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Looking for a truly unique and meaningful experience during your travels? Our Kintsugi Experience is more than just an art class—it’s an opportunity to embrace the beauty of imperfection, connect with Japanese culture, and create a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home. Why Choose Our Kintsugi Experience? ✨ No Experience Needed! Our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, making it easy and fun for everyone. ✨ Create Your Own Unique Piece Instead of buying a mass-produced souvenir, take home a handcrafted piece of art that tells a story—one that is uniquely yours.. ✨ Deep Cultural Connection Kintsugi is more than a repair technique—it’s a philosophy that teaches us to embrace flaws and turn them into beauty. ✨ Perfect for Travelers Short on time? No worries! Our 1.5–2 hour workshop is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Japanese craftsmanship without taking up your whole day.

Kintsugi Experience in Naha, Okinawa - Art from Broken Pieces!

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience making a handmade ring by hammering the texture using the Japanese traditional style called "Tankin." You will choose your favorite material, thickness, and texture, and then use special hammers and tools to customize your own ring. The entire process takes around 1 hour. Staff will carefully explain the steps and help you take remembrance photos. This workshop is highly recommended for a high-quality gift or souvenir. Embrace your creativity and enjoy our unique experience in Japan. ⚠️This is a ring texturing and customization experience, not a full ring-making from scratch workshop. You will personalize a pre-shaped ring by hammering textures and choosing your preferred finish, material, and size.

Private Ring Craft Experience in Okinawa

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Snorkeling in the Blue Cave area【Okinawa Prefecture: Free feeding & photo images!English and Chinese speaking guide available!

Price varies by group size

Traditional Japanese Costumes "Kimono", "Yukata", "Ryuso", "Photograph Course "Hair Set & Lipstick & Kimono & Photography"

1 hourFree Cancellation

Discover the Beauty of Imperfection – Kintsugi Experience in Okinawa Step into the tranquil world of Kintsugi, the ancient art of golden joinery, and create a one-of-a-kind accessory that tells a story of resilience and beauty. In this hands-on experience, you’ll repair broken pottery using gold or silver-colored lacquer and transform it into wearable art like necklaces or bracelet. Perfect for travelers looking for a deeper cultural connection, this experience is not only creative but also meditative and meaningful. With guidance from skilled instructors, no prior experience is necessary. Take home more than a souvenir—carry a lasting memory of renewal and artistry. Spaces are limited. Book now and make your journey truly unforgettable！

Kintsugi Accessory Experience in Naha, Okinawa

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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The best way to re-discover Okinawa

Get ready for the ultimate Okinawa adventure. Enjoy the unusual and fun experience of being able to dress up in costume as you tour a city. Choose from a variety of anime, comic, or games character outfits, and explore the highlights of Okinawa in street go-karts. Take the stress out of navigating, as your guide will lead the way, and you’ll see multiple highlights in a day, such as Senagajima Island, and Kokusai Main Street.

Official Street Go-Kart Tour - Okinawa Shop

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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You will experience the Japanese culture Tea Ceremony in the traditional tea room, which is probably not found anywhere else in Okinawa. Our experienced instructor will teach you how to enter through the small entrance of the tea room and introduce each tea utensil. After that, you will move to the room where Ryu-Rei-style, tables and chairs for tea ceremony are set. At the tables, you will enjoy having Japanese and Okinawan sweets before having the bitter tea. Then, you will learn how to treat each tea tool, and finally you will make your own green tea, matcha and taste. Tea Ceremony experience while wearing a simple kimono will surely become a good memory of your trip. Everyone is welcome. *Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people. *Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience.

Tea ceremony experience with simple kimono in Okinawa

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience capturing the sea of Ishigaki Island in art! A must-do in Okinawa! Create an ocean-themed Shisa set Decorated with Okinawan sand and seashells Free photo data gift ・Since it takes 24 hours for the creation to cure, customers who do not reside in Japan will need to pick up their work at the store on the next day or the day after. (Staff will inform you on the day when it will be ready for pickup.) ・The listed price is per person. However, preschool children can participate together with one adult.

Resin Art Experience in Ishigaki Island

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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There are various types of Japanese letters, such as kanji, hiragana, and katakana, and you will experience writing all of them or you can select the one you like. Our experienced instructor will teach you with kind and understandable explanation. The world of calligraphy drawn with a brush and ink is limitless. Enjoy the time to face the Japanese paper in front of you with a unified mind. You will experience the importance of writing letters with all your heart and the depth and the possibilities of calligraphy. Everyone is welcome . *Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people *Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience

Calligraphy experience with simple kimono in Okinawa

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Even beginners can make leather accessories (coin cases, pass cases, key cases) while enjoying them. There is also a legendary guardian god Shisa logo and other design logos that are only available here, and you can also stamp your initials. How about using original leather items for your own or gifts to make memories of Okinawa? English bellow, Even beginners can make leather items (coin cases, pass cases, key cases) while enjoying them.There is a legendary guardian god Shisa logo and other design logos that are only handled here, and you can also stamp your initials. memories for yourself and gifts for making memories of Okinawa?

Original Key-Case Making

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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You will experience three Japanese traditional cultures - Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, and Calligraphy - in one day. SASAGIRIAN is the only facility where you can experience all of these three Japanese cultures in one place and in one day in Okinawa. You will learn the history and manners of each culture from our experienced instructors. By wearing a simple kimono, you will write Japanese letters with a Japanese brush, have Japanese and Okinawan sweets and make macha green tea, and finally arrange tropical flowers and plants. If you come to Japan, why don't you spend a special day to feel Japanese culture at SASAGIRIAN? Each experience is available in English and Japanese. You will learn about the spirit of Zen and Japanese culture in the Japanese traditional room in Onna Village in Okinawa. * Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people * Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience.

Three Japanese cultures experience in one day with simple kimono

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Feeling Ryukyuan Dance in the Tea Room Ryukyuan Dance was developed during the Ryukyu Kingdom era to welcome and entertain the Chinese emperor's envoys (Sappoushi, representative of the Chinese emperor). Dancers enter from the left side and perform in the center of the stage. The themes are life, love, and celebration of a bountiful harvest. The beautiful costumes and props are also worth seeing. In September 2009, for its richness and prestige, Ryukyuan Dance was designated as a National Important Intangible Cultural Property. Enjoy the special time of appreciating beautiful dance as well as the sanshin music in the authentic tea room.

Ryukyuan Dance Special Performance in the Tea Room

1 hourFree Cancellation

Distilling Shell Ginger, the most common local herb.

Distillation of Okinawa Herb Essential Oil and Herbal Water

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Create your own traditional Okinawan guardian “Shisa” just 10 minutes from Churaumi Aquarium. Enjoy a creative experience with stunning views of the emerald-green ocean. Hands-on workshop with friendly staff support—perfect for both kids and adults. Take your handmade Shisa home on the same day as a special souvenir. Painting courses available for children aged 3 and up—great for families. Relax at the on-site café with ocean views and tropical drinks after your experience. Bring home your very own one-of-a-kind guardian spirit.

Shisa Experience Ryukyu Kiln Shisa Making Experience

1 hourFree Cancellation

Couture Perfume Workshop

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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