All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I participated in the trip with my sister!
We were the only Japanese participants among the attendees, and since the staff couldn't speak Japanese, I was a bit anxious at first. However, the staff explained things using gestures, simple English, and broken Japanese, so I didn't have any major issues.
They provided us with a guidebook that had the tour flow and precautions written in Japanese, so as long as you read that, there are no problems!

We went out to sea on a boat and once we arrived at the spot, we put on our snorkels and entered the cage.
Swimming with the sharks in the beautiful deep blue sea was more fun than I imagined!
You can bring an underwater camera or smartphone into the water, so you can take photos and videos with them in waterproof cases.

I usually don’t get seasick, but I took motion sickness medication just in case.
The boat rocked quite a bit, and some people looked a bit worn out...
I think the motion sickness medication is essential.

If you want to relax, that's great, but if you're looking for something a little different!
If just going to the beach or shopping isn't enough for you!
This tour is highly recommended! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

姉と二人旅で参加しました！
参加者の中で日本人は私たちのみ、さらにスタッフは日本語が話せないということで初めは少し不安もありましたが、スタッフの方はジェスチャーと簡単な英語、カタコトの日本語を交えながら説明や指示をしてくれるので特に困ることはありませんでした。
日本語でツアーの流れや注意が書かれている説明書をわたしてくれたので、それをちゃんと読めば何の問題もないです！

船で沖まで進み、スポットに到着するとシュノーケルをつけて檻の中へ。
悠々と泳ぐサメと、深いブルーのキレイな海！
想像以上に楽しかったです！
水中カメラやスマホも持って海に入れるので、防水ケースなどにいれて写真やムービーも撮れます。

普段乗り物酔いしない私も一応酔い止め薬を飲んで参加しました。
船は結構揺れたので、何人かぐったりしている方も…。
酔い止め薬は必須かと。

のんびり過ごすのもいいけど、ちょっと変わったことがしたい！
ビーチやショッピングだけでは物足りない！
という人にはオススメのツアーです( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

I signed up for 2100m, but when it came time to jump, it somehow turned into 4200m. (laughs) Of course, I was charged an extra fee, which left me a bit frustrated. However, it was a good experience and I had fun! ^^

2100ｍで申し込みましたが、いざ飛ぶとなぜか4200ｍになってました。（笑）
もちろん追加料金も取られましたし、少しモヤモヤ。
でもいい経験になりましたし、楽しかったです^^

The showcase is highly recommended. While wandering around during the wait, I found a tour tram. I considered joining, but it turned out to be a Christian recruitment that took you outside the venue.

ショーケースはとにかくお勧めです。
待ち時間に館内をうろうろしていたら、ツアートラムがありました。
参加しようかと思いましたが、館外に連れて行かれるキリスト教の勧誘でした。

I participated with my 75-year-old mother. Neither my mother nor I understand English at all, but we were able to enjoy ourselves thoroughly. I thought it would have been even more enjoyable if I could understand the guide's explanations about the farm and Hawaii along the way.

75歳の母と２人で参加しました。
母も私も全く英語がわかりませんが、十分楽しむ事ができました。
ガイドが途中、途中で農場やハワイの事など（多分）説明していて英語がわかればもっと楽しめたのになと思いました。

Staff was friendly and fun.. totally worth the money. Incredible views. Highly Recommend it.

Horseback riding on the North Shore was absolutely fantastic. The blue sea and sky, along with the wonderfully refreshing breeze, made the views from horseback incredible. The guide provided thorough insights throughout the tour, making it a rich and fulfilling experience.

ノースショアでの乗馬は最高に楽しかったです。青い海と空、なんとも心地の良い風が馬上からの景色を最高なものにしてくれました。
車内では、時間のある限り隅々までガイドしてくださって、内容の濃いツアーだったと思います。

I participated in a horseback riding experience with three friends, making a total of four of us. There were two white people in the same time slot, but the two instructors staggered the groups a bit and led us separately, so we had a private group experience. Alex, who was in charge of us, had a great personality and provided us with information about the horses' names and personalities, as well as guidance throughout the ride. I could feel her love for the horses radiating from her, which made us feel happy too. We were blessed with good weather, took photos on a stunning beach, and had a very meaningful time connecting with nature. Fortunately, we also encountered a sea turtle basking in the sun, making it the best horseback riding experience that we could only have here!

