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Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - In the Yanbaru forest, there is a famous water fall for swimming. Not only the beach, but also river and waterfall make you refresh.
In the Yanbaru forest, there is a famous water fall for swimming. Not only the beach, but also river and waterfall make you refresh.
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - I graduated UMUC, psychology major. UMUC is the university which is located on American base in Okinawa.
I graduated UMUC, psychology major. UMUC is the university which is located on American base in Okinawa.
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - This pool  and spa are beside beach. you can enjoy swimming in the see, pool. Also, there is Japanese style hot spring. This is close to shopping area, too.
This pool and spa are beside beach. you can enjoy swimming in the see, pool. Also, there is Japanese style hot spring. This is close to shopping area, too.
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Kinjyo-cho pebble street is close to Shuri castle.
Kinjyo-cho pebble street is close to Shuri castle.
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Walking in the little forest by the shuri castle, here is historical and traditional place.
Walking in the little forest by the shuri castle, here is historical and traditional place.
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - If you like to feel the nature, especially subtropical climate, here is the place for relaxing. At the same time, you can enjoy canoeing, stand up paddle at the lake.
If you like to feel the nature, especially subtropical climate, here is the place for relaxing. At the same time, you can enjoy canoeing, stand up paddle at the lake.
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - This is the secret place for a limestone cave. You have to change your shoes because you need to walk in the meadow in the cave. In the 200 m long cave, you see red limestone and white limestone.
This is the secret place for a limestone cave. You have to change your shoes because you need to walk in the meadow in the cave. In the 200 m long cave, you see red limestone and white limestone.
Okinawa Main Island Private Tour - Yachimun street is close to Kokusai street and public market. Yachimun means pottery. There are several pottery work houses and kilns.
Yachimun street is close to Kokusai street and public market. Yachimun means pottery. There are several pottery work houses and kilns.
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Tour Guide - Noriko Y.

Joined 2017

Noriko Y.

4.91 / 5
(46 reviews)
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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.


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Wonderful places, fantastic guide!

My stay in Naha was just one of 5 places I was staying over the course of 8 nights, so while I could look up places to go and see, I decided Noriko san's overview of the city best for my needs. As someone who's interested in traveling and seeing the world myself, I'm impressed with the wealth of knowledge Noriko san brings not just regarding Okinawa, but also the world in general. She met me at my hotel and drove me to Naminoue Beach and Shrine, where she shared some background and historical information. We proceeded to Fiukushu-en where she pointed out architectural details of Okinawa and how Chinese architecture influenced much of early Okinawa. She then ferried me over to Shuri-jo where were able to see incredible views of the city and come to understand some of what transpired prior to the end of WWII. Prior to meeting Noriko san, I'd already explored the other spots on the itinerary, so she pivoted and took me to a few other interesting spots instead including an evening Hotspot where we stopped for Okinawan tacos, Daruma Temple, the Manko Waterbird and Wetland Center, and the Umikaji Terrace on Senaga Island, where we watched for sea life and did a little bit of #planespotting. When we'd completed our tour, she even dropped me off at the car rental agency, so I didn't have to get a taxi ride back there from my hotel. 5-star service and hospitality! I truly enjoyed my time exploring Okinawa with Noriko san, and I hope our paths cross again in the future. Joe (USA, Ohio)

Joseph P.

Noriko Y.

Thank you for your review. That is a great compliment. I just did what I can do my best for you. Thank you for an interesting talking. I also learned a lot. It is my treasure. Thank you.

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.

Amanda W.

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.

Glenda B.

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.

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