Hawaii Island - What is the relationship between the legend of Pele, Goddess of Fire, and volcanic activity? Recommended power spots and tours on the Big Island of Hawaii

Known as the Big Island.
Hawaii (island)

The largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii Island is also known by the nickname "the Big Island.

It is about the size of Japan's Gifu Prefecture, with beautiful seas and endless expanses of spectacular nature.

As the name "Big Island" suggests, there are many big attractions, and the island is crowded with many tourists throughout the year.

 

What is the Big Island of Hawaii like?

On the Big Island of Hawaii, there is Hilo, the second largest city after Oahu, which is famous for being founded by Japanese immigrants.

Hilo has much to offer, from strolling through nostalgic scenery to gourmet Hawaiian food.

In terms of gourmet food, Hilo's local delicacy, poke-don, is one of them.

In the Kona area, visitors can enjoy marine activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and diving, as well as shopping, and will be able to experience the resort atmosphere.

With its mild year-round climate, the island of Hawaii is a paradise of everlasting summer and is loved by people from all over the world.

 

How to get to Hawaii Island

Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) offer direct flights from Haneda and Narita airports in Tokyo.

There are two airports on the Big Island of Hawaii, Hilo International Airport and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (Kona International Airport). Direct flights from Japan take approximately 8 to 10 hours.

To get to Hawaii Island from Kansai, Nagoya, or Fukuoka in Japan, transfer to a direct flight at Haneda or Narita airports,

You can either fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu Airport) on Oahu, Hawaii, and transfer there to a domestic flight to the Big Island of Hawaii.

From Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu Airport) on Oahu, Hawaiian Airlines offers flights to the Big Island of Hawaii, which take around one hour.

 

Attractions of the Big Island of Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii has many fascinating places to visit, including the World Heritage Site of Kilauea Volcano, Waipio Valley, which is associated with Hawaiian royalty, and Mauna Kea, which rises over 4,200 meters.

The island of Hawaii, with its spectacular natural beauty, is filled with many attractions and offers a different view from the Waikiki area on Oahu.

Let's take a closer look at some of the highlights of the Big Island of Hawaii.

 

Spectacular, untouched wilderness

The summit of Mauna Kea, called "White Mountain" in Hawaiian, offers beautiful sunsets and stargazing.

The beautiful emerald green waters offer a very impressive snorkeling and diving experience with spectacular underwater views.

The probability of encountering manta rays is very high on the Big Island of Hawaii, making it a favorite destination for divers from around the world.

The island offers a magnificent sense of wilderness, so there is a great variety of activities to experience both in the ocean and in the mountains.

 

A powerful volcano

Kilauea Volcano, the symbol of the Big Island of Hawaii, is the only volcano in the Hawaiian Islands registered as a World Heritage site and attracts many tourists.

It is said to be the most active volcano in the world, and you will be amazed at its impressive power when you see it up close.

View the powerful volcanoes and feel the pulse of the earth on your skin.

 

Beautiful Beaches

The island of Hawaii is home to many beautiful volcanic black sand beaches and crystal clear beaches.

At such beaches, you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving, SUP, and other marine sports throughout the year.

Enjoy marine sports or just relax and enjoy the resort atmosphere at the beach where you have a good chance of swimming with schools of dolphins, sea turtles, and more.

 

Shopping and dining are also recommended.

The popular mall, Queen's Marketplace, offers Hawaiian gourmet food, hula dance shows, and shopping, and is very popular among locals.

Kings Shops" is a mall that is perfect for shopping and souvenir shopping, with many specialty stores selling luxury brand goods, Hawaii's classic aloha shirts, muumuus, and other items.

You can also purchase food items unique to Hawaii and look for souvenirs for home or for souvenirs.

One of the joys of travel is visiting delicious gourmet restaurants.

On the Big Island of Hawaii, you can taste many gourmet foods such as Polynesian local cuisine while watching traditional hula dances, American burgers and large steaks, and B-class gourmet loco moco bowls.

You will enjoy visiting cafes with typical Hawaiian sweets, such as malasadas, pancakes, and colorful desserts that look great on Instagram.

 

Let's learn about culture and history.

The island of Hawaii is said to be the cradle of Hawaiian history and culture, with sacred places where King Kamehameha the Great spent time, the city of Hilo built by Japanese Americans, and the native Hawaiian tribe of

Polynesian culture and more, offering a glimpse into various histories and cultures.

Traditional hula dances created from Hawaiian mythology and Hawaiian music will also be enjoyed during the trip.

 

What is Pele, Goddess of Fire?

Kilauea Volcano, located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, is said to be home to Pele, the goddess of fire, and is very famous as a power spot.

According to Hawaiian mythology, "Pele lives in the crater of Halemaumau," and Hawaiians with strong religious beliefs still believe in the legend of Pele.

 

The Legend of Pele

Pele, the famous Hawaiian goddess of fire, is worshipped by the ancient Hawaiians as the source of the earth, the sacred earth Pele, and so on.

Pele is said to be the child of the goddess Haumea and the heavenly god Kanehoalani, who came to the Hawaiian Islands from the southern island of Tahiti and lived in the Halemaumau crater of Kilauea volcano.

And so beautiful is Pele's beauty that legend has it that she captivates every man she meets.

 

Pele and Kilauea Volcano

Halemaumau Crater is the largest crater on Kilauea Volcano.

