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Tour guide in Naha Kumiko T.
I'm Kumiko T., your private tour guide in Naha
Guide #23947
"Enjoy a relaxing and fun trip with an energetic, friendly guide in beautiful islands of Okinawa!" I have been guiding in Okinawa since 2008! I love guiding visitors around Okinawa because I have been interested in a unique history and culture of Okinawa, which are very different from those of mainland Japan. Also how can I resist introducing tourists to amazing natural wonders of Okinawa including lush green subtropical rain forest, unbelievably clear beautiful sea and underwater world, and heavenly beautiful starry sky? I love the peace-loving spirit of Okinawa. Okinawa is the birthplace of karate. I take karate lessons twice a week as I have been impressed by the karate spirit: "the spirit focusing not on winning, but rather on not losing; of not attacking, but rather defending life; and the continual training of the self to achieve this. " In order to satisfy you with a great experience about Okinawa Karate and Okinawa Kobudo, I go to one of the most famous traditional Okinawa Kobudo dojos "Bunbukan". I am a black belt holder (3rd dan) for karate and a black belt holder (3rd dan) for kobudo. I can arrange visits or experience lessons to these dojos for you! While I am not working, I enjoy outdoors and try to go to the gym as much as possible to take classes (boxercise, dance, and muscle-building). I like training my body and having fun with everybody in the classes as well as I feel refreshed after that and feel recharged for work the next day. Also I love joining a study tour led by a university professor, a staff member from the culture section of board of education of local municipalities, or a curator of a museum. For a history-loving person like me, it is always interesting to know more deeply about the history of Okinawa. I am extremely energetic and have been researching many nice places for you to dine in. I can make your stay in Okinawa a memorable one, hoping you will become a big fan of Okinawa as well! * August 2005 Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at University of Maryland University College * 2007 TOEIC 970 * December 2007 Okinawa Prefecture Licensed Guide Interpreter * January 2008 National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter * November 2009 Itinerary Control Manager *2010 Certified as a Nakijin Castle Site Guide by Nakijin Village Board of Education * 2011 Certified as a Naha Walking Guide by Naha City Tourism Association * 2014 Certified as a Nago Walking Guide by Nago City Tourism Association * 2016 Certified as a Ginowan City Cultural Properties Guide by Ginowan City Board of Education * 2017 Certified as a Astronomy Guide (Associate Guide) * 2018 Certified as a PADI Open Water Diver and a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver * 2021 Certified as an Okinawa KARATE Guide Interpreter by Okinawa government *2022 Certified as a Yaese Town Guide by Yaese Tourism Association *2023 Certified as a Peace Guide by Okinawa Prefecture Tourism Volunteer Association *2023 Certified as a Haebaru Town Guide *2024 Certified as a Kitanakagusuku Village Guide by Kitanakaguduku Village Tourism Association *2024 Certified as a Naha City Walking Tour Guide by Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau None
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302 reviews
- Shannon B.United States1 week ago
We had a wonderful day with Kumiko San touring the northern part of Okinawa, including Ogimi village. Kumiko crafted an itinerary that suited our family’s interests and children’s stamina. We learned so much! The river trek to a waterfall was a welcome break from the summer heat, we experienced unique flavors with a nutritious longevity lunch. a highlight was playing a...
Replied from the guide, Kumiko T.
August 2026Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy travel schedule to write such a wonderful review! It was lovely meeting the honest people like your family! I am very thrilled to know that the sites and the activities we had during the tour! Also, the local elders also enjoyed the time very much with you!!! I hope that you will visit Okinawa again to explore...
- Darcy B.United States2 weeks ago
Kumiko san was a wonderful guide! She’s so knowledgeable about the islands history broadly and the specifics about the Battle of Okinawa. She interwove details from the lives of her friends and family which really helped bring the history to life. She also made excellent suggestions about how we might tweak the tour so that I could get as much as possible out of it. A...
Replied from the guide, Kumiko T.
July 2026Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy travel schedule to write such a wonderful review! It was so lovely spend the day with such a history lover like you! I really appreciate your strong desire to learn the Battle of Okinawa history! Also, I am happy that you liked my favorite museum! I hope you will visit Okinawa again to explore more charms of our...
- Millany W.United States3 weeks ago
Replied from the guide, Kumiko T.
July 2026Thank you so much for taking the time to give me the highest rating out of your busy schedule! It was lovely meeting such a friendly, respectful family like yours! I truly enjoyed the time with you, and I am glad that you enjoyed learning the longevity culture of Okinawa. The local people in Ogimi Village and Kunigami Village also enjoyed talking with you! I hope you...
- Renee B.United StatesJune 2026
Kumico & our driver were amazing. Our day was very Rainy but they were both ready to show us and tell us all about Okinawa, Japan, the pacific war, the battle of Okinawa, Okinawa history and so much more. If you want the best day ever book with Kumiko! Thank you for such a wonderful day ( despite the rain!)
Replied from the guide, Kumiko T.
June 2026Thank you so much for taking the time to such a great feedback out of your busy travel schedule! It was so lovely meeting your beautiful, active family! Despite the heavy rain, your interests in the war history of Okinawa was so strong that you listened to me very carefully everywhere we visited. I was impressed by your energetic family members climbing on the Mabuni...