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- English
- Spanish
Discover the history of the Battle of Okinawa on an immersive, fully private WWII tour.
Explore real battlefields, underground military headquarters, wartime hospital caves, and historic sites, including the famous Hacksaw Ridge, featured in the Hollywood movie.
Go beyond traditional sightseeing with hands-on historical experiences. Walk through wartime tunnels, experience complete darkness, and discover the recreated smells of a WWII field hospital.
Please note
Bunker exploration requires advance reservations and is subject to availability. Please contact us in advance if you wish to enter the caves.
Do you have these concerns when traveling in Okinawa?
- Worried about language barriers?
- Not sure which WWII historical sites to visit?
- Concerned about transportation and finding hidden battle sites?
Leave it all to HISHIN Private Tour
- Explore Okinawa's WWII history with an English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide.
- Enjoy safe, comfortable transportation in a private vehicle.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please let us know your preferred pick-up location, such as a hotel or airport.
We will pick you up at your specified location.
For groups of 1–4 guests, transportation will be provided by a Toyota Alphard.
For groups of 5–8 guests, transportation will be provided by a Toyota HiAce.
Itinerary
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Hacksaw Ridge was one of the fiercest battle sites during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. It became famous through the Hollywood movie Hacksaw Ridge, which tells the true story of Desmond Doss, an American medic who saved 75 wounded soldiers without carrying a weapon. Visitors can also see the rock believed to have been used by Doss to help lower wounded soldiers down the cliff.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
This underground bunker served as the headquarters of the Japanese Navy during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Visitors can explore its tunnels and rooms, where the scars of war still remain.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Okinawa Army Hospital Haebaru Bunkers No.20
This cave was used as a Japanese Army field hospital during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Visitors can explore the actual wartime cave and experience a recreated smell of the conditions inside during the war, offering a powerful and immersive glimpse into history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Explore a real wartime cave used as a shelter and field hospital during the Battle of Okinawa. Walk through dark underground passages with a flashlight and experience the complete darkness that civilians and wounded soldiers faced in 1945.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
Visit the site of the final stages of the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Walk among memorials honoring those who lost their lives, including the Cornerstone of Peace, engraved with the names of war victims. Experience a moving place for reflection and remembrance.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We have baby seats, child seats, and junior seats available.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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