Reviewed by: ほた
I was surprised to find such a large-scale place that recreates the Polynesian islands all the way out there on the island!
Not only the houses, but even the costumes of the staff in the village add to the fun atmosphere.
I was impressed by the enthusiasm of the guide staff. It was enjoyable to immerse myself in that world all day long, right up until the evening show (^^).
ポリネシア諸島を村ごと、再現したあんな大規模な場所が島のあんな遠いところにあるなんて、ビックリしました!
家屋などはもちろんそうですが、村内にいるスタッフの衣装まで雰囲気が楽しいです。
案内スタッフの方の熱心さにも感心。そのまま夜のショーまで一日中、世界に浸れて楽しかったです(^^)
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/17 |
Reviewed by: ヒゲ王子
I participated in the package that only included the night show. The fire dance was incredibly powerful. The hula and dances from Polynesian countries were distinctly different and very captivating.
It was completely different from the image I had of hula dancing, and I was moved by the dynamic nature of the show!
Since it was my first time, I wasn't sure what to expect, but the park seemed very large and it appeared to realistically recreate a Polynesian village.
It seems that with the daytime package, I could have enjoyed the park as well, so I think I will go during the day next time.
夜のショーだけ見るパッケージで参加しました。
ファイアーダンスは迫力満点。フラやポリネシア諸国のダンスも特徴がハッキリと分かれており、魅力的でした。
今まで思っていたフラダンスのイメージとは全く違い、躍動感があるショーに感動です!
はじめてなので、どんなところかわからなかったですが、園内はとっても大きいようで、かなりリアルにポリネシアの村を再現しているようでした。
昼間のパッケージなら園内も楽しめたみたいなので、今度は昼から行こうと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/16 |
Reviewed by: 長谷川プロレス
I thought it was the best entertainment facility in Hawaii! I've been to Hawaii many times, but for some reason, I never had the opportunity to visit until now.
Since my parents wanted to see the largest Hawaiian show on Oahu, we chose the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the tour of the grounds was also very good.
There was a student, possibly an exchange student from Japan, who guided us around while sharing stories about life in Hawaii. Their passion, likely due to their youth, left a very good impression on me.
The evening show, with its large cast, was truly impressive. I realized just how different it is from the free shows in Waikiki (laughs).
I highly recommend it!
ハワイ1番のエンターテインメント施設と思いました!ハワイは何度も行っているのですが、なぜか今まで行く機会がありませんでした。
両親がどうせ見るならオアフ島で最大規模のハワイアンショーをということで、ポリネシア文化センターを選びましたが、園内ツアーも非常に良かったです。
日本からの留学生の方かな、学生さんが園内をハワイでの生活なんかの話も交えながら案内してくれ、若さゆえか情熱を感じてとても好印象。
夜のショーは最大規模のキャストというだけあって、迫力満点。ワイキキ内の無料のショーとは全然ちがうんだと今さら気づきました(笑)
お薦めです!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good!
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/16 |
Reviewed by: ホームズ
This was my first visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, even though it's my fifth time in Hawaii. Last time, my family had a fever, and we had to cancel. So, I was really looking forward to this tour. It was my first time using Alan Net, and I was a bit worried if everything would be alright, but as soon as I made the reservation, the confirmation ticket arrived immediately. Since we don't have a printer at home, I was wondering what to do, but I found out that they also accept fax, which made me feel that this company is reliable.
The cultural center provided interesting and well-explained information in Japanese about the history of Hawaii and the surrounding islands, greetings, buildings, and daily life. The hula lessons, games, dances, music, and the final show were powerful and wonderful. While there are tours that leave early from the cultural center, I highly recommend staying until the end for those who have the time, except for those with small children. My high school kids were also very satisfied. They provided us with great seats, and even adjusted the price to match other cheaper tours, which made for a truly memorable experience.
