Joined 2020
Yukihiro(hero) N.
Available Areas
Okinawa Main Island (Living), Okinawa Remote Islands
Languages
English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Yukihiro(hero) N.
Hello, everyone!! My name is Yukihiro, call me "HERO". I'm eager to introduce this unique country, Japan to foreign guests. I am not a professional interpreter. I have retired from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force(JGSDF=Japanese Army) on March 2018.
I have spent most of my career as an Army NCO(Non-commissioned officer) . My job experiences are only in the military, but there are variety of specialties, so I didn't feel boredom. I lived in many places all over Japan, such as Hokkaido 10years, Chiba 15years, Okinawa 8years and more places.
I am working for half a of month in Okinawa, and the rest of month in Nagasaki as a GoWithGuide interpreter tour guide. I will continue the guiding job here in Okinawa from now on, but unfortunately, I have to close this account soon, so after that, if you want to hire me, please visit my account in Nagasaki. If I am available, I will guide you in Okinawa.
I speak English, Chinese (simplify & traditional) , no problem guiding you, not like a native though.
Important
My guiding rate is 5,000 JPY hourly (up to 4 pax) and 6,000 JPY hourly (5 to 8 pax), and a Meet-up fee (the Guide's transportation fee back and forth to the meeting spot) is 4,500 JPY (in Naha). For example, an 8-hour tour for 4 pax costs 40,000 JPY plus 4,500 JPY; the tour price is 44,500 JPY. You pay for this when you book the tour.
Please remember you will pay for the admission of pay facilities and meals on-site.
We need to rent a suitable size rental car (4 to 10 pax) or hire a Jumbo Taxi (8 pax max) for our transportation. The rental car and taxi costs vary depending on the conditions, so my published tour price doesn't include rental car and taxi costs.
After negotiating the tour, I will find out the car-related price and add it to the tour price so that you know the total cost before booking it.
My coverage areas are all over Okinawa Pref., including remote islands. But I live on the main island, so my starting and ending points are normally on the main island. Or I will go to meet you on a remote island. In this case, you will pay for my transportation to and from the remote island.
Additionally, I work in Okinawa and Nagasaki, for about half a month each. If you intend to travel to northern Kyushu, such as Nagasaki, Saga, and Fukuoka, visit my Nagasaki account page. There is also my availability calendar for those areas.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Explore WW2 war Sites of Battle of Okinawa
Explore WW2 war Sites of Battle of Okinawa
Explore Highlights of Okinawa main island
Explore Highlights of Okinawa main island
Reviews
Shar S.
“Superb Okinawa war tour ”
Hero is the best tour guide I have ever met! could speak English and mandarin, very responsible, patient and dedicated. Would watch out for my elderly dad and make sure we are safe and comfortable. He also thought of ways to minimise walking up steps for my dad. He drove my rented car which made it easier for me not to have to navigate the area. We did the military tour. His military background and war history knowledge really enriched our tour very much. Will definitely recommend him to anyone visiting Okinawa!
Yukihiro(hero) N.
Hi Shar, Thank you very much for the great review for my war-site tour. I appreciated it. My Mandarin level is not very good, so I'm not sure whether I could satisfy your dad or not. I hope to see you in Nagasaki again someday.
Peter P.
“Fantastic day”
I could not have had a better guide to take me over Okinawa’s battlefields than Hero. His knowledge is encyclopaedic and is enriched by the perspective and context that come from his past experience in the Japanese millitary. It all made for a fascinating day. Hero is also really friendly and engaging, and he has a wonderful sense of humour. He willingly went the extra mile for me, taking me to a place I wanted to see that wasn’t on the itinerary after my scheduled tour was over. I will long remember my day with Hero and am so glad we met.
Yukihiro(hero) N.
Thank you very much for the great review. I appreciated it. I also remember this tour with you forever, and hope to see you again somewhere in Japan. Hero
Sue F.
“Hero is the best! ”
Hero provided an excellent day of Okinawan travel and discovery. His knowledge of Okinawa history is unsurpassed. He explained every historical sight we visited very thoroughly. His 32 years of military experience enhanced our understanding of Okinawa history. Hero is a true professional who was accommodating of our needs. I would highly recommend him.
Yukihiro(hero) N.
Hi Lee & Sue, Thank you very much for the great review; I appreciated it. I hope to see you in Nagasaki, too. Hero
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