All Reviews for Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu

I decided to book a tour to explore a bit away from the center of the island. To be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I was surprised when I got there! First of all, I want to say that my husband and I both want to recommend this to everyone coming to Hawaii! It became an unforgettable experience!

We were picked up by a bus in the afternoon and arrived at the location. To greet us was... a person who spoke fluent Japanese, which was impressive even for Hawaii. I'll explain more about this later, but it was a Japanese student who had come to Brigham Young University! I was amazed to learn that such an environment exists!

After that, we were guided through the Polynesian Cultural Center. Each area had content from different islands, and it seemed that the shows and events varied by time, so our guide helped us navigate efficiently. They provided detailed explanations about Polynesian culture, history, and dances, which sparked my interest in Polynesian culture. Thanks to this explanation, the luau show we enjoyed in the evening became much more enjoyable. Due to time constraints, we couldn't visit all the islands, but I believe those who managed to see everything would have found the luau show even more fun! I recommend taking your time to enjoy it thoroughly from an earlier hour.

This may deviate from the main purpose of the tour, but I learned that the Polynesian Cultural Center is also a place where Brigham Young University students work while studying. It serves to support students' tuition while preserving Polynesian culture. Personally, I found this entire concept to be the most impactful! I felt an overwhelming desire to support this place, where Japanese students share their culture with students from the Polynesian islands and around the world, conveying their unique charms to the guests.

In Japan, we learn about Polynesian culture only to a limited extent in history classes, but this place reignited my interest. While it's important to view culture from various angles, experiences that allow you to engage with Polynesian culture itself are quite rare. It's essential to visit without overthinking it; just go with a tourist mindset.

And finally, the luau show... it was a culmination of the charm of each culture we saw during the day, and it was an impressive experience. Thanks to the explanations we received beforehand, we were able to enjoy it fully, feeling the significance of every movement. I was even more surprised to see so many students participating in this authentic show. I want to see it multiple times and will definitely come back. I couldn't contain my excitement and talked about the show the whole way back on the bus. I wonder how many students practice alongside their studies... I hope many people will get to see it in person.

To WAKANA, who guided us so kindly, and to all the students, please take the beauty of this place and culture back to your home country and spread it even further! We are cheering for you from Japan! I will definitely come back to visit again!

島の中心部からちょっと離れたところに行ってみようかなということで予約してみたツアー。
正直どんなところかよくわかっていなかったのですが、、、行ってびっくり！！！
はじめにコメントしますが、私たち夫婦そろって、ハワイに来る人みんなにおすすめしたい！となりました！忘れられない経験になりました！

午後出発のバスでピックアップされて現地に到着。出迎えてくれたのは...ハワイとは言え流石に流暢な日本語の方...詳細後述しますが、ブリガム・ヤング大学に日本から飛び込んだ、日本人の学生さんでした！そんな環境があるんだぁとびっくり！

そしてそのあとはポリネシアカルチャーセンターをご案内頂きました。各エリアに島々のコンテンツが分かれているのですが、時間帯によってやっているショーやイベントが違うみたいで、案内の方が効率よく回れるようアテンドしてくれました。そこではポリネシアの文化、歴史、踊りなどなどを丁寧にご説明頂き、ポリネシア文化に興味が湧きました。そして、この説明のおかげで、夜に楽しむルアウショーが何倍も楽しくなります。時間の都合上全部の島を周ることはできませんでしたが、全部見れた方がきっとルアウショーももっと楽しいはず、、、！もっと早い時間から時間をかけてゆっくりじっくり楽しむのもおすすめです。

ツアーの本旨とはズレるかも知れませんが、このポリネシアカルチャーセンターはブリガムヤング大学の学生さんが働きながら学ぶ場所にもなっているとのこと。学生の学費支援をしながら、ポリネシアの文化を守っている場所になっているとのことでした。
個人的には、このコンセプト全体が一番胸に刺さりました、、、！そしてそこに飛び込んだ日本の学生さんが、ポリネシア諸島出身の学生、世界中の学生と文化を共有しながら、それぞれの魅力をお客さんに伝えているという、この場所、存在を応援したくてたまらなくなりました。

日本ではポリネシアの文化は少し歴史で学ぶ程度ですが、改めて興味が湧く場所でした。文化をいろんな角度で観ることはもちろん大事ですが、そもそもポリネシアカルチャー自体に触れる経験自体そんなに多くないし、とにかく行ってみないことには接点も何もないですので、難しく考えず、観光気分で行ってみることが大事に思いました。

