一層膨らんだ気がします。

すべてが最高でした！本当にありがとうございました！

The Hawaiian version of Cirque du Soleil was stunning! Since the venue isn't too large, I think you can enjoy it from any seat. The audience participation was hilarious, and the performers were great at getting everyone excited. I had a wonderful time!

ハワイ版のシルクドソレイユ、圧巻でした！
会場がそんなに広すぎないため、どの席でも楽しめると思います。
お客さんを巻き込んでの演出も大爆笑で、盛り上げ上手な演者の皆様にとても楽しませていただきました。

I saw a Cirque du Soleil show for the first time. It was an emotional performance that kept my eyes wide open for 80 minutes. With various situations, I never got bored, and the audience joined in, making it a fun experience for everyone.

　初めてシルクドソレイユのショウを見ました。８０分間目を閉じることなく感動のショウでした。色々のシチュウエーショウで、あきることなく、観客の人も一緒になり全員で楽しくショウを見ることができました。

What was great about this sailing experience was that it was conducted with a small group. It mentioned that operations would be canceled with fewer than four people, but there were three of us, and a couple who were at Waikiki Beach joined us, making a total of five, which allowed for a fun sailing experience with a small number of participants. Right after boarding, we were served a welcome drink (Mai Tai), which was nice. During the one-hour sailing, the crew also took photos with their smartphones. I thought sailing in the morning was very good because it allows for effective use of the afternoon.

　今回のセーリングでよかったことは、少人数でも運航されたことでした。4名以下の時は運航中止と書いてましたが、私たち３名でしたが、ワイキキビーチにおられたカップルが急遽乗船されて合計５名になって少ない人数で楽しくセーリングできました。乗船後すぐにウエルカムドリンク（マイタイ）を頂いてよかったです。その後1時間のセーリング中にはクルーがスマホで写真も撮っていただけました。午前中のセーリングは午後の時間を有効に使えるので大変良いと思いました。

Upon arriving at Kualoa Ranch, we were guided on where to wait inside the bus. They also spoke in Japanese. On that day, there were Japanese staff members present at the facility, and they gathered only the Japanese guests to provide detailed explanations about the locations of the restrooms and lockers. The scenery while riding the horses was breathtaking and became a wonderful memory.

クアロアランチに到着すると、バスの中でどこで待機するか案内されます。日本語も話してくれました。当日は施設に日本人スタッフが在中していた日で、日本人だけ集められ、お手洗いやロッカーの場所など丁寧に説明がありました。馬に乗りながら観る景色は圧巻でいい思い出になりました。

My friends and I booked for a birthday celebration (green-themed). The staff was so helpful and nice. Boat was awesome, views spectacular! Oh, and let’s not forget the cocktails…We will be back!

I also requested a shuttle service, and the pickup was smooth, allowing us to arrive early.

My child was too scared to ride, but I was really happy to experience the slider that is scheduled to open this weekend a bit early.

Since it was a weekday, the place was generally quiet, and we had plenty of beach beds available. My child wanted to ride the slider but couldn't due to height restrictions, so I think it's best to do some research in advance. There are various types of sliders to enjoy, so I recommend it for those who love thrilling rides.

The lazy river was closed, but the wave pool had waves coming regularly, so we were able to enjoy it.

The staff provided a tour of the facilities in Japanese, which made it very easy to understand.

送迎もお願いしたのですが、ピックアップもスムーズで早めに到着することができました。

子どもは怖がって乗れなかったのですが、今週末オープン予定のスライダーをひと足先に体験することができてすごくうれしかったです。

平日だったので全体的に空いていて、ビーチベッドも十分使えました。
子供が乗りたかったスライダーが身長が足りず乗れなかったので、事前リサーチしておいた方がいいかと思います。
いろんな種類のスライダーを楽しめるので、絶叫系が好きな方におすすめです。

流れるプールはクローズでしたが、波のプールは定期的に波が来ていたので、楽しむことができました。

スタッフの方が日本語で施設内を案内してくれたのですごく分かりやすかったです。

In Haleiwa, the weather was unfortunately rainy and quite strong, but I was glad to be able to shop at the store I wanted to visit. Especially, the Florence apparel is hard to find in Waikiki, and it seemed to have just opened, so I felt lucky. I don't want to drive overseas, so I've relied on them a few times. I also took some cute photos of a cat on the beach, which I really like.

ハレイワでは、雨が強く降ったりあいにくの天気でしたが、行きたかったショップで買い物が出来て良かったです。特にFlorenceのウェアはワイキキではなかなか手に入らないし、OPEN間もないようでラッキーでした。海外で運転したくないので、何回かお世話になっています。海岸で可愛いネコさんの写真も撮れて気にいっています。

This was an incredible experience and a highlight of the trip for our family. We particularly enjoyed the submarine and the tour of the ship.

The buffet had a wide variety of dishes, which was satisfying. However, I didn't find the taste to be that delicious. I wasn't expecting much from the show, but it turned out to be very entertaining.

ビュッフェは品数が多く満足でした。ただ味はそこまで美味しいとは感じませんでした。ショーはあまり期待していなかったもののとても面白かったです。

This time in Oahu, we decided to take on an active adventure by riding four-wheel buggies at Kualoa Ranch. It seemed like there were mostly younger people, as we didn't see anyone in their 60s like us, but my husband, who loves driving, was very satisfied. The weather was great, and the scenery was really beautiful. Just be careful as you might get covered in dust, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and definitely using a locker for your bag.

今回のオアフはアクティブに挑もうということでクアロアランチの四輪バギーに乗ることにしました。若い方たちが多いようで、私たちのような60代は見かけませんでしたが、運転好きの主人は大満足でした。天候にも恵まれ景色も大変良かったです。ただ砂ぼこりをかぶってしまうので注意書きどおり汚れてもよい服装と、カバンは必ずロッカーを利用することをおすすめします。