All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

It was my first time parasailing, and it turned out to be a very enjoyable experience. The reception and boarding staff can communicate in English, and they speak in simple English, so there’s no need to worry too much. You place your belongings at your feet, so I recommend not bringing anything you don’t want to get wet or putting them in a waterproof case. During parasailing, there’s hardly any swaying, but the boat does rock, so those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. Also, if there are many participants, the boarding time can be longer, so it’s a good idea to bring motion sickness medication.

初めてのパラセーリングでしたが、とても楽しい体験になりました。
受付・乗船スタッフは英語対応になりますが、簡単な英語で話してくれるため、あまり心配しなくても大丈夫でした。荷物は足元に置くので、濡れたくないものは持って行かないか、防水ケースにいれるといいと思います。パラセーリング中はほとんど揺れませんが、船は揺れるので酔いやすい人は注意です。また、参加組数が多いと乗船時間が長くなるため、酔い止めを持参するといいと思います。

I wanted to try parasailing in Hawaii! The boat sways a lot, so it's better to take motion sickness medication. It wasn't scary at all, just a lot of fun. You can see Diamond Head, and the scenery is amazing! The instructor was cheerful and made it enjoyable. I want to do it again someday! Thank you very much.

ハワイでやってみたかったパラセーリング！船はすごく揺れるので、酔い止めは飲んでいた方がいいです。全然怖く無くてただただ楽しかったです。ダイヤモンドヘッドが見えたり、景色も最高！インストラクターも陽気で楽しかった。またいつかやりたいです！ありがとうございました。

The driver spoke English and was very kind! No need to worry if you can't speak English! The view from the top is amazing!

英語のドライバーさんでしたがとっても優しかったです！英語が喋れなくても心配ありません！
頂上からの景色も最高です！

First time in Hawaii for our family. We all enjoyed it, great dancing and music. Lots of energy and laughs from the host.

I have been to Cirque du Soleil several times, but this one was filled with Hawaiian traditions, and I thought it was really great!! I'm glad I got to see it in Hawaii!

シルクドゥソレイユは何回か行ったことありますが、今回のはハワイの伝統が詰め込まれていて、私の中ではとっても良かったです！！ハワイで観れてよかったです！

You can enjoy a luxurious experience of listening to stylish music while sipping on a Mai Tai and gazing at the ocean! Since we were the only Japanese people there, we were able to fully savor the trendy atmosphere from abroad! Although the staff didn't seem to speak Japanese, they were all very kind and attentive, checking in on drink refills, so even those who aren't confident in their English can have a great time!

おしゃれな音楽を聴き、マイタイを飲みながら海を眺める贅沢な体験ができます！
日本人は私たちしかいなかったのもあり、海外のおしゃれな雰囲気を存分を味わえました！スタッフさん達も日本語が話せる感じでは無かったですがみなさん親切で、ドリンクのおかわりなど気にかけてくださるので、英語に自信がない方でも楽しめますよ！

I thought it was very enjoyable and a great experience, but it was shorter than the promised time, and I was disappointed that we were instructed to get off without any warning, as the next group was boarding immediately. It felt like it ended abruptly.

とても楽しくて体験できて良かったと思いますが、提示の時間より短くて、予告もなく降りるように指示され直ぐに次のグループが乗り込む感じだったのが残念でした。急に呆気なく終わった感じでした。

We thoroughly enjoyed the shows featuring Hawaiian dance, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and more, and my two granddaughters were extremely satisfied! The reason is that Elvis appears in the animated movie "Lilo & Stitch," which is currently very popular among little kids, and there are many of his songs featured in the film. So, my granddaughters, aged 6 and 3, were overjoyed to see someone who looked just like Elvis right in front of them. Of course, the hula dance was also wonderful! This event was great! Thank you very much.

ハワイアンダンス、プレスリー、マイケルジャクソン等々のショーを堪能して、孫娘2人は、大満足でした！
　その理由は、今、ちびっ子の間で、大人気のリロ&ステッチのアニメ映画の中に、プレスリーが出ているし、プレスリーの歌う曲が映画の中にいっぱいでているんです。だから、6才と3才の孫たちは、そのプレスリーのそっくりさんが目の前に出てきて、大喜びでした。
勿論、フラダンスも素晴らしかったですよ！本企画、良かったです！ありがとうございました。

It was the most affordable seat, but since the venue wasn't very large, I was able to see everything, which was great. There were tears, surprises, and laughter, making it an unforgettable 90 minutes!

