Joined 2018
Tateo U.
Available Areas
Okinawa Main Island (Living)
Languages
Japanese (Native), English
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Tateo U.
My name is Tateo. I am officially registerd English tour guide and introducing about Okinawa's history,culture, and nature.I am elderly person but have gone through lots of expericences that happened during US occupation after WW2. For the example, change of monetary system(US dollar to Yen),Change of traffic regulation(driving vehicle from right to left).The reversion of Okinawa to main land Japan was biggest historical event.The US administered Okinawa for 27 years. As a result, thing were Americanized in many aspects. Historically, Okinawa was once independent nation until 1872.During Kingdum era, Okinawa actively traded with China, South Asia Countries, Korea, and Japan. In the end, our culture is quite differ much from main land Japan. For instance, architectural technique, daily customs, and culture are also unique. Okinawa is the only prefecture belong to subtropical climate zone. Even winter time, it's neither hot nor cold. People can enjoy marine sport all through the year.Canoeing, Kayaking, Diving, and Snorkeling are popular.
Besides, beatiful white sand beaches and attractive coastline are abundant. Green sea water and blue sky have been lured people from all over the world. Traditional music and dance are worth seeing. Please visit Okinawa and enjoy extraordinary trip. I will be looking forward to seeing you soon.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Best of Okinawa
A unique history and culture that related Kingdom era with present times. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000. You can find and enjoy lively Okinawa and time-honored Okinawa.
The memorial World War 2 & Okinawa World
This tour will present you the facts of grand battle of the Okinawa The World War 2. Photographes, artifacts, and film will testify cruelty of the war. These places are playing an important role sending the message of the world peace and tragedy of the war.
Reviews
Gee B.
“War Excursion”
Tateo was helpful showing us different war sites of World War II. He was very kind to take us back to our hotel. He took us to the market place to show us what that looked like when I mentioned it.
Tateo U.
Hi, Gina and Mark Barton. We met at the airport and started the War Site tour. Thank to your help, we were able to have time to visit Makishi market, which was really great. This small island still has many faces, please come and visit us again. Thank you for writing a nice review. Regards Tateo U.
David J.
“Excellent Tour of Key Battlefield Sites”
We only had a few hours to spend in Okinawa but Tateo met us at the cruise terminal and took us to as many of the key battlefield sites as possible. Tateospeaks excellent English and is very knowledgeable. I only wish that we could have taken a longer tour with him. Highly recommended.
Tateo U.
Today, we had really good weather for the first time in a while. It was a tour of the history of WW2 and Okinawa.The post war cleanup in Okinawa will continue for some time yet. However, there are other great places to visit. Please come back and remember this small island someday. Finally, thank you very much for positive review. Best regards. Tateo u.
Shannon R.
“Customized Trip was Excellent”
Tateo is a great guide and a wonderful person to see Okinawa with. I wanted to go beachcombing to specific beaches in the middle/north of the island and for Okinawan Lunch. Tateo also took me to Shuri Castle to begin our day. I highly recommend booking with Tateo. Just be aware that there is a secondary fee to pay in cash on top the online booking price.
Tateo U.
Hi, Shannon R. This tour taught me that there are other ways to enjoy the beach. I was also amazed to see you cleaning up the beaches wherever you went collecting debris and rubbish. I think I'll do the same thing as you do and will find some treasure. Finally, thank you verymuch leaving a good review. Regards Tateo U.
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Hi. I was a tour guide for Japanese speak in Japanese in main-land Japan around Tokyo. Now, I live in Okinawa for over ten years with my family. I wanted to be a tour guide for foreigners because I appreciate people's helps when I traveled around world. I traveled over seventy countries. I like traveling because I learn a lot from people who I meet. Finally, I got a certificate for being an English tour guide. I would like you to spend meaningful time in Okinawa. Okinawa has unique culture, they mixed Japanese and Chinese way, then, built up a new own culture. With limited time, I hope you enjoy seeing a lot and knowing a lot.
