Which places does this itinerary cover?

This tour visited Shurijo Castle, Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, Okinawa World, Okinawa Drum and Dance Performance, Peace Memorial Park and Back to Hotel.

Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?

Yoshi is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?

Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Okinawa itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.

Okinawa: Shurijo Castle & Back to Hotel — Guide Yoshi

August, 2024

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 3, Saturday　Marcella Otto 2 Adults 9:00-15:00　
No dietary restrictions
No walking difficulties
Sushi and local food
9:00 Depart from DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle
Drive 5min.
9:10-10:00 Shurijo Castle
Drive 20min.
10:20-11:10 Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Drive 25min.
11:40-13:40 Okinawa World
12:30-13:00 Okinawa Drum and Dance Performance
13:00-13:40 Lunch
Drive 10min.
13:50-14:30 Peace Memorial Park
Drive 30min.
15:00 Back to Hotel

Tour Itinerary in Detail

From there the group visited Shurijo Castle at 9:10, Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters at 10:20, Okinawa World at 11:40, Okinawa Drum and Dance Performance at 12:30, Peace Memorial Park at 13:50 and Back to Hotel at 15:00.

What Is a Private Okinawa Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

30–33°C, sunny. The guests were visitors from North America. Although it was hot, they thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary. The guests were very fond of traveling and, after Okinawa, planned to visit Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka, so they asked many questions about places beyond Okinawa as well. They listened attentively throughout. One of the guests was quite knowledgeable about World War II, understanding both the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere concept and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Since there was strong interest in the war, that topic became the main focus of our conversation.

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Tour Report by Yoshi

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.

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