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Enjoy your first visit to Okinawa! Explore Naha's traditions
Product code 85886P90
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From JPY 7,884
Dates
Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 1, 2027
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Youth ages 4-17, Adult ages 18-99
Options
Standard
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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Enjoy your first visit to Okinawa! Explore Naha's traditions





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, is not only the gateway to Okinawa, but also an ancient city with a long history dating back to the Ryukyu Dynasty. The Ryukyu Dynasty, which flourished through trade, fostered a complex and unique culture based on exchanges with China, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and Southeast Asia, and these cultures and customs can still be seen in Okinawa today. This tour is designed to give visitors a three-dimensional view of Okinawa's history and culture while visiting famous sightseeing spots in Naha. In addition to visiting Shurijo Castle and the surrounding World Heritage sites, you will enjoy traditional Okinawan cuisine, learn about traditional crafts, and visit a street lined with traditional pottery stores. Enjoy the charms of Okinawa, a prosperous trading center located in the middle of the East Asian countries, with the guide's commentary.
Overview
Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, is not only the gateway to Okinawa, but also an ancient city with a long history dating back to the Ryukyu Dynasty. The Ryukyu Dynasty, which flourished through trade, fostered a complex and unique culture based on exchanges with China, Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and Southeast Asia, and these cultures and customs can still be seen in Okinawa today. This tour is designed to give visitors a three-dimensional view of Okinawa's history and culture while visiting famous sightseeing spots in Naha. In addition to visiting Shurijo Castle and the surrounding World Heritage sites, you will enjoy traditional Okinawan cuisine, learn about traditional crafts, and visit a street lined with traditional pottery stores. Enjoy the charms of Okinawa, a prosperous trading center located in the middle of the East Asian countries, with the guide's commentary.
What's Included
Included
Private Tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
Not included
Estimated Costs of the Tour: 2,880 JPY per Person
Breakdown: Transportation: 480 JPY, Admission Fees: 1,400 JPY, Meal costs: 1,000 JPY per Person
Optional Experience Costs: 0 JPY per Person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Shuri Station, Ticket gate
End point
Naha Kokusai-dori Shopping Street
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Shuri Castle: It is the site of the castle and government office where the royal family that ruled Okinawa lived. It has a long history of rebuilding despite repeated loss of buildings due to war damage and fires. Located on a hill overlooking the city of Naha, visitors can enjoy a beautiful view of the vermilion-lacquered buildings against the blue sky of Okinawa. The castle is home to many cultural heritage sites, so learn about Okinawan culture and history while listening to the explanations of your guide.
Stop 2
10 minutes
Stop 2
Shurei-mon gate: This is the main gate of Shuri Castle, built in the Chinese architectural style. It is commonly called Shureimon because of the words "Shurei-no-kuni" written on the oblong plaque. Enjoy this spot known as one of the landmarks of Okinawa because of its beautiful design.
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
Tama-udun mausoleum: It is a huge stone cemetery where successive generations of royalty have been buried. The burial customs in Okinawa at that time were different from those in mainland Japan, and the royal family buried in this cemetery were also buried in the wind. The cemetery is decorated with detailed carvings in various places, and the garden is covered with coral sand.
Stop 4
10 minutes
Stop 4
Shurikinjo Stone Pavement: This is a beautiful cobblestone path that was maintained during the Ryukyu Dynasty. Most sections of the road from those days were lost due to war damage, but the cobblestone pavement has been preserved in this section as it was in those days. Take a walk in the tropical atmosphere created by the Ryukyu limestone cobblestones and stone walls.
Stop 5
1 hour
Stop 5
Restaurant Suidunchi: Located facing a stone-paved street, this restaurant offers traditional Okinawan cuisine. In addition to a wide variety of Okinawan dishes on the menu, the restaurant also has a small museum where you can learn more about Awamori and other beverages in between meals.
Stop 6
1 hour 20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
Shikina-en Garden: This is the largest villa of the Ryukyu royal family and the garden attached to it. It was mainly used as a guest house for entertaining foreign emissaries. Chinese-style buildings stand in the garden, and overall, the garden incorporates Japanese-style kaiyushiki garden design, but with Okinawan originality. Visitors are encouraged to stroll through the garden, walking along bridges and other paths made of Ryukyu limestone.
Stop 7
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 7
Naha City Traditional Crafts Center: This facility is dedicated to the traditional Okinawan crafts that have been handed down from the Ryukyu Kingdom period to the postwar period. Visitors can learn about traditional crafts such as bottle molds and Okinawan glass, and can even try their hand at crafts by making a reservation in advance.
Stop 8
30 minutes
Stop 8
Tsuboya Yachimun Street: This is a street where pottery stores line the streets. The area has been lined with pottery since the Ryukyu Dynasty. Yachimun" is the Okinawan word for pottery. Depending on the store, you may be able to find Tsuboya-yaki and other pottery at fairly low prices.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Transportation, entrance fees, food and beverage costs incurred at the visited spots are to be borne by the client.
Other
The dismissal point is different from the meeting point. Please contact the guide if you would like to change the dismissal point.
Other
Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Other
Please note that each spot may be changed to another spot in case of temporary closure.
Other
Some of the spots you will visit that day include facilities that do not accept credit cards. Please remember to have cash ready.
Other
If you miss the meeting time on the day of the tour, we may not be able to provide an adequate tour experience due to the transportation used. Please be careful not to be late.
Other
In case of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the means of transportation, places to visit, and routes may be changed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
