Outstanding Spirit filled church, people are Amazing was so filed with love and grace we were in…read moretown for 3 weeks in Waikiki and drove the hour every Sunday one of the best things we did on island!

Pastor tells great stories while reading scripture. Church band is amazing! Headed for women's…read morebreakfast!

While this review mainly focuses on the bon dance event, I feel that how a temple runs their event…read moreis a direct reflection on the temple itself, the minister and the congregation. To me when a temple takes the time to consider people that are either disabled or handicap it shows their compassion which is very important to Buddhist especially during Obon. [DA PEOPLE] This is a country bon dance. The volunteers here are so nice and friendly. Actually had several conversations with different volunteers while waiting for the food booth to open. I got to meet the daughter of the lady that used to make really good oden. [FOOD] Love the tsukemono and other pickled vegetables here. I actually bring a cooler with ice so that I can purchase extra to bring home. [HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY] I'm going to be honest and say this is not really a handicap accessible bon dance. There are stairs that you have to go up (I'm not sure if there is a side area for wheelchairs to get up), and there are stairs to go down to get to the men's restrooms (I'm not sure about the women's side).

Five stars. A lovely Hongwanji with deep roots in the sugar plantation community and a rich history…read morebehind it. Just being there is like taking a step back in time and seeing how life was like back at the turn of the 19th Century and throughout the 20th Century. Really nice and relaxing to be out there, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. A must to go to every Obon season.

Good Food, Good Entertainment & Choke Parking. What is there not to like. This is a review for the…read morechurch's annual `Aha`Aina (Luau). FOOD: The food was outstanding. I don't think I have ever had Hawaiian food that has tasted this good on Oahu. There was actually opihi on the plate too. My favorites were the raw crab, poi (a little bit on the sour side but was full of flavor), kalua pig and the lomi salmon. ENTERTAINMENT: There was hula performances and live music throughout the day. PARKING: Lots of parking was available in the front and on the back side of the church. If you ever get the chance this is definitely an event that you don't want to miss. Tickets were only $20 for dine-in which in my opinon was definitely a steal. Can't wait to go back next year.

Great luau plate that's worth the drive and the cost. Tasty and made the way I learned from my…read morehanabutta days, growing up at Queens Surf and Puka Puka Otea hula shows. Fresh soft she'll crab, opihi, squid luau, lomi po'ke and homemade kulolo. Da bestest.

I took a tour of the Benedictine Monastery a couple weeks ago and had the pleasure of walking the…read moregrounds and meeting the charismatic prioress superior Sister CC. She welcomed us with big smiles, open arms, and a level of ebullient energy I have never had in my adult life. The place was beautiful, a sprawling property in Waialua with spectacular mountain and ocean views. We walked through the main pavilion and chapel and saw some of the guest rooms, which are available for retreats. It seemed like a pretty nice place to be quiet for a while. I'm grateful to Sister CC for showing us around, and now I can say I've met an awesome shaka-throwing, Disney T-shirt-wearing flight attendant turned nun. I wish all good things for the Benedictine Monastery and would love to visit again.

Review #5 for 2020…read more Super grateful to visit the Benadictine Monastery earlier this week for a day prayer retreat. The hospitality of Sister CC, Scott, and the community at large was such a blessing. Beautiful view of the mountains and ocean, and there are peacocks and chickens running around. Really enjoyed praying the Stations of the Cross and hiking up the hill to the cross at the top. The presence of God is clearly in this place as his peace is strongly felt.

Not very Christian like for a Christian preschool. A new director took over and vibe changed. This…read morepreschool use to be family oriented and a Christian upbringing under the previous director. No longer the case. Think twice before enrolling your child here.

Generations of my family's children went to this Church's preschool. New Director took over, staff…read morehas changed, and the overall morale there has changed for the worse. If you're looking for a school for your children in which Christian values are prioritized and it's staff lead by a Christian example, this is not the school