そして最後のルアウショー...日中に見た各文化の魅力の集大成が詰め込められ、圧巻の時間でした。本当に事前に説明してもらったおかげでしっかり楽しめる、一挙一動の意味を感じる素晴らしいひとときでした。この本格的なショーに学生さんもたくさんいるってのだからよりびっくり。何度も見たい、また絶対に来ます。興奮冷めやらず、帰りのバスでずっとショーの話をしていました。どれだけの学生さんが学業とともに練習しているのかなぁと、、、ぜひ現地でいろんな人に見てほしいです。
とても丁寧に案内してくれたWAKANAさん、学生の皆さん、どうかこの場所、文化の素晴らしさを母国に持ち帰って、もっともっと広めてくださいね！日本から心より応援しています！絶対にまた遊びに行きますね！

It wasn't very large, so I was able to explore it on foot.

There were things I wanted to try that I had caught a glimpse of when I had a guide before. I wanted to get a tattoo (there are different designs in Tahiti and Fiji, and sometimes they are not available when you want to do it later), try out an outrigger canoe (it was a smaller area than I expected), watch the haka at a New Zealand show, go fishing (no one caught anything, but it was still fun), and take photos with the villagers. I was able to do all of that.

I also went to a show in Samoa, and the fire knife performance seemed interesting, so I checked it out. The first 15 minutes inside the building was a talk (it was in English, so I didn't understand much), and then everyone was told to go outside! So, the juggling with fire sticks began in the garden, and it might be better to wait outside instead of rushing to get a good seat inside from the start.

It was peaceful, and everyone was kind; I had a wonderful experience.

However, regarding the video data worth $22.50, even after scanning the QR code I received, it just says "processing." I've inquired about it, but even after more than two weeks, it hasn't been sent, so I'm not sure what it is.

それほど広くないので徒歩で十分見て回れました

以前ガイドさんがついてくれた時にチラ見してやってみたいなと思っていたこと
タトゥー（タヒチとフィジーとで柄に違いがある、やっている時とやっていない時があるので後でやろうと思うとできないことがある）アウトリガーカヌー（思ったより狭い範囲だった）、ニュージーランドのショーでハカを観る、釣り（やっぱり誰も釣れないけど楽しい）、村人たちとの写真撮影　等全部できました

サモアでのショー、ファイヤーナイフも面白そうなので行ってみました
建物の中で前半15分はお話（英語なのであまりわからず）その後みんな外へ出ろ♪
ということで庭で火のついた棒のジャグリングが始まるので急いで最初から建物の中の
いい席を取ろうとしないで外で待っていた方がいいかもしれません

のどかでみんなやさしく、楽しい経験ができました

ただ、２２．５ドル相当のビデオデータというのが、いただいたQRコードを読み取っても
只今処理中というばかりで　問い合わせしていますが２週間以上経っても送られてこないのでどういう物なのか不明です

Each village offered something unique, with engaging demonstrations, performances, and friendly staff who shared their traditions and stories.

So much to see!
The opening canoe show is fantastic!
Tons to see, big park.
Buffet was fair - lots of food, if you're still hungry afterwards, that's your fault!
HA Breath of Life! Brilliant, Amazing, Exhilarating absolutely worth seeing!

I went to see a night show with a mini tour included. The buffet had a wide variety of options, and I was satisfied with the free drinks. The show was very impressive and enjoyable. Next time, I want to spend a whole day doing various activities. The only disappointing thing was that there was no guidance from the staff, and I couldn't get a commemorative photo at the entrance.

ミニツアー付き、夜のショーを見に行きました。
ビュッフェも沢山品揃えがあり、フリードリンクで満足でした。
ショーは、とても迫力があり、楽しめました。
次回はまる1日かけて色んなアクティビティをやりたいです
ただ１つ残念だったのは、スタッフから案内がなくて入り口で記念写真がもらえなかったことでした。

The show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was excellent and very engaging. The buffet offered a wide variety of dishes, with plenty of options to enjoy. A great overall cultural experience.

The show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was excellent and very engaging. The buffet offered a wide variety of dishes, with plenty of options to enjoy. A great overall cultural experience.

On est vraiment plongé dans l’apprentissage sur l’histoire des îles polynésiennes.

Le souper était à nouveau excellent et le spectacle HA le souffle de la vie est majestueux

All of our kids loved it here, they had smiles on their faces all days thanks to the PCC staff!

The day is a very busy one, be prepared for a lot of activities, it is almost hard to hit everything in a day but the ticket does allow you to come back for the day touring!

