Sightseeing taxis

Sightseeing taxi charter with driver guide service

Custom charter taxi is a flexible and time-efficient way to enjoy your Okinawa experience. The taxi driver speaks English and will act as a tour guide so you can enjoy a focused sightseeing tour.

Sightseeing taxi service is based on a free plan: You can design your own Okinawa tour itinerary to suit your needs. Please provide us with the places that you would like to visit and we can estimate the time required for your route.

Since this is a time-based charter service, the rate is calculated according to how long you use the vehicle regardless of where you go or the number of places you visit. In addition, the driver is very flexible regarding sudden changes in itinerary to accommodate requests during your charter experience.

There are only a limited number of drivers that can guide in English-speaking drivers on the island. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to first make a booking to secure the driver, and then working out the details of the tour as you learn more about what is available to see on the island.

The charter time starts when passengers board the vehicle at the pick-up point and ends when passengers exit the vehicle. Payment must be made in advance. If your charter runs over the originally scheduled time frame, the additional charges must be paid directly to the taxi driver in cash in Japanese yen.

*All prices listed include tax.

Wheelchair accessible taxis are available. Please contact us for details.

Available languages for charter plan: English

Vehicle capacity:
The vehicles are standard-size taxis, and are only able to carry 4 passengers (1 in the front and 3 in the rear). Also, there is only limited luggage space so you will only be able to take any large suitcases. Please plan your luggage storage accordingly. 

Due to distance and traffic considerations it is not possible to do 4 and 5 hour tours of the north of the island when departing from Naha and the southern areas.

Rates

Hours	Standard (4 passengers)
4 hours	25,500 yen
5 hours	27,600 yen
6 hours	29,900 yen
7 hours	31,800 yen
8 hours	33,900 yen
9 hours	35,700 yen
10 hours	40,500 yen
Extra charge per hour (For 10 hours and longer charters)	5,000 yen

*Charter prices include the cost of the vehicle, driver, and fuel only. Highway tolls, parking fees, admission to tourist facilities and all other expenses that may occur during the charter service must be paid by the client on the spot. Please make sure you have some yen cash on hand on the day of service.

Recommended sightseeing routes

Suggested routes for a tour of the island, visiting World Heritage sites and sightseeing attractions. These are sample tours only for your reference; feel free to devise your own plan.

List the places you’d like to visit, and we can estimate the time required for your route.

A comprehensive web portal that allows you to quickly and easily search for sightseeing information on Okinawa: www.oki-islandguide.com

Southern Okinawa A

6 hours
from 29,900 yen
Hamabe no Chaya (seaside cafe) - Okinawa World (Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town, Gyokusendo) - Peace Memorial Museum - Himeyuri Monument - Ryukyu Glass Craft

Southern Okinawa B

5 hours
from 27,600 yen
Ryukyu Glass Craft - Himeyuri Monument - Peace Memorial Museum - Okinawa World (Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town, Gyokusendo)

Southern Okinawa C

4 hours
from 25,500 yen
Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters - Himeyuri Monument - Okinawa World (Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town, Gyokusendo)

Historic sites & folk crafts A

4 hours
from 25,500 yen
Tamaudun - Shurei Gate - Shurijo Castle - Ryusen - Kinjo-cho’s stone-paved path - Tsuboya Yachimun Street (or Makishi Public Market)

World Heritage sites

10 hours
from 40,500 yen
Seifa Utaki - Shikina-en Garden - Shurijo Castle - Sonohyan Utaki Ishimon - Tamaudun - Nakagusuku Castle Ruins - Katsuren Castle Ruins - Nakijin Castle Ruins - Zakimi Castle Ruins

North Okinawa

6 hours
from 29,900 yen
Nago Pineapple Garden - Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - Kajinho (ocean view cafe) - Glass House in the Forest - Ryukyu Mura

Central & Southern Okinawa

7 hours
from 31,800 yen
Ryukyu Mura - Cape Manzamo - Okinawa World (Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town, Gyokusendo) - Peace Memorial Museum - Himeyuri Monument

Major sightseeing attractions

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Notes

• - All rates shown above include tax.
• - Charter prices include the cost of vehicle, driver and fuel only. Highway tolls, parking fees, admission to tourist facilities and all other expenses that may occur during the charter service must be paid by the client on the spot in yen. Please make sure you have some yen cash on hand on the day of service.
• - The charter time starts when passengers board the vehicle at the pick-up point and ends when passengers exit the vehicle.
• - Smoking is prohibited in all taxis.
• - The passenger limit for each vehicle is determined by law. If there is an increase in the number of passengers without advance notice on the day of the reservation, the charter may have to be canceled.
• - No money will be refunded if the charter is canceled due to violation of any of the rules listed above. If the vehicle is returned with a dirty interior, customer must pay for complete cleaning. Customer will be charged for any theft or damage to the vehicle if customer is deemed responsible.
  - We, Island Life Concierge, act solely as an agent between the client and the service provider, and we are not liable for any injury or death that may occur during the services reserved through us.

Cancellation policy

• - Cancellations made 4-6 days prior to the service date will be charged 30 percent of the  quoted full rate as a cancellation fee.
• - Cancellations made 1-3 days prior to the service date will be charged 50 percent of the  quoted full rate as a cancellation fee.
• - Cancellations made on the same day of service will be charged the quoted full rate as a cancellation fee.
• - Please inform us of any cancellation at least one week prior to the service date in order to avoid any cancellation fees.
• - All cancellations must be received by Island Life Concierge during office hours. Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 (local Japanese time)

Reservation deadline

• - Reservations made by email or through the online reservation form: Five days in advance (reservations accepted until 12:00 noon)

Service provided by

Okito Taxi Group
90-1 Kobashigawa, Nishihara Town