Okinawa coastline at golden hour.

Evertrail Tours
Okinawa.

Small-group and private, authentic Okinawa tours and experiences, led by locals who show you the real island.

5.0 · 97 verified Google reviews
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How we travel.

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    The islands earn from this

    Around a hundred local boat crews, innkeepers, cooks and drivers make our trips run. Your money stays here rather than with a booking platform.

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    Expert local guides

    All our guides actually live on the islands they lead. Years of on-the-ground knowledge, not a script.

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    The hidden Okinawa

    Beaches without parking lots. Awamori bars without signs. Trails that don't show up in guidebooks.

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    Personalised care

    Every itinerary is hand-built around the people travelling it — pace, interests, dietary, mobility, all of it.

Naha to Iheya, the long way north.

Roughly 150 km from Naha's southern markets up through the Yanbaru forest and out to the small islands of Izena and Iheya. Pulses mark where the Main-Island journey lands.

Main-Island journey landings
NahaOnnaNagoYanbaruIzenaIheya~25 KM

Where in Okinawa shall we wander?

Didn't find your trip? Build one.

Private trips across Okinawa, planned with you from scratch and guided by the people who live here. From ¥300,000 per group.

Custom tours
Island hoppingIsland hoppingBoats & chartersBoats & chartersSnorkelling & divingSnorkelling & divingRivers & waterfallsRivers & waterfallsNorthern forestsNorthern forestsFood & izakaya nightsFood & izakaya nightsFishingFishingCyclingCyclingCaves & historyCaves & historyKayakingKayakingBeaches & covesBeaches & covesCompany groupsCompany groups

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Your guides.

Most of your days out will be with Aya or David — bilingual locals, and the names you'll see most often in our reviews.

Aya, Evertrail's Okinawa culture specialist.

Aya.

Okinawa culture specialist
Experience
4+ years on Okinawa
From
Okinawa · America
Languages
English · Japanese
Likes
Hiking, thrifting, exploring, cats
David, Evertrail's adventure guide.

David.

Adventure guide
Experience
3+ years on Okinawa
From
Kagoshima · Scotland
Languages
Japanese · English
Likes
Free diving, fishing, river trekking, camping
Aziz Nishanov
9 months ago
This tour was exactly what I needed, calm, beautiful, and perfectly paced. The guides David and Aya really helped me see the beauty of Okinawa and make connections with locals along the way.
james renshaw
9 months ago
Was an amazing time touring with Things To Do in Okinawa. Both Aya and David were very professional and created a seamless few days for me and the fam.
Anth Bongco
3 months ago
I arranged the culture and coast tour. I was running a little late but Yumi was super understanding. I learned so much about the food and culture of Okinawa in this tour. The ride was comfy and very enjoyable, listening to Okinawan related music and I even gave a new artist rec to tour guide! The Former IJN hq tour was very informative and solemn place. By the end of the tour I understood why Giza Banta cliff is important to people here. I definitely recommend this tour to people that want to learn more about Okinawa but may not have an itinerary that allows for island hopping/shorter stays. I also did their Izakaya hopping tour during my stay in Okinawa. Again, Yumi did amazing job explaining the drinking culture here and Okinawan specialty foods. If I ever were to visit Okinawa again, now I know where to go and also book longer stays and tours! どうもありがとう!
Sarah J
10 months ago
Would highly recommend Things To Do In Okinawa for anyone wanting an amazing day in Okinawa. We selected a full day tour which included a hike to a waterfall (which we ended up having all to ourselves!), lunch, and then a charter boat to two snorkelling locations. Our group was small (only 3 people) which we loved since then we really got to know the other wonderful person in our group as well as our amazing guide Aya. Aya was wonderful and graciously shared with us a lot of Okinawa history throughout the day which we really enjoyed. They also provided everything we needed- including boots to wear on our trek to the waterfall and all snorkelling gear. I think the ability to really customize your day, the small groups, and Aya’s great guidance make a Things To Do in Okinawa tour well worth it!!
northern okinawa full day
John Allton
4 months ago
We recently completed the 3-Day 2-Night Northern Okinawa Experience with Evertrail Tours Japan and it was one of the best travel experiences we have had in Japan. This was not a tourist package. It was a genuine adventure into the wild heart of Okinawa and gave us access to places and experiences we would never have found ourselves. From the start, the organisation and hospitality were excellent. We were met at our hotel on the first day by Yumi and taken on our first river trek through beautiful untouched scenery. Due to wet weather, the team proactively offered multiple alternative activities rather than simply cancelling plans. We chose to visit a real Karate dojo where we were introduced to Okinawan Karate training by Karate Master Matsuda-san, who genuinely felt like a real-life Mr Miyagi. It became one of the highlights of the trip. The adventure side of the tour was outstanding. We spent a full day river trekking through jungle landscapes, climbing waterfalls, jumping into crystal-clear pools, and abseiling down waterfalls. The guides balanced safety and excitement perfectly throughout. The accommodation and food were also exceptional. After the trekking day we stayed at a wonderful mountain lodge and enjoyed authentic home-cooked Japanese cuisine using fresh local ingredients. It felt personal and completely unlike a standard hotel experience. Our final day with Aya explored the history of the local caves that sheltered hundreds of people during the war. It added an emotional and deeply human perspective to Okinawa that most visitors never see. Overall, this was a fabulous experience and gave us a genuine connection to the real Okinawa, its nature, history, culture, and people. Highly recommended for anyone wanting something authentic, adventurous, and unforgettable.
3 day 2 night northern okinawa
Saya Smith
9 months ago
I booked this tour hoping for a fun day and ended up with a genuine highlight of my trip. The guide Aya was friendly and knowledgeable, the plan was thoughtful, and everything flowed smoothly. It felt like being shown around by someone who truly loves what they do.