All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Last time on the North Shore tour, we visited various places and had a packed schedule with no time to spare, so this time I participated in the shuttle service and mini tour. The driver was Japanese, which made me feel at ease.

We went to North Shore Beach early in the morning and saw many sea turtles. Since we arrived at the opening time for shave ice and huli huli chicken, we didn't have to wait in line too long.

We also visited food trucks and did some shopping while participating in the mini tour. It was a very fulfilling experience.

前回のノースショアツアーは、色々な場所へ行き、予定詰め詰めで時間がなかったので、今回は送迎とミニツアーに参加しました。ドライバーは日本人の方で安心できました。
朝早くからノースショアビーチに行き、ウミガメが沢山見えました。
シェイブアイス、フリフリチキンも開店時間に行ったので、そんなに並ばななかったです。
フードトラック、買い物もして、ミニツアーに参加しました。
とても充実できました。

It was a long-awaited Segway experience in Hawaii. I had a fun ride while enjoying the wonderful views at Ala Moana Park along the coast. They even made a movie summarizing the experience, which became a great memory!

ハワイでの久しぶりのセグウェイ体験。
海沿いのアラモアナパークで素晴らしい景色を楽しみながら、楽しいライドでした。
体験をまとめたムービーまで作成いただき、とてもいい思い出になりました！

I took the shuttle bus from the Sheraton Hotel. The seats were unreserved and the air conditioning was quite strong. When we got off the bus, only the Japanese participants were called and given an explanation of the itinerary in Japanese. The tour itself was explained only in English, but the atmosphere was enjoyable.

シェラトンホテルから送迎バスで向かいました。車内は自由席でエアコンは冷房強め。
バスを降りると日本人だけ呼ばれて日本語で行程などの説明があります。ツアー自体は英語の説明のみでしたが、雰囲気は楽しかったです。

At 63 years old, I tried a Segway for the first time! They really took the time to teach me how to use it properly. After learning how to use it, we practiced thoroughly at the facility before heading out for a short tour. At Ala Moana Park, they provided plenty of explanations about the plants, history, and even added some humor. On the way back, I was given recommendations for many reasonably priced and delicious restaurants. It was truly a fun attraction!

63歳にして、初セグウェイ！！
最初に使い方を本当に丁寧に教えてくれます。
一通り使い方を教わった後、施設でしっかり練習してからの、ショートツーリングって感じです。アラモアナパークでは、植物やら歴史やらユーモアーたっぷりに説明してくれます。
また、帰りにはリーズナブルで美味しいレストランを、沢山ら教わりました。
本当に楽しいアトラクションでした。

The Pink Line one-day pass allows you to ride on the specified date plus the day before or the day after when you exchange it. (You also receive two tickets.) For long distances, I think it's better to use a taxi for a better balance of time and cost, but if you're just going to Ala Moana Shopping Center, the Pink Line is sufficient.

ピンクライン一日券は、引き換えの時に指定日＋指定日の前日か翌日に乗れます。
（乗車券も２枚くれます）遠距離はタクシー使った方が時間とコストのバランスが良いと思うしアラモアナショッピングセンターいく位ならピンクラインで十分かと

Despite conveying many hopes and requests, they meticulously adjusted the time allocation and itinerary to make everything possible. They flexibly introduced various points based on the actual traffic conditions, leading to many new discoveries in Hawaii. I was able to meet the long-awaited sea turtles, and they took me to a delicious shrimp restaurant, sharing many fun stories during our travels. The Ford Lincoln Navigator used for the tour was a spacious American vehicle, allowing for a comfortable experience. As mentioned on the website, our tour guide Ken has roots in Okinawa, and coincidentally, that day was the final match for Okinawa Shogaku in the Japanese high school baseball tournament, which made for a wonderful shared excitement and memory.

