Reviewed by: HIRO
I was able to ride horses privately, so I received instruction that matched my level. Additionally, the lunch at the mountain top was excellent in both food and view. The view from the handmade swing was also exceptional!
プライベートで乗馬出来たので、レベルにあった指導をして頂けました。また、山頂での昼食は、料理、眺めが最高でした。また、手作りブランコから見る眺めも格別でした!
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| Packages: | 貸切 昼食付きコース(2時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Jess
We’ve been to many Luaus over the years but this one was the best ever. It was personal, informative, and super entertaining. Definitely recommend to others. Each guest felt involved without big crowds and big lines.
Aloha Jess, thanks for your review! We are so glad you had all the best at the luau, and we look forward to seeing you again. Mahalo from your Toa Luau Ohana! ^_^
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Keith M
Here we have a small group of nice folks pouring their soul into this wonderful luau. Imagine all this happing within the beautiful confines of Waimea Valley! Great food, great entertainment and one heck of a value. Toa Luau is centered around the traditional Samoan luau ways and pays respect to Hawaii and all the islands of Polynesia. My party of six adults chose the Silver package and were delighted with our seating position to the show. The food was amazing. Do yourself a favor... leave the other touristy luaus to the tourists and experience what these lovely folks work so hard to share. Well done Toa Luau!!
Aloha and mahalo from your Toa Luau Ohana for your kind words! We hope to see you again, and soon! ^_^
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/23 |
Reviewed by: 楽しいはる
I participated with my 4-year-old child. The tour guide accompanied my child for horseback riding, which made us feel secure. Both my child and I had a great time.
4歳の子供と参加しました。
子供にはツアーの人が付き添いで乗馬をしてもらい安心して参加できました。
子供も私も大変楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 子供向け体験コース(30分) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/17 |
Reviewed by: 免許取り立て
When inexperienced riders go horseback riding in Japan, there are often people pulling the reins beside them, but here, the ranch staff leads the way on horseback, forming a line and taking about 1.5 hours to tour the ranch. There were many amusing incidents, such as the horses bumping into each other, starting to eat grass, and needing to relieve themselves, which made it enjoyable. Among the six customers, we were the only Japanese.
日本で未経験者が乗馬となると、オーバルコースで横に手綱を引く人がいたり、だと思いますが、ここでは牧場スタッフが騎乗した馬を先頭に、隊列を組んで1.5時間かけて牧場内を回ります。
乗馬した馬同士でどつきあったり、草を食べ始めたり、用をたしたりのハプニングが多数あって、楽しめました。
6人のお客のうち、日本人は私達だけでした。
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/06 |
Reviewed by: RaeFlg
I participated in this tour alone but I had a lot of fun there! There were many activities, performances, and exhibitions. I stayed there over 9 hours and I was so satisfied with the tour!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Sloftin
The tour guide was wonderful lots of stories funny and knew lots of history. I enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center as well all the different cultures was interesting and fun at the same time. Great time for the whole day of staying busy.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Sssnrhnd
This is a wonderful excursion i would not recommend it for small children due to the time frame of the tour cause it is a long tour buf well worth it our tour gudie was knowledgeable and friendly and was on time. the food was excellent.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/07 |
Reviewed by: LisaV
When I first got tickets to the Polynesian Cultural Center, I was a little worried since we would be there all day. Would we find enough to do for 9 hours? Yes, yes we could, and one day wasn't even enough!
There were so many incredible activities and performances in all of the different villages, but my favorites had to be Samoa and Hawaii. The presenter for Samoa was not hilarious, but so entertaining, and quite the hottie too! :P I knew Hawaii would be great, how could it not be, but I was blown away by their performances.
We also visited Tahiti and New Zealand, but didn't have time for Fiji or Tonga unfortunately. Next visit! The canoe ride, and the canoe pageant were quite fun, and even the IMAX movie which we chose to see as a break from the walking, ended up being very good! You definitely don't want to miss it!
The food at the luau was so tasty, and I had a LOT of poke. So much poke. Like, pretty much all of the poke was in my belly by the end of dinner. And although I loved the show while we ate, the highlight was definitely the evening Breath of Life show. It was so interesting to see hula and other dances put to a story.
