Hawaii Island] Let's enjoy Hawaii Island as a couple♪ Introducing travel attractions, recommended activities, and sightseeing spots!

Known as the Big Island.
Hawaii (island)

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. For this reason, it is also nicknamed the Big Island.

Many people think of Hawaii as the island of Oahu, where Honolulu is located, but the Big Island of Hawaii also has many attractions and is crowded with tourists.

Sightseeing spots are scattered throughout the area, making it a great place for couples to travel.

 

What is the Big Island of Hawaii like?

The island of Hawaii has an area of 10,432 square kilometers, about half the size of Shikoku. It is a volcanic island, with five volcanoes on the island fused together to form one island.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the currently active volcano Kilauea Volcano, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

How to get to Hawaii Island

Hawaii Island is served by Kona International Airport and Hilo International Airport.

From Japan, Japan Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer direct flights to Kona International Airport, or you can connect from Honolulu International Airport on Oahu Island.

 

Attractions of the Big Island of Hawaii

Since the island of Hawaii is made up of five volcanoes, the first attraction is its dynamic wilderness.

However, the spacious island of Hawaii has more to offer than just its natural attractions. Let us introduce you to the various attractions of the Big Island of Hawaii.

 

Spectacular, untouched wilderness

The Chain of Craters Road, a lava road that flows from Kilauea Volcano, and the Thurston Lava Tube are spots where visitors can feel the awesome energy of Mother Nature.

 

A powerful volcano

The Big Island of Hawaii is an island of volcanoes. Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes are still energetically active today.

Since 1983, lava from the Kilauea volcano has reached the coast, and the cooled lava has become land, expanding the area of the island, which continues to grow.

 

Beautiful Beaches

The Big Island of Hawaii has tropical beaches here and there.

Hapuna Beach State Park and Kuabay Maniniowali Beach are typical beaches with blue skies and white sand, but some beaches, such as Punaluu Black Sand Beach, have black sand beaches with lava deposits.

There are also beaches that are olive green in color. In both cases, volcanic activity has produced beaches of various colors.

You can also frequently see sea turtles drying their shells at Punaluu Black Sand Beach and Kahaluu Beach Park.

 

Shopping and dining are also recommended.

There are five major shopping malls and supermarkets on the Big Island of Hawaii. The largest of these shopping malls is Prince Kuhio Plaza.

Located in the Hilo district on the east side of the island, it offers shopping as well as movie theaters and dining.

The Kona Inn Shopping Village is the closest to the center of Kona and includes a hamburger chain restaurant, making it accessible to Japanese visitors.

Queen's Marketplace is located at the Waikoloa Beach Resort in Kona. It is a popular spot for locals as well as tourists from nearby hotels.

Macy's is located in King's Shops, right next to Queen's Marketplace. This is a large supermarket for tourists, where you can also enjoy miniature golf, to my surprise.

The Conacommons Shopping Center does not have many brand-name stores, but rather a collection of stores selling daily necessities and other items.

Tourists can taste not only Hawaii's unique cuisine such as loco moco, but also dishes from around the world.

Another attraction of the island is that you can dine in a situation where you can feel the great nature that is typical of Hawaii.

 

Let's learn about culture and history.

The island of Hawaii has been settled by various ethnic groups since the arrival of Polynesians 1,500 years ago.

In 1791, King Kamehameha the Great unified the Hawaiian Islands, and in 1810, the Kingdom of Hawaii was established.

Later, more and more Americans immigrated to the region, including Christian missionaries, and in 1898 it became a U.S. territory, and in 1959 it became the 50th state of the United States of America.

Native Hawaiian culture, represented by hula and Hawaiian music, which has existed since before Hawaii became a U.S. territory, is based on the ocean and the great outdoors, and is very beautiful.

If you come to the Big Island of Hawaii, be sure to experience Hawaiian culture as well.

 

Enjoy the Big Island of Hawaii as a couple!

