The Naha City Traditional Crafts Museum is located on the second floor of Tembusu Naha, in the center of Kokusai-dori. It is a place where you can feel the depth and charm of Naha’s traditional crafts.
There is a hands-on workshop where visitors can experience making traditional Naha crafts, a traditional crafts store with a collection of Naha City crafts, and an exhibition room and gallery where visitors can experience the charm of traditional craft works. Located a 5-minute walk from Makishi Station on the monorail, visitors can also enjoy the area while touring Kokusai-dori and the Makishi Public Market.
The attraction of hands-on workshops
At the Naha City Traditional Crafts Museum’s hands-on workshop, visitors can enjoy five different experiences.
At the workshop of Okuhara Glass Works, a long-established Ryukyu glass manufacturer, you can experience authentic “Ryukyu glass blowing” using recycled glass, “Ryukyu bottle mold experience” where you can dye your own original Ryukyu bottle mold, a famous traditional Okinawan dye craft, “Shuri weaving experience” where each strand is carefully woven, “Tsuboya pottery experience” where you can make authentic Shi-sa and You can also experience “Tsuboya-yaki”, where you can make authentic Shisa and vessels, and “Tsuishiki”, a technique of Ryukyu lacquer ware.
It is very attractive to be able to experience so many things during your visit to Naha!
Exhibition room to learn about the charm of Naha’s traditional crafts
The exhibition room displays a variety of historical works and masterpieces of traditional crafts of Naha City. The museum is equipped with everything from works by living national treasures to monitors that provide easy-to-understand explanations of the production process of traditional crafts. Visitors can feel the colors and textures of Shuri textiles, Bingata, and Tsuboya pottery, and learn more about the history and works of art. Admission is 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for high school students, and 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students. Show your one-day Monorail pass for a 10% discount!
High-quality pieces make great souvenirs!
At the traditional crafts sales shop, visitors can purchase high-quality excellent products. The store is filled with handmade crafts ranging from Ryukyu lacquerware to Tsuboya pottery and Ryukyu glass, all handcrafted by skilled artisans. Each item is wonderful, and you will be charmed by the fineness and warmth of the handmade craftsmanship. This is a space where you can find not only small souvenirs such as book covers and coasters made of Shuri woven fabric, but also gifts for yourself and for your loved ones, and where you are sure to find a gem when choosing a gift or souvenir.
