Visiting this Japanese temple to get some omamori for friends. It's small but well maintained…read more There's a small office for you to get omamori and the staff was so patient to walk me through as I was not familiar with them. Very peaceful inside. There are some street parking on N Kukui Street. I would avoid the other side of the temple (along the river) where there're gamblings and some people doing shady transactions.

明けましておめでとうございます！…read more Happy New Year as we welcome the year of the horse it's 2026 and I couldn't think of a better place to be right as it hits midnight as this temple has been a long tradition to start the year right. As this shrine dresses up for the occasion many gather here for various reasons whether it's to pray for good fortune, health and happiness, you start with a purification wash first to then make your way up to right the priests and wring the giant bell to follow with the ritual for your offering and prayer which they will help you and once done make your way down for your amazake and purchase your omamori after you rid of your previous years charms. It feels great to start the year right and be grateful for what I've received and to pray for a fabulous year ahead. どうもありがとうございます！m(_ _)m

This incredible Mid Century Modern Catholic Church was designed by architect George McLaughlin and…read moreopened in 1962. St. Augustine is steps away from Waikiki Beach and welcomes travelers to daily services. We attended early mass on Sunday. There is a small parking lot available for parishioners. The priest and locals are friendly and welcoming. They explained Hawaiian infused differences in the traditional mass. The building is amazing. The cement arches, seen outside, run through the inside framing the sanctuary. Beautiful stain glass windows depicting Christ fill arches. A magnificent stain glass wall with Christ in a tropical setting fills the back of the church. Hawaiian kahili flank the alter. I love the Hawaiian influence. Copper doors and roof accentuate the beauty of this remarkable church.

Beautiful stained glass windows throughout the small church. Very friendly staff. Only open to…read morepublic one hour before mass, so check their website for their mass schedule.

New year...new location…read more.. Ever since I can remember we've come to the temple to start our new year with humble and the calm of visiting the temple along with the fireworks that's been the tradition here in Hawai'i though this year I did have different plans as I took the kindness of Yelp friends of Suri S and Steve S to view the fireworks along with dinner and a lovely evening planned. With that going the morning after since I had the day off I decided not to slack off and still visit the temple for blessing only to see that there wasn't the priest as many flocked over and gave their donations and dropped off the old omamori ring the bell and made their prayers on their own was something that I didn't expect. Parking is the biggest issues here is the reason that I don't usually come here as there is a drop off area and you park at Farrington but since we did have a disable parking I was able to bring mom and do a quick glance around which was really nice. There were two area to do your prayers while the nearby building held the other various options to have a sip of sake, various omamori with description for each amulet and what it represents is a great detail for those that needs further representation was quite impressive. Mom enjoyed herself and was delighted of this location as it has restrooms as well as we start 2025 with a positive vibe and at peace for the visit. Thank you!

I just love the energy and smiles as locals and visitors from afar flock to this Shinto shrine…read more 2023 ushered in the Year of the Water Rabbit and people come during the pre-sale period starting the day after Christmas to get the best selections of Shinto good luck charms (omamori). 2024 brings us the Year of the Wood Dragon and all of the auspicious opportunities that this year brings!

This Shinto Shrine is located on King Street in the McCully Moiliili area. It celebrated its…read morecentennial anniversary in 2013. While it is usually closed to the public (minister is part time), it comes alive every January 1st for their Hatsumode (New Year's Day) Blessing. They have a Torii gate to walk under! then a place to wash your hands before going to the main Shrine Building. The shrine is located at the top of a steep set of stairs. At the times I have gone over the past three year (closer to mid day), the shrine was busy, but the wait for blessing was quite short. They have clear instructions on how to pray and the priest has a very friendly nature. After the blessing, I headed down the stairs to pick up Omamori (blessed amulets) for myself and others. They a a small selection of Omamori, but they cover the basics that most people need. One of the Omamori that is unique to this shrine is the beautiful carved Omamori representing the Chinese Horoscope animal of the year. In 2014, it is a horse and it is placed on a key ring to bring you luck in the new year. The recommended donation level for the Omamori is one lowest of Shinto Shrines on Oahu. The Choba booth where you pick up the Omamori is staffed by friendly and knowledgable shrine members. I will go back next year for Hatsumode as it has become one of the shrines I must visit for the New Year!

Check this place out. Everyone is so welcoming and the message was great. There is a gated…read moreparking lot and it's free to park. Located in the rec center. No A/c so wear shorts and not pants or jeans like I did.

If you want to be in a warm and loving environment for church this is where you'll go. No fog…read moremachines , smoke machines or skinny jeans here. Just real people with a real love for a real Jesus! Everyone has the pure Aloha spirit not the commercialized version so common nowadays.

Candlelight Concert by Fever... Tribute to Michael…read moreJackson... My friend's birthday is the same day as Michael Jackson (August 29). I asked her if ahe wanted to attend this concert at St. Andrew's Cathedral and she agreed... especially because a String Quartet was playing! I got our tickets online and received email reminders and the tickets via QRcode. Parking after 6pm was free in metered street stalls nearby. Parking at St. Andrew's Cathedral had a fee. The unfortunate thing about this venue was that it has no air-conditioning. Each pew had some lauhala hand-held manual fans, but they were to be shared. I felt a very slight breeze from the cross ventilation of the open windows. The good thing about this historical venue was the acoustics. It also had beautiful architecture, stained glass windows, graceful arches, etc. The quartet played twelve songs: Bad Human Nature Rock With You Billie Jean Say Say Say We Are The World Smooth Criminal Heal The World Remember The Time Earth Song Thriller Beat It It was wonderful to hear familiar songs in a different way! The four gals shared humorous anecdotes about the songs; sometimes snapping their fingers; sometimes tapping on their instruments (becausethere were no percussion instruments); and sometimes singing out a phrase like, "Who's Bad!" The concert was very organized. The ushers and ticket scanners seem like they've all done their jobs before. I asked about the restroom... it's in the next building and down the hall. We went early to get the best seats in our Zone C. Some of the people who arrived after us had to sit behind pillars. The doors closed promptly on time. No late entrances. Thanks to the String Quartet for playing this Tribute to Michael Jackson for the first time in Hawaii! It was fabulous!

Attended a public memorial for a very dear and highly respected woman who dedicated her life to…read morePeace. Homily was presented by The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop of Hawaï'i. Members of The Kai'ulani Choir sang beautiful hymns throughout the service, and a loving Hula was performed to start off the evening's program. What a spiritual experience it was sitting in this church, looking around at the Altar and the stained glass windows, feeling the cool evening breeze flow through the sanctuary. Although I'm not a religious person, I would consider coming back for a Sunday Mass.

Looking for a Spirit filled, Biblical based church? Check out One Love!…read more Great teaching, friendly congregations, lots of special events. They love Jesus, and others!

I really love this church. Great place for young people. Great messages, down to earth style. Love…read moreit.

I was extremely new in my faith and God placed me at Huikala. It's been a place I've been able to…read moregrow, find community, and really learn what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ! Huikala is an amazing and warm church family that welcomes you with open arms! I've never experienced anything like that at a church. You feel like you really belong there. Pastor Anthony preaches from the Word of God every Sunday and you hear the Gospel every sermon. His sermons are challenging and convicting (Praise God!!!!). You will grow here! He gives you real life application to go out into your week, make change, be more Christ like, and make disciples of all nations! Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and you will find people seeking after Truth at Huikala and feel His Love here!

Welcoming, Inviting, and Inspirational. They are an extraordinary network of Christian community,…read moreright in the heart of Honolulu's Ka'ka'ako 's, ahu'pu'a'a (neighborhood). From my first visit, and then continued attendance, I truly felt the warmth and Biblical wisdom of their pastor and youth leaders . Big Mahalo to all who make the Sunday and Wednesdays services happen!

I just heard today that pastor Alex Michel past away for couple years…read more I loved this church and pastor Alex was an amazing pastor who touched through Jesus in his heart many souls!!! Rest In Peace pastor Alex Michel

This church is so much more than just a church, it's a family. Pastor Alex is a gifted pastor with…read moresuch a passion for his congregation. New Hope Town is active in the community and does so much to help. If you are looking for a church to call home, this is that church.