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Karate History Tour in Okinawa
A private karate history day from Ageshio Japan: the Matsuyama Park monuments, the Okinawa Prefecture Karate Museum, Okino-gu Shrine and the Shureido karate shop, with lunch.
US$123 each · US$246 for two · Pickup on request
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Pickup is offered — get it confirmed for your pier
- Okinawa is where karate began, and the route visits places linked to Kanryo Higaonna, Chojun Miyagi and Gichin Funakoshi that are hard to find alone.
- The listing says you meet Tetsuhiro Hokama, a Goju-ryu 10th dan master, at the museum; lunch and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.
- 46 reviews average 5.0, it runs in English, and it was open on 61 of the 68 ship days we checked.
Karate students and their partners on a call of 9 hours or more.
It runs five to seven hours, so a short call is too tight. The listed pickups are Naha hotels; custom pickup is allowed, so ask in writing for the cruise terminal. Open on 61 of the 68 ship days we checked.
The day, stop by stop
- Matsuyama Park · 15 minmonument of Kanryo higaonnna and chojun miyagi
- Okinawa Prefecture Karate Museum · 45 min・ A lot of Karate historical goods ・ Meet Tetsuhiro Hokama Goju-ryu 10th dan master
- Okino-gu Shrine · 30 min・ Monument of Gichin Funakoshi Visit Okinawa famous shrine Okinogu
- Shureido · 30 minOkinawa famous Karate goods shop
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Ageshio Japan Co.,Ltd.
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Before you book
Is the Karate History Tour in Okinawa worth it from the Naha cruise port?
A private karate history day from Ageshio Japan: the Matsuyama Park monuments, the Okinawa Prefecture Karate Museum, Okino-gu Shrine and the Shureido karate shop, with lunch. Best for: Karate students and their partners on a call of 9 hours or more.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 9 hours. The tour runs 5 hr – 7 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Up to seven hours plus 90 minutes of margin and time to reach the pickup.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
It runs five to seven hours, so a short call is too tight. The listed pickups are Naha hotels; custom pickup is allowed, so ask in writing for the cruise terminal. Open on 61 of the 68 ship days we checked.
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