Since Hawaii is also known as an everlasting summer paradise, couples are sure to have a wonderful time when they visit.

 

Why Travel as a Couple?

On the Big Island of Hawaii, the extraordinary experience of visiting an island full of nature surrounded by blue waters will bring couples even closer together.

 

Enjoy a wide variety of activities

The island of Hawaii has volcanoes, beaches, and a vast expanse of wilderness. There are many activities that cannot be experienced in Japan.

 

Relax on some of the world's most beautiful beaches!

The Big Island of Hawaii has many beautiful beaches here and there, including Hapuna Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States.

There are white sand beaches as well as black and green beaches, so you should definitely see the difference between them and the contrast with the blue of the ocean.

 

Visit many spectacular spots.
Let's make it a memory for both of us.

The Big Island of Hawaii offers dynamic natural scenery, beautiful beaches, and other spectacular spots that will leave a lasting impression. Let's leave your special Hawaiian Island scenery as a memory just for the two of you.

 

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Recommended Sightseeing Spots

If you visit the Big Island of Hawaii, here are some of the sights that you should definitely visit as a memory for the two of you.

 

Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea is an extinct volcano that rises 4,205 meters above sea level.

Because of the clean air near the summit, 13 observatories from 11 countries are located there. Japan's Subaru Telescope is one of them.

 

Recommendations

Tours and other activities allow you to see the sunset and starry sky.

In the evening, it gets a little cooler, even for Hawaii, due to the high altitude. In the cool, clear air, you will be able to see the sunset over the sea of clouds.

The starry sky that spreads out after that will show you so many stars that you will be impressed by how many stars there are in the night sky. It is a great time for couples to look up at such a starry sky.

 

Access

A 4WD vehicle is required to reach the summit, so a tour is recommended.

It takes 3 hours by car from Kona International Airport and about 2.5 hours even from Hilo International Airport.

 

Hapuna Beach

In the western part of the Big Island of Hawaii, there is a resort called the Kohala Coast. The white sandy beach there is said to be the most beautiful beach in the U.S.

 

Recommendations

The shallow white sandy beach and cobalt blue sea are attractive.
As the number of tourists increases, facilities such as stores and beach equipment rentals are being enhanced, making this a beach where you can spend time at leisure.

 

Access

It is about a 30-minute drive from Kona Airport and about an hour and a half from the town of Hilo.

 

Green Sand Beach

One of the most pristine areas on the Big Island of Hawaii is Greensand Beach. The color of the sand is olive green, a color that is also known as olive green.

The color of the olivine crystals spewed out from the volcano creates the green color of the beach.

 

Recommendations

The island of Hawaii has beaches of many different colors, so don't miss the green sand beaches. You don't see green beaches very often.

 

Access

It takes less than two hours by car from either Hilo or Kona.

There is a free parking lot, but it is about 4 km from there to the beach, and transportation is by cab or on foot.

If you take a cab, the driver will often ask you to go. They will take you there and back for $20 one way.

It takes about one hour on foot, but the footing is not good because the path is not a trekking path but a rutted path made by car tires.

 

hero

Hilo is the county seat of Hawaii County on the east coast of Hawaii Island.

The town has a large Japanese immigrant population, and Liliuokalani Park is known for its Japanese garden.

 

Recommendations

Hilo is one of the oldest towns in the state of Hawaii and has an old townscape. Some buildings have Japanese names, making it a familiar town for Japanese people.

 

Access

From Honolulu Airport to Hilo Airport is a 40-minute domestic flight. From the town of Kona, also on the Big Island of Hawaii, it takes about two hours by car.

 

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls is a waterfall on the Wailuku River in the city of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii.

The name comes from the river that pours into the deeply gouged waterfall basin, and when the wind blows, the water splashes and makes a rainbow.

 

Recommendations

The view from the basin of this waterfall is spectacular, but if you climb to the top of the waterfall, you will enjoy a different view. Also, the volume of water after the rain is quite powerful.

