All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I watched it on the first day of my arrival in Hawaii.
You can listen to music from famous people in America who have connections to Hawaii.
It's very well done and interesting, with performances that you wouldn't see in Japan, so I think it's worth a look.
However, the music being played is somewhat dated, so if you're in your 30s, it might lack excitement.
I was able to watch it until the end, but my companion, since it was the first day of our arrival, slept through the whole thing from start to finish! (laughs)

ハワイ到着初日に視聴。
アメリカで有名な人の音楽でかつハワイに縁のある人の音楽が聴けます。
とても、上手で面白く、日本ではみないような演出をしてくださるので、一見の価値はあるかと思います。
ただ、流れてくる音楽の世代がいささか古いので、30代前後だと面白味に欠ける可能性はあるかもしれません。
僕は最後までしっかり見れましたが、連れは到着初日ということもあり最初から最後までずっと寝てました笑

Upon arriving at Kualoa Ranch, a staff member who spoke Japanese explained the facilities. After that, we were guided to the reception for each activity, and from then on, I communicated with the staff in English. Important instructions, such as how to ride a horse, were provided in a Japanese video, which was reassuring.

We rode horses in a single line across the vast land for two hours. Along the way, the guide explained in English that this was the location used in a scene from Jurassic World. About 30 minutes in, the horse I was riding started to act up because it seemed to have an itchy belly. For safety reasons, the guide arranged for me to switch horses. The guide handled the situation smoothly and with a smile, which helped ease my anxiety. This led to a lot of enjoyable conversations with the guide as we continued on our ride!

With Kualoa Mountain in the background, we were able to take photos, and after the tour, I received the pictures via AirDrop. Professional photos were also available for purchase for $20. This two-hour experience of riding horses and enjoying the breathtaking scenery became an unforgettable memory!

クアロアランチに着くと、日本語が話せる方が拠点となる施設の説明をしてくれました。
その後、それぞれのアクティビティの受付に案内され、それ以降は英語のみでスタッフの方と会話しました。馬の乗り方など、大切なことは日本語のビデオで説明があったので安心でした。

馬に乗って1列で広大な土地の中を2時間移動しました。途中でガイドの方から英語で、ここはジュラシックワールドのこの場面で使われたところです、などの説明が聞けました。
開始30分ほどで、私の乗っていた馬が、お腹がかゆいようで少し暴れ出しました。安全のために、ガイドさんの乗っていた馬と交換してもらいました。私が不安にならないようにガイドさんが笑顔でスムーズに対応してくれました。それをきっかけに、ガイドさんとたくさん会話しながら進むことができ、私としてはとっても楽しかったです！
クアロア山を背景に、写真を撮ってもらえて、ツアーが終わった後airdropで写真をもらうことができました。
プロの方に撮ってもらった写真も、20ドルで購入可能でした。
馬に乗って絶景を楽しんだこの2時間は、一生忘れられない経験になりました！

We had a great time on this catamaran ride. The boat was very nice and the crew was very attentive.

After arriving at the ranch, you will receive an explanation of the facilities from staff who speak Japanese, and the subsequent check-in, briefing, and activities will be in English. You can check the driving instructions for the buggy in a Japanese video, so I think there won't be any issues.

If the weather looks suspicious, don't forget to grab a poncho available for rent on-site! I was caught in a downpour during the activity and got completely soaked, but I thoroughly enjoyed racing around the off-road course in the buggy, taking in the magnificent scenery and sets that I had seen in movies. I highly recommend it!

牧場到着後、日本語ができるスタッフから施設内の説明を受け、その後のチェックインからブリーフィング、アクティビティは英語になります。バギーの運転は日本語ビデオで確認できますので、問題ないと思います。

雲行きが怪しい場合、現地で貸出しているポンチョを忘れずに！　私はアクティビティ中にスコールに見舞われズブ濡れなりましたが、オフロードをバギーで駆け巡り壮大な景色、映画で見たことのあるセットを堪能し大満足です。是非お勧めします！

I participated in a whale watching tour on March 4th. I was torn between a large cruise ship and a smaller one, but I decided to go with the smaller cruise ship, thinking it might get closer to the whales when we spotted them.

