Joined 2017
Noriko Y.
Available Areas
Okinawa Main Island (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Tour Guide Noriko Y.
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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
World War Ⅱ history course
World War Ⅱ history course
The highlight of Naha
The highlight of Naha
Churaumi aquarium and Sunset beach
Churaumi aquarium and Sunset beach
5 hours experience tour, from 3 to 8 in the afternoon
5 hours experience tour, from 3 to 8 in the afternoon
Reviews
Bill G.
“Peace Memorial, Navy Tunnels, Ruins and Waterfalls!!”
Norika was charming and full of great information throughout the trip. She was also very nimble at changing the original planned stops when it looked like some of the places were going to a bit overcrowded. We laughed all the way around together, thank you so much Norika!!!
Noriko Y.
Thank you for a great day. The way you enjoying trip is well balanced. Thank you for choosing Okinawa.
Diane S.
“Informative, Educational and Moving Experience ”
We were welcomed by Noriko at the Naha airport and started our tour of the Southern part of Okinawa. Our family of three were impressed with the Okinawa Peace memorial overall educational and moving tribute to those involved in the battle of Okinawa. Noriko was an excellent guide and very easy to communicate with and made our tour of Okinawa seamless and memorable.
Noriko Y.
Thank you for wamful words. It was really nice opportunity to be a guide for you. I had great days, and I always remember when I've heard Hawaii. Thank you.
C E.
“Very productive and comprehensive tour!”
I took a private tour to North Okinawa with Noriko and I'm really glad that I did. We stopped by several places which are not even in the original itinerary. The tour was really comprehensive and informative. It was a very good experience. I highly recommend Noriko.
Noriko Y.
Thank you for your reflection. I really appriciated it. It was a nice experience to talk with you because your thoughtful opinion influenced me a lot. I hope you meet many local Japanese and enjoy staying Japan. Thank you.
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