Okinawa Battlefields & Peace Memorial Guided Tour with Vehicle
Overview
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6 hours
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Explore Southern Okinawa’s significant World War II historical sites on this comprehensive 6-hour private tour with a licensed local guide and private vehicle.
Your tour includes visits to Maeda Highlands, a strategic battlefield area; the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, where visitors can see preserved wartime facilities; the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum, dedicated to remembering the victims of the battle and promoting peace; the Himeyuri Monument and Himeyuri Peace Museum, which share the experiences of the student nurses who served during the war; and Konpaku no To, one of Okinawa's most important memorial sites.
Travel comfortably in a private vehicle while your licensed guide provides historical context, local insights throughout the day. This tour offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about Okinawa’s wartime history, honor those affected by the conflict, and gain a deeper understanding of the island’s journey toward peace.
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
What To Expect
Maeda Highlands
Maeda Highlands, also known as Hakuso Ridge, is a dramatic clifftop landmark located in Urasoe City. This elevated coral limestone plateau rises approximately 60 meters above the East China Sea, offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding coastline. The site's Japanese name "Maeda" refers to the Maeda Cape area, while "Hakuso" translates to "white grass," describing the pale vegetation that once covered these windswept bluffs. The highlands hold profound historical significance as the site of intense combat during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The escarpment served as a strategic defensive position, and remnants of the war including cave shelters and military fortifications can still be observed throughout the area. Today, the site functions as both a natural attraction and a place of remembrance, with several memorials honoring those who lost their lives during the Pacific War's final land battle.
Okinawa Army Hospital Haebaru Bunkers No.20
Okinawa Army Hospital Haebaru Bunker No. 20 is a preserved underground military hospital used by the Japanese Army during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Visitors can walk through sections of the original tunnels and learn about the harsh conditions faced by medical staff and wounded soldiers during the final stages of the war. The site offers a powerful insight into Okinawa’s wartime history and the human cost of the conflict. Important: Advance reservations are required to visit the bunker. If you would like to include this site in your tour, please consult your guide in advance.
Options
Okinawa Battlefields & Peace Memorial Guided Tour with Vehicle
Pickup included
What‘s Included
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
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nana tour
dmd3302,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and very personable..
The perfect day! A custom private tour in Okinawa with Yoshi
Explore29970270669,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The perfect customizable tour from Naha Cruise port. Easy pick up, very clean and comfortable van with licensed driver. The tour guide Yoshi is very knowledgeable and fun! He will also communicate with you well in advance of your tour to make sure it is the perfect day. If you are in Okinawa, I highly recommend booking a tour with Yoshi!
Great experience
janetsY7705IH,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumiko was a wonderful guide. She took us to all the sites we wanted to see and was very knowledgeable about them. I would highly recommend her tours!
Excellent
Janet S,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kumiko was a wonderful guide. She put together an itinerary that was exactly what we were looking for. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we visited.
Great guide
eileenbZ350YJ,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00She was an excellent guide She was well informed about the places we visited Well worth the price I paid. Would recommend her to other travelers
Naha city tour
robertcR4964BZ,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour guide insufficient experience in two out of tour for Shikinaen Garden and Tsuboya Pottery museum walk. She may need to improve English for better explanation. Going around by taxi is not the best way for such type tour. Tour and activity provide need to review this tour itinerary. If the tourist has the time they may go around by themselves.
This is a great way to experience okinawa....such a beautiful island
michelepL115IL,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great way to see okinawa. It has an exciting history and a lot more to be experienced than just shopping streets. We saw waterfalls and castles and beautiful scenery
Naha 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government Licensed Guide w/ Hide
Jared A,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
This is the way to see Nara!
5starmom2015,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy Murao was amazing! He created a custom itinerary for us based on our interests and arranged lunch for us mid-day. He was knowledgeable about all the sites and was very kind. We enjoyed our day with him!
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