Okinawa Main Island (Living), Okinawa Remote Islands
English, Japanese (Native)
2 days on average
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Trying to find a tour guide who is knowledgeable about Okinawa?
I am a guide-interpreter based in Okinawa who majored in oceanology at the University of Ryukyus in Okinawa and has 13-year experience of teaching science in Okinawa and Hawaii.
Therefore, I love introducing Okinawan precious nature both on land and in the sea with care for the conservation.
Besides science, my other strength is introducing culture, especially, Japanese Budo (Martial Arts) and Okinawan traditional "Sanshin" music.
If you want to make your trip to Okinawa unique, worthwhile, and unforgettable, let's travel together!
(In addition to Okinawa, I can guide Mt. Fuji area where I was born and raised. An additional transportation fee is needed.)
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.
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!