Okinawa Private Tour Highlights
This value-packed trip with a nationally/state licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Okinawa!
Okinawa offers a unique experience of your stay in Japan due to its relatively distant location from the main island of Honshu and the consequential subtropical to tropical climate. Your private guide can fill you in on the details and much more on this full-day walking tour of Okinawa, the capital city of Naha in particular.
Okinawa offers a unique experience of your stay in Japan due to its relatively distant location from the main island of Honshu and the consequential subtropical to tropical climate. Your private guide can fill you in on the details and much more on this full-day walking tour of Okinawa, the capital city of Naha in particular.
- Value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide
- Private-group tour: Ensures a personal experience
- A guided tour ensures you see all of the important Naha area of Okinawa
- A top choice for first-time visitors to Okinawa
- Learn fascinating insights about Japan’s history and culture
Okinawa Private Tours
Most popular places to visit in Okinawa
Suggested 6-hours itinerary in Naha area of Okinawa
9:00 am Meet up with your guide at your hotel in Naha area
9:30 am Shuri Castle
Tour the remains of Shuri Castle, the ancient palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom which prospered from the 15th century to the 19th century. The main buildings of Shuri Castle were destroyed by fire in the night of October 31, 2019. There are plans to rebuild the castle by 2026. In the meantime, tourists are encouraged to visit the castle and observe the reconstruction works.
11:00 am Tamaudun
A royal mausoleum that was built in the 16th century. Take a walk through the group of historic sites of the royal family. After the tour, take a break for lunch. Nearby, there is the popular café/restaurant Ashibiuna that was restored from an old Okinawan house. You can sample some of that Okinawan cuisine that can only be found locally.
12:30 pm Lunch at Kokusai Dori (International Street)
The central business district of the city of Naha where you can enjoy shopping and local foods only found in Okinawa. There are also many izakayas and restaurants, and the area is lively right into the wee hours thanks to the locals and tourists.
14:00 Shikina-en
Tour Shikina-en that was once used for recuperation and hospitality by the Ryukyuan Royal Family. Relax in this exotic garden that brought together the charm of Japanese and Chinese-style gardens.
15:00 pm Tour end
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture.
- Shurijo Castle
- Kokusaidori
- Himeyuri Peace Museum
- Peace Memorial Park
- Shikinaen Garden
- Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Suggested 6-hours itinerary in Naha area of Okinawa
9:00 am Meet up with your guide at your hotel in Naha area
9:30 am Shuri Castle
Tour the remains of Shuri Castle, the ancient palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom which prospered from the 15th century to the 19th century. The main buildings of Shuri Castle were destroyed by fire in the night of October 31, 2019. There are plans to rebuild the castle by 2026. In the meantime, tourists are encouraged to visit the castle and observe the reconstruction works.
11:00 am Tamaudun
A royal mausoleum that was built in the 16th century. Take a walk through the group of historic sites of the royal family. After the tour, take a break for lunch. Nearby, there is the popular café/restaurant Ashibiuna that was restored from an old Okinawan house. You can sample some of that Okinawan cuisine that can only be found locally.
12:30 pm Lunch at Kokusai Dori (International Street)
The central business district of the city of Naha where you can enjoy shopping and local foods only found in Okinawa. There are also many izakayas and restaurants, and the area is lively right into the wee hours thanks to the locals and tourists.
14:00 Shikina-en
Tour Shikina-en that was once used for recuperation and hospitality by the Ryukyuan Royal Family. Relax in this exotic garden that brought together the charm of Japanese and Chinese-style gardens.
15:00 pm Tour end
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture.
