Enjoy your first visit to Okinawa! Explore Naha's traditions
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About This Experience in Naha
Why Visit Naha?
Naha, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Naha provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Naha
You can reach Naha, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Tour Guide
- The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
What's 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
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation, entrance fees, food and beverage costs incurred at the visited spots are to be borne by the client.
- The dismissal point is different from the meeting point. Please contact the guide if you would like to change the dismissal point.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
- Please note that each spot may be changed to another spot in case of temporary closure.
- Some of the spots you will visit that day include facilities that do not accept credit cards. Please remember to have cash ready.
- 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.
- In case of inclement weather on the day of the tour, the means of transportation, places to visit, and routes may be changed.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Shuri Castle： ItShuri Station, Ticket gate
End Point
Tsuboya Yachimun Street： ThisNaha Kokusai-dori Shopping Street
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Shuri Castle： It is the site of the castle... 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
Shurei-mon gate： This is the main gate of Shuri... 10 minutes
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.
Tama-udun mausoleum： It is a huge stone cemetery where... 30 minutes
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.
Shurikinjo Stone Pavement： This is a beautiful cobblestone path... 10 minutes
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.
Restaurant Suidunchi： Located facing a stone-paved street, this restaurant... 1 hour
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.
Shikina-en Garden： This is the largest villa of the... 1 hour 20 minutes
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.
Naha City Traditional Crafts Center： This facility is dedicated... 1 hour
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.
Tsuboya Yachimun Street： This is a street where pottery... 30 minutes
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
Click the "Book Now" button on this page to complete your reservation through Viator's secure booking platform. You'll receive instant confirmation via email.
Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
