Chinen Misaki

I'm Korean and came to Okinawa with my husband and parents. We signed up for this Southern Okinawa tour, which only offered one Korean-language tour and was sold out. I don't understand a word of Chinese or Japanese, only a little English, but the guide used a phone app to translate the necessary information, such as "This tour is in Chinese" and "Be careful with your valuables." Departure times at each attraction were clearly indicated on large signs, making it easy to follow. She even double-checked the information. The Chinese explanations were explained through the app, so I could understand most of what was being said! We were able to contact the guide through the Line app. Dropping off at each attraction was great because we had free time, and the bus was incredibly quiet! I was a bit anxious before the tour, but it was a great tour for us since we hadn't rented a car. We especially loved being able to visit the Itoman Market and the outlet mall. I highly recommend the glass-bottom boat! We were traveling in January, so I thought snorkeling would be difficult, but the glass-bottom boat showed us plenty of fish and even saw sea turtles. It was a truly enjoyable tour.

Before departure, a LINE group was created to keep contact information, and the meeting time and location were clearly stated. On the day of departure, finding the meeting point was easy, so there was no confusion. Tour guide Zhihong provided detailed explanations and even helped with taking photos, making this trip not only about sightseeing but also about learning about history and culture. The beauty of Yuquan Cave is definitely worth seeing. Although it was a group tour for individual travelers, everyone was punctual. While the itinerary was a bit tight, it covered many places, perfectly solving the transportation problem. This trip left us with many wonderful memories.

The attractions in southern Okinawa are all very close together, so the travel time isn't too long. The tour guide and vehicle arrived on time, and the guide was very responsible, ensuring everyone had ample time to explore each stop. Along the way, the guide (Ms. Xing) shared local knowledge and information about Okinawa's sights, which was quite interesting. With a humanities background, she shared Okinawan anecdotes and unique characteristics very well. The drum performance at Gyokusendo Cave and the park was excellent and worth seeing! You can feel the energy of the performers and the enthusiasm of Okinawa. The fish market... isn't very big; you can probably walk through it in five to ten minutes. Don't compare it to Tsukiji or Kuromon Markets. This explains why the wait is only one hour; it's really just a quick meal. The crab legs looked amazing in photos, but in reality, they were... well, not that great.

The tour guide's mobile number and name will be sent via email the day before, but they won't contact you beforehand. On the morning of the tour, simply find the guide at the meeting point. Although I signed up for a Chinese-speaking guide, because the group included Singaporeans, Indonesians, and Taiwanese, some people who didn't understand Mandarin requested the guide to speak in English. However, the guide switched between Chinese and English fluently, communication was seamless, and the explanations were very detailed. It was a very good experience.