Although I’ve only been working as a tour guide for about 11 years, I’ve been involved in the travel industry for 27 years.
I’m passionate about Okinawa’s history and have even worked at archaeological excavation sites in Okinawa. As part of my work, I was involved in compiling the *History of Okinawa Prefecture* for the Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education, where I collaborated with Okinawan historians to research ancient historical documents from the era when Okinawa was the Ryukyu Kingdom and to uncover the events of the Battle of Okinawa. I continue to study archaeology and history to this day.
Furthermore, drawing on my experience organizing official documents from the postwar period—when Okinawa was under U.S. military administration—while working at U.S. military bases and the Okinawa Prefectural Archives, I have had the privilege of assisting on numerous occasions with visits to Okinawa by veterans who were once stationed here, as well as their families. I hope that through my guided tours, many of you will be able to fully enjoy your stay in Okinawa.
May 31, 2025
U6959FGmelissav
Kind and Professional Guide
Tripadvisor review: Naha 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Atsuko-san was a fantastic guide during…
May 31, 2025
U6959FGmelissav
Kind and Professional Guide
Tripadvisor review: Naha 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Atsuko-san was a fantastic guide during the 6 hour walking tour of Naha. She is trained in archaeology and educated me on the different historical sites we visited together. She is kind, respectful, and patient and would wait for me to finish photographing the areas before resuming her tour. She was flexible and allowed me to choose the sites I was most interested in learning about. She provided great recommendations for lunch, and she led me to a lovely pottery shop in Tsuboya Yachimun to end the day with a little shopping. I had a wonderful day with Atsuko!