13時からの乗馬体験に友人3人と私、計4人で参加。
白人2名が同じ時間帯にいましたが、インストラクター2名が少し時間をずらして2組に分けて先導してくれたため、グループで貸切の状態でした。私達を担当してくれたAlexは人柄もよく、馬の名前、性格や途中のガイドもしてくれました。彼女の全身から馬たちへの愛を感じてこちらまで幸せになりました。天候にも恵まれ、絶景の浜辺で写真も撮れ、自然を感じられたとても有意義な時間を過ごすことができました。ラッキーなことに甲羅干しで寝ている海亀にも出会え、ここでしか味わえない最高の乗馬体験になりました！！

It was my first experience, and it was incredibly fun!! The 4000 meters were scary, but the instructor was so enjoyable that the fear just disappeared!! I want to do it again next time I go!

初めての体験でしたが、めっちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！！
4000ｍ怖かったですがインストラクターが楽しくて、怖さ吹っ飛びます！！
また行く時はやりたいです！

I enjoyed the Horseback ride, but was disappointed we didn’t actually get to see the sunset.

Jumping from 4000 meters above the clouds was exhilarating! After the parachute opened, the instructor explained the scenery, including Waikiki Beach and the North Shore, making it truly an extraordinary experience. However, towards the end, I got a bit dizzy from the turns, which is unfortunate due to my own constitution.

高度4000m、雲の上からのジャンプは気分爽快でした！パラシュートが開いてからは、インストラクターの方がワイキキビーチやノースショア等、景色の説明してくださり、本当に非日常の最高な時間でした。
ただ、最後の頃、旋回に酔ってしまったのが、自分の体質の問題ですが残念です。。

I got a bit lost at the entrance of the ranch, but I arrived safely and waited for about 30 minutes until everyone who signed up for the tour gathered. (You can touch the horses while waiting.) Once everyone was there, the staff explained how to ride and how to hold the reins, and then we each mounted the horses with their assistance. We rode in a line along a designated course at a slow pace, so even those with no riding experience could feel comfortable. The horses seemed well-trained and followed the instructions smoothly. We rode for just under an hour against the backdrop of Hawaii's magnificent scenery, and then we returned to the starting point to say goodbye to the staff before parting ways. It feels great when the weather is nice! While I'd love to ride in light clothing, long pants and sneakers are a must. If you're concerned about sunburn, I recommend bringing a light shirt. We encountered some rain on the way, but it was sunny during the ride, and I had a lot of fun! The horses were very soothing!

牧場の入口で若干迷いましたが無事に到着し、ツアー申込した人が揃うまで時間をつぶしながら30分位待ちました。
(待っている間馬に触ったりできます。)
全員揃うとスタッフの方が乗り方、綱の引き方を説明してくれ、付き添いながら一人一人乗馬し出発。一列に並んで決まったコースをゆっくり進むので乗馬全く経験なくても安心して乗ることができました！
馬も慣れているようですんなり指示に従ってくれます。1時間弱位ハワイの壮大な景色を背景に乗馬しスタートした場所に戻ってスタッフとお別れの挨拶をして解散となります。
天気がいいととても気持ちいいです！
薄着で乗りたい所ですが長ズボンスニーカーは必須。日焼けが気になる方は薄手のシャツなどあるといいと思います。
行く途中雨に降られましたが、乗馬中は晴れていて楽しかったです！お馬さんにもいやされました！

I posted photos on Facebook and got an amazing response!
The thrill of free-falling is the best!
When the parachute opened, it felt like I was suspended in mid-air.
I thought I would descend slowly, but instead, I started spinning around. I felt like I had to descend quickly due to time constraints, but I wanted to enjoy a slower descent and take in the view of the ground!

