Okinawa cultural experience / Okinawan food / Sanshin instrument in Japan

• Age 3～Age 59
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★Can be participated in as a day trip from Ishigaki Island! [Mangrove SUP/canoeing, landing on Barasu Island, and sightseeing on Yubu Island] A plan to conquer Iriomote Island completely with a mangrove SUP/canoe cruising, landing on Barasu Island, and sightseeing on Yubu Island! [Example of schedule on the day of the tour] ①9:00 Pick up from Uehara Port/accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓ ②9:20 Arrive at the SUP/canoe field! ↓ ③9:30 Start exploring with SUP/canoe! ↓ ④10:30 End of exploration with SUP/canoe! ! Next, depart for Barasu Island! ↓ ⑤12:00 Once back at the port, take a lunch break! We will introduce some recommended lunch spots! ↓ ⑥13:00 End of break. Head to Yubu Island. ↓⑦13:30 Arrive at the buffalo cart boarding point on Yubu Island! ↓⑧13:45 Head to Yubu Island while being rocked by the buffalo cart! ↓⑨15:00 Leave Yubu Island on a buffalo cart! ↓⑩15:45 We will take you to Uehara Port/your accommodation. *The schedule may change depending on the weather, tide levels, and number of participants on the day. [Alternative plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If this plan is canceled due to bad weather, we can provide you with an alternative plan to "Yubu Island Sightseeing & World Heritage Site Iriomote Island Mangrove SUP or Canoe."

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 59
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, information on hidden spots, etc.) included! ★You can participate as a day trip from Ishigaki Island! [Baras Island Snorkeling & Yubu Island Sightseeing] Yubu Island Sightseeing and Baras Island Snorkeling. A pack plan to fully enjoy two “islands”! Ride on a water buffalo cart, cross the ocean, and tour the subtropical botanical gardens of Baras Island, also known as the “Miracle Island”! [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ① 9:00 Uehara Port / Pick up at your accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓ ② 9:20 Arrive at the field! ↓③9:30 First activity starts! ↓④11:00 First activity finished! ↓⑤11:30 Lunch break! We will take you to an area where you can have lunch freely. ↓⑥13:00 Break ends. Head to the next field. ↓⑦13:20 Arrived at the field! ↓⑧13:30 Second activity starts! ↓⑨15:00 Second activity finished! ↓⑩15:30 We will drop you off at Uehara Port/your accommodation. *The schedule will change depending on the weather, tide level, and number of participants on the day. [Transfer plan in case of cancellation due to bad weather] If this plan is canceled due to bad weather, we can guide you to transfer to "Yubu Island Tourism & World Heritage Site Iriomote Island Mangrove SUP or Canoe".

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 05:30 / 07:30 / 11:00 / 14:30 / 17:50

[Attractions]⭐︎5K drone photography that looks like a scene from a movie! ⭐︎Photographed with the latest iPhone (16pro max)! ⭐︎Private charter option available! Children are safe and free! ⭐︎Beginners and families are welcome! ⭐︎Pets allowed (private charter only)⭐︎Guide with 7 years of experience on the island will guide you. ⭐︎All staff members are OMSB water rescue certified⭐︎English and Chinese OK!!⭐︎After SUP, we will serve you pineapples from Ishigaki for those who wish! *You may be riding with other customers. If you would like to charter the tour, please add it from the options. [Time] Part 1 05:30~Part 2 07:30~Part 3 09:30~Part 4 13:30~Part 5 15:30~Part 6 17:30~*Times are approximate. *Please note that the start time may change slightly. *Drone photography may not be possible in bad weather.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 59
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, information on hidden spots, etc.) included! ★You can participate as a day trip from Ishigaki Island! [Yubu Island sightseeing + Tropical snorkeling] This is a course where you can enjoy snorkeling and Yubu Island sightseeing. This is a plan where you can enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island, a water buffalo cart experience, and sightseeing on the small remote island of Yubu Island! *For snorkeling, we will guide you to the best field according to the wind direction, tide level, and crowding situation on the day. [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ① 9:00 Uehara Port / Pick up at your accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓ ② 9:20 Arrive at the field! ↓③9:30 First activity starts! ↓④11:00 First activity finished! ↓⑤11:30 Lunch break! We will take you to an area where you can have lunch freely. ↓⑥13:00 Break ends. Head to the next field. ↓⑦13:20 Arrived at the field! ↓⑧13:30 Second activity starts! ↓⑨15:00 Second activity finished! ↓⑩15:30 We will drop you off at Uehara Port/your accommodation. *The schedule will change depending on the weather, tide level, and number of participants on the day. *We will guide you to the best field depending on the wind, tide level, and crowding situation on the day.

• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Choose your favorite plaster Shisa and paint it colorfully with paints. This is an easy and casual painting course that is very popular with children. Your favorite small and cute plaster Shisa (medium) or large and impressive plaster Shisa (large) will come alive with your paints.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The ceramic shisa making experience is a course where you can make a ceramic 3D shisa out of Okinawa's traditional Ryukyu clay. You can choose between a lying down or standing shisa. Why not try making a shisa that will be the guardian deity of your home?

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A three-dimensional scissor made by kneading clay that produces individuality. Once you have a 3D scissor, you can bake it in about 20 minutes and take it home with you. Even if it makes it in the same procedure, the work is dozens and dozens, including body shape, pose and facial expression. If you are waiting while firing, please look for souvenirs at the Siesar Gallery and relax with the Ryukyu Yui theater video experience. It is also possible to paint.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Okinawa Real pottery using red soil Shisa-lion making Let. It takes about a month and a half to bake and deliver a full-fledged pottery Sesar with attention to details such as facial expressions, coats and patterns. It is a high-strength pottery sheather of a size suitable for outdoor installation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

After making a three-dimensional shisa, baked in 20 minutes, painted, On the day You can take it home. For the time you are waiting for, please look for souvenirs at Shisa Gallery and relax in the Ryukyu Kiln Theater video experience. When firing is complete, paint with acrylic paint to complete the unglazed Shisa!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We will paint a ceramic Shisa with colorful paints. This is a simple and casual painting course, and even partial painting will still produce a nice finish. We have a small and cute ceramic Shisa (medium) and a large and impressive ceramic Shisa (large) waiting for you (^^)/

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15

Wