All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

This time, I visited an island other than Oahu for the first time. Although it was a tour that didn't stop at the coast or beaches, I was able to visit various sightseeing spots and once again experienced the richness of Hawaii's nature. The valley is breathtaking, so I definitely want you to see it. Along the way, my flight to Honolulu was canceled, and due to the arrangements for the replacement flight, I couldn't visit the last sightseeing spot. Despite the tight schedule, the guide and local staff were very accommodating, and I was able to board the plane safely. I can only express my gratitude.

今回は初めてオアフ島以外の島に来てみました。
海岸やビーチには立ち寄らないツアーでしたが、いろいろな観光スポットに行けて、改めてハワイの自然の豊かさに触れました。
渓谷は絶景ですので、ぜひ見てもらいたいです。
途中、ホノルル行きの飛行機がキャンセルになり、代わりの飛行機の都合で最後の見学場所は見れませんでした。
時間もギリギリの中、ガイドさんと現地スタッフの対応がとてもよく、無事飛行機に乗れました。
ただただ、感謝しかありません。

First, we had a meal and then enjoyed a hula dance. The food was delicious. My 7-year-old son was having a great time experiencing the hula dance. After that, there was a show. At first, it was entertaining, but while I know Michael from the impersonation contest, I didn't recognize the other person, so I couldn't find it funny, just noting that he had a lot of chest hair. It felt like an unknown guy was singing while showing off his chest hair. My son was fast asleep.

We ended up here because the boat got lost, but my son said he preferred the boat. For people in their 20s and 30s, the characters might feel too outdated. It just becomes a situation where you keep listening to old music you don't know.

It felt like tracing the history of Hawaiian music. Both my son and husband said the fire show was amazing.

最初お食事してフラダンスをします。
料理は美味しいです。
7歳の息子が楽しそうにフラダンス体験をしていました。
あとはショー。最初は面白かったのですが、
モノマネ大会マイケルは知ってますが、もう1人は知らないので、胸毛が凄いくらいで面白いと思えませんでした。
知らないおじさんが汗を書いて胸毛を出した歌ってるってなります。
息子は爆睡していました。

船が迷ってこちらにしましたが、
息子は船が良かったと言っていました。
20代30代の人は人物が古すぎて微妙かと。
まず誰やねんって知らない昔の音楽をただただ聞き続ける事になります。

ハワイの歴史音楽を辿っていくみたいな感じです。
ファイヤーショーは息子も夫もすごいといっていました。

We spent an entire day here. It was far too hot. It would have been much more enjoyable if It had been cooler.
The place itself is well laid out but it's a tourist trap.

Richard was our bus driver and although he wanted to give us as much information as he could, he repeated himself on several topics....I felt like saying to him that it's ok to be quiet on parts of the journey.

The Grand Circle Island tour is a great way to have a compact adventure all in one day. It was full of beautiful scenic views of cliffsides, beaches, cooled lava formations, waterfalls, volanic crater, and so much more. You experience a hike through a rainforest with some inclines at times, volcanic steam vents that feel like you're in a sauna, turtle viewing at Black Sand beach, cliffsides overlooking crashing waves, a coffee harvesting & processing walkthrough, a lava tube cave, and much more. Some hikes can be a bit challenging if you have mobility problems but our tour guide Brent is so accommodating and on the HNP Kilauea hike, you can ride along with him to the top of the viewing area if you're not able to do the short walk. Additionally, Brent is not just a tour guide, he will transport you to another time. He wove an amazing storytelling of Native Hawaiin history into the scenic mountains, beaches, historical battleground sites, trees, buildings, fantastical stories, and rich cultural backdrop. I walked away with a deep appreciation for how the Hawaiian island and culture came to be. This was an amazing way to experience the island!

I visited Hanauma Bay for the first time in two years. It was early in the morning, but the water wasn't as cold as I expected. The fish swimming around are always the same. This time, there was someone who was visiting Hanauma for the first time, so I made a reservation, but the entrance fee is a bit high, so I think it might be good for a while. The driver was handsome and helped by purchasing the entrance tickets all together. The snorkeling set and life jackets were clean.

2年ぶりのハナウマベイに行ってきました。朝一でしたが、予想より水は冷たくなかったです。泳いでる魚は毎回同じです。今回、初ハナウマの人がいたので申込みしましたが、入場料もかるし、とうぶんいいかなぁと思います。ドライバーさんはイケメンで、入場チケットの購入をまとめて購入してくれて、助かりました。シュノーケルセット、ライフジャケットは綺麗でした。

I made a reservation to experience sailing in Hawaii for the first time. The meeting point was easy to find on the first floor of the Outrigger Reef, and we boarded from the beach about a 10-minute walk away. I don't understand English at all, but the translation app worked just fine! The crew members were very considerate, asking if I wanted a drink and if I wanted to take photos. I even saw a rainbow next to Diamond Head! It truly became a wonderful memory!

初めてのハワイで、セーリング体験したいなと思い予約して行きました
集合もわかりやすくアウトリガーリーフの1階で、歩いて10分くらいの浜辺から乗船。まったく英語がわかりませんが、翻訳アプリで大丈夫でした！クルーのお兄さんも、飲み物はいかが？や、写真撮ろうか？と気を使ってくれました！
ダイヤモンドヘッド横に虹もみえました！
ほんとに素敵な思い出になりました！

Despite having no horseback riding experience in Japan, I made a reservation and quickly got used to the very calm and smart horses after about 10 minutes.

The beach has a nice breeze and is cool, but elsewhere, there is direct sunlight and little wind, so it's essential to stay hydrated. I recommend wearing long pants or leggings, and a sleeveless top is fine and just right for the weather.

I also enjoyed the atmosphere in Haleiwa. I think two hours is sufficient for exploring Haleiwa.

国内での乗馬経験が無いにも関わらず予約してしまいましたが、とっても大人しく賢いお馬さんたちで10分ほどすればすぐ慣れました。
浜辺は風が通って涼しいですがそこ以外は日光もあたり風も通らないので必ず水分が必要、洋服は長ズボン又はレギンス、トップスはノースリーブでも危なくないのでちょうど良いと思います。
ハレイワも雰囲気があり楽しめました。ハレイワ散策は2時間ほどあれば十分だと思います。

When I used this site to make a reservation, it was cheaper than booking directly at the store. The feeling is that while ascending in the Cessna, the tension builds up, and at the moment of the dive, the wind pressure is incredible as you stand at the edge of the plane. During the dive, since the ground is far away, there’s less fear compared to a 20 or 30-meter free fall. After the dive, you fall while enjoying the scenery, but even while falling, there’s no sense of the ground getting closer at all, and it feels like the ground slowly approaches after the parachute opens. This is my third experience, but in the past two times, I felt a bit of parachute sickness after the parachute opened, so I recommend motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it.

自身が利用した時はこのサイトで予約した方が直接店舗に予約するよりも安かった。感覚としてはセスナで上昇している間は緊張感が高まり、いざダイブする瞬間は、まず飛行機の縁にスタンバった時に風圧がすごいです。ダイブの瞬間は地面が遠いので2、30メートルのフリーフォールよりも恐怖感はないです。ダイブのした後は景色を見ながら落下しますが、落下している間も全く地面が近づいて来る気配がなく、パラシュートが開いた後にゆっくりと地面が近づいて来る感じです。今回3回目の体験になるが過去2回はパラシュートが開いた後、パラ酔いしてしまったので、乗り物酔いしやすい人は酔い止めをお勧めします。

I participated in a morning tour with transportation included. For a full two hours, I was able to ride around the magnificent Kualoa Ranch in a buggy! The views of the ocean and mountains were truly beautiful. It's a pity that the explanations were all in English, so I couldn't understand them very well...

送迎付きの午前ツアーに参加。みっちり2時間、壮大なクアロアランチをバギーで駆け回ることが出来ました！海と山の景色が本当に綺麗。説明はずっと英語なので、説明はあまり理解できなかったのが残念です…。

It seems to be run by a couple. The husband speaks fluent Japanese, and the wife is Japanese, which made it easy for me to try snorkeling for the first time without any worries. I'm not very good at swimming, but with the wife's assistance, I was able to enjoy snorkeling. The ocean was beautiful, and it was amazing to see the colorful fish up close, as if they were drawn with crayons. The sea had plenty of corals and rocks, and I was glad to borrow a wetsuit; it felt safe.

If I go to Hawaii again, I would like to go snorkeling once more, if my age allows. Because I am 60 years old. I highly recommend it!

ご夫妻二人で経営されているようです。
ご主人は日本語ペラペラ、奥様は日本人で、初めてのシュノーケルでも安心して挑戦できました。
私は泳ぎがあまり得意ではないのですが、奥様に付き添って頂き、楽しくシュノーケリングできました。
海は美しく、クレヨンで塗ったようなお魚は近くで見れて素晴らしかったです。
海はサンゴや岩など沢山あり、ウェットスーツをお借りして良かった、安全だと思いました。

ハワイに行ったら、またシュノーケリングはしたいと思います。
年齢がゆるされるなら。
なぜなら、私は60歳だからです。
おすすめです！

I had a great time. Kualoa Ranch has many attractions, and I was worried that the time before and after the experience would be long and boring, but I was able to enjoy the wait for the bus.
Driving the buggies through the great outdoors was a lot of fun. I think even women can drive them, so if you have a license, definitely give it a try.

とても楽しかったです。クアロアランチは見所が沢山で体験の前後の時間が長く取られており退屈するか心配でしたが、バスまでの待ち時間も楽しく待つことができました。
バギーは大自然の中を駆け回るのでとても楽しかったです。女性でも運転できると思うので免許を持っている人は是非運転してみてください。

I was very satisfied with the tour because I was able to swim with dolphins in the beautiful sea. However, I think it's better not to have overly high expectations for the Japanese guide, as they provide only minimal interpretation and assistance.

綺麗な海でイルカと泳ぐ事ができたので、ツアー自体は大満足です。但し、日本語ガイドさんは、最低限の通訳、お世話しかしないので、過度な期待はしない方が良いと思います。

I have to say this is a must , had such much fun. The views weee incredible. I’ll definitely bring going back to kualoa ranch

After visiting the Dole Pineapple Plantation, I went horseback riding on the North Shore. We took a leisurely stroll along the coast on horseback. The horses were calm, making it enjoyable even for beginners.

ドールパイナップル園を訪ねた後に、ノースショアでの乗馬。海沿いを馬に乗りゆっくりと散歩。馬は大人しく初心者でも楽しめました。

I was able to do it even at 60 years old! I was also speaking a little bit of Japanese. Since you slide in for landing, I think it's a good idea to wear leggings.

60歳でもできました！
日本語も片言お話ししていました。
着地に滑り込むので、レギンスを履くと良いと思います。

There were five groups including us.
There were no staff members who spoke Japanese, but they explained things using gestures and simple words, so it wasn't a problem.

The hardest part was seasickness...
I definitely recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are worried!!
Once we took off, the scenery was amazing and it felt like a reset.
It was so much fun! I was very satisfied!!
I gave a tip of $40.

私たち含め5組でした️
日本語を話せるスタッフさんはいなかったのですが、ジェスチャーや簡単な単語で説明してくれたので問題なかったです

1番きつかったのは船酔いです、、
心配な方は絶対に酔い止め飲むことおすすめします！！
飛んだらめちゃめちゃ景色もよくリセットされました️
とってもたのしかったです！大満足！！
チップは40ドルお渡ししました

I made a reservation for a date without checking the tide levels, but it turned out to be just when the tide was coming in, and the water level at the sandbar was around my waist. Last time it was about ankle-deep, so I felt a bit disappointed and reduced my rating by one star.

You can check the tide levels at <https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/hawaii/mokuoloe-hi/tides/#monthly-tide-chart>. However, compared to the last time when the weather was mixed with rain, this time there were more sunny intervals, so I felt like I got a bit of a revenge on that front.

The tour I participated in last time had a lot of marine activities, but this time I was mainly looking forward to the BBQ hamburgers. The patties grilled on the BBQ set on the boat were delicious. As for activities, I enjoyed beach volleyball and snorkeling. I was able to choose not to wear a life jacket for snorkeling, which allowed me to enjoy skin diving (the last tour required a life jacket). I also encountered a lot of sea turtles.

A local staff member asked if my wife was a local, but at first, I didn’t understand what was being said, which was a bit amusing.

潮位を確認せずに行ける日程で予約しましたが、結果はちょうど潮が満ちてくる時間帯で、サンドバーでの水位は腰のあたりでした。前回は踝くらいだったので、残念な感じで星一つ減。
潮位は、<https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/hawaii/mokuoloe-hi/tides/#monthly-tide-chart> とかで調べられます。
しかし、前回の天気は雨混じりだったのに比べると今回は晴れ間が多かったので、そこはリベンジできたかな。
前回参加したツアーはマリンアクティビティが豊富でしたが、今回のツアーはBBQハンバーガー目当て。船上のBBQセットで焼かれたパテが美味いこと。
アクティビティとしては、ビーチバレーとシュノーケリングを楽しみました。シュノーケリングはライフジャケットを付けないのも選択できたので、私としてはスキンダイビングも出来て楽しめました(前回のツアーはライフジャケット必須だった)。ホヌにも沢山遭遇することが出来ましたし。
ロコのスタッフから、私の妻はロコなのかと訊かれたのですが、最初何を言われているのか解らなかったのは御愛嬌。

I participated with my 8-year-old and 6-year-old children. The guide was Japanese, and the entire trip was conducted in Japanese.

The activities included visiting the sandbar, observing sea turtles, and snorkeling, and we were very satisfied with the lunch, which was a charcoal-grilled hamburger.

By the way, alcohol is available for purchase, but soft drinks are free.

I was worried about whether my kids could snorkel since they are small, but they provided equipment for children, and there were no issues at all. The kids had an absolute blast.

One area for improvement would be to create a changing room. I wondered about the lack of a place to change on the way back. A few poorly mannered Japanese individuals were changing in the long line for the restroom stalls.

We had to ride the bus in wet swimsuits, and the air conditioning was too strong, making it cold. Since there’s no place to change, I think it’s a good idea to bring extra bath towels to cover up on the way back.

Other than that, it was fantastic.

8歳と6歳の子供と一緒に参加しました。
ガイドさんは日本人で、道中はオール日本語です。

サンドバー、ホヌ見学、シュノーケリングに加え、お昼ご飯は炭焼きハンバーグのバーガーで大満足のアクティビティでした。

ちなみにアルコールは有料ですが、ソフトドリンクは無料で頂けます。

子供達が小さいのでシュノーケリングが出来るか心配でしたが、子供用の装備も用意されており、全く問題ありませんでした。
子供達はめちゃくちゃ楽しんでいました。

一点改善して欲しいところは、更衣室を作って欲しいです。
帰りに着替えれないところはどうなのと思いました。
マナーの悪い日本人が数名、長蛇列のトイレ個室で着替えてました。

濡れた水着でバスに乗るのですが、エアコンが効き過ぎてて寒くなりました。
着替えれないので、帰りに体を覆えるようにバスタオルは多めに持参が良いと思います。

それ以外は最高でした。

Outstanding a great reminder why peace is the ultimate goal in life

It is not clearly stated in the notes, but at least one person in the participating group must drive. The buggy accommodates six people, but you cannot ride in a buggy driven by someone from another group. Additionally, although it is not mentioned in the instructions, you will get quite dirty as you drive for two hours through a bumpy jungle path with heavy dust. However, if you are accustomed to driving in Japan, driving the buggy is not too difficult, and there are filming spots related to Jurassic Park along the way, which made it a lot of fun!

注意事項に明記されておらず分かりづらいですが、参加するグループのうち誰か1人は必ず運転しなければなりません。バギーは6人乗りですが、他のグループの人が運転するバギーに相乗りするような案内はしてもらえません。それと、案内に記載はないですが、砂埃が激しく舞う中起伏の激しいジャングルの道を2時間駆け回るため、全身がかなり汚れます。とはいえ、日本での車の運転に慣れていればバギーの運転はそこまで難しくなく、途中にはジュラシック・パーク関連の撮影スポットもあり、大変楽しめました！

There were some language issues, but the driver was kind. Hanauma Bay was very beautiful and amazing. I want to go again.

若干言葉の問題はありますがドライバーさんも親切でした。ハナウマベイとても綺麗で最高でした。また、行きたいです。

The pickup time from the hotel is at 10 AM, and we arrived at the site just after 12 PM. We wandered around Waikiki until 10 AM. If you have a rental car, it won't take an hour to get there. The horseback riding is scheduled for 3 PM. From 12 PM to 3 PM, there was nothing to do, and I wanted to join another sightseeing tour, but most of them were 60 to 120 minutes long, so I couldn't participate.

The horseback riding experience is a 90-minute course, and the pace is a slow walk. When I rode on the beaches of Australia, it was more of a brisk trot than a walk. I thought I would have a similar experience here, but I was very mistaken. If you go to this place, you should rent a car, experience what you want quickly, and then leave for other locations. After the horseback riding experience, we had to wait for an hour with nothing to do for the last group, and we left the site at 6:30 PM. We arrived at the hotel close to 8 PM. It was a waste of a day on this tour. The cost was also questionable. The most disappointing part was the time that was taken away.

送迎時間がホテル10時でグルぐる回り現地には12時過ぎ。
10時までワイキキぶらぶら。
レンタカーなら1時間はかかりません。
それから乗馬時間が15時。
12時から15時まですることなく、他の見学コースを希望するも
どれも60分～１２０分コースが多くて、参加できませんでした。
乗馬体験は
90分コースで、トコトコ歩く速さ。
オーストラリアの海岸で乗馬した際は、早歩きと言うよりは
駆け足乗馬でした。
その様な乗馬体験ができると思ってたら、大間違い。
この場所に行くなら、レンタカーで行き体験したいものが有れば
さっさと体験して、この場を後にして他の場所に行くべき。
乗馬体験が終わり、最終組を1時間何もすることなく待たされ、
現地を出たのが18時30分。
ホテルには20時近くに到着。
1日がもったいないツアーでした。
金額的にも？？？
一番残念なのは時間がとられたことです。

I had always wanted to try parasailing, and I thought it would be amazing to experience it in Hawaii, so I decided to go for it and signed up. The breathtaking views from Waikiki to Diamond Head, along with the refreshing feeling and thrill, were incredible. I was a bit worried that the guide only spoke English, but they lightened the mood on the boat with jokes in Japanese, which made me feel at ease and I had a lot of fun. I'm really glad I participated. I splashed into the sea multiple times up to my chest!

Captain & Crew, thank you!!

一度体験してみたかったパラセーリング、ハワイで体験出来れば最高だと、思い切って申し込みました。
ワイキキの町並みからダイヤモンドヘッドまでの絶景と爽快感、スリルが楽しめます。
英語ガイドのみという点が少し不安でしたが、日本語を交えてのジョークで船の上を盛り上げてくれ安心でとても楽しく、参加して本当に良かったです。
胸元まで何回も海ポチャします！

Captain&Crew
thank you！！

I was thinking of participating in the Sunset Drive on September 30, but the departure time was already past sunset... After receiving an explanation, I decided not to participate and quickly headed to Waikiki Beach, where I was just in time to see the moment of sunset.

The roads were under construction, so it probably would have taken a while, and it was the right decision to cancel my participation.

Since the departure time is determined by HIS, there's nothing that can be done, but I wish they would consider this a bit more.

9月30日の参加でサンセットドライブに参加しようと思いましたが、
出発時間が既にサンセットを過ぎていて…
説明を受けて参加を取りやめ、
急遽ワイキキビーチに向かい、ギリギリセーフで
サンセットの瞬間を見ることができました。

道路も工事中できっと時間もかかっただろうし、
参加をやめたのは正解でした。

出発時間を決めるのはHISなので
仕方ないですが、ちょっと考えて欲しいですね。

A catamaran running on the sea. It has a sense of speed and might be a tour you can't experience in Japan. Seeing Diamond Head from the sea, sometimes splashed by the waves, was a fun time. Since you will get splashed, it's definitely recommended to wear clothes that can get wet. The catamaran moves on the sea, so it can feel quite chilly at times, especially after getting splashed. The sea can be quite rocky, so it might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication for stability.

海の上を走るカタマラン。スピード感があって、日本では体験できないツアーかも。海から見るダイヤモンドヘッド、時には波しぶきを浴びてワイワイ、楽しめる時間でした。波しぶきを浴びるので、濡れても良い服装が絶対お勧めです。海の上をカタマランが走るので、結構肌寒く感じる時があります、特に波しぶきを受けた後は。海上は結構揺れるので、安定様に酔い止めを飲むのもいいかも。

Initially, I only reserved the shuttle, but since I was traveling alone, I joined the tour for peace of mind. It was great that they also took photos for us.

During lunchtime, I shared a sandwich with another solo participant, and we were able to try two different kinds, which made for a fun time. Thank you very much.

当初、シャトルのみを予約していましたが
一人旅なので安心の為にツアーに参加しました。
写真も撮ってくださったので良かったです。

ランチタイムも一人参加の方とご一緒し
サンドイッチをシェアして2種類食べることができ、楽しいひとときでした。
ありがとうございました。

I enjoyed the hula dance, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson very much. It was great, and I would like to use it again when I visit Hawaii next time.

フラダンス、エルビスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソン楽しく拝見しました、とても良かったです、次にハワイを訪れた際はまた利用したいと思います。

We did 2 turtle snorkel's while in Hawaii, this one was not really the crews fault that it was not my favorite as the seas were pretty rough that day.
This would be a much better experience if there wasn't as many people on board.
Surprisingly, there were a lot of tourists with little to no experience with swimming or the ocean. Please if you are not experienced with swimming stay on the boat.
We were able to see a couple of tours and because of the non-experienced children on board, the fish were well "fed".
Bumpy ride and fun wave time on the trampoline! My sister and I loved that part of it!
Overall, pretty good experience, never enough time in the water!
Be prepared, especially on a smaller boat.

We had the best time on the Na Hoku!
The team was friendly and fun and the drinks were off the nautical charts!
The only thing that would have made it better if it was adults only!
It was awkward to have small children on a Happy Hour Sail, otherwise
it was great!
We had smooth sailing on a very comfortably outfitted catamaran.
The beauty of Oahu was enhanced by the beautiful boat and crew!
Thank you Na Hoku!
~Dr. Shea Miller and family

It was ok for the most part. I just felt rushed from what supposed to be half of day ended up being a 1/4 of the day. I just wish hours were long didn’t really get to enjoy the island as family.