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Naha Stone
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Len
August 7, 2021
On the way to Rainbow Falls, you can easily see the Naha Stone. It's amazing that this is right in the open if one considers its historical significance. Weighing an estimated 3.5 tons, the Naha Stone is considered by historians as one of the greatest historical relics in the Hawaiian Islands. Originally from Kauai, it now rests in front of the Hilo Public Library at #300 Waianuenue Ave., alongside the much smaller Pinao stone, which used to guard an ancient temple in Heiau. According to a legend, whoever could move the massive Naha stone with his bare hands would unite all of the Hawaiian islands and be the greatest king of all Hawaii. A fourteen-year-old Kamehameha did more than just move the heavy rectangular lava stone. He lifted it end over end, allegedly with help from the gods, and eventually fulfilled the prophesy. Today, both locals and tourists flock to Hilo to see the Naha Stone and marvel at its legendary connection with the great Hawaiian king.
On the way to Rainbow Falls, you can easily see the Naha Stone. It's amazing that this is right in the open if one considers its historical significance. Weighing an estimated 3.5 tons, the Naha Stone is considered by historians as one of the greatest historical relics in the Hawaiian Islands. Ori…
Levi
May 3, 2017
Located in front of the beautiful Hilo library, see the huge stone King Kamehameha 1 lifted which prophesied he would one day become a great warrior king. Try an lift um!
Taylor & Lehua
September 24, 2019
Seeing the famous Naha Stone at which Kings Kamehameha The Great himself had carried.
Britt And Michael
December 24, 2018
This rock is not ordinary. The 7,000 lbs. Naha Stone was brought over by canoe from Kauai. The stone made or broke potential Kings. Think Excaliber and the stone. The Naha stone is said to have magical powers. The Legend says whoever was able to move it would be the first King of the Hawaiian islands. King Kamehameha at 14 (he was 7'0 foot) decided to move the stone and after many attempts on the same day was able to move the rock and become the King. If he would have failed it would meant death King Kamehameha the Great unified all the islands under his monarchy.
This rock is not ordinary. The 7,000 lbs. Naha Stone was brought over by canoe from Kauai. The stone made or broke potential Kings. Think Excaliber and the stone. The Naha stone is said to have magical powers. The Legend says whoever was able to move it would be the first King of the Hawaiian…
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300 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI