This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- August 2 Friday. Shubha Iyengar 4 people
- 10:00-18:00 (Extra 2 hours)
- Rental Car Toyota Voxy 17800JPY plus Fuel 4000JPY = 21800JPY
- 10:00 Depart from Hotel Halekulani Okinawa
- Drive 20min.
- 10:20-10:50 Cape Manzamo 100JPYx4
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1120809-d1232982-Reviews-Cape_Manzamo-Onna_son_Kunigami_gun_Okinawa_Prefecture.html
- Drive 20min.
- 11:10-12:10 Ryukyu Mura 2000JPYx4
- https://www.ryukyumura.co.jp/official/en/
- Drive 60min. Highway Toll 500JPY
- 13:10-13:50 Lunch at Pizza in the Sky
- https://kajinhou.com/english/
- Drive 10min.
- 14:00-15:00 Nakijinjo Castle Ruins 600JPYx4
- https://visitokinawajapan.com/discover/world-heritage-top/nakijin-castle-ruins/
- Drive 15min.
- 15:15-16:30 Churaumi Aquarium 2180JPYx4
- https://churaumi.okinawa/en/
- Drive 90min. Highway Toll 940JPY
- 18:00 Kokusaidori End of Tour
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at Hotel Halekulani Okinawa at 10:00, the group explored Okinawa until the tour ended at 18:00. The day ran to 8 hours from start to finish. It included lunch at Pizza in the Sky at 13:10.
The itinerary covered (Extra 2 hours) at 10:00, Cape Manzamo 100JPYx4 at 10:20, Ryukyu Mura 2000JPYx4 at 11:10, Nakijinjo Castle Ruins 600JPYx4 at 14:00 and Churaumi Aquarium 2180JPYx4 at 15:15.
Title: What Is a Private Okinawa Sightseeing Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Okinawa. It was sunny with temperatures of 30–33 degrees. They arrived 20 minutes after the meeting time, looking tired. When I asked, I learned that they had arrived in Okinawa late the previous night and the group was experiencing jet lag. Some of the guests slept during most of the transfers, so I mainly conversed with one member of the group, who had previously worked as an English conversation instructor for two years in Japan and had learned a good deal of Japanese. The itinerary was intended for taking many photos, but due to jet lag and the heat, they soon wanted to move to places with air conditioning. I tried talking about the history of Okinawa, but they did not seem very interested. One member of the group wanted to show the others many things, but the others wanted to return to the Hotel soon.
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Hello from Japan!
I’m Yoshi, 55 years old, male.
I was born in Tokyo and I’ve lived in Okinawa for over 30 years.
I have been a language teacher, musician, interpreter, diving instructor, and tour guide for so many years.
As an English guide, I enjoy visiting all the beautiful places in all over Japan, talking about Japan, also learning something new from you.
I always learn something new every time I go on the tour.
Not only I give you information of Japan, but at the same time, I can learn about Japan from your perspective.
This is the joy I get when I go with you.
I will try my best to make your tour a memorable one for you.
Let’s start from here together to plan your tour.
Please feel free to contact me anytime.
Aug 14, 2024
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Viator review: Naha 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yoshi was the best. Super accommodating and flexible.…
Aug 14, 2024
Shubha_I
Great Okinawa intro
Viator review: Naha 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Yoshi was the best. Super accommodating and flexible. He was an amazing guide and
very kind. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him