Best of Okinawa

Day Trip
Okinawa Main Island
Japanese (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 4 people

A unique history and culture that related Kingdom era with present times. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000.

You can find and enjoy lively Okinawa and time-honored Okinawa.

Tateo U.

4.97 / 5
(75 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel

Syurijyo Castle

The castle was built in14 century. No place shows us such unique castle in Japan. It became the political and cultural center of the Ryukyu kingdom.

This place is the most popular place for tourists.

Okinawa World

Okinawa World is a theme park presenting Okinawa history ,culture, and nature.Ryukyu castle town buildings featuring the Kingdom era, that has been designated Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan. There is one of the largest cave systhem in Japan. was formed by erosion of coral reef about 300,000 years ago

Okinawa prefectural peace memorial musuem

It's the place where the Battle of Okinawa WW2 ended. The museum displays photographs and artifacts of the Battle of Okinawa. Cornerstone of peace is monument that engraved the name of war victims over 240,000 thousands people irrespective of thier nationalities.

Kokusai st & Makishi market

Kokusai st is said symbol of post war reconstruction. length is 1.6 km also called " The miracle 1 mile ". There are loads of store along the street, you can enjoy shopping and see around. The fish market is worth seeing.

04:00 PM

At your hotel or cruise port

Ending Point

At your hotel

What to Expect

This tour will take approximately 4 to 6 hours. Places are located near to central of Naha city.

Since transportation charges are relatively inexpensive. We will visit 3 places listed above.

Each of them is popular tourist spot. You can enjoy this trip both sightseeing and shopping.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee Basically from 1 to 4 persons same amount (US$185-)

What‘s not included

1) Transprottion & parking fees

2) Admission fee

Important Information

           

At the Syurijyo Castle, there are many gates and steps.

So, waklking shoes are recommended.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

M

Marcel G.

4 / 5
Aug 29, 2024

Good guide

Tateo was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge of Okinawa, but he might not be the ideal choice for YouTube videos, possibly due to his age.

Tateo U.

Thank you for coming Okinawa for an interview on the theme of longevity. I would be happy if I could be of some help. I hope for good result. Thank you for writing a review. Regards Tateo U.

J

Jodie S.

5 / 5
Aug 7, 2024

Highly recommended

Tateo was a wonderful guide. He was responsive prior to the trip, offering tour customizations and accommodating additional people with limited notice. The rental car was clean (and air conditioning appreciated!). Tateo took us to interesting places, gave us insightful commentary that we wouldn't have learned without a guide, and was overall quite nice and helpful. We were in Okinawa on business, and this was a great day to pack in a lot of sightseeing in a short amount of time.

Tateo U.

Hi, Jodie S. Thank you for making time for sightseeing even though busy with work. It was nice to be able to introduce various aspects of this small island. There is a proverb in Japan that says what happens twice happens three times. There are still many places to see. I look forward to your third visit. Thank you very much for making time write such nice review. Please give my regards to both of your friend. Regards Tateo U.

Angela V.

5 / 5
Jul 29, 2024

Amazing day with Tateo!!

My family and I contacted Tateo for a tour in Okinawa. The day was amazing!!! We were able to get to know the culture about this beautiful island. My family and I got to know the history about Okinawa, we truly were surprised about how deep it went! Im really glad that we contacted Tateo for the tour. Him being a local made the experience more interesting, since he knows Okinawa by heart. It was also very convenient that he was able to move us around the island, since transportation in Okinawa is mainly by car. Amazing tour and we recommend his tour!!!

Tateo U.

Hi, Angela V. Thank you for coming all the way from Mexico to this small island as a family trip. For those of you who have seen many famouse places in mainland Japan, how was your trip to Okinawa? I hope the trip will remain as a memories for your future life. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write such a nice review. Please give my best regards to everyone as well. Best regards. Tateo U.

Doretta B.

5 / 5
Jul 2, 2024

Best of Okinawa with Tateo!

Tateo was the best part of our visit to Okinawa! My sister, daughter and I enjoyed our tour so much, we talked about it all night and still do with the rest of our families. We had so many questions, and thanks to Tateo he shared his knowledge and helped us better understand its history and culture. Tateo made us feel like family. My mother was Okinawan. But unfortunately she never had the opportunity to visit and that saddens us. So in her place we had the urge to visit and educate ourselves about our ancestry. Okinawa was charming and we enjoyed our visit immensely. Thank you Tateo for being so kind and for a wonderful day! Sincerely, Doretta, Pam and Shelby

Tateo U.

Hi, D0retta B. Your e-mail and picture you sent brought me June 20th to mind again. Althought it was only one day, it was a day that a deep impression on each of you. If you have a alter at home show photos to your mother, she will be happy. While I was a guide, it felt like I was traveling with people close to me rather than Americans. Please use this trip as inspiration and do your best in the future. Come and see Okinawa again. Thank you for writing great review at the end. Best regards Tateo U.

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