Okinawa Main Island Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Excellent private tour guide”

If I could, I would rate Tateo a 10. He went above and beyond our expectations as a private tour guide, translator and driver. I came to Okinawa to find my grandparent's house. The last time I was here was back in 1979. He helped me to complete my mission. We were able to find where the house once stood. If we're ever back in Okinawa, we will definitely hire Tateo again.

Tateo U.

(98 reviews)

I'm glad that I was able to accompany you on a tour to find your own memorable places rather than typical tourist spots. Okinawa has changed a lot in the last 46years, but you were able to meet someone you wanted to see again and places. I hope this tour will be a memory that you will cherish forever. Finally, thank you very much for your wonderful review. Tateo U.

“Wonderful personalized tour”

Noriko was a very caring and considerate tour guide and made our full day a wonderful experience. Traveling with my elderly mom in hot humid weather posed some challenges but Noriko helped us see the sites while being highly considerate of our needs. I was quite concerned since we were staying in Onna that no tour guide would meet us here. Noriko offered to meet us at our hotel and drove us in her car! She made our day relaxing and seamless. I would book her again without hesitation. Thank you very much Noriko! We will have many find memories with you!

Noriko Y.

(54 reviews)

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I really appriciate you and your mom to share your thinking. That day was really interesting and nice day. It is my treasure. Thank you for taking my tour. Enjoy your staying Okinawa.

“Fantastic tour with Harry-san”

Our group of two people did the 2-day 'Tracing the Front Line!' Okinawa battlefield tour with Harry-san, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Harry-san is a hugely knowledgeable guide, an excellent and enthusiastic communicator, and a very interesting and curious person. We got on very well with him and found the two days thoroughly enjoyable. As two people with a keen interest in the Pacific War, we were really hoping that our guide would be able to teach us new things about the battle. Harry-san most certainly did this, and was also able to provide us with a much deeper knowledge of the island of Okinawa, its wider history, and its culture. We were hugely grateful for this aspect of the tour, which made the military history all the more poignant. We were also interested in trying traditional local Okinawan cuisine, which Harry-san accommodated easily into our tour days. I feel we've come away from our short time in Okinawa with a far greater appreciation for both the battle and the island, both past and present, and I am certainly keen to visit again. I would hugely recommend Harry-san as a guide to anyone. We asked him a lot of questions, but he gave us only considered, thoughtful, and informative answers. 5 stars without question. Thanks so much Harry-san! We hope to see you again sometime! Best, Alex

Harry M.

(30 reviews)

Dear Alex-san, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for joining the 2-day Tracing the Front Line! tour. I am very happy to hear that you not only enjoyed learning about the battle but also about Okinawa’s culture and history. By understanding the daily lives of the people here, the reality of the war at those same places becomes much more tangible, and I’m glad this resonated with you. It was a real pleasure spending time with both of you and sharing stories, questions, and meals together. I would love to see you again in Okinawa or Yamanashi! Next time, let’s explore the northern forest of Okinawa and visit the fish market in Naha together. Wishing you all the best until we meet again. Warm regards, Harry