たくさんの希望をお伝えしていたにも関わらず、それらができるように時間配分や行程など細かく調整して頂きました。実際の交通状況などに合わせて、臨機応変にさまざまなポイントをご紹介して頂き、ハワイでのたくさんの新しい発見がありました。念願のウミガメにも会うことが出来て、美味しいシュリンプのお店にも連れていってもらい、移動中もたくさんの楽しいお話しを聞かせて頂きました。ツアーに使用されているフォードのリンカーンナビゲーターもアメリカ車らしい大きな車内で快適に過ごすことが出来ました。ホームページにも載っているようにツアーガイドのケンさんの母方ルーツが沖縄にあるとのことで、たまたまその日は日本の高校野球で沖縄尚学が決勝戦だったこともあって一緒に盛り上がることが出来たのも素敵な思い出です。

I was very, very satisfied with the experience. Thank you very much. The horse was gentle and made me feel safe. It seems that a family participating in the same tour accidentally got on a different tour's vehicle, which delayed our departure by about 30 minutes, resulting in a shorter stay at Dole Plantation, and that was disappointing.

とてもとても満足な内容でした。
有難うございます。
馬は大人しいし安心です。
同じツアーに参加のご家族が　違うツアーの車に乗ってしまったようで　３０分程出発が遅れ　ドールプランテーションの滞在が少なくなり　そこが残念でした。

Una valle splendida circondata da due lati da montagne a picco. Abbiamo fatto il circuito movie e sembrava di vivere all'interno di un film . Prima fra tutti i film jurassici.
Nessun problema con i biglietti, tutto ben organizzato e facilmente fruibile.

There is a language barrier, but I'm even happier to experience various things! They actively offered tastings, and I was able to enjoy a lot of different items.

英語のハードルはあるが、それ以上に様々なことを体感できて嬉しい！試飲も積極的に出してくださり色んなものを満喫できました。

Transportation and vessel operation were good. Food service and food need improvement. Service was very slow. Food was not served even remotely hot. Our steaks were so rare as to be inedible. A different dessert should be offered as the the one being served has very little taste. The food was a real disappointment.

The view from the top of Diamond Head early in the morning was amazing. The pickup time was almost accurate, so I was able to participate without any worries.

朝早くから見るダイヤモンドヘッド頂上からの景色は最高でした。迎え時間もほぼ正確で､不安なく参加できました。

It was a wonderful tour where I could fully enjoy the nature, culture, and local flavors of Hawaii. I had a great experience!

Thanks to the precise advice given after asking what I wanted to do at each location, I truly had no wasted time and was able to enjoy everything I wanted to do.

The pineapple I received as a souvenir was cut and eaten fresh with my child at the condominium, and we also enjoyed it as frozen pineapple.

I was worried about whether we could finish it, but it was so delicious that we quickly finished one! At this rate, it seems like it will be gone by tomorrow, haha.

I will definitely repeat this experience!!!

ハワイの自然、文化、そして地元の味を存分に楽しめた素晴らしいツアーでした。大変良い体験をしました！
それぞれの場所で何をしたいのか質問して下さり、的確なアドバイスをして頂いたおかげで本当に無駄な時間がなく、かつ全てやりたい事は満喫する事ができました♪
お土産で頂いたパイナップルはコンドミニアムで子供とカットして生で食べたり、冷凍パインにして楽しみました(*^^*)
食べきれるか心配でしたが、あまりの美味しさにあっという間に１つ完食！！
このペースで食べたら明日にはなくなりそうです笑
絶対リピートします！！！

The doll factory tour was overwhelming with its vast pineapple fields, and I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of nature. The guide's explanations were very clear, and I learned a lot of things I didn't know about how pineapples grow and their history!

What impressed me the most was how kind the guide was! Whenever I asked questions, they answered patiently and greeted me with a smile, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

I gained knowledge, was healed by the scenery, and it was a truly satisfying experience.

Additionally, the sightseeing in Haleiwa Town, downtown, and the macadamia nut outlet was well-timed, allowing us to enjoy the attractions while also having enough time to explore the town freely.

I've been to Hawaii many times, but there were so many new discoveries, and it was fun! I highly recommend it to both first-timers and those who have been here multiple times!