It was fun to experience various activities on the vast grounds. There were many different shows to see, and I was able to participate in some experiences as well. The dinner was delicious, and the evening show, which incorporated Polynesian history along with a fire performance, was wonderful.

広大な敷地で色々体験もでき楽しかったです。
いろんなショー見えるし、体験もできました。
ディナーも美味しいし、イブニングショーではポリネシアンの歴史織り込みながら炎のパフォーマンスが素晴らしかった。

A LOT OF ACTIVS PICKUP AND DROPOFF TO CENTER . THE BUFFET WAS VERY GOOD,

Just an overall fun experience. From learning about the different cultures to the games and activities to the amazing food! Everything was planned and every worker was helpful and polite. I highly recommend doing the full day event and using it as one of your full vacation days. It was a very long day, but it was well worth it and the food buffet was like nothing I had ever seen before. The best part was the luau completely captivating and well done.

I had a wonderful mini tour with our Japanese guide, Nana, who was kind and fun! The kids were thrilled with the gifts from Nana.

The buffet was at a level that I couldn't believe was the same as what I had ten years ago; it was so delicious that I felt like we didn't have enough time to enjoy the meal.

The evening show was the most impressive I've ever seen, with a spectacular fire dance that was a lot of fun. I felt it was worth more than the price we paid, and I was very satisfied.

日本人ガイドのナナさんの優しくて楽しいガイドで、ミニツアーを楽しみました！子どもたちはナナさんからのプレゼントで大興奮していました。
ブュッフェは10年前に食べたものと同じ内容とは思えないほどレベルが上がっており、食事時間が足りないと感じるほど美味しかったです。
イブニングショーは過去一番迫力があり、ファイヤーダンスも豪華で、とても楽しかったです。お値段以上と感じるほど大満足でした。

I took my grandchild to Hawaii, and it was our first visit! It surprisingly took less than an hour and a half from Waikiki. My first grader was amazed to experience the cultures of various countries. It was a fantastic experience for both of us adults and the child! The evening show was quite impressive. I would recommend it to everyone going to Oahu. Mahalo!

孫1人を連れてハワイに行くので
初めて訪れました！ワイキキから意外と1時間半弱。いろんな国の文化に触れて小1の孫は目を輝かせていました。すごい良い体験できたし、大人の私たちも素晴らしい経験ができました！
夜のショーはなかなか圧巻。オアフに行く人にはみんなに勧めたいです。マハロ

I was amazed by the size and facilities of the place. I was surprised to find such a magnificent facility with staff located quite far from Honolulu. I'm also grateful that a Japanese university student attended to us.

施設の大きさと設備に驚きました。
かなりホノルルから離れた場所に
こんな壮大な施設にスタッフがいて
びっくりしました。
日本人の大学生がアテンドしてくれたことも
感謝です。

Although my stay was short, the Japanese guide provided a thorough tour without wasting any time. It was very helpful and enjoyable. Without the guide, I probably would have wandered around the vast grounds without understanding anything. The buffet had an incredible variety and the food was very delicious. The main show featured more intense dance performances, resembling a musical rather than relaxed dancing, which was unexpected but fantastic. The location is far from Waikiki, but it was definitely worth the trip!

短時間での滞在でしたが、日本人のガイドさんが無駄な時間を作らないようにきっちりガイドしてくださいました。とても助かりましたし楽しかったです。たぶんガイドがなかったら広い敷地内をぼーっとして何もわからず終わってました。バイキングはものすごい種類豊富で味もとても美味しかったです。メインのショーはゆるりとしたダンスというよりはミュージカルのような激しめのダンスが多く予想外でしたが素晴らしかったです。場所はワイキキから遠いけど行く価値はありました！

We had a great time. All the performances at the islands were perfect. The food was good, but next time we will try to get there earlier so that the line isn’t as long. Ha was stunningly beautiful!

This is a theme park where you can see and experience the culture and shows of the Polynesian islands. I participated in an afternoon tour to see the evening show. The local Japanese student guide provided a clear explanation of the Polynesian countries, which was very educational.

The buffet had a wide variety of dishes and was easy to enjoy. The evening show lived up to its reputation, featuring a grand and impressive performance with a storyline, and the dancing was wonderful and moving. I would love to see it again. Next time, I want to go on a tour that departs in the morning so I can take my time exploring.

