I find myself needing to leave a review because of a negative review I read here today. I always…read moretell tourists this is an awesome spot if they want to get a feel of the real parts of the island, albeit not fancy, not expensive, not anything like you would expect. The first time I went here I was like, "wow, this is different." It really is and if you like jazz, you must try the Monday night jazz jam. There is no cover, although there should be. Bub the owner runs this jam every single Monday night no matter what the holiday or what's happening in town. Yes, he is different than maybe you and certainly me, but he is a loving, wonderful, caring individual even though he's against masking and has a different viewpoint on covid. So what, many people do. The sax player who was disrespectful was indeed kicked out of the joint and that guy hasn't been seen since. Its a shame too, cause he was at one time in his life a good sax player. Alas, the dude cannot handle his liquor. Anyway, I just wanted to say that despite what you read from a couple people about this place, it's a GEM and a real treat to experience a Monday night there. I don't partake in any other events that he throws in there but a lot of people do and it's a safe space. I'll support Bub always.

My friend and I got harassed by the older sax player that frequents jazz night. Many people stood…read moreby and watched this happen. After speaking out about it, other women of Hilo reported that he had also harassed and even unconsensually kissed them. None of the "regulars" confronted him or held him accountable. We also watched him call other fem presenting people "hot" and "sexy" from up on stage. Shared my story on fb and the owner, Bub, was tagged. He commented on the post sharing his sincere apologies for our experience. He stated this goes against kukuau studio values and shared that this man would be completely banned from the studio!

The town of Hilo has a rich history with amazing stories and buildings. One of the highlights of a…read morerecent visit was visiting the Palace Theater. The lobby is open and welcoming with a cafe, exhibits, and advertisements for events and shows. The staff here were also welcoming, inviting us to come in and explore. We walked around the theater proper, enjoyed the art, and went to the basement. Even if you aren't coming for a show, I recommend visiting on a walk around town. There are also great restaurants, markets, and stores nearby.

The seats are too close to the row in front. I'm not tall, but I found the seats to be very…read moreuncomfortable.

The Amber Glass provides an AMAZING EXPERIENCE !!! Drinks are amazing, dancers amazing!! The owner…read moreis always at the events & really brings life into the party!! If you get a chance to check out their Instagram or Facebook page, DO!

Super great hospitality, being able to turn a small family gathering into something extra fun!read more

Such a cool experience for me and my children. I can't believe I've never heard of this place. My…read morekids are 7 and 9 and they really enjoyed themselves. There were fun interactive games, lots of hands on activities and cool tech to play with. We really enjoyed the planetarium and the showing of Spark, as well as all the Hawaiiana info. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. The gift shop was cute and offered lots of neat souvenirs. Highly recommend visiting if you can.

Mixed review, wish I could give them a four and a half. For locals, the price didn't really make…read moresense. I know it's through the university, but activities like this should be close to free, especially for kids. As pointed out by other guests, the planetarium really made the trip worth it... But overall the astronomy center was lacking something. The exhibits were mixed, and though I appreciate having other things like local birds and trees, our kids get that through school and we really wanted to see astronomy stuff. The farm animal color wall was stupid, it's off subject and doesn't really teach kids anything. We liked the canoe/sailing exhibit, it tied in historical Hawaiian history and astronomy. We will return eventually, but if the exhibits were stronger or the price more reasonable, we'd be more likely to stop by sooner. I feel like the old Ellison Onizuka museum at the Kona airport had better space/astronomy exhibits.

What a fun kitschy concept! My husband went to the card shop next door so my daughter and I came to…read morecheck this place out. With a variety of claw machines, my daughter had a blast playing. She ended up getting four stuffies and left super happy. It's pretty affordable, most machines take one coin and it's about $1 a coin. I saw a flyer where they also host parties, a fun alternative to a standard birthday party. In the back area there is a wall that sells a variety of snacks and tea counter where you can order boba teas. We didn't order anything but will the next time we come again to play the machines.

Tea Time Hilo is now Claw Hawaii. Newly expanded storefront with a various claw games. You can also…read moreorder your favorite Tea Time drinks.

Thank you, Liz and the owner of this beautiful and kind-hearted backyard hot yoga studio for all…read moreyou do to create a warm, welcoming space to practice yoga. I live part time in Hawaii, and I love coming to this super sweet studio when I'm on island. I miss you all and your yoga spot and when I return, I'll be back for more sweating in the jungle. :-) Mahalo nui loa. ‍

The classes were a perfect blend of challenging and fulfilling. Liz was a great teacher and even…read morebrought us fresh juice to refuel and connect with us after each class. Highly recommend.

This review is for ichimikan Judo. Sensei Craig is great with the kids! The culture, the atmosphere…read moreand judo are all excellent. I would recommend ichimikan judo program for all who want to give judo a try.

Had our first lesson, loved it! Really appreciate the traditional way merged with new concept,…read moreFATHER and child (children) learning together at the same time. All children (who attended with parent or without) got to experience extra attention.