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Okinawa Battlefields & Peace Memorial Tour, Licensed Guide
A six-hour private day in southern Okinawa with a licensed English-speaking guide and vehicle from Japan Guide Agency, covering the Battle of Okinawa sites and the Peace Memorial Park.
US$267 each · US$534 for two · Pickup at listed Naha hotels; ask about the cruise terminal
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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
You make your own way to the meeting point
- You choose three or four sites from the list: Maeda Highlands, the Haebaru army hospital bunkers, the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, the Himeyuri Peace Museum, Konpaku-no To and the Peace Memorial Park.
- The Peace Memorial Park and Himeyuri are the site's number 3 Naha pick, about 45 minutes by taxi from the port, and a guide gives the history that the plaques do not.
- 75 reviews average 4.8, it is wheelchair accessible, and it was open on 63 of the 68 ship days we checked.
Couples with a real interest in the Second World War on a call of 8 hours or more.
Entrance fees and lunch are extra. The pickup list shows only Naha hotels, not the cruise terminal, so ask in writing whether they will collect you at the pier; otherwise add a taxi to a listed hotel. Open on 63 of the 68 ship days we checked.
The day, stop by stop
- Maeda Highlands · 30 minMaeda Highlands, also known as Hakuso Ridge, is a dramatic clifftop landmark located in Urasoe City. This elevated coral limestone plateau rises approximately 60 meters above the East China Sea, offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding coastline.
- Okinawa Army Hospital Haebaru Bunkers No.20 · 1 hrOkinawa Army Hospital Haebaru Bunker No. 20 is a preserved underground military hospital used by the Japanese Army during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945.
- Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters · 1 hrThis park is located south-west of Naha City in the Tomigusuku uplands and offers a view on the East China Sea, the southern metropolitan area all the way to Shuri Castle.
- Himeyuri Peace Museum · 1 hrNear the end of World War Two, Okinawa Honto became the site of one of the war's bloodiest battles, when the US forces invaded and occupied the island. An estimated 200,000 people, including more than 100,000 civilians and 12,500 Americans were killed in the battle, which lasted from April to June 1945.
- Konpaku-no To · 30 minThe "Konpaku no To" memorial to war victims in the Komesu district of Itoman, near the southern tip of the main Okinawa island, was erected in February 1946, making it the first monument of its kind in Okinawa.
- 1 hrNear the end of World War Two, Okinawa Honto became the site of one of the war's bloodiest battles, when the US forces invaded and occupied the island. An estimated 200,000 people, including more than 100,000 civilians and 12,500 Americans were killed in the battle, which lasted from April to June 1945.
- Private Vehicle
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
- Entrance fee, Lunch, Other personal expenses
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Japan Guide Agency.
What you will see
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Before you book
Is the Okinawa Battlefields & Peace Memorial Tour, Licensed Guide worth it from the Naha cruise port?
A six-hour private day in southern Okinawa with a licensed English-speaking guide and vehicle from Japan Guide Agency, covering the Battle of Okinawa sites and the Peace Memorial Park. Best for: Couples with a real interest in the Second World War on a call of 8 hours or more.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 8 hours. The tour runs 6 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Six hours on the road plus 90 minutes of margin and a short taxi if pickup is at a hotel rather than the pier.
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.
What should I know before booking?
Entrance fees and lunch are extra. The pickup list shows only Naha hotels, not the cruise terminal, so ask in writing whether they will collect you at the pier; otherwise add a taxi to a listed hotel. Open on 63 of the 68 ship days we checked.
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