If you want to make your trip more fruitful than just suntanning at the beach, let's learn about the Okinawan unique culture, history, and nature.
After grasping the basic information about Okinawa at a museum, I will take you to authentic historical/cultural assets where you can have a unique and unforgettable experience.
At your hotel or airport
Meeting
Quick guide tour to grasp the basic information of Okinawa
The most beautiful Ryukyu castle that was registered as a world heritage site
You can try fresh local fish as sashimi, soup, fry, and so on
Enjoy a show of Okinawan traditional dance, Eisa, in a nostalgic Okinawan village that gathered old houses from different parts of Okinawa
Strolling a district that has many studios, galleries, and shops of Okinawan traditional pottery, Yachimun
End of the guide-tour
At your hotel or airport
Guide fee
Transportation fee (you and guide), Lunch, Entrance fee (Museum ¥530, Ryukyu Mura ¥1500)
In addition to day trips, I can also be your guide for several days in Okinawa and other parts of Japan. If you are interested, please let me know via message.
By visiting a museum, a castle, and other unique spots with a knowledgeable English guide, you can learn deeply about Okinawan culture, nature, and history.
- Please bring enough amount of water to avoid a heat stroke.
- Wearing a hat and sunglasses, and putting sunscreen on are also recommended.
- Okinawa is still a cash-based society. It would be better to bring Japanese Yen as cash for purchasing lunch and souvenirs.
- Using public transportation is impossible for the tour. I strongly recommend using a rental car or hiring a taxi.
- Depending on the weather and traffic conditions, the schedule is subject to be modified.
If you are looking for somebody who can help you understand the rich culture, history and ecology of Okinawa, then you need look no further than Harry. Harry is fluent in English, knowledgeable and willing to discuss openly the issues faced by the citizens of Okinawa since the end of WW2. My original trip had to be modified as the day progressed because of the weather but the outcome was still enjoyable and so interesting. I thoroughly recommend Harry.
Although there was an unexpected closure of Nakagusuku Castle due to weather conditions, your strong curiosity and keen insight made the modified tour very "edutaining". Thank you very much! I hope our tour helped you understand the next day's tour of the Battle of Okinawa deeper! Next time you come to Okinawa, please let me introduce you to Nakagusuku Castle and Katsuren Castle!
My tour with Harry was one of the best things I've experienced in Okinawa, and this is my sixth visit (I practice Okinawan karate). He is knowledgeable, articulate (excellent English!) and personable, He is a trained teacher, and it really shows in his fluent ability to help someone understand the subtleties of Okinawan culture and traditions. I recommend him without reservation. I hope to return next year with my wife, and I will book him in advance to make sure my trip is a success and I can continue to learn about and enjoy this beautiful place and its people.
I’m really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to post your review! As a Karate lover as same as you, I learned a lot with you and from you by exploring Okinawa together. I am looking forward to seeing you and your wife again next year! Please have a wonderful rest of your stay in Okinawa! Harry
He met us on time, excellent English. He was very flexible as to what we wanted and how much time we had before going back to our cruise ship
Naomi-san! Thank you very much for your review! It was an exciting day to visit the Karate dojo and “experience” its technique. I hope you will have a wonderful rest of the cruise! Harry
Many memories were made today with Harry in Okinawa. From our first contact with him we knew Harry would provide a great tour. We had a very limited amount of time in Okinawa so we were pleased to let him make suggestions and plan a day for us. Harry arrived promptly this morning and had no problem accommodating our last minute itinerary changes. We highly recommend Harry for your day in Okinawa!
Thank you Gary-san and Sharon-san for your warm comments! I also had a great time with you and learned a lot from you about Okinawa in the 1960s. I hope you have a great time during the rest of your trip! Please feel free to contact me if there is something I can help with!