Private Tour
Naha 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
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This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Naha area of Okinawa!
Okinawa offers a unique experience of your stay in Japan due to its relatively distant location from the main island of Honshu and the consequential subtropical to tropical climate. Your private guide can fill you in on the details and much more on this full-day walking tour of Okinawa, the capital city of Naha in particular.
Start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel, let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
This tour is on foot. Pick up is on foot.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Meet up with guide on foot in designated Naha Area
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Entrance fee, Transportation fees, Lunch, Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Shuri Castle
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The main buildings of Shuri Castle were destroyed by fire in the night of October 31, 2019. The city hopes to rebuild the main building by 2022, the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japan. A city district of Naha today, Shuri is the name of the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Shuri Castle (首里城, Shurijō) served as the administrative center and residence of the Ryukyu kings for several centuries until Okinawa became a Japanese prefecture in 1879. The castle is included as one of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Castles of the Ryukyu Kingdom sites. Shuri Castle was originally built in the late 1300s, and played an integral role in the political unification of the island. Wars and fires destroyed the castle multiple times over the centuries, most recently in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The current buildings are beautiful reconstructions dating from 1992. The approach to the castle's central buildings leads through multiple gates, including the well known Shureimon Gate. The castle's hilltop location allows for nice views over Naha along the way.
Kokusaidori
Naha’s International Street was known post-WW II as the miracle mile for its almost-instantaneous reconstruction. With rows of souvenirs and restaurants, it is a staple sightseeing spot for visitors to Okinawa. Popular spots to visit include the central Makishi Public Market, dining establishments and the Don Quijote, Japan’s largest discount store. If you’re going for a stroll at night, there are izakaya where you can listen to performances of traditional Okinawa folk music and shamisen players.
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Naha 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Naha 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide w/ Hide
Jared A,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hide was very knowledgeable and flexible with my guided tour and I was able to learn a lot and experience places in Okinawa I would not have normally been able to go to. Hide even had a kind friend that was able to drive us around to areas that we wouldn't have been able to reach by the monorail, such as Mihama American Village, which added to the experience and positive memories from my trip to Okinawa. I would definitely recommend a guided tour, especially if you are lucky enough to get someone as knowledgeable, kind, and customer-service oriented as Hide.
Okinawa tour well done
J G,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00I visited many places during my short stay in Okinawa, organised very well by Aki-san. Her knowledge of Okinawa history made my visits to the ancient ruins here more meaningful.
Perfect Private Tour Day
Mark S,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great day guided throughout Okinawa. Our guide was Michie and she communicated a number of times ahead of our visit (came from a cruise) to personalize the day. We saw a lot, had an amazing lunch, and it was a nice balance of what we were looking for. It’s great you can customize.
Historical tour
Joanane J,
Nov 18, 2024
- Viator
4.00Hyde has an absolute passion for history and is well versed in this area. He had planned for us to visit the Okinawa Peace Museum, the Himeyuri Peace Museum, the memorial is Lt General Simon Buckner Jr, lunch at the fish markets, the former Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and then to the shopping district. It was a little different to what we expected as there was not much walking and mainly taxi rides which had not been communicated in advance. Great tour if you’re into history. We would have liked to see more of the local culture and flare of this city.
Great tour of Naha
Sherry M,
Nov 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour but just know it’s a ton of walking! Guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. Definitely recommend
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