The day was long, but so worth it!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/06 |
Reviewed by: mcavalheiro
I had a amazing time with Toa Luau, food, drinks & show are great. It's a very family oriented luau and the location is beautiful. The good thing about being far from Waikiki, is that you can skip the crowds from the other shows and get a more personal experience.
I really enjoyed the pre-luau activities, they let us be part of dinner preparation and we learned how to make some traditional Polynesian dishes. They let us peel taro, green banana, they showed us how make flower leis & how to use palm leafs to make headbands, baskets and hats. We played Polynesian games and had the chance to play some musical instruments too. Kids and adults were having so much fun! I believe this is the only luau where you can experience a Kava Cerimony, one of the most iconic cultural traditions in Fiji.
I've been to other luaus before, but this one felt different. I didn't feel as a tourist. The staff makes you feel like you are part of their family and that they are inviting you for a real party at their home, so it made the evening really special.
Another good thing is that it includes admission to Waimea Valley. We arrived earlier and were able to enjoy the botanical garden and of course, swim at the most famous waterfall on Oahu. There are changing rooms available at the park so you can get ready for the luau.
I recommend this luau for everyone who is looking for a real luau experience and wants to learn more about the beautiful Hawaiian & Polynesian culture. Absolutely loved it!
Aloha, and mahalo nui for spending some time to shower us with your kind words. The fact that you remember the key parts of the luau made us all feel that you had the best time and it is our hope that we'd see you again when you come back to Oahu
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Don & Mary Smith
All day excursion. Wonderful experience. Our guide, Stau, was enthusiastic, fun, and knowledgeable. The different villages, with all of the friendly people, entertainment, and learning opportunities were well done. The luau was good. The Ha, Breath of Life show was amazing. Will go again next time I visit Hawaii. Thanks so much for the experience.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
Honestly guys, this is a must do when you go to Oahu. You get to learn about the Polynesian culture while having fun! The center was huge and there’s lots of activities to do throughout the day. There’s several shows that we’re OUTSTANDING!!! The food at the luau was amazing as well. The final show: HA, was sooo good, it’s a must see. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Luis
We had a great experience. I went with my girlfriend, mom, and grandmother.
The tour gave us a good idea of the places we'd like to visit the next few days. Our tour guide, I think he name was Paul, was kind, knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and provided good advice for activities we could do the next few days.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Dianna
This was a very fun and educational experience. I learned a lot about the Polynesian islands and their different cultures. I would recommend booking with a tour guide if you would like to see all the villages in one day. The night show finale was the best part. I was pretty exhausted by the end of the day from having so much fun and the long drive there and back. I also recommend setting aside an entire day if you're interested in going to PCC.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Extreme1
This was my 4th time here but 1st time for my girlfriend. Just as entertaining the 4th time as it was the first. Very educational and beautiful at the same time. My package included the Luau and that was good too. Not like the other ones I've been to but still was good. The evening show was excellent and very well performed. I highly recommend going to the Polynesian Culture Center to everyone who comes to Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Fay
Paul our driver was entertaining and he was very knowledgeable! It was a great tour and it was so much fun!
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/12 |
Reviewed by: とんりつ
I might have needed to mention this beforehand, but if I was expecting a title like "Enjoy the Ranch with a Course That Suits You," there was no level check or inquiry about my preferences; it was just a slow, straightforward walk.
事前に言っておかなければならなかったのかもしれませんが、「あなたに合ったコースで牧場を満喫」というタイトルを期待していたら、レベルチェックも希望を聞かれることもなく、ただ淡々とゆっくり歩くだけでした。
ご不便をおかけして申し訳ありませんが、この乗馬ではトロットやキャンターができなかったことにご不満を感じられたかもしれません。上級者向けの乗馬オプションもございますが、予約されたのは1.5時間の景色を楽しむ乗馬でした。上級者向けの乗馬ではトロットやキャンターが可能ですが、そのグループは少人数(4人)に制限しています。また、各ライダーは安全にトロットやキャンターができることを示さなければなりません。馬は速く走るのが好きなので、馬をコントロールできない方には危険です。もし上級者であれば、その乗馬にご参加いただけることを願っています。マハロ。
We apologize if you were frustrated by not being able to trot or canter on this ride. We have an advanced ride option, however, the ride booked was a 1.5 hr scenic ride. Our advance ride allows trotting and cantering, however, we keep that group small (4 people). Also, each rider must show that they can safely trot and canter because horses love to go faster and it would be dangerous for someone who doesn't know how to control the horse. We hope if you are advance that you will sign up for that ride. Mahalo
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Stewart
Fantastic experience.
Plenty to do and see during the whole day.
Enjoyed the shows in each country.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Zhou Zhang
My son and I just did the 90 minute scenic tour. It was his first time and it was absolutely fantastic! The whole trail was very smooth and the view was breathtaking like no other. Our wranglers were very knowledgeable about the trail and very attentive. My son who is 8 absolutely enjoyed the ride and had no problem riding this trail. Definitely a ‘must activity’ at Gunstock Ranch!
Mahalo for the wonderful review, and pictures! We appreciate you taking taking the time to share your experience.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Scenic Ride (90-min) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/05 |
Reviewed by: S_CK
It takes about two hours to get to Gunstock Ranch by taking The Bus number 55 from Ala Moana. After passing by Kualoa Ranch, you will find Gunstock Ranch further ahead. There is only a sign along the road, so I almost missed the bus stop at Kamehameha Hwy + Opp 56-155. After getting off the bus and walking down the road marked by the sign, I arrived at Gunstock Ranch, where I could hear cheerful voices from a children's swimming class.
I arrived quite a bit earlier than the check-in time, so I spent some time playing with the horses and goats. After listening to the safety instructions, I decided not to wear a helmet and signed a separate waiver form. About 30 minutes into the horseback riding, we reached a hill where we could see the surrounding scenery, and Grace and Chad, who guided us, took some photos for us. The staff were very friendly and helped my mother, who doesn't understand English at all and is inexperienced with horseback riding, feel comfortable. I had a fulfilling two hours riding along a path covered with jungle-like trees on a very friendly horse, an experience I don't usually get to enjoy. I definitely want to visit again.
アラモアナから55番のThe Busに乗ること約2時間、クアロア牧場を通り過ぎ、さらに行ったその先にGunstock Ranchがあります。道路沿いからは看板が立っているだけなので、バス停である、Kamehameha Hwy + Opp 56-155 というバス停をあわや見逃しそうに・・・ バスから降り、看板が立っている道を奥に進んでいくと、子供のスイミング教室から楽しそうな声が聞こえるGunstock Ranchにたどり着きました。
受付時間よりだいぶ早く着いてしまったので、馬やヤギと戯れながら時間を潰し、注意事項などを聞いて、私はヘルメットをかぶらないことにしたので、別途既定の用紙へサインをしました。乗馬を開始すること30分、あたりの景色を一望出来る丘の上にたどり着き、案内をしてくれたGraceとChadに写真を撮ってもらいました。とっても気さくなスタッフの方々で、英語が全くわからず乗馬にも不慣れな私の母をしっかりとリードしてくれました。ジャングルのような木々に覆われた道をとてもフレンドリーな馬と進む、普段味わえない充実した2時間を過ごすことができました。またぜひ訪れたいと思います。
マハロ(ありがとう)詳細な説明をありがとうございます。これは私たちの未来のゲストにとても役立ちます。またすぐにお越しいただけることを願っています。マハロ(ありがとう)
Mahalo for your detailed description. It helps our future guests so much. We hope that you will come again soon. Mahalo
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Paul
What a totally enjoyable day. Well worth it. I recommend getting the group guided tour inside the Center to save time and get a better experience.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Jano
Tori enhanced the tour with her energy and knowledge! The stop at Fumi’s was my favorite. There just happened to be several hula dancers and a musician that sang for a couple that got engaged. The shrimp was ono! The ube popsicle, too! Waimea Falls was also a treat. There was even a Farmers Market with local fruit and food. Gotta try the ice cream bananas. So good!
