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A private two-hour morning walk in central Naha with Okinawan snacks and a guided awamori tasting.
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First-time visitors on a morning arrival who want Okinawan food explained, not just seen.
Transport to the meeting point is not included, and the tasting is three alcoholic drinks in the morning. Confident market eaters can do Makishi alone with our pick page.
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Aki Food Tour.
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Our guide to it →Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
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A private two-hour morning walk in central Naha with Okinawan snacks and a guided awamori tasting. Best for: First-time visitors on a morning arrival who want Okinawan food explained, not just seen.
About 4 hours. The tour runs 2 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. The meeting point is by Kokusai-dori, a short taxi each way: about ¥1,050 from the Wakasa cruise terminal, about ¥1,750–1,850 from the 2nd Cruise Berth at Shinko (over 40% of calls).
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Transport to the meeting point is not included, and the tasting is three alcoholic drinks in the morning. Confident market eaters can do Makishi alone with our pick page.
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