Okinawa Main Island Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“Absolutely the best !!”

My wife and I were on a group tour to Tokyo, Kyushu and Okinawa and I wanted to specifically visit some Karate sites while in Okinawa since my late Sensei grew up in Okinawa and taught Karate there before coming to the USA. So, we booked a separate tour with GoWithGuide and Tateo U. to visit these Okinawan karate sites. Our tour guide Tateo U. was absolutely outstanding from the moment we met him in the hotel lobby. Tateo U. was extremely personable, and well prepared. I believe he even visited all of the sites that we wish to visit prior to taking us. He even contacted all of the sensei(s) who I wanted to meet. In my mind, that is going "above and beyond" the call of duty. What also impressed me is that at the end of our tour time Tateo U. walked with me to show me the way to one of the sensei's dojos because the dojo did not open until later that night and after the tour had ended. I mentioned to Tateo U. that if we ever have the opportunity to visit Okinawa again or if we have friends who plan on visiting Okinawa, we will highly recommend that they contact Tateo U. and GetWithGuide to receive the absolute best service available. Tateo U. is absolutely the Best !! Thank you GoWithGuide and a ton of gratitude to Tateo U. Absolutely fantastic and a tour and tour guide that made our visit memorable. With my highest regards for Tateo U. and GoWithGuide Don and Vicki M. Seattle, Washington USA

Tateo U.

(99 reviews)

This tour was not typical sightseeing tour but a tour of the world of Karate that deeply connected you to Okinawa. The tour itself was trip to visit Karate masters, Dojo, and Monuments of famous ancestors. I am also pleased to have been able to introduce you to the teachers who were connected to your teacher in America and to the sympathy of the same style. I hope that this tour will remain cherished memory for you even after you return home. Your deep feelings for Karate really touched me. If you ever come to Okinawa again, please let me know. Thank you for your wonderful review at the end. Best Regards Tateo U.

“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.

(99 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.