Naha Stone Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Naha Stone. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

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• 2-Hour Hilo Ghost Walks Tour

• Hilo History and Legends (APP) Audio Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Naha Stone is free to visit. It's located on the grounds of the Hilo Public Library, sitting rather unremarkably right on the front lawn—if you didn’t know, you might not realize what it was. There are no parking fees or tickets required. Some walking tours of Hilo include the Naha Stone as a stop, and those cost anywhere from US$10 up to $50, depending on their itineraries.

The Naha Stone is located outside the Hilo Public Library, resting right on the front lawn. The library can be found on Waianuenue Avenue in downtown Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. You’ll know it when you see it: This massive basalt stone weighs more than 5,000 pounds (2,267 kilograms), and it’s displayed prominently where it can be easily appreciated.

The Naha Stone is deeply significant in the history of Hawaii; it's tied to a prophecy about King Kamehameha I, a sort of Hawaiian version of King Arthur. Legend states that whoever could move or lift the 5,000-pound (2,267-kilogram) stone would unite the Hawaiian Islands. Kamehameha accomplished this feat as a young chief, fulfilling the prophecy when he later united Hawaii.

Visitors can approach and touch the Naha Stone respectfully, but attempting to sit, stand on, or lift it is prohibited to preserve this important cultural artifact. You’re also likely to hurt yourself if you attempt to lift it, considering it weighs 5,000 pounds (2,267 kilograms). What’s more, always practice good manners and show reverence when interacting with anything sacred to the culture of Hawaii.

The Naha Stone is the focus of a cool story about Hawaii and requires minimal investment of your time and money. While it may appear to be simply a large rock to casual observers, understanding its connection to Hawaiian royalty and prophecy transforms it into a meaningful experience. Combined with other Hilo attractions, it's a worthwhile historical stop.