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Enjoy your first visit to Okinawa! Explore Naha's traditions
Naha
About
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, an...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
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 Points
Departure
Shuri Station
Shuri Station, Ticket gate
Return
Naha Kokusai Dori Shopping Street
Naha Kokusai-dori Shopping Street
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Transportation, entrance fees, food and beverage costs incurred at the visited spots are to be borne by the client.
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The dismissal point is different from the meeting point. Please contact the guide if you would like to change the dismissal point.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy your first visit to Okinawa! Explore Naha's traditions
Naha
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About
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, an...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Tour Guide
The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
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
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Shureimon Gate
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.
10 minutes
3
Tamaudun
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.
30 minutes
4
Shuri Kinjo Town Stone-paved Road
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.
10 minutes
5
Sui Dunchi
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.
1 hour
6
Shikinaen Garden
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.
1 hour and 20 minutes
7
Naha City Traditional Arts and Crafts Center
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.
1 hour
8
Tsuboya Yachimun Dori
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.