Our visit to the Byodo-In Temple was deeply personal and meaningful. The fam and I were on the…read moreisland to visit family members who have passed and are laid to rest at Valley of the Temples (as well as at the nearby Veterans cemetery). Beginning our time there at the temple felt like the most peaceful and grounding way to start. From the moment we walked in, everything slowed down. Even though there were several groups of visitors, everyone was quiet and respectful, which preserved a beautiful sense of calm. The temple is a stunning replica of the historic Byōdō-in in Japan, and it's absolutely breathtaking in person. The large Buddha statue inside is gigantic and awe-inspiring. We bought a small bag of food and scattered pellets into the different ponds where bright koi fish gathered in clusters, Turtles, Peacocks, wild cats rested in shaded corners, and the birds (so accustomed to visitors) ate directly out of our hands. We lit incense together and took a few quiet moments to reflect on the family members we were there to honor. Ringing the sacred bell before entering felt symbolic , like setting an intention for remembrance and gratitude. Parking is a nightmare and there is a small fee. But you will get back what you put in because it is a gentle, meaningful, and peaceful way to begin your visit should you find yourself in this side of the island.

I have been here many times due to having someone very dear to me buried in the Cathedral View…read moresection. Overall this is one of the most peaceful places that I have ever been and if you haven't taken a full temple tour please ask to take part in one, if time allows. I love the temple gift shop and the employees are so nice ... They have just about every little (and some big) memento that you could want and they even sell bird and fish food so you have the option of filling your hand with bird seed and then holding out your hand... the birds will eat from your hand... OR you can visit the coi pond, take a seat and feed the fish. Both are equally peaceful.

Absolutely beautifully maintained grounds. Gorgeous views all around…read more Peaceful and serene atmosphere abound here. Paying my respects to my loved ones here. I'm always blessed with a feeling that my loved ones are happy here. I really miss them. Visiting here gives me a way to say I love you.

UNACCEPTABLE Hawaiian Memorial woman's bathroom…read more Has not been cleaned in along time. Rubbish, grass clippings, dead leaves, dead 747 S in the sink. Do better, especially on holidays, Mothers Day!! Family will be visiting loved ones.

Must visit spot if you're visiting Kaneohe. It's about 15-20 min drive from the botanical garden…read more You have to enter the Memorial Park to get to this temple. It's a smaller replica of the actual temple from Japan. We ordered tickets online for $10/person and $6 for parking. They don't check your tickets when you enter which we thought was very strange lol. It's very beautiful and peaceful with the mountain and smoky cloud in the background. They have a couple benches for you to sit. You can enter the temple but it's actually pretty small. They have artists and vendors under the temple too. I loved seeing all the koi fish and mini pagoda up hill. There's also a large bell that you can ring for funsies.

Buy parking and admission tickets online. Seniors are $8, great price! Non-Seniors are $10…read more Great place to spend an hour. Very tranquil and if you're high strung, it's a good place to take a breath before reality kicks in and you're back to your highly-wired self. Arrive early to grab a parking space. Restrooms are portable potties.

Day before Easter Sunday, we went to take flowers for my husband's mother who is resting below in…read morethe Garden of Hope, back side where statue of Mother Mary stands. It was soo swampy and muddy we drove in circles but couldn't get to her grave, my husband has bad knees. An employee MR. GERARD BOWSKE gave me a ride on his cart with my flowers to her grave. We are so greatful for is help Mr. Bauske also weed wack the thick grass so we could see her picture again, scooped out the mud out in the flower vase AND before he left he gave me a gallon of water to wash the mud off. We Thank You Mr. Gerard Boske and a shout out of 10 STARS for your help kindness.

I would give them 0 stars if I could. My 95 yr old aunt died in June 2025 and Valley of the…read moreTemples is the mortuary that was chosen to embalm her body and to make her look as decent as possible. It's SOOOOO SAD to say that they made her look EXACTLY like a WITCH (no joke) without the hat or bump on the nose......she originally had a very nice ski-slope nose that they turned into a witches nose.....a HOOKED NOSE !!!.....OMG it was HORRIBLE !! That's not all they did......they made EVERY little WRINKLE SOOO PROMINENT on top of making her skin DARK BROWN (her skin was an average white Portuguese color) and she normally looked A LOT younger than what she was. It was like they took a dark brown slab of clay and tried to form it into a body and then pinched every little wrinkle to make them stand out everywhere but ESPECIALLY on the FACE !! I SO WISH I took pictures of what they made her look like......we would have a VERY GOOD lawsuit on our hands if I did !!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS MORTUARY they MUST have possessed people, or satanists working there (I'm SERIOUS) !!! I'll make sure to tell EVERYONE I know about this place.

