8-Hour Okinawa Battle of Okinawa Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Maeda Kochi (Hacksaw Ridge) and hike up the Maeda escarpment
• 02 Explore the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
• 03 Pay respects at the Memorial Monument of Lieutenant General Buckner
• 04 Discover the Himeyuri Student Nurse Monument and Museum
• 05 Experience the Okinawa Prefecture Peace Memorial Park

Discover the pivotal sites of the Battle of Okinawa, a significant event in World War II history, on a tour that traces the conflict in chronological order from the U.S. military landing to the end of the battle. Visit Maeda Kochi (Hacksaw Ridge), where fierce fighting took place, explore the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, and delve into history at the Himeyuri Student Nurse Monument and Museum. The experience concludes at the Okinawa Prefecture Peace Memorial Park, helping ensure the lessons of this tragic war are passed on to future generations.

Explore the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naha, Okinawa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Battle of Okinawa Historical Sites Tour

• Meet your guide at the hotel in Naha city or the central area only.
• Visit Maeda Kochi (Hacksaw Ridge) and take a short hike up the Maeda escarpment in Urasoe City, where a fierce battle was fought during the Battle of Okinawa.
• Explore the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters.
• Enjoy lunch at a local fish center or restaurant.
• Visit the Memorial Monument of Lieutenant General Buckner.
• Discover the Himeyuri Student Nurse Monument and Museum.
• Explore the Okinawa Prefecture Peace Memorial Park and the Cornerstone of Peace.
  • Optional visit to the actual place where Ushijima committed hara-kiri or the Prefectural Museum.
  • Optional visit to the Tomori Stone Shisa Lions on top of a hill, one of the battle's best-known survivors.
• Return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding fee with private vehicle

What's Not Included

Admission fee

Lunch and drinks

Other personal expenses

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking.
• Cap/Hat
• Rain gear
• Japanese Yen for lunch, shopping, and admission fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel lobby or other designated place (limited to Naha city or Chubu area)

Tour start

1-chōme-2-25 Ushioshinmachi, Kochi, 781-8008, Japan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.