1番リーズナブルな席でしたが、会場が広くない為、全体が見られてよかったです。
涙あり、驚きあり、笑いありであっという間の90分でした！

The bus company staff were near the bus stop, and it was easy to identify them because they were wearing yellow aloha shirts. It was convenient to be dropped off right in front of the hotel.

バス会社の人はバス停のそばにおられ、黄色のアロハだったのでわかりやすかったです。
ホテルの目の前で降ろしてもらえたので楽でした。

About 30 years ago, I went parasailing. All I remember is feeling seasick ^^; This time, I made sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding.

Parasailing while enjoying the familiar scenery of Waikiki was the best. I think the time was also sufficient.

The staff spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.

３０年程前にパラセーリングをしたことがあります。
船で酔った事しか覚えてなく^^;
今回は酔い止めをちゃんと飲んで乗船。

見慣れたワイキキの風景を見ながらのパラセーリング最高でした。
時間も十分だったのだと思います。

スタッフさんも日本語が話せ安心です。

I'm glad I didn't get seasick. The initial moment of flying was thrilling. It was higher than I expected. Being dragged while touching the water was fun.

船酔いしないでよかった。飛ぶときの最初がスリル満点。思った以上に高かった。水つかりながら引きずられて面白かった。

The voucher issued states that the check-in location is "Hilton Hawaiian Village - Mid-Pacific Conference Center Rooftop." I heard that seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so I planned to arrive early and wait on the rooftop for a good seat. However, even after the scheduled time, no reception staff or anyone else showed up, and the local contact number was unreachable as the business hours had ended. In the end, I just had to go down to the venue and check in directly after the scheduled time. Unfortunately, I ended up at the back of the line and couldn't get a good seat, which was very disappointing. The luau show itself was good.

発行されたバウチャーには、チェックイン場所が「ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ - ミッドパシフィック・コンファレンス・センター屋上」となっています。
席は先着順と聞いたため、良い席を取りたいと考え予定の時間より早く屋上に集合して待っていましたが、予定時間を過ぎても受付スタッフも誰も現れず、現地連絡先の電話番号も営業時間が終了しておりつながらず。結局時間を過ぎて会場まで下りて行って直接受付すればよいだけでした。おかげで列の最後の並んでよい席は取れず、大変残念でした。
ルアウショー自体はよかったです。

We enjoy the show lovely performance. Beautiful people and lovely music.

On July 19th, during our trip to Hawaii, my family and I (a party of 12) attended the Waikiki Luau with All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Fire Dance & Rock-A-Hula. Unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing experiences of our trip.

From the start, the event felt more like a tourist trap than a cultural celebration. The performers wore plastic grass skirts and danced on astroturf, which cheapened the experience and made it feel like a stylized imitation rather than a tribute to Hawaiian tradition.

The buffet was just as underwhelming. The meats were dry and chewy, and several of us left our meals half-eaten. We all ended up searching for food elsewhere after the show.

When purchasing tickets, we noted that they included premier seating for the show—something we specifically chose so the younger members of our group could engage and see the performance clearly. However, we were seated near the back with no explanation. The seating appeared entirely random, and there was no effort to honor the premier designation.

The show itself was bizarre. It was supposedly a journey through Hawaiian music and culture, but the execution was confusing. While we expected an Elvis tribute, it felt like a full concert with song after song. Then came a Michael Jackson impersonator performing Thriller and several other full-length songs. We learned during the show that he once performed at Aloha Stadium, but the connection felt forced and irrelevant. A few of us dozed off, while others sat in disbelief trying to make sense of it.

The performance dragged on far too long. With a tighter runtime and focus on authentic Hawaiian culture, it could have been enjoyable. The fire dancer was the highlight, but came too late to redeem the evening.

Overall, this luau was inauthentic, overpriced, and not worth it. We wouldn’t recommend it.

I watched from the cheap seats at the back, but I could see everything and the atmosphere was perfect; it was amazing. It felt like watching Olympic gymnastics with perfect technique and an engaging structure, making the hour and a half fly by. On the first day of my trip, I was a bit drowsy before the 5:30 PM start, but once it began, I was wide awake and enjoyed it until the very end. I definitely want to see it again next time.

奥の安い席で見ましたが、全体が見渡せ臨場感も申し分無く、最高でした。
オリンピックの体操競技を見ているような完璧な技術と飽きさせない構成であっと言う間の1時間半でした。旅行初日の17時30分開演で開演前はウトウトしてましたが始まると目ギンギンで最後までアット言うまで完走しました。次回も是非観たいです。

The tsunami stirred up the sand, making the water very murky, but I was able to swim alongside the honu when they surfaced! I saw more than ten of them from the cruise as well. Additionally, due to the murky conditions caused by the tsunami, they even guided us to a free tour that we could join during our stay. Although I couldn't participate this time, the staff's response was excellent, and I would love to join again. They also offered alternative options to participate in a sunset cruise tour besides the honu, showing their flexibility in accommodating us.

津波の影響で砂を舞い上げ、海中はとても濁っていたが、ホヌが顔を出すタイミングで一緒に泳ぐことができた！
クルーズ上からも10匹以上見ることができた。
また、今回は津波の影響で濁っていたこともあり、滞在中に無料で参加できるツアーまで案内してくださった。今回は参加することができなかったが、この件も含めスタッフの対応がとても良く、また参加したいと思いました。
ホヌ以外にも、サンセットクルーズのツアーにも参加可能の代替案を提案してくださり、臨機応変に対応してくださる。

I’m not good with the thrill of roller coasters, so I was honestly quite nervous before getting on. However, once I experienced it, there was almost no feeling of weightlessness or fear, and I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind!

Above all, the breathtaking views of Hawaii from the sky were truly amazing!

As others have mentioned, since there is some time spent on the boat, I think it’s a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some medicine beforehand.

Photos cost $40, but they became a wonderful memory, so I’m really glad I purchased them!

ジェットコースターのようなスリルが苦手なので、正直乗る前はかなりドキドキしていましたが、実際に体験してみると浮遊感や怖さはほとんどなく、安心して楽しめました！
何より、上空から眺めるハワイの絶景は本当に素晴らしかったです！
ほかの方も書かれているように、船に乗っている時間があるので酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んでおくと安心だと思います。
写真は40ドルしますが思い出になったので、購入して本当によかったです！

A group of three close friends for 40 years. We had always wanted to visit Hawaii together, and this year, we celebrated our 60th birthdays and made that dream come true! We were moved by the beauty of Waikiki from the summit of Diamond Head. The journey to the top was not as tough as we expected, and even after turning 60, we were able to enjoy the scenery while climbing.

４０年来の仲良し３人組。
いつかは３人で行ってみたいと思っていたハワイ、今年還暦を迎え夢を実現させました！
ダイヤモンドヘッド山頂から見るワイキキの美しさに感動しました。
山頂までの道のりは思ったよりもキツくなく、還暦過ぎでも景色を楽しみながら登ることができました。

A trio of close friends for 40 years. We always dreamed of going to Hawaii together, and this year, we celebrated our 60th birthdays and made that dream come true! There were moments of emotion, laughter, and of course, drinks, drinks, drinks (laughs). On the sunset cruise, we enjoyed unlimited beer and Mai Tais, the crew really got us excited, and seeing Diamond Head from the sea against the backdrop of the setting sun was breathtaking! Next time, we decided to bring our husbands along and come as a group of six!

４０年来の仲良し３人組。
いつかは３人で行ってみたいと思っていたハワイ、今年還暦を迎え夢を実現させました！
感動あり、笑いあり、そして何と言っても酒、酒、酒（笑）
サンセットクルーズでもビール、マイタイ飲み放題、クルーの皆さんの盛り上げ、海から見るダイヤモンドヘッド、沈む夕日に感動！
今度は、お互いの旦那様も一緒に６人で来ようと決めました！！

This was one of our favorite activities in Hawaii! The expert crew was awesome, friendly, and very helpful. We will definitely book this tour again on our next trip to O'ahu!

Jenny was very patient and kind with my 10 year old who had anxiety. This was a good beginner snorkel lesson!

Since I hadn't booked many activities for this trip, I asked a local acquaintance for recommendations, and they mentioned that Cirque du Soleil, which just opened last year, is very popular. Although I hesitated a bit due to the cost, I decided to seize the opportunity and booked the best seats. From start to finish, this was the first show that truly engaged and entertained the audience. Most importantly, seeing the children leaning forward, their eyes sparkling, and sometimes bursting into laughter made me feel that the price was absolutely worth it. I highly recommend it!

