Battle of Okinawa: Navy Underground HQ Tour

Explore Okinawa’s WWII history at the Navy Underground HQ. Walk through tunnels, visit the museum, and uncover wartime secrets.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters - Situated just outside Naha City, this historic location served as the command center for the Imperial Japanese Navy during the 1945 Battle of Okinawa. The underground tunnels, painstakingly dug by hand, contained operations rooms, communication centers, and living quarters for thousands of Japanese…
What's Included
  • Museum visit
  • Visit to the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters
  • Guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Uncover the history of the Battle of Okinawa by visiting the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters. This vast bunker complex was a command center during one of World War II’s most intense battles, where both soldiers and civilians endured unimaginable conditions. Wander through the restored tunnels that once accommodated thousands of Japanese…

Location
Cenotaph for the Navy Casualties
The meeting point is in front of the memorial tower near the entrance of the Former Navy Headquarters Cave. Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Thisisdani29
Nov 21, 2025
One of the most important historical sites in Okinawa - A great historical site to visit. It’s a history lesson all around. I appreciated the way history is told. Acknowledging both parts and that, in the end, we all want peace. It’s family friendly with activities for children. They can make their own paper cranes and leave them for the memorials. It’s a very educational experience to visitors of all ages. The staff is respectful and very nice.
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Nick_k
Sep 11, 2025
WWII Okinawa Bunker Review - This was an awesome tour!! I learned so much through the time and was able to ask lots of questions . The tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all the questions. She suggested some movies to learn and see even more about Okinawa during WWII, which I watched and I feel a much deeper understanding because of this tour. Thank you for everything Kumiko!!
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From $71
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).