Joined 2017
Noriko Y.
Available Areas
Okinawa Main Island (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
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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!
World War Ⅱ history course
The battle of Okinawa was the only ground battle of World War II in Japan, fought and went on for about three months. This is the course which you need to go about World War Ⅱ history.
The highlight of Naha
During 7 hours, you can visit popular sightseeing spots in Naha as you like. For example, shrine, temple,shopping street, pottery street, castle ruin site. In one day, you feel Okinawa enough.
Churaumi aquarium and Sunset beach
We go around northern Okinawa, churaumi aquarium and dolphin show, Fukugi street, Zakimi castle (world heritage), Maeda cape if you want to see nice beach. American village in Chatan town( many fantastic area like Disneyland) next to sun set beach, and then take you to your hotel.
Walking tour around Shuri castle and Makishi public market
We visit Shuri castle inside, Shurei gate, little forest, and a panorama view, We go together to Makishi public market. You can eat dinner there. Also, you walk around machiguwa ( little down town) with a guide. You will have a chance to talk to Okinawan people who work at the market.
Reviews
“Great informative day out”
Noriko was an informative and gracious host. She was able to guide us on a tour on the things we wanted to see. She was very responsive to my husbands requirements and made changes as required. She guided us through the history and while the subject matter was grim and sad, which we all acknowledged, our son valued having taken the trip - saying it was a great day out and worth while doing even though it had sad parts included - high praise from an 18 year old! Highly recommend Noriko as a guide. Thank you very much Noriko san.
Noriko Y.
Thank you very much. I'm grad to know you enjoyed my tour. It was a special day for me, too. Thank you for choosing Okinawa to come. Have a great journey rest of your staying.
“Significant sites from Battle of Okinawa, and Ryukyu culture”
We had a great day with Noriko-san yesterday visitingthe Peace Museum, Navy Underground Headquartes and Hacksaw Ridge, to get a feeling for the Battle of Okinawa, and its affect on Okinawan people. Also Okinawa World for culture, music, nature and beauty. Noriko was great company, and knowledgeable about everything we asked her. The day was well organised, and she booked an interesting lunch for us.
Noriko Y.
Thank you. I'm grad you had a good day. It was a memorable day with you and your family. Time flew on that day. I miss the time. Thank you for choosing to come to Okinawa. Enjoy rest of your journey.
“Wonderful Day with Noriko ”
Niroko really knows about the war history of Okinawa. We also did some cultural things as well. Overall a really nice day. I really learnt allot about Okinawa and it's people. Thankyou Noriko.
Noriko Y.
Thank you for a nice word. I'm grad to know you had a good day. Thank you for visiting Okinawa.
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