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Okinawa WWII History & Hacksaw Ridge Tour (8 Hours)
Naha
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Explore Okinawa’s WWII battlefields, underground bunkers, postwar history, and modern culture on a private tour with licensed local guides born and raised in Okinawa. Travel comfortably in a luxury Toyota Alphard while learning not only about the Battle of Okinawa, but also the island’s unique Ryukyu history, postwar recovery, and local culture from people who truly call Okinawa home. As certified interpreter-guides deeply familiar with Okinawan history, traditions, and hidden local spots, we can also customize the experience based on your interests, including local food, family roots, culture, photography, or lesser-known places most visitors never discover.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance fee
Lunch
Okinawa WWII History & Hacksaw Ridge Tour (8 Hours)
Naha
About
Explore Okinawa’s WWII battlefields, underground bunkers, postwar history, and modern culture on a private tour with licensed local guides born and raised in Okinawa. Travel comfortably in a luxury Toyota Alphard while learning not only about the Battle of Okinawa, but also the island’s unique Ryukyu history, postwar recovery, and local culture from people who truly call Okinawa home. As certified interpreter-guides deeply familiar with Okinawan history, traditions, and hidden local spots, we can also customize the experience based on your interests, including local food, family roots, culture, photography, or lesser-known places most visitors never discover.
Visit the former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Learn about:
Ryukyu Kingdom history
Okinawa under Japan
The Battle of Shuri
Reconstruction after the 2019 fire
50 minutes
2
View Kadena Air Base from the observation deck.
Learn about:
The U.S. military presence in Okinawa
Postwar Okinawa
U.S.–Japan security relations
The role of Kadena Air Base today
25 minutes
3
American Village
Explore this popular seaside area influenced by American culture.
Learn about:
Postwar American influence
Base town culture
Modern Okinawan tourism
Okinawa’s unique cultural blend
40 minutes
4
Chatan-cho
Lunch can be customized based on your preferences.
Options include:
Okinawan local cuisine
Taco rice
Okinawa soba
American-style burgers or steak
Vegetarian or vegan-friendly restaurants
1 hour
5
Visit the real battlefield featured in the movie Hacksaw Ridge.
Learn about:
The Battle of Okinawa
The Maeda Escarpment battle
Desmond Doss and his heroic actions
Japanese defensive strategy
Ryukyuan royal tombs nearby
45 minutes
6
Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
Walk through the underground navy headquarters used during the Battle of Okinawa.
Learn about:
The Imperial Japanese Navy in Okinawa
Admiral Minoru Ota
Conditions inside the tunnels
The final days of the battle
45 minutes
7
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum
Visit Okinawa’s most important WWII museum.
Learn about:
Civilian experiences during the war
Student nurse units
The destruction of Okinawa
Postwar recovery and peace education
1 hour
8
Cornerstone of Peace
A memorial listing the names of all who died during the Battle of Okinawa, regardless of nationality.
