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Tour Guide - Maria A.

Joined 2025

Maria A.

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Okinawa Main Island (Living)

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English, Japanese (Native)

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Less than an hour

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About Tour Guide Maria A.

I don’t just show you Okinawa. I help you feel it.

Hai-tai! I’m a local licensed guide who loves sharing the island I call home.

I’m already working with more than 5 companies.

From the stories of the Ryukyu Kingdom and the sacred traditions of Kudaka Island to local food, hidden spots, and Okinawa’s lively nights, I’ll show you more than the usual tourist sights.

I love connecting people with the real Okinawa through history, culture, food, nature, and good conversation.

Whether you’re here for your first Okinawan adventure or looking for something beyond the guidebook, I’ll make your time here personal, relaxed, and unforgettable.

Come as a traveler. Leave with your own Okinawa story.

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Art, Culture, & Historical

Art, Culture, & Historical

Nature & Outdoor

Nature & Outdoor

Kudaka Island: Discover Okinawa’s Sacred “Island of Gods”

Okinawa Main Island

Kudaka Island: Discover Okinawa’s Sacred “Island of Gods”

Discover the Okinawa that existed long before the resorts. Step onto Kudaka Island, the sacred “Island of Gods,” and explore a side of Okinawa most visitors never see. Just a short ferry ride from the main island, discover sacred places, beautiful coastlines, and traditional island life while learning the stories and beliefs that shaped Okinawan culture. Come for the island, stay for the stories, and discover the spiritual roots of Okinawa.

Kudaka Island: Discover Okinawa’s Sacred “Island of Gods”

FROM$98/ per group

FROM$98/ per group

Shuri Castle Photo Walk: Capture the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Okinawa Main Island

Shuri Castle Photo Walk: Capture the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Discover Shuri Castle with a local guide and a well-known Okinawa photographer. This special collaboration brings together local history and Okinawa’s photography know-how, giving you a chance to explore Shuri while capturing memorable photos of your trip. Created in collaboration with @okinawa.spot_yuichi, an Okinawa-based photographer and content creator known for sharing beautiful places of Okinawa. You won’t just learn where to go. You’ll learn how to see Okinawa through the lens.

Shuri Castle Photo Walk: Capture the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom

FROM$183/ per group

FROM$183/ per group

Kudaka Island: Discover Okinawa’s Sacred “Island of Gods”

Okinawa Main Island

Kudaka Island: Discover Okinawa’s Sacred “Island of Gods”

Discover the Okinawa that existed long before the resorts. Step onto Kudaka Island, the sacred “Island of Gods,” and explore a side of Okinawa most visitors never see. Just a short ferry ride from the main island, discover sacred places, beautiful coastlines, and traditional island life while learning the stories and beliefs that shaped Okinawan culture. Come for the island, stay for the stories, and discover the spiritual roots of Okinawa.

Kudaka Island: Discover Okinawa’s Sacred “Island of Gods”

FROM$98/ per group

FROM$98/ per group

Shuri Castle Photo Walk: Capture the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Okinawa Main Island

Shuri Castle Photo Walk: Capture the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Discover Shuri Castle with a local guide and a well-known Okinawa photographer. This special collaboration brings together local history and Okinawa’s photography know-how, giving you a chance to explore Shuri while capturing memorable photos of your trip. Created in collaboration with @okinawa.spot_yuichi, an Okinawa-based photographer and content creator known for sharing beautiful places of Okinawa. You won’t just learn where to go. You’ll learn how to see Okinawa through the lens.

Shuri Castle Photo Walk: Capture the Spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom

FROM$183/ per group

FROM$183/ per group

Tour Guide - Maria A.

Maria A.

Date

People

Available Areas

Okinawa Main Island (Living)

Languages

English, Japanese (Native)

Response Time

Less than an hour

Availability Updated

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