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Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Broccoli-like "Itajii" and white-flowering "Iju" are dominant trees in Yambaru forest
Broccoli-like "Itajii" and white-flowering "Iju" are dominant trees in Yambaru forest
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Walk in the living fossil tree fern forest
Walk in the living fossil tree fern forest
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Ryukyu kajika frog, also known as a singing frog, on an alocasia leaf
Ryukyu kajika frog, also known as a singing frog, on an alocasia leaf
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - A small hunter, Jumping spider
A small hunter, Jumping spider
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Hard ferns at the waterside
Hard ferns at the waterside
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Can you find a bird in this picture?
Can you find a bird in this picture?
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Here!
Here!
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - The icon of the Yambaru forest, an endemic flightless bird "Yanmaru kuina" (Okinawa rail)
The icon of the Yambaru forest, an endemic flightless bird "Yanmaru kuina" (Okinawa rail)
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - We can learn the uniqueness of Yambaru in detail at the Ufugi Natural Museum founded by the Ministry of the Environment
We can learn the uniqueness of Yambaru in detail at the Ufugi Natural Museum founded by the Ministry of the Environment

Feel the Energy of Nature! - Yambaru Eco Trekking Tour

Nature & Outdoor
Okinawa Main Island Tour Guide - Harry M.

Joined 2022

Harry M.
5.00 / 5
(27 reviews)
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The World Natural Heritage Site, Yambaru, occupies only 0.1% of the Japanese land, but 1/4 of the entire species in Japan inhabit!

Most of them are endemic species that adapted to the unique subtropical environment isolated from the Eurasia continent and mainland Japan.

By trekking in the forest with a nature guide who has an experience as a local science teacher, you can notice the unique features of the forest that you can't realize when walking on your own!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Yuiyui Kunigami or Yambaru manabi no mori

08:00 AM

Yuiyui Kunigami or Yambaru manabi no mori

Confirm important rules and clean the bottom of the shoes

08:30 AM

Eco Trekking Tour

Walk a trail or a forestry road to observe unique flora and fauna

11:00 AM

Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center or Kuina's Forest

Learn about the present situation of Yambaru forest

Ending Point

Yuiyui Kunigami or Yambaru manabi no mori

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

Guide fee

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What‘s not included

Transportation fee (you and guide), Entrance fee

Tour Important Information

By eco-trekking with a knowledgeable nature guide, you can notice the unique features of Yambaru forest, such as vegetation, small animals, and traces of endemic animals. If you are lucky, you can see endangered species, Yambaru kuina.

Entrance Fee: Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center ¥0, Kuina's Forest ¥700,

Important message from the supplier

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In addition to day trips, I can also be your guide for several days in Okinawa and other parts of Japan. If you are interested, please let me know via message.

Cancellation Policy

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    50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
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Okinawa Main Island Tour Guide - Harry M.

Joined 2022

Harry M.
5.00 / 5
(27 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Harry M.

Looking for a guide who truly knows Okinawa?


With 15 years of experience in the field of science education in both Okinawa and Hawaiʻi, I now work as a guide-interpreter and edutainer (educator + entertainer) based in Okinawa.


I use my educational background to create unique, engaging tours that help participants discover something new about Okinawa’s breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.


From exploring Okinawa’s diverse ecosystems, both on land and in the sea, to experiencing the traditions of Karate and the enchanting sounds of Okinawan Sanshin music, I’m passionate about sharing the best of Okinawa with you.


If you’re ready for a tour that’s not only unforgettable but also filled with learning and discovery, let’s embark on this journey together!


(I also offer guided tours of the Mt. Fuji area, my hometown. Additional transportation fees apply.)



Guiding Fee (For up to 10 people):

- 4 hours: ¥30,000

- 6 hours: ¥35,000

- 8 hours: ¥40,000


Guiding with Car Transportation (For up to 3 people):

- Extra ¥10,000 (Includes gas, parking, and expressway fees)

Reviews

Harry is Fantastic!!!

I had a very different request in that I lived on Okinawa in the late 1970’s and wanted to see if several places still existed. Harry went above and beyond in researching places and combined the visits to historical places to make a completely customized tour that my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed! Harry also was compassionate in dealing with this widow’s emotional reminiscences. Thank you so much Harry!!

Fantastic Personalized Tour Created by Harry

This is my second visit to Okinawa to conduct research on kariyushi wear and my second time with Harry as a tour guide. As usual, Harry was amazing. He was so detail oriented when creating a personalized tour for me. He asked such insightful questions, took the time to search out the best places for me to check out, made some great suggestions, and arranged everything! I am so grateful to Harry for this thoughtfulness. If anyone reading this is ever in doubt, do not hesitate to book Harry for your guide - you will not regret it!

Christen S.

Harry M.

Dear Christen-san, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for choosing me again—it was an honor to guide you for the second time. I truly appreciated the opportunity to support your research on kariyushi wear. Through the tour, I gained a deeper understanding of how Okinawan people view both Kariyushi and Aloha styles, which was very insightful for me as well. I hope our paths cross again on your next journey! —Harry

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$243/ per group