今回の旅行ではあまりアクティビティを予約していなかったので現地で知り合いの方にお勧めを伺ったところ、シルクドソレイユは去年できたばかりでとても人気とのことで少し金銭面で迷いはありましたが、せっかくの機会なので1番いい席を予約しました。初めから最後まで、こんなにも観客を巻き込んで楽しませてくれるショーは初めてです。何より子供達が身体を乗り出し、目をキラキラさせ時には声をあげて爆笑している姿を見て、この金額は惜しくないと本心からそう思えました。お勧めです！

The crew explained things to me in broken Japanese, which made me feel at ease while flying. Even while waiting in line on the boat, they entertained us in various ways, easing our fears and making it a truly enjoyable experience.
Challenging myself at a height of 150m, the view from the top of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and the deep blue ocean was incredibly beautiful!

クルーの方が片言の日本語で説明してくれたから安心して飛ぶ事が出来ました。
船上で順番待ちしている時も色々楽しませてくれて恐怖心も和らげてくれ本当に楽しませてもらいました。
高さ１５０mに挑戦
頂点からのワイキキビール、ダイヤモンドベッドそして真っ青な海がめっちゃ綺麗〜

This was my second time, following last year, and since I was familiar with the meeting place and the content, I enjoyed it as I expected. I went with my first grader, a second-year middle schooler, and my grandparents who are over 75, and I think it’s a suitable activity for both children and older adults. It seems that they group Japanese participants together. Last time was in the morning, so this time I chose a time just before noon when the scenery was nice, but the cobalt blue sea was still intimidating (150m). Last time, perhaps because my children were small, there wasn’t the usual pattern of dipping into the sea before going down, but this time that happened, and I was submerged more than I expected. My grandparents were submerged even more. So, those holding cameras need to be careful.

昨年に引き続き2回目で、集合場所も内容も把握していたので思った通り楽しめました。
小1、中2、75才を超えた祖父母とのぞみましたが、子どもにもご年配の方にもちょうどよいアクティビティだと思います。
どうやらこちらは、日本人は日本人のグループでまとめてくれるようです。
前回は朝だったので、今回は景色の良いお昼前を選んだのですが、コバルトブルーの海が相変わらず怖かったです(150m)
前回は子どもが小さいと思ったからか、降りる前に一回海にジャブンとつけるお決まりのパターンはなかったのですが、今回はそれがあり、思った以上に沈められました。
祖父母はさらに沈められていました。
なのでカメラを手に持つ方は注意が必要です。

I was in the fourth row, and it was very powerful and overwhelming. It was fun to energize the venue, and I thought I would like to see it in various countries.

前から4列目でとても迫力もあり、圧倒されました。会場を盛り上げる楽しさもあり、色んな国でも観たいと思いました。

I had an amazing time! They took a ton of great photos, and it became a wonderful memory! The people driving the boat and those who handled the photo data were very friendly and approachable. Thank you!

めっちゃ楽しかったです！
写真もすんごい沢山撮ってくれて、良い想い出になりました！
船を運転してる方達も写真データ受け渡しの方もとても気さくでフレンドリーで良い方達でした。
ありがとうございました！

I saw a certain idol enjoying this canoe in Hawaii, so I decided to try it out. As a result, riding the waves is so much fun!! Surfing and bodyboarding are difficult, but with this canoe, it's easy to experience. I was able to ride the waves three times.

某アイドルがハワイでこのカヌーを楽しんでいたので、体験してみました。
結果、波に乗るって楽しい！！
サーフィンやボディボードは難しいけど、このカヌーなら手軽に体験可能。
3回波に乗ることができました。

I've seen various silk shows, and the first thing I thought upon entering was that it was a small venue. I initially thought it might be a bit cramped, but once the show started, it was incredibly powerful and I was very satisfied. The production made the most of the space, and it was truly wonderful. I'm really glad I attended.

シルクのショーは色々見てますが、入場して最初に思ったのは、狭い会場だなと。こじんまりしたものなのかなと思ってしまいましたが、ショーが始まったら大迫力で大満足でした。
スペースを最大限に活かした演出は、本当に素晴らしかった。本当に観て良かったです。

The weather was nice, and the view of the sea, sky, and Diamond Head was amazing. The boat rocked quite a bit, but I enjoyed it as if I were cruising. I recommend the 150-meter option, as it lasts significantly longer.

お天気も良く、海と空とダイヤモンドヘッドの見晴らし最高でした。ボートはかなり揺れますが、クルージングをしてる気分で楽しめました。150メートルの方が、かなり時間も長くおすすめです。