Hawaiians believe that eruptions occur when Pele, the fire goddess who lives in the Halemaumau crater, becomes angry.

Pele is a beautiful goddess, but she is feared for her jealousy and temper.

Legend has it that the numerous eruptions that have occurred so far are the result of Pele's outburst of anger.

 

The entire island of Hawaii is a power spot

The island of Hawaii, where the mystical power of "mana" is said to be strong, is considered the island of the gods, with the entire island being a power spot.

There are many spiritual areas for Native Hawaiians.

We invite you to visit the sacred places of the Big Island of Hawaii.

 

Recommended Power Spots

The Big Island of Hawaii is home to many famous power spots, where you can feel the energy of nature and the power of the earth.

Here are some recommended power spots to visit.

 

Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea, known as the White Mountain in Hawaiian, is considered sacred by Native Hawaiians and is filled with power.

At an elevation of over 4200 meters, beautiful snowy scenery can be seen during the winter season.

 

Recommendations

Mauna Kea, the world's best place for astronomical observation, is home to Japan's Subaru Telescope and other telescopes from around the world.

From the summit, you can view a starry sky so bright that you can almost reach out and touch it, a majestic view that will give you goose bumps.

Enjoy the most spectacular sunsets and star-filled skies you have ever seen, and feel closer to the universe.

 

Access

Mauna Kea is about a 2.5 hour drive from Hilo International Airport and a 3 hour drive from the Kona area.

Since the roads are icy and not paved in some places, we encourage you to take a tour to the summit.

 

Waipio Valley

Waipio Valley is called the "Valley of the Kings" and is a popular tourist spot where visitors can experience a spiritual atmosphere.

This is where King Kamehameha the Great lived and is associated with Hawaiian royalty.

RecommendationsThe Waipio Valley was once the political and historical center of the Kingdom of Hawaii.

In Waipio Valley, where the mystical power of "mana" is strong, be sure to ride a horse to the bottom of the valley and feel the energy of nature to the fullest.

Taro fields produced by the abundant water, the Waipio River, and Hawaii's largest waterfall, Hiilave Falls, are just a few of the highlights.

In addition, the Waipio Black Sand Beach and cliff views will surely make for a very satisfying sightseeing experience.

 

Access

From Hilo International Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii, take Highway 19 and drive in a northerly direction for approximately one and a half hours.

From Kona International Airport, take Highway 190 toward Hilo, then merge onto Highway 19 on the way to Hilo, which takes about two hours.

 

Aura Cave

The Aura Cave, located in the Mauna Lani Resort, is one of the famous power spots.

The ruins of ancient Hawaiian settlements and lava caves fill the entire Mauna Lani Resort with power.

 

Recommendations

The Aura Cave is located in the Kalahuipuaa Historical Park in the Mauna Lani Resort.

The small hole in the ceiling of the cave has become the talk of the town because of the aura that can be seen through it.

Try to find out what color your aura is in the aura cave, which is said to change to various colors depending on natural light.

You can feel the power of strong mana at Kalahuipuaa Historical Park.

 

Access

From Kona Airport, take Highway 19 and head north on Mauna Lani Road toward the Mauna Lani Resort interior.

It takes about 30 minutes from the airport.

 

Recommended Tours

Here are some of the tours we recommend for the Big Island of Hawaii.

There are many tours on the Big Island of Hawaii where you can enjoy visiting power spots.

Those who are not comfortable with English may feel more comfortable choosing a company with Japanese staff to participate.

 

Hawaii Island Spiritual Tours

Hawaii Island's popular "Spiritual Tours" offer a one-day tour of Kilauea Volcano with the legend of Pele, South Point, and Akaka Falls, one of the largest in Hawaii.

First, we will meditate in the morning at South Point.

Afterwards, cleanse your hands in the seawater of Black Sand Beach, visit the power spots of Kilauea Volcano and Waipio Valley, and feel the strong mana power of Hawaii throughout the day in this recommended tour.

 

Go with a certified Kilauea National Park guide
World Heritage Site Kilauea & 1 Day Island Sights

Sightseeing & Mauna Kea Stargazing" is a popular tour that visits popular power spots on the Big Island of Hawaii.

You can enjoy lava hiking on the powerful World Heritage Site of Mt. Kilauea, stargazing at the high altitude of Mauna Kea, and sightseeing in the nostalgic city of Hilo, among many other activities.

In addition, you can take a tour to "Big Island Candies" which has a factory on the Big Island of Hawaii, where you will enjoy looking for souvenirs.

 

Waipio Valley Horseback Riding Tour

The Waipio Valley Horseback Riding Tour is very popular on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Ride a horse around Waipio Valley, which is popular as a place associated with Hawaiian royalty and an even stronger power spot.

You can go to the bottom of the valley, which is only accessible by tour, and see the life of the indigenous Hawaiian people and views of taro fields.

Waipio Valley is a popular tourist attraction that should not be missed when traveling to the Big Island of Hawaii.

This tour offers an extraordinary experience combined with horseback riding, which is not easy to experience in Japan.

 

summary

How about the famous power spots on the Big Island of Hawaii?

Feel the power of nature at Kilauea Volcano, which is still active, and Waipio Valley, a place associated with Hawaiian royalty, and relax from the fatigue of daily life.

Make your trip wonderful by doing activities that you can only experience on the Big Island of Hawaii.