At the meeting point, there was no reception, and the staff who were on the returning cruise ship handled the check-in, which left me a bit confused about whether I was in the right place while waiting.

They did move a bit closer, getting within about 100 meters, and I was able to take great videos and photos with my smartphone's 2x zoom.

There were options not just for the five mountains, but also for morning, late morning, and early afternoon, allowing for flexibility in scheduling with other options and making effective use of my time.

3月4日のホエールウォッチングに参加
　大きいクルーズ船と迷ったが小さいクルーズ船の方がホエールを見つけた際、少しでも近づけるのではと今回申込みをしました
　集合場所では受付が無く戻ってきたクルーズ船に乗っているスタッフが受付をする為、待っている間ここで良いのか戸惑いました

やはり少しずつ移動をしてくれて100ｍ辺りまで近づいてくれスマホの2倍望遠でも十分動画、写真が取ることが出来ました

時間も五山だけで無く、朝・昼前・昼過ぎから選べるので他のオプションとのセッティングも出来時間を有効に使う事が出来ました

I signed up without meals. It was enjoyable enough. The fire show was particularly impressive. I was surprised to see a hula dancer with a big belly.

食事なしに申し込みました。それなりに楽しめます。ファイアショーが特に迫力があってよかったです。フラのダンサーにおなかが大きい人がいて
びっくりしました。

On my last trip to Hawaii, I participated in a sunset cruise and had a great time, so this time, since the day before my return was a Friday, I joined a fireworks viewing cruise. It seems that some other tours don't allow you to see the sunset due to departure times, but this tour lets you enjoy both. There are sightseeing boats and yachts, but I recommend the yacht. It departs from in front of the Prince Hotel, and you can get there from Waikiki by taking bus numbers 20, 23, or 42. On the way back, I took the E bus. Tips are separate, and there was a box provided for them when disembarking.

前回のハワイ旅行ではサンセットクルーズに参加してとても良かったので、今回は帰国前日が金曜だったこともあり花火鑑賞のクルーズに参加しました。他のツアーでは出発時間の関係で夕日が見られないツアーもあるようですが、このツアーは両方見られます。船は遊覧船とヨットがありますがヨットの方がお勧めです。プリンスホテルの前から出航ですが、ワイキキからは20，23，42番のバスで移動できます。帰りはEに乗りました。チップは別で下船の際に入れる箱が用意されていました。

My husband and I had A BLAST!! We would definitely recommend it!! Not only did they do an awesome job, one of the crew members noticed us having an underwater camera and offered to take it down deeper for us, so that we could get better pictures! A HUGE thank you to her!! Now we have beautiful pictures to keep!!

This was a good choice, very knowledgeable of reef and endangered animals , Fun Responsible Worth it ,More for Adults then small kids but they do have small children aboard . Cheeseburger lunch included alcohol to purchase, fee softdrinks water juice. Do this you won't regret a minute.

Totally enjoyed our tour with Squid. He was so informative, giving us great information about each place we visited (as well as places we passed along the way). Loved the high energy music he played on the bus, which energized the group. Loved the shrimp lunch, which was included. Kudos to Squid. I highly recommend this tour to others. You will not be disappointed.

I had a horseback riding experience at Kualoa Ranch, which is about an hour away by shuttle bus from Waikiki. Unlike horseback riding experiences in Japan, here you hold the reins and control the horse yourself, which was a lot of fun. The instructions for riding are easy to understand by watching a video in Japanese. Once on the horse, the guide provides various explanations and directions, but it is mainly in English. Even if you don't understand the language, the horses are smart and will follow the horse in front, so there's no need to worry.