ドール工場見学は、広大なパイナップル畑に圧倒され、自然の美しさを満喫。ガイドさんの説明もとてもわかりやすくて、パイナップルの育ち方や歴史など、知らなかったことをたくさん学べました！
何より印象的だったのは、ガイドさんがとても親切だったこと！
わからないことを聞いたら丁寧に教えてくれて、笑顔で接してくれるので、より楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
知識も増えて、景色にも癒やされて、大満足の体験でした。
その他、ハレイワタウンやダウンタウン、マカダミアナッツアウトレットなどの観光も、ツアーの時間配分も良く、観光スポットをじっくり楽しみつつ、自由に町を探索できる時間がちょうど良かったです。
ハワイには何度も来ていますが、新しい発見がたくさんあり楽しかったです(*^^*)
初めての方にも何度も来ている方にもとてもオススメです！

The scenery viewed from the car was wonderful everywhere. The facilities were clean, and I was able to spend my time comfortably. The staff were also very attentive in their work. Everything was punctual and well-organized. I had a great time.

車から眺める景色がどこも素晴らしかったです。施設も綺麗で気分よく過ごせました。スタッフの皆さんも丁寧なお仕事をされてました。時間も正確できっちりされてました。とても楽しかったです。

The scenery and the tour content were abundant and all of it was enjoyable, but above all, the shrimp for lunch was incredibly delicious. It would have been nice to have a bit more time to explore Haleiwa, but considering it was a full day tour, it might be reasonable.

景色もツアー内容も盛りだくさんでどれも楽しかったですが、何よりもお昼ご飯のシュリンプがとっても最高においしかったです。
ハレイワでの散策時間がもお少しあるとよかったですが、１日盛りだくさんのツアーだったので妥当かもしれません。

We climbed Diamond Head and toured around the island, efficiently managing our time and highlighting key points, including camera spots for support. Thanks to this, we were able to explore places like markets, beaches, and coffee farms in depth. I recommend taking a stroll in Haleiwa Town, where you can experience the charm of old Hawaii and enjoy shopping and gourmet food. Even with such a packed day, we weren't tired because we had a car. Personally, I enjoyed lunch at the food court where food trucks gathered. Our guide, J, was friendly and well-connected, which made us feel at ease.

ダイヤモンドヘッド登頂から島内観光を巡りましたが、
ポイントを押さえて効率よく時間配分や要点の案内、カメラポイントで
サポート。
おかげでマーケットやビーチ、コーヒーファームなど濃厚に周れました。
おすすめはハイレワタウンでの散策。古き良きハワイの佇みがあり
買い物やグルメで時間が過ぎます。
丸一日かけて、これだけ盛りだくさんでも車なので疲れません。
個人的にはキッチンカーが集まったフードコートでのランチが
楽しかった。
ガイドの　J さんもフレンドリー顔も広く安心です。

It was a pretty easy, well maintained. Interesting factoids.

On my first trip to Oahu, I made a light reservation to see the major tourist spots listed in the travel information, but it turned into a memorable tour of a lifetime thanks to our tour guide, Jonah, who took us to places I had never seen or heard of before.

Along the way, he provided explanations about upscale neighborhoods, beaches, buildings, and facilities. At the Kahuku Sugar Mill, he introduced us to delicious eateries and clean restrooms, and at the North Shore Marketplace, he highlighted famous stores.

Additionally, he made stops at photo spots not included in the tour schedule, introduced us to them, and took photos. He even stopped the car so we could see seals and sea turtles, always making an effort to keep us entertained. At the coffee factory, he even brought samples for us to taste.

初めてのオアフ島で、観光情報に載っているメジャーな場所を見ておこうと軽い気持ちで予約しましたが、初めての見聞きした場所までツアーガイドのジョナさんが連れて行ってくれて、一生の思い出に残る周遊ツアーとなりました。

道中、高級住宅街やビーチ、建物、施設等の説明をしてくれたり、カフクシュガーミルでは美味しい店や綺麗なトイレの紹介、ノースショアマーケットプレイスでは有名な店舗の紹介までしてくれました。

また、ツアースケジュールに含まれていないフォトスポットでの停車・紹介・写真撮影や、アザラシやウミガメを見るために車を停めて見に連れていってくれたり、常に楽しませてくれようと努力してくれました。コーヒー工場では試飲まで持参してくれました。

If you don't participate in the tour and adjust your schedule to the bus times, you can also visit the Diamond Bed, and at the photo spots, the staff will assist you with taking pictures.

