Kaneohe Attractions
Kaneohe, on Oahu's east coast is the island's fourth largest city. There are numerous attractions in and around Kaneohe.
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Haiku Japanese Gardens
These gardens are located on the edge of Kaneohe.
The land was sold as a royal possession in the middle of the 19th c. to an Englishman called Baskerville. He created several water-lily ponds, planted flowers and various trees and had some houses built. Haiku Gardens offer such a picturesque setting that they are often used for weddings.
As Haiku Valley is located near the Valley of the Temples, combine a visit to Haiku Gardens with one to Byodo-In Temple.
The gardens occupy 16 acres.
The land was sold as a royal possession in the middle of the 19th c. to an Englishman called Baskerville. He created several water-lily ponds, planted flowers and various trees and had some houses built. Haiku Gardens offer such a picturesque setting that they are often used for weddings.
As Haiku Valley is located near the Valley of the Temples, combine a visit to Haiku Gardens with one to Byodo-In Temple.
The gardens occupy 16 acres.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Mokolii Island - Kualoa County Regional Park - Chinaman's Hat
This conical rock, formed from volcanic tuff stone on Mokolii Island, is noted for its unique shape, which resembles a Chinese hat. A fine view of this rock, pointing out of the sea, can be gained from Kualoa County Regional Park, north of Kaneohe. It is only possible to cover the 1477ft/450m distance to the island by foot at low tide. Suitable shoes are needed because of the jagged coral.
Mokolii means "small dragon" - according to Hawaiian legend the rock is the creature's tail, while its body is beneath the water.
Mokolii means "small dragon" - according to Hawaiian legend the rock is the creature's tail, while its body is beneath the water.
Valley of the Temples Memorial Park
The Valley of the Temples Memorial Park contains the Byodo-In Temple as well as a Christian church. Both Buddhists and Christians are buried in the cemetary.