You need to store large items like backpacks in lockers beforehand (credit card payment available at the machine next to the lockers for $5). It was raining a bit, so I tried to wear the poncho I brought, but I was told it was dangerous and couldn't wear it. There is a raincoat available for free rental, which I used, but I was a bit concerned about the dirt on it. Since the ground was muddy, mud splashed onto my shoes and pants while riding, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

ワイキキから送迎バスで約1時間ほどのクアロア牧場で乗馬体験を行いました。
日本で体験する乗馬とは違い、自らの手で手綱を握り馬を操作する乗馬でとても楽しかったです。
乗馬の説明は日本語のビデオを見るため簡単に理解できます。馬に乗ってからはガイドの方が色々と説明や案内をしていただけますが基本的に英語となります。言葉がわからなくても馬が賢く前の馬について行ってくれるので困ることはありません。
リュックサックなどの大型の荷物は事前にロッカーに預けておく必要があります（ロッカー横の機械でクレジット決済可　$5）
少し雨が降っていたため持参したポンチョを着用しようとしましたが危険とのことで着用できませんでした。無料でレンタルできるカッパがあり着用しましたが少し汚れが気になりました。
地面がぬかるんでいたことから乗馬中に跳ねた泥が靴やズボンについてしまったため汚れても良い服装で行くのが良いかと思います。

The ladies that took us on our ride were absolutely delightful. They were thorough about safety and just lovely to talk to. They obviously care very much for the horses and know them well.
The evening was beautiful despite the risk of rain and the timing was perfect to have photos with the sunset behind us.
My only negative was that it was advertised as a 90 minute ride and it was only 60 minutes.

Had a very good time, swimming with the turtles was amazing, drinks were very good, ship was in great shape.

The experience was fantastic, saw whales as well as dolphins. The staff was very impressive as well, showed us a lot of stuff while we were snorkeling as well as from the boat. Staff was very knowledgeable and personable! Food was OK. Ship was very nice! We had a great time, would highly recommend!

This tour is gorgeous. You are able to take awesome pictures all over the park and guides are nice and knowledgeable.
I will do it again for sure.

At the time of departure, there were strong winds and rain. It was cold, and I didn't feel like going into the sea. I really wondered if we were going to set off, but the staff didn't seem to mind at all, and they started with a bright attitude, which helped me let go of my worries and enjoy the experience. After we arrived, the weather forecast improved. Occasionally, the sun came out, and I was satisfied. The people I was with naturally cared for each other, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The only downside was the weather. Even in Hawaii, March is still not hot, so I think I want to go in the summer next time.

出発時は、強風で雨。寒くて、海に入る気持ちになれませんでした。本当に出発するの？という感じでしたが、スタッフの皆さまは全く気にする事なく、スタートして、明るく対応してくれていたので、ふっきれて楽しめました。到着後は天気予報も回復。時折り日もでて、満足でした。同行の方達とも自然とお互いに気をつかいながら、接していたので、和気藹々とできて、温かい気持ちにもなれました。最高点でないのは、やはり天候ですね。3月は、ハワイといえど、まだ暑くはないので、次は夏にいきたいと思います。

The weather was a bit bad, with strong winds and cloudy skies. It was quite cold to get into the sea. While snorkeling, I had so much fun that I forgot about the cold, and I got really excited when I found a turtle. There was a turtle near the coral, but when it moved away from the coral, there were no other creatures around. It was challenging to find the turtles, but the instructor helped by pointing out their location, and I was able to spot about six of them in total. After snorkeling, we had some free time, and I enjoyed paddleboarding. The catering was quite good, with hot coffee and warm water, which was very helpful. In March, it can be cold after snorkeling, so I think it's a good idea to bring plenty of towels.

少し天候が悪く風が強く曇りでした。
海に入るのが寒くて大変でした。
シュノーケル中は寒さを忘れるくらい楽しく、亀を見つけてはテンションが上がってました。
サンゴのところに亀がおりサンゴの周りから離れるとなんも生物はいませんでした。亀を見つけるのは大変でしたがインスタラクターの方がおる位置を教えてくれて見つけることができました。トータル6匹くらい見つけました。シュノーケルが終わったら自由時間で、サップを楽しみした。ケータリングもわりと充実しておりホットコーヒーやあったかいお湯がありとても助かります。
三月はシュノーケル後は寒いのでタオルをたくさん持ってた方がいいと思います。

I thought it would get dirty, but it didn't get dirty at all.
We visited three filming spots.
I was looking forward to the Jurassic Park area, but we couldn't film at the places we wanted to go.
The bus tour went to a different filming location with the buggies. I was a bit shocked, but the fun outweighed that.
I panicked a bit when I mistakenly put on the seatbelt wrong and the speed wouldn't pick up, but the instructor fixed it for me, and after that, everything went smoothly.
I didn't understand the English, but I had a great time.