ツアーに参加せず、バスの時刻に合わせて行動すればダイアモンドベッドにも行けるし、写真スポットの場所では、スタッフさんによって写真撮影を手伝ってくださります。

Visiting the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and the Arizona Memorial was educational, emotional, and extremely moving!

The highlight of the night was the show, the music, dancing, and storytelling were captivating!

The North Shore had some of the best food we got to eat on this trip! We love it there

The guide was really greatduring the whole day checking in on my family and knows so much on Oahu

Kids had such a blast, with a baby in the family we had to skip the ATV but this tour was nothing short of a blast, so much movie history and the ranch does it up on the grounds!!

A great tour to and from Pearl Harbor with history on the way!

food was good for buffet, and the entertainment was so much fun!!

The Xplore ride was really fun and brought out the kid in me! If you know a little about VR and Mixed Reality, this experience starts off with Mixed Reality with nice fish and marine life around you and some light educational sections on Waikiki and the beaches. The ride does transition into full VR at times with underwater volcanic vents, above ground volcanic eruption, a 360 visual aerial view above the islands (nice!), and an underwater route with all sorts of aquatic creatures around you, known to be local to the islands and some nice coral (this was my favorite part). There is more light educational pieces dispersed in these full on VR parts as well. The movement of the bus really gives you the sense of “traveling” through the VR worlds and even the fish “swimming” through the bus in Mixed Reality was enhanced by the movement. Our host was wonderful and really explained everything well! The driver was very friendly too. The experience can be heard in Japanese or English. Too me, the only negative, though the headsets are of very high quality, was the pass through video of the outside was a bit unfocused when it was too far in the distance (like the ocean views near Diamond Head). Final thoughts are that it is definitely worth it and please consider supporting this business and others that bring the beauty of nature and the immersion of technology and imagination together!

During my visit to Pearl Harbor National Memorial, I was struck by the powerful sense of history and reflection that filled the site. Walking through the museum exhibits, I learned about the events of December 7, 1941, and saw artifacts, photos, and personal stories that brought the day to life. Taking the boat ride out to the USS Arizona Memorial was especially moving, as I stood above the sunken battleship and honored the lives lost. The experience was both educational and emotional, offering a deep reminder of the sacrifices made and the importance of peace.

Taxis are quite expensive, so having this pass is cheap and convenient. I received advice from Mr. Tamura at Bon Voyage Kobe and decided to purchase it. I see, it's highly recommended.

タクシーは結構割高なので　このパスがあれば安くて便利ですと　ボン・ヴォヤージュ神戸の田村さんにアドバイスをいただいて　購入を決定。なるほどお勧めです。

I participated in the Haleiwa walking tour.
The flow was from Dole Plantation to exploring Haleiwa. Due to multiple courses sharing the same shuttle, the stay at Dole Plantation was only 30 minutes. I hurried through shopping and had some soft serve ice cream, so it would have been nice to have about 15 more minutes there.
The time spent exploring Haleiwa was a generous 4 hours, which was just right for enjoying the ocean, visiting cafes, and having lunch.
Gem, who provided the shuttle service, was very knowledgeable and shared information about Hawaii's history, climate, and other interesting facts along the way, which was extremely educational!

ハレイワ散策コースに参加しました。
Dole プランテーション→ハレイワ散策という流れでした。同じ送迎車複数のコースの方がいらっしゃる関係でDole プランテーションの滞在時間が30分でした。駆け足でショッピングをしソフトクリームを食べたので、あと15分くらい滞在時間があったらよかったです。
ハレイワ散策はたっぷり4時間あり、海を見たりカフェに行ったり、ランチをしたりして過ごすとちょうど良かったです。
送迎をしてくださったGemさんはとでも知識豊富でハワイの歴史や気候、そのほか他人に教えてくなるようなハワイについての情報を道中で教えてくださり、非常に勉強になりました！