ポリネシアの島々の文化やショーを見たり体験できるテーマパークです。イブニングショー目当てに午後からのツアーに参加しました。
日本人現地学生ガイドさんにポリネシアの国々を分かりやすく説明いただき大変勉強になりました。
ビッフェも沢山の種類があり食べやすかったです。
イブニングショーは評判通り、ストーリー性のある壮大で圧巻な演出、ダンスも素晴らしく感動的なショーでした。また観たいと思いました。今度は午前中出発のゆっくり回れるツアーで行きたいです。

Over 100 performers showcase songs and dances in a storytelling format. I've seen various luau shows, but this one is completely theatrical. Fortunately, I was seated in the front row, and I could feel the heat from the fire show, which was incredibly powerful.

Before the show starts, a Japanese guide takes you around the vast Polynesian Center, which was truly appreciated. For first-time visitors, it's easy to get lost and confused about where everything is.

100人以上の演者が物語形式で歌や踊りを披露します。ルアウショーは色々と見ましたが、こちらは完全に演劇です。幸運にも一番前の席に座れて、ファイアーショーの火の熱まで伝わって来てすごい迫力でした。

ショーが始まる前に広大なポリネシアセンターを日本人のガイドさんが回ってくれるのですが、これが本当にありがたかったです。初めて訪れる人はどこに何があるか掴めずグダグダになること間違いないです。

After getting off the bus, I wasn't sure what to do, but when I showed the voucher on my smartphone at the ticket center, they issued me a paper ticket✋. This took away half of my anxiety, and the other half was about finding the Japanese guide. I managed to find where the guide was, and I met a wonderful volunteer guide (NENE), and it was amazing!!

Her service and hospitality were top-notch (laughs)👍. I want to come back and see her again!

Thank you, Nene-chan. See you again soon! 🤗👍

バスを降りてからとりあえずどうすれば良いか分からず、スマホのバウチャーをチケットセンターに見せると、紙のチケットを発行してくれました✋
これで不安は半分無くなりまして、あと半分は日本語ガイドさんを探すこと。何とかガイドさんが居る場所を見つけて、素晴らしボランティアガイドさん(NENEさん)に巡りあって、最高でしたー！！
気付いも、接客も営業も(笑)最高👍
また会いに着たくなりました！

ありがとう、ねねちゃん。またねー🤗👍

Everything about the day and evening was terrific ☺️

I was only expecting to participate in the buffet and the show in the evening, but when I checked in, there were still about an hour left before the Polynesian exhibition closes, and the ticket included it. This definitely worth much more than how much I paid!

Show was great. I would recommend for everyone visiting Hawaii

I returned home extremely satisfied after an amazing show that exceeded my expectations. The storytelling was captivating, and the ending was so powerful that it brought me to tears.

想像以上の最高のショウーで大変満足し帰ってきました。物語性になっていて、ラストは涙が出るほどのめり込む迫力で感動いたします。

I wanted my grandchildren to experience various activities at the Polynesian Cultural Center, so we went as a family of nine, including my four grandchildren (ages 0, 2, 10, and 11). Children aged 0 and 2 are free, and those aged 10 and 11 get half price. Other tours don’t offer such benefits, so we were able to participate at a reasonable cost. We had a great time exploring the six villages and experiencing Polynesian culture, as well as enjoying a canoe tour.

Since very little Japanese was spoken, it was difficult to understand how to use the voucher for entry and the announcements regarding pickup times and locations. Japanese brochures are available at the entrance.

ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターで子どもたちに色々と体験させたいと思い、孫4人(0歳2歳10歳11歳)を含め一家9人で行きました。0歳2歳は無料、10歳11歳は半額。他のツアーではこのような特典がないので、リーズナブルに参加することができました。6つ村を巡ってポリネシア文化体験、カヌーツアーと楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
日本語がほとんど通じなかったので、バウチャーを使っての入園の仕方や迎えの時間と場所のアナウンスが分かりにくかったです。
日本語版のリーフレットは、入口でもらえます。

You can see the culture and dances of the region in each section. It was fun just being there! I accidentally forgot to book the evening luau, so next time I want to see it with the luau included.

セクションごとにその地域の文化や踊りを見ることができる。
いるだけで楽しかった！
間違えて夜のルアウを予約し忘れてしまったので次回はルアウ付きで見たい

We did several activities in Hawaii but if I had to choose one as my favorite, it would be this one. You get to do a little bit of everything, it’s like the whole Hawaii experience. This is great family tour. I loved it so much! Plus the buffet dinner is included which was amazing! The night show for me was the best part. I can’t describe how much I loved it!

Loved visiting each village and getting to learn about the unique traditions they hold! Fabulous put on.

I was surprised by the aesthetics, the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, the quality of the performances, the abundance and taste of the food!

An amazing full-day experience - the island villages were interactive and educational, dinner at the Gateway Buffet was solid