汚れると思ったけど全然汚れませんでした。
撮影スポットでは3箇所まわりました。
ジュラシックパークの所を楽しみにしてましたが、行きたい所で撮影はできませんでした。
バスツアーの方がいっており、バギーはまた違う所で撮影でした。少しショックでしたがそれ以上に楽しさが勝ちます。
シートベルトをミスしてつけてるとスピードが出ず焦りましたが、インストラクターの方が直してくれてその後はスムーズに進行しました。
英語はわからなかったですが十分楽しめました。

Since they are wild whales, I suppose it's understandable, but I could only see them spouting water from a distance and their tails. It was hard to tell whether they were whales or dolphins.

野生のクジラなので仕方がないと思いますが、遠くに潮を吹く姿、尾ひれくらいしか見られませんでした。その位なのでクジラなのかイルカなのか区別がつかない感じでした。

In the afternoon plan, there was a banana boat and a bumper tube included. Unfortunately, due to high tide, we couldn't see the sandy beach, but we had a great time with marine sports in the beautiful sea. There were restrooms and changing rooms available (although they weren't very clean...). It was convenient with pick-up and drop-off from downtown Waikiki.

午後プランで、バナナボートとバンパーチューブ付きでした。
あいにく満潮で、砂浜を目にすることはできませんでしたが、綺麗な海でマリンスポーツ、とっても楽しかったです。
トイレ、更衣室付きでした(あまり綺麗ではありませんが。。)
ワイキキ市内から送迎付きで、便利でした。

It was a fun experience at night in Waikiki. You can participate without a mask. After ordering a Blue Hawaii at the bar counter, I was able to enjoy the show.

The distance between the audience and the dancers was just right.

Men swam down from the ceiling, and there were performances featuring Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, fire dancing, and hula, all packed into one exciting show. Time flew by as the energy continued to build.

At the end, there was a great bonus where you could take photos with Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.

ワイキキの夜の楽しい体験です。マスクなしで参加出来ます。バーカウンターでブルーハワイをオーダーしてから観劇出来ました。

観客とダンサー達の距離感がちょうど良く

天井から男性が泳いできたり
エルビスプレスリーやマイケルジャクソン　ファイヤーダンスにフラとてんこ盛り。盛り上がり続けてあっという間に時間が過ぎていきました。

最後はエルビスプレスリーやマイケルジャクソンとお写真が撮れるという大サービスもありました。

We enjoyed walking to the falls, the cultural tour through the hales, the botanical gardens and the peacocks. But the lu'au dinner and show was amazing! We enjoyed the before dinner activities, delicious dinner and after dinner cultural dancing show. Definite highlight of our trip!

We went to a Friday afternoon Luau and WOW! The experience was amazing. Streamlined and efficient, the serving and hospitality staff were exceptional. The show itself blew us away. The cultural activities were so fun for our 3 year old. We had been married the day before and they celebrated that with us, which was really special. It was such a great experience we will definitely go back when we are next on Oahu! Highly recommended A+++ great value for your money and time

After three years, I finally got to go on the sandbar tour!! The crew was fun, and I was satisfied to see many turtles! It was windy, but the hamburgers were delicious! Thank you!

3年ぶりにやっと行けたので、サンドバーツアーへ！！　クルーの皆さんが楽しくて、亀さんにもたくさん会えて満足です！風強でしたが、ハンバーガーもおいしかったです！ありがとうございました！

We experienced a sandbar tour with Captain Bruce on a private boat. The weather forecast predicted bad weather, but it only rained a little, and the sea was beautiful!!

The captain was friendly and cool, and we had a great time snorkeling and seeing sea turtles! They provided special gear for our child who can't swim, so the whole family enjoyed it together.