ハワイは5回目だというのに、ポリネシアン文化センター訪問は、初めて。前回は、家族が熱を出し、キャンセル。だから、今回のツアーはとても楽しみでした。アランネットを利用させていただいたのは、初めてでしたので、失礼ながら、本当に大丈夫か心配でしたが、申し込みと同時に、すぐに予約券は来るし、ウチはプリンターがないから、どうしようとと考えていたら、FAXも有り、この会社は信頼出来ると思いました。文化センターは、日本語で面白く、上手に説明してくれるし、ハワイや、周辺の島の歴史、挨拶、建物、暮らしもわかり、フラレッスンや、ゲーム、ダンスや音楽、そして、最後のショーは、踊りがパワプルで、素晴らしかったです。文化センターの参加は、早く帰るツアーもありますが、時間のない人や、小さいお子さんがいる人以外の方は、是非最後までの参加が楽しいですよ。我が家の中、高生の子供達も大満足でした。席もイイ席を用意してもらい、他のツアーが安いと合わせていただき、本当に良い思いでとなりました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Melinda Hulett, Arkansas
Nice activity for all ages.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/29 |
Reviewed by: 眞ちゃん
We arrived at the hotel in Waikiki in the morning and set off for the center after 4 PM, arriving in just over an hour. Along the way, we were guided to various sightseeing spots. After arriving, we had dinner right away, but the economy and deluxe courses had different buildings. The buffet for the deluxe course was quite good compared to others we had on different days. The show was exotic and impressive. Most of the guests were Americans, which added a different kind of excitement. If I had to wish for something, I would have liked an additional 30 minutes for the meal.
ワイキキのホテルに朝到着、午後4時過ぎにセンターへ向かって出発、1時間少々で到着する。通りすがりに色々な観光場所をガイドしてくれます。到着後すぐに夕食ですが、エコノミーとデラックスコースでは建物が異なります。デラックスコースのバイキングでしたが、後日の他と比べてもなかなか良かったと思います。ショーはエキゾチックで迫力の有る素敵なものでした。お客さんは米国人がほとんどでこちらも別の意味で迫力が有りました。欲を言えば食事の時間が後30分欲しいところでした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/27 |
Reviewed by: lsg family
This is definately educational for the kids. We had a great time...the show was great.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Joni Giacomino
This experience was wonderful and educational. Our tour guide Mon was fantastic and very informative. He took extra time with my 7 year old and encouraged her to participate in activities. The Horizon show was spectacular. I can't wait to go back to Hawaii to visit the center again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great activity for the family. Entertained the kids (7 and 10) as well as the adults.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Terry Gordon
Exceeded our expectations. Never a dull moment from twelve noon to the end of the show. Be sure you get a guide. The guest-participation activities were a particular treat -- spear-throwing, poi ball twirling, drums, it was all great fun. And the evening show was truly spectacular. This was well worth the money and well worth the trip to the North side of the island.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/22 |
Reviewed by: JLP - ILLINOIS
IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT. WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Honey Mooners
We enjoyed the variety of cultural events but felt there was just not enough time to fully appreciate the time spent. Our Guide was excellent and we remember her still. Lena
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Billy
Very enjoyable. Just overall, it takes a lot of time from leaving hotel, to getting back to hotel. Thanks again!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/20 |
Reviewed by: デコミネ
I participated with my 88-year-old mother and my 25-year-old daughter. From the canoe pageant performance to the canoe tour, it was a series of fun activities with our charming college student tour guide on Circle Island. We learned hula, participated in drumming, experienced fire-making, and much more...
The Horizon Show after dinner was truly spectacular, just as the rumors suggested! We were so moved that we found ourselves cheering and making sounds like Polynesians. With so many activities included, I think it’s a great value. Both my mother and daughter were very satisfied.
88歳の母・25歳の娘・私で参加しました。
カヌーページェントのパフォーマンスから、カヌーでのツアー、可愛い大学生のツアーガイドにるサークルアイランドの楽しい事の連続です。フラをならったり、太鼓に手踊りで参加したり、火起こしを体験、他にもいろいろ・・・
夕食後の、ホライズンショーは、もう!噂に違わず見事です。うるうる状態で、ポリネシア人になって歓声・奇声?を
あげて楽しみました。もりだくさんの内容なので、とってもお得だと思います。母も娘も大満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I thought I had to experience it, so I signed up for the Twilight Tour from Japan. I was looking forward to it, but on the day of the tour, my family member who was accompanying me fell ill and had to go to the hospital, so I had to cancel at the last minute.
However, although I was prepared for a cancellation, I was able to change the date instead, and later on, I was able to see the show without any issues.
The show was completely engaging and the 90 minutes flew by. It was so much fun! Since it was a deluxe experience, my seat was in the second row near the center, which provided a great view and a lot of excitement. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Hawaii for the first time.
Thank you very much for accommodating the date change. It became a wonderful memory of Hawaii.
初めてのハワイだったので、やっぱり体験しとかなきゃ?とトワイライトツアーに日本から申し込み。楽しみにしていたのですが、いざ、行く日になって同行の家族が体調を崩して病院に行くことになり、急遽、キャンセルの連絡をしました。
が、キャンセルを覚悟していたものの実際は日程変更をしていただけることになり、後日、無事、ショーを見ることができました。
ショーは全く眠くもならず、あっという間の90分でした。楽しかった~。デラックスだったので席もセンター近くの前から2列目で、迫力もあり、とても見やすかったです。初めてハワイに行く人にはおすすめ。
日程変更していただき、本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイのいい思い出になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/01 |
Reviewed by: C. L. Kennedy
Educational, fun, and very enjoyable an experience the whole family can enjoy.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/15 |
Reviewed by: KEISHIN
The buffet-style dinner was fairly satisfying, but due to the large number of participants, popular ingredients quickly ran out.
I saw the show several times, and it was wonderful, incomparable to any hula dance show. The grand stage decorations were utilized to the fullest, and the quality of the dancers was quite high. The use of fire was magical, making for a delightful and satisfying experience.
バイキング方式のディナーはまずまず満足のいく内容ですが、参加人数の多いことから人気のある食材から直ぐに無くなってしまいました。
ショーは数回見た、どのフラダンスショーとは比較にならない素晴しいものでした。壮大なステージのデコレーションを最大限に生かしきっており、ダンサーの質も大分高いメンバーが揃っており、炎の使い方が幻想的で堪能と満足のひと時でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/15 |
Reviewed by: もんたろう
This was my first trip to Hawaii. Since my elderly parents were accompanying me, we focused on sightseeing. This time, we signed up for the Deluxe Course at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The bus arrived on time at the hotel pickup location, and a Japanese exchange student kindly explained the day's schedule during the ride. Upon arriving at the Polynesian Cultural Center and moving to the entrance, we were introduced to the day's agenda and our guide (the Japanese exchange student), and we toured in groups.
It seems that the tour routes differ depending on the guide, but our guide provided interpretation near our group for each show, which seemed to satisfy my elderly parents.
The dinner buffet also had a wide variety of options and was very delicious.
The final Horizon Night Show was simply amazing; I think it was the best show I saw in Hawaii. I would like to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.
初めてのハワイ旅行。年配の両親も同行だったので、観光重視にしました。今回、ポリネシア文化センターデラックスコースに申し込みました。ホテルのピックアップ場所に時間通りにバスが到着し、日本人留学生が車中で一日の予定を丁寧に説明してくれました。ポリネシア文化センターに到着し入り口に移動すると、今日の予定と担当者(日本人留学生)の紹介があり、グループごとに見学しました。
担当者により見学コースは違う様ですが、私達の担当者はそれぞれのショーごとにグループの近くで通訳をしてくれ、年配の両親も満足してくれた様でした。
夕食のバイキングも種類が豊富で、とても美味しかったです。
最後のホライズン・ナイトショーは、素晴らしいの一言で、ハワイで見たショーの中で一番素晴らしかったと思います。
次回、ハワイに来たときにも参加したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Enjoyed the day. Our tour guide was Paina and he was great. Informative and helpful. The luau is pretty standard fair but loved the evening show. The shows on the various "islands" were fun also.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
it was everything i expected and more. the show was awsome, the villiages were great. the food was marvalous. get there early for the brunch. its great too. the staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly. they are all natives. our guide was from the netherlands and he was friendly and would go all out for you. deffinatly take the super ambasitor tour. you experience so much more and up close and personal...
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/13 |
Reviewed by: nat
half day is enough to be there. we had fun!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Shaina
This is a must see for anyone visiting the island of Oahu! The Luau is a feast and the Horizons show is a spectacular way to end the evening. I would suggest that those planning their itinerary, schedule this event on their last night in Hawaii, so as to end with a bang.