Facebookに写真を載せたら凄い反響！
フリーフォール中の快感、最高！
パラシュートを開いたら空中に停止してるような快感。
そのままゆったり降りるのかと思いきや、グルグル旋回。時間の関係で早く降下しなければならないと思うけど、もう少しゆっくりした降下で下界をなかめたかった！

Everyone was very friendly and made us feel so welcome. All staff including the bus operators were wonderful. We learned so much about the Hawaiian culture, very proud people. We visited all the villages with a tour guide, had lunch. We attended the luau and celebrated our 50th anniversary on the stage, we were presented with a lei and we danced with other couples that were also celebrating their anniversary . We went onto see their wonderful indoor show. We really had a great time.

The team at Pacific Skydiving was absolutely amazing. They were friendly and kept the mood positive and fun. At no point did I feel like my life was in danger! My fiancé and I were first time jumpers and would definitely do it again. Spectacular views and an awesome experience!!

I had plans to go to the North Shore, so I made a reservation out of curiosity. After about 20 minutes on the boat, we were given snorkels and entered the sea in a cage with around eight people. Looking around, I saw more than ten sharks, some about three meters long. It was quite thrilling, and I was very satisfied with the tour, which offered a thrill that you can't experience in Japan.

There were no other Japanese people besides us, and all the explanations were in English. However, I think it's not a problem even if you don't speak English, as you can understand the atmosphere.

It seems to depend on the day, but the boat does sway, so I think it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication.

ノースショアに行く予定がありましたので、興味本位で予約。船に揺られ20分くらいの沖で、シュノーケルを渡され、海に設置されている檻の中に8人程度で海へ入ります。あたりを見渡すと、10匹以上のサメがいました。3メートル程度あるものもおり、かなりドキドキしましたが、日本では味わえないスリルがあり、とても満足のツアーでした。
日本人は私たち以外にはいなく、説明もすべて英語でした。ただ、雰囲気で伝わりますので、英語ができなくても問題はないかなとも思います。
日によるみたいですが、船は揺れますので、酔い止めは持っていったほうがいいかと思います。

On the fourth day in Hawaii, I went in the evening after spending the morning elsewhere. While the travel time was long, the guides kept us entertained with their creativity during the journey. As for dinner, it was a buffet style. I felt that the food wasn't very delicious. Regarding the fire dance, since it was in English, I couldn't quite understand the early episodes and only grasped the general idea. However, the main fire dance was impressive in terms of speed and the amount of fire! Unfortunately, photography was not allowed during the show! Overall, I think it is worth seeing!

ハワイ4日目に行きました。
午前中他所に遊んで夕方から行きました。
移動時間が長いのは仕方ないですが移動中はガイドさんたちが工夫しながら楽しませてもらえます。
夕食の方ですがバイキング形式でした。
料理は私はあまり美味しくないと感じました。
肝心のファイャーダンスですが英語なので最初の方のエピソード等がわからなくてなんとなくしかわかりませんでした。
メインのファイャーダンスはスピードと火の量には圧巻でした！
残念なのはショーの最中はカメラで撮影が出来ません！
全体的に見る価値はあると思います！

We had not been to the Polynesian Cultural Center since our honeymoon 26 years ago. I'm so glad we decided to go back. It is a magical place that takes you on a journey to many different cultures and lands. It's fun, it's exciting, and it's educational. You meet so many interesting and wonderful people along the way that love to tell you about their traditions and their lands.

The food was fabulous and then came the finale show of the evening. It was well thought out, magically produced and choreographed and told a very valuable story.

This is definitely a do not miss event for anyone visiting Oahu!

We had our wedding ceremony in Hawaii.
We also visited Hawaii for our honeymoon, and we made wonderful memories by skydiving.

It was my first time skydiving, and I was so excited. It was fun not just to jump, but also to be on the small plane, which added to the thrill compared to a regular large airplane. As for the actual jump...
That's something to enjoy once you're up in the air.
It was a wonderful experience that you can't have in Japan.

