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Japan has many fascinating traditional arts and crafts to try. Learn how to dye intricate designs onto cloth, make pretty jewelry with metals or Okinawan stone or craft a ceramic shisa, a cultural icon of Okinawa. From local pottery styles to traditional accessories or decor, don't miss the chance to experience Japan's many art forms.
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Try making a coaster! Take your finished piece home with you!
Our staff provides careful guidance! Perfect for beginners to enjoy with ease.
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1.5 hour(s)
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Craft Shisa for perfect Okinawa souvenirs and memories!
Receive your finished artwork on the same day
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1 - 1.5 hour(s)
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Choose from: Coaster, Flower Vase Mat, Teapot Mat & Bookmark, or Book Cover.
Our staff will provide careful guidance! Create your very own original piece!
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1.5 - 2 hour(s)
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Choose your favorite course: Coaster, Bag, or Table Center.
Choose from a variety of patterns to create your own unique design.
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1.5 - 2 hour(s)
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Experience Okinawa's "Tsuboya Pottery" with Shisa or pottery wheel crafting!
Open to upper elementary students and above! Perfect for family participation ◎
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2 hour(s)
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Experience in just 10 minutes—easy to fit into your travel schedule!
Friendly staff provide thorough guidance—perfect for beginners to enjoy with confidence!
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0.5 hour(s)
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Enjoy stunning "Kouri Blue" sea views while making eco-friendly wraps.
Learn about the Okinawan sea through the experience.
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A hit with kids! Create adorable keychains that you'd never guess were made from ocean waste.
Learn about the "ocean waste problem" and "marine plastics" through the experience.
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1.5 - 2 hour(s)
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Popular with couples and families! Enjoy with views of the stunning "Kouri Blue" sea.
Learn about the "ocean waste problem" and "marine plastics" through the experience.
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2 hour(s)
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Create a unique accessory with a view of the stunning "Kouri Blue" sea.
Rainy day participants receive a free "Nuchimaasu" sea salt candy!
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2 hour(s)
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Experience making original chopsticks, You can also personalize them with your name
Children as young as 3 years old can participate
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Morning / Afternoon
1.5 hour(s)
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Experience plan to create original pottery using the "Sgraffito" technique
Carve freely into the surface of the pottery to create unique patterns!
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Afternoon
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An experience plan to create earrings or charms by combining Gettou (shell ginger) fibers and parts
Perfect for creating a unique Okinawan souvenir! Make a one-of-a-kind original accessory
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Afternoon
1.5 hour(s)
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Experience gathering Gettou (shell ginger) and preparing materials for grass weaving
Enjoy handcrafts while receiving careful advice
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Afternoon
2 hour(s)
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Create a modern version of the traditional folk craft "Ganshina"
Perfect for making a unique Okinawa souvenir!
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Morning / Afternoon
2.5 hour(s)
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Craft and paint your own original Shisa
Take home your artwork on the same day
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Morning / Afternoon
1.5 - 2 hour(s)
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Paint traditional Okinawan Shisa as a memorable souvenir
Enjoy activities suitable for both children and adults
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Morning / Afternoon
1 hour(s)
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Ryukyu Lacquerware Experience: Try unique techniques only available here.

Sweet old teacher

2025/01/24 Couples Joy Jefferson

We really enjoyed the hands-on experience of creating a little plaque/coaster. It wasn't quite what I thought 'lacqer-ware' is supposed to be though, as I assumed we'd be painting more than cutting wax figures out. But i... more

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Okinawan Arts and Crafts Activity (Heiwa Dori)

Small candle

2017/06/24 Couples Danielle

We made small candles that where very cute. There's alot of glass pieces and different color sand and shells to choose from to make it how ever you want. The glasses pieces cost ¥300 ea on top of the reservation price so... more

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Traditional Crafts | Book Okinawa Main Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with VELTRA
Japan has many fascinating traditional arts and crafts to try. Learn how to dye intricate designs onto cloth, make pretty jewelry with metals or Okinawan stone or craft a ceramic shisa, a cultural icon of Okinawa. From local pottery styles to traditional accessories or decor, don't miss the chance to experience Japan's many art forms.