Also, those traveling with children will find the tour of the different villages to be extremely educational.
Remember to bring extra cash for browsing the gift shops, tipping your servers, and just in case you want to purchase that DVD recording of the Horizons show to give the folks back home a taste of the whole fantastic experience!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as three couples, including my eldest daughter and her husband, to celebrate my wife's retirement and my youngest daughter's marriage. Since it was our first time, we chose the most luxurious course, and the guide Yuki, who is from Okinawa, was wonderful, as were the performances from each village (island). Occasionally having a dinner without alcohol was quite nice as well.
The highlight was the Horizons show. Everyone was moved by it. Since returning home, we have been enjoying the DVD and CD we received as gifts. Next time we participate, I might challenge myself to try the workshop course.
家内の退職記念と下の娘の入籍祝いを兼ねて、長女夫妻を含めた3カップルの6名で参加。
初めてなので一番贅沢な?コースを選択したのですが、案内してくれた沖縄出身のyukiさんのガイドも、それぞれの村(島)でのパフォーマンスも素晴らしい。たまにはアルコール抜きのデイナーもなかなかのもの。
そして圧巻はHorizonsショー。全員で感動していました。
帰国してからも、プレゼントされたDVDyaCDを愉しんでいます。
また参加するときは、ワークショップのコースにチャレンジしてみようかな。
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/08 |
Reviewed by: N. Lemke
Guides are excellent. There is something going on all the time. Too much to see in 1 day. We'll definitely go back. The Luau was fantastic and the Horizons show was outstanding!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Elly from Massachusetts
My husband and I spent the day at the Cultural Ctr. the day after Christmas. Our tour escort "Cousin Will" picked us up at our hotel and guided us through the various villages throughout the day. It was an educational day and a lot of fun as well. We learned so much about the different cultures, their language, their dance and their stories. The luau was fun and tasty. The Horizon's show was a spectacular finale of the day, the best show on the island of Oahu. I would recommend this experience for any first timers to the islands of Hawaii. And it's true that you can't see everything in one day. I wish we could have stayed longer. Enjoy!
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| Posted on: | 2007/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Rookies
What a fantastic all-day affair!! The frequent "say aloha" prompts from the tour guides was a bit much and got old, but the actual activity was a fabulous and impressive one. We hope to return to Hawaii someday and will repeat this one. Do be aware that they charge extra for a tour guide, but it is worth it for the first time.
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| Posted on: | 2007/12/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated when I took my parents to Hawaii for the first time. Of course, the night show "Horizons" was amazing, but the most fun for our family was especially in the Samoa Village, with the fire-starting demonstration and coconut cracking, and the chant of "Stone coconut, stone coconut, stone..." still brings back joyful memories for my parents. We laugh every time we watch the video. It's a classic in Hawaii, and I recommend participating at least once! We could have driven there ourselves, but driving at night with jet lag can be dangerous, so joining the tour was a safe choice.
父母を初めてハワイに連れていった時に参加しました。もちろん
夜のショー「ホライズン」もすごいですが・・・私達の家族の中で、一番楽しかったのは、特にサモア村で、火おこしの実演やココナッツ割りや火起こしでの『石 椰子 石 椰子 石・・・・』は今でも父母の楽しかった思い出のようで・・・
ビデオを見ては笑ってしまいます。ハワイの定番ですが、一度は参加!!お勧めです。自分達で、車でも行けますが、、時差ボケでの夜の運転は危ないので、OPツアー参加は安心して行けました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I have been to this Center multiple times. And I will probably go back again some time. I continue to take friends and family to this Center as I find the educational value significant. I also enjoy the talents of the people and enjoy the food. This is a great place to visit.
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| Posted on: | 2007/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
My favorite part of the experience was seeing the Samoan fire dancer at the end of the evening show, "Horizons". It was a beautiful, exciting and fun performance! He was also doing a cooking demonstration earlier that day at the Samoan camp. He was funny, charming, and kept us smiling. You can tell that he really loves what he does. I also loved how everyone who worked at the park seemed excited to share their culture.
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| Posted on: | 2007/12/10 |
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