私たちはハワイにて挙式をしました。
新婚旅行も兼ねてハワイに訪れたのですが、スカイダビングをしてとても良い思い出ができました。

初のスカイダビングだったのですが、ドッキドキ。
飛ぶだけじゃなく、飛行機に乗ってからも楽しかった。普段の大きな飛行機✈️じゃなくて、小さな飛行機だからこその迫力。実際に飛んでからは、、
それは飛んでからのお楽しみですね。
日本では体験できない素敵な時間でした。

I had decided to go horseback riding in Hawaii, but I struggled to choose where to go because there were various plans available. Since it takes a whole day, this tour is a bit pricey, but I chose it because it includes transportation and goes to Haleiwa, and I was glad I did. The horses here are all gentle, and even if they stop to graze a bit, they come back quickly with just a little tug. It seemed like the other participants' horses were the same way. I highly recommend it!

ハワイで乗馬をすることは決めていましたが、いろいろ異なるプランがあるため、どこにするか決めるのに苦労しました。
一日がかりなので少しこのツアーは金額がかさみますが、送迎があること、ハイレワに行けることなどから選び、正解でした。
ここの馬はみんな穏やかで、多少草を食べに道草をしても、ちょっと引っ張るとすぐ戻ってくれました。ほかの参加者さんの馬もみなそうだったようですよ。
おすすめします！

A lot of fun and easy to do! Crew was helpful and professional and funny! It would be nice to have fewer people on the tour so you can see more in the shark cage! Did see several sharks!!!!

The price was a bit high when including photos, videos, and tips, so I was hesitant to make a reservation until the last minute. Since it was a special trip to Hawaii, I consulted with my friends and decided to go for the experience. In the end, it was even more fun than I had imagined, and I was swept up in the atmosphere! Thanks to that, I chose a plan that included both photos and videos, which ended up being quite an expense. However, I have no regrets at all; I truly think it was great that I didn't back out just because it was expensive at the time. The instructors were all very kind, and it turned out to be a fun tour. The next time I come to Hawaii, I plan to fly again!

写真や動画、チップを含めると値段が少し高めだったので、ギリギリまで予約をするか迷っていました。せっかくのハワイ旅行なので友達と相談して体験することに。終わってみると、想像以上に楽しくて雰囲気にも飲まれました！おかげで、写真も動画も付いているプランを選択し、かなりの出費をすることになりました。ですが全く後悔はなく、あの時高いからといって辞めずに、体験しておいて本当に良かったと思いました。インストラクターさんも皆優しく、楽しいツアーとなりました。次回ハワイに来たら、また飛ぼうと思います！

A university student near the Polynesian Cultural Center served as our guide on the bus, and they were very articulate, sharing various stories about Hawaii, making the approximately one-and-a-half-hour drive feel like no time at all.

The show itself was conducted in English, so the story was a bit hard to follow, but there were many dancers, and it was quite impressive.

ポリネシア文化センター近くの大学生の方がガイドとしてバスに添乗していたのですが、その方がとてもお話し上手で、色々なハワイの話をしてくれ、到着するまでの約1時間半のドライブがあっという間でした。

ショー自体は英語で進行するのでストーリーがいまいちわかづらかったですが、大勢のダンサーさんが出ていて迫力でした。

We took on a challenge during our honeymoon! On the day, there was another Japanese couple, which made us feel more at ease. However, all the explanations were in English, so I was completely lost... I felt sad about my lack of ability, but it was a lot of fun! It wasn't as scary as I thought, so for those who are hesitant, I definitely recommend giving it a try!

新婚旅行で挑戦しました！当日は日本人のカップルがもう一組いたので心強かったです。ただし説明などは全部英語なのでサッパリでした。。自分の不甲斐なさに悲しくなりましたが、とても楽しかったです！思ったより怖くなかったので、迷ってる方は是非挑戦してみて下さい。

Best way to see the beautiful island if time is limited. Paul is an awesome guide!

I participated in a monitor tour where the second person was free. We took the bus from Ala Moana to get there. It took over an hour, but the location was easy to find. There was an entrance to the ranch across from the bus stop, and after walking for just under 10 minutes, we arrived at the ranch.

On the day we participated, there were only two participants, so we were able to take our time. The experience was more about riding around the ranch on horseback, so it might feel lacking for those expecting to gallop on the horses. Also, we joined the first tour of the day, but it was quite hot, and I got sunburned in short sleeves, so I recommend wearing long sleeves even if it's hot.

二人目無料のモニターツアーで参加しました。
アラモアナからthe busを利用して向かいました。
一時間以上かかりましたが、場所は分かりやすかったです。バス停の向かいに牧場の入り口がありそこを10分弱歩くと、牧場に着きます。

私達の参加した回は、ちょうど参加者が2名のみでしたので、ゆっくり回ることができました。
馬に乗って牧場を回るという感じなので、馬で走ることを期待している人には、物足りないかもしれません。
また、朝一番の時間で参加しましたが、かなり暑く半袖だと焼けましたので、暑くても長袖をオススメします。

It was very good. Thanks to a limited-time campaign, I was able to get a great seat at a low price and see a wonderful show. The food may vary for each person, but I enjoyed it deliciously. The atmosphere of the restaurant where I dined was also lovely. I wished I could have stayed longer.

とても良かったです。期間限定のキャンぺーンで、お値段も安く良いお席をとれて、すばらしい
ショーを見る事ができました。
食事は人其々でしょうが、私は美味しく頂けました。食事するレストランの雰囲気も素敵でした。もっと長い時間居たかったです。

The staff's talk on the bus that came to pick us up was great. They explained the meanings of Hawaiian words, history, and the lives of the local people in an easy-to-understand way. At the Polynesian Cultural Center, the dynamic dances and performances were just as impressive as I expected.

迎えに来て下さったバスの中でのスタッフの方のお話が良かったです。
Hawaiiのお言葉の意味、歴史、現地の方々の生活、などわかりやすく説明して頂きました。
ポリネシアン文化センターでは
思ってた通りのダイナミックの踊り、演出だったので圧巻です。

I was really anxious because there were no staff who could speak Japanese. The bus guide on the way there and back sang songs and had breakfast from the morning, and in the end, they got off first without even saying goodbye.

日本語の話せるスタッフがいなくて、すごーく不安でした。行き帰りのバスガイドさんが、朝から朝食を食べ歌を歌って、最後は挨拶もしずに先に降りて帰りました。

It was my first time skydiving. I was a bit nervous at first, but the instructor who jumped with me and the person taking photos were very friendly, which eased my tension and allowed me to jump smoothly! The view during the jump was incredibly beautiful. I think it's a scenery you can only see from the sky, so I'm really glad I experienced it!

初めてのスカイダイビングでした。
最初は少し緊張しましたが一緒に飛んでくれるインストラクターの方や
写真を撮ってくれる人がとても気さくで緊張がほぐれ
すんなりと飛べました！飛んでる最中は景色がとても綺麗でした。
空からでしか見れない景色だと思うので体験して本当に良かったです！

At Kualoa Ranch, small children are not allowed to participate in horseback riding, but at Gunstock Ranch, kids from the age of seven can ride, making it a fun experience for the whole family. This time, I took my eight-year-old son and we participated as a family. It was truly moving to explore the great outdoors of the North Shore alongside the horses. The horses are well-trained, so even children can participate with peace of mind. The ranch itself is quite far from Waikiki, so I recommend joining with a rental car.

クアロアランチでの乗馬は小さい子供は参加不可ですが、ガンストック牧場は７歳からでも乗馬が出来るので家族みんなで楽しめます。
今回は８歳の息子を連れて家族で参加しましたが、ノースショアの大自然の中を馬と共に散策できるのは感動です。
馬の調教も良くされていて、子供でも安心して参加できます。
牧場自体はワイキキから結構離れていますので、レンタカーで参加されることをおすすめします。