Huge thank you to Todd for all the help with my PC. I originally came in for repairs to keep my old…read moreone running, and he helped keep it going as best as possible even though it was outdated, which I really appreciated. He built me a new gaming PC that's been running perfectly and exceeded my expectations. Super knowledgeable, patient, and easy to work with. I'm really glad I went to him and would highly recommend his services!

Todd was awesome! He looked at my desktop, a 10 year old tower or so. He gave me an honest, genuine…read moreevaluation of my situation, offered me many solutions, and ended u deciding to avoid trying to fix it up. He did not even charge me once he made the evaluation! He felt it would not be right to charge for just the evaluation, which was very kind of him. He did not try to grift me or otherwise take advantage of my lack of knowledge when it came to this, he explained issues to me clearly and let me make decisions which I appreciated. I trust Todd and will bring my future computer issues to him!

We chose Cat because 5 years ago she was the only speech level teacher on the island! Having been a…read morestudent of the SLS method in Maui myself, I was determined that my daughter should learn this method as well. Enter Cat. At the time my daughter was only 6 years old, and the youngest student in the studio. Cat had not had a student so young yet (now there are so many, it seems!) but she was willing to take a chance on us. She did not disappoint, treating my daughter with as much professionalism, respect and poise as she would any adult, all the while exhibiting patience and the insight to incite motivation in my daughter to learn and grow as a singer. In the years that followed my daughter performed in a number of singer showcases with other students from the studio. You have only to attend one of these showcases to see the level of success in each and every student - not just in skill, but in confidence and coordination. Everyone comes from a different place in terms of exposure, experience and skill, but Cat is somehow able to figure out what works best for you and your situation. And SLS is a fantastic method that really aids everyone from the shower singer to the aspiring local artist in singing their own best notes (to steal a line from Cat herself!)! Cat is a positive teacher who encourages you to reach higher and celebrates you when you get there. Her studio is in a great central location, and is warm and inviting. She even offers Skype lessons! If singing is something you've always wanted to explore and you're looking for a skilled teacher, visit Cat Wong Studio. You won't be disappointed!

My daughter felt confident leaving the studio. My daughter experienced a huge difference in your…read morevoice in a short amount of time! Cat is an amazing vocal coach and brings out the very best of your vocal abilities! We will be forever clients!

Our new sign looks awesome! Great service too! I highly recommend Peterson Sign Company.read more

Just wanted to thank Rachael and their staff @Peterson's Signs for the great work and service they…read moredo for everyone. Our company's new truck decal cam out better than expected. Mahalo nui.

Copy Hut is the only place in Hawai'i to go for your printing needs. If you want to work with a…read moreprinter who is honest, affordable, caring, and has tremendous integrity and work ethic, look no further than David; the owner of Copy Hut. David is amazing! The day after Mother's Day, my beautiful dog died, after our vet him gave him a shot of an experimental drug. I was gutted. Unable to sleep or eat I was so depressed I felt like my life was over. I started researching the drug I found that I was not alone. There was a facebook page dedicated to warning people against this drug. There were thousands of stories from people all over the world who's dogs had died. I knew then I had to do something so my dog's death would not be in vain. I made up a poster to warn other dog owners about the side effects of this drug, and started shopping around for quotes. I called Walmart, Ups, Longs, Professional Image, Office Depot, the quotes I was getting for 100 copies were so expensive. Finally I called Copy Hut, and got David. He asked me to email a sample of what I wanted and responded with a quote. It was reasonable and I was thrilled! My order was ready the next day. When I went to pick it up, David had printed off 25 extra copies. He said he wanted to support my cause. For a couple of weeks I was walking the city and putting up posters. I would run out, and print more, and David would always give me a word of support and print off extra copies. Then all of a sudden my posters started being ripped down. The posters were not slanderous, did not say the name of the vet, and were only warning people about researching the drug, before giving it to their dogs. But it was clear, someone didn't want them out there. I felt so discouraged I emailed David and told him I was done and to cancel my next order. David sent me the most beautiful words of encouragement and support, "You have the courage of a lion," he said, "people are talking about this." David's support kept me going in the face of every set back and discouragement. I will always be grateful to this humble, Christian man whose support and encouragement helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my life. David is pure aloha.

Quality service and Printing from David! Highly recommended company! Definitely gonna get more…read moreposters and flyers printed at this shop!