The drinks and spam were delicious! Since we went with three generations, it was great to have a private boat!

I was unsure about participating in the tour, but I'm really glad we did!

キャプテン・ブルースによるサンドバーのツアーを貸切ボートで体験しました。
天気も悪いとの予報でしたが、少し雨が降る程度で海も綺麗でした！！

キャプテンもフレンドリーでカッコよく、シュノーケルもウミガメも見れて凄く楽しかったです！泳げない子供にも専用のを貸して頂き家族みんなで楽しめました★

飲み物や、スパムも美味しかったです！
3世代で行ったので、貸切ボートにして良かったです！

ツアー体験も悩んでましたが、参加して本当に良かったです！

I signed up for a plan with my family for 5 people. Since it was my first time trying SUP, I booked a private lesson. In the first 5 to 10 minutes, we received explanations on how to hold the paddle, how to get on the board, and how to stand, and then we headed to the sea. After that, it felt like we were practicing on our own.

On the day, the wind was strong, making it difficult for beginners to stand and paddle. While sitting on the board, the instructor helped us ride the waves, and even though we struggled, we managed to have fun. However, I didn't feel like I received much of a lesson.

Also, I thought the photos were quite expensive. It was $30 per person, totaling $150 for 5 people, with each person getting about 10 photos (including similar ones).

5名参加プランに家族で申込しました
SUPは初めてだったので、プライベートレッスンを申し込みましたが、最初の5〜10分程でパドルの持ち方、ボードの乗り方、立ち方の説明を受け、海へ
その後は、各自実践という感じで‥
当日は風も強くて、初心者には立ってパドルを漕ぐのは難しかったです

ボードに座った状態で、インストラクターさんが波に乗せてくたりして、できないなりに楽しく過ごせましたが、レッスンを受けた感じはないかな

あとは、やはり写真が高いかなぁと思いました
1人30ドル、5人で150ドルでした
1人だいたい10枚（同じような写真を含めて）

My fiance and I had such a wonderful time on this cruise! It was our first time snorkeling, and we were a little nervous (for fellow first timers, the apparatus feels a little uncomfortable and claustrophobic on the boat, but feels so much better in the water)! However, the whole crew put us at ease and were super patient with us, helping us to get the perfect fit with our goggles and apparatus. Nicole even gave me one of her hair ties when I forgot mine! The lifeguards were great, helping us to find the best spots to watch turtles and fish, taught us a ton, and even dove down to get an octopus for us to pet. They were great about checking on everyone and making sure we were ok, comfortable, and having fun. The music and mai tais were excellent, and everyone was so friendly and sweet. They offered to take pictures without us even asking! This cruise is such an amazing deal for the price, and was for sure one of the highlights of our first trip to Oahu. My only advice is to be near Duke's at the Outrigger early, there is not super clear signage for where the boat comes in, so go to the bathroom and bring everything you might need so you have time to find the boat. Thanks for an amazing time!

The day was so fun and easy. The transportation met us at the collection point (and returned us in the afternoon). At the boat jetty, we were welcomed with Alohas. We spent some time on the sandbar to explore, and play a game of volleyball. We then gently motored for some turtle spotting. After that, we were taken to the beautiful coral reef where we snorkelled and flippered around, what a sensation! I thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ and hot chocolate!

Hawaii is profound.
Of course, there’s the ocean, but the northern part of Oahu has rugged mountains and greenery. I thoroughly enjoyed a two-hour horseback ride while taking in the magnificent scenery.
It was a solo trip, but I had quite a lot of fun.

Hawaiiは奥が深い。
海はもちろんですが，オアフ島北部は険しい山と緑があります。その雄大な景色を見ながら，乗馬たっぷり2時間堪能しました。
一人旅でしたが，けっこう楽しかったですよ。

The guide's friendly demeanor was great. During the round-trip shuttle ride, there were various explanations about the area, which were helpful.

ガイドさんのフレンドリーな対応が良かった。行きかえりの送迎車の中でも、地域のいろいろな解説があり、参考になった。