 

Access

It is a 15-minute drive from Hilo International Airport.

 

Recommended Activities for Couples

Here are some fun activities for couples on the Big Island of Hawaii to help you plan a trip for two.

 

snorkeling

Snorkeling is an activity that involves swimming at the surface of the ocean or in shallow water with a snorkel while peering into the water.

 

Recommendations

Snorkeling is an easy activity for beginners to get started with, as the only equipment needed is a snorkel for breathing underwater and fins for your feet.

Only in Hawaii can you see wild dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays swimming, and observe tropical fish swimming in schools.

 

riding horse

Horseback riding is, as the name implies, riding a horse, and on the Big Island of Hawaii, you can enjoy sightseeing on the Kohala Coast and other vast stretches of land while swaying on the back of a horse.

 

Recommendations

Not many Japanese have ever ridden a horse.

Therefore, every tour includes a lecture before departure and careful support during the tour. There are many guides who can speak Japanese, so you can participate with peace of mind.

The horses do not go very fast, but all of the views are fresh, as the horses are almost two meters above eye level.

 

helicopter tour

There are many scenic helicopter tours on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Helicopter tours are often expensive in Japan, but on the Big Island of Hawaii, they are reasonably priced.

 

Recommendations

Kilauea Volcano, an active volcano, is a must-see when viewing the Big Island of Hawaii from the sky. You can look down on the burning crater and lava.

It also overlooks the Waipio Valley, the Kohala Coast, and other scenic areas.

 

starry sky viewing

Why don't you and your partner take some time to gaze at the starry sky on top of the mountain, far from the city?

The star-filled sky, which can never be seen in urban areas in Japan, is a moving sight that makes us realize that we are a part of the universe.

 

Recommendations

Mauna Kea is the best place to view the stars on the Big Island of Hawaii. The higher the altitude, the clearer the air.

However, we cannot go there by ourselves, so we should join a tour.

 

cruising

After all, it would be a waste to come to Hawaii and not go out to the ocean.

While daytime cruising under the tropical sun is enjoyable, the best time to cruise the Big Island of Hawaii is early in the morning and at sunset.

The movement of the sun seen from the boat is very moving and will be an unforgettable memory for both of you.

 

Recommendations

Cruising on a catamaran, a stable and fast boat with a two-layered hull connected by a deck, is a comfortable and comfortable way to get to spots smoothly and comfortably.

 

Recommended Tours

Here are three of our favorite Hawaii tours for couples.

 

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour

After enjoying activities in Hawaii's wilderness during the day, why not spend the evening observing the sunset and starry skies?

In the evening, this tour moves from the hotel to the base of Mauna Kea at sunset time to observe the beautiful sunset and the falling stars.

The tours are conducted in small groups, so couples can spend time alone together.

Easy-to-understand guided explanations using a large reflecting telescope with GPS tracking and other equipment, as well as photo opportunities with spectacular views in the background, are also available.

 

Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour

Why not try a helicopter tour, which is not easy to experience in Japan?

You can see the dynamic nature of Hawaii from above, including Hawaii's active volcano, Kilauea Volcano, and the Kohala Coast.

The pilots who provide commentary are state-certified tour guides, and optional tours are available with Japanese pilots.

The option to land at the Waipio Valley, also known as the Valley of the Kings, and the Waimanu Valley waterfalls are also very popular.

 

Waipio Valley Horseback Riding Tour

Join us for a leisurely horseback ride through Waipio Valley, once home to Hawaiian royalty. Most participants have never ridden a horse before.

A Japanese-speaking guide will give you a lecture before the tour and provide support during the tour, so even beginners can participate without anxiety.

 

summary

With its variety of activities, the Big Island of Hawaii is sure to be a great time for couples.

Why don't you create an unforgettable memory for just the two of you on the Big Island of Hawaii?