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Moeka
I took bus number 55 from Ala Moana Center, and it took about just under two hours to arrive. I checked the map for the bus stop where I needed to get off, and the driver helped me when I was getting off. There were two of us who experienced horseback riding; we had tried it about a year ago at Kualoa Ranch. This time, I chose Gunstock Ranch because they had a longer plan available. The horses were very easy to handle, and although there were times they didn't listen, the guide was quick to help. When we reached the top of the mountain, the view was stunning, and we were able to take commemorative photos, which made me very satisfied. I would love to experience this again if I have the chance! ☺︎︎
アラモアナセンターから55番のバスに乗り、到着までは約2時間弱程でした。降りるバス停は地図で確認しながら向かい、降りる時に運転手の方に教えてもらいました。乗馬体験をしたのは2人で、1年ほど前にクアロアランチで乗馬を体験しました。ガンストック牧場の方が時間が長いプランがあったので今回はこちらを選ばせていただきました。馬はとても扱いやすく、時々言うことを聞かない時がありましたが、ガイドの方がすぐにヘルプをしてくれました。山の頂上まで登ると、すごく景色が綺麗で、記念写真を撮ってもらえて大満足です。また機会があったら体験したいです☺︎︎
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Bob Markewich
My wife and daughters (13 and 15) and I went riding at Gunstock Ranch. Booking online was a breeze, and our wrangler Kate was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. She efficiently set us up on our horses and went over basic riding skills. The horses were very healthy and well behaved. Kate took us on a 90 min ride around the ranch, stopping for a very scenic photo op at the top of the hill. The experience was wonderful, very organized and enjoyable. We will definately visit Gunstock again if we return to Oahu!
Aloha Bob, Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing your experience at Gunstock. We would love to see you and your family again!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Scenic Ride (90-min) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Terri Markewich
My family and I went to Gunstock Ranch for the 90 min ride. Our wrangler was Kate who was amazing! She took some time to aquaint us with our horses and determine our level of skill. Our horses were very well behaved, absolutely beautiful and healthy. Once we were all set, we headed on up the trail! Kate was very knowledgeable about the Ranch and Oahu history even though she had only been working there for 3 weeks. The ride was very peaceful and enjoyable. The view at the top was breathtaking, and Kate took a beautiful family photo for us at the top.
We would definately go back if we visit Oahu again!
Aloha Terri,
We love hearing about your experience and the things you enjoyed while riding with us. We hope you come again! Mahalo for the kind review.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One! Scenic Ride (90-min) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Denise
The place was pretty nice and there really wasn't anything wrong. We just were too tired to see the show at the end of the night. I wish they would of had an earlier show.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Lel
The tour guide was a blast but it rained all day so it could have been better.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/01 |
Reviewed by: John & Judy
We would recommend the Polynesian Cultural Center to everyone, all ages. Everyone there was very eager to share their unique cultures, they were so friendly, knowledge and fun.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Tiwi
a very nice 1-day tour! Oahu at a glimpse, our tour leader cum driver, Ken, was very entertaining.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/16 |
Reviewed by: mika
I participated in mid-February. It took about an hour by rental car from the center of Waikiki to get there. The staff kindly taught us how to ride, and there were a total of five of us: one staff member and four tour participants, as we explored the vast ranch for about an hour and a half.
In the middle of the course, we took commemorative photos on a hill with a great view, which became a wonderful memory.
While there aren't as many activities as at places like Kualoa Ranch, I highly recommend it for those who want to enjoy horseback riding at a leisurely pace!
2月の中旬に参加させていただきました。ワイキキの中心地からレンタカーで約一時間で着きました。
スタッフの方に丁寧に乗り方等を教えていただき、スタッフ1名、ツアー参加者4名の計5名で広大な牧場を約一時間半かけて回りました。
コースの中盤では見晴らしの良い丘の上で記念撮影をしてもらい、とても良い思い出になりました。
クアロア牧場のように乗馬以外のアクティビティがたくさんある訳ではないですが、乗馬だけをゆっくり楽しみたい方にはとてもオススメです!
レビューをありがとうございます!私たちは、あなたが私たちのアドバンスライドを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思っており、またお会いできることを楽しみにしています。
マハロ
エミリー・ヘルナンデス
ガンストックランチ
Thank you for your review! We are glad you had a nice time on our advanced ride and hope to see you again soon.
Mahalo
Emily Hernandez
Gunstock Ranch
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/12 |
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私たちと一緒に乗っていただき、素晴らしいレビューをありがとうございます!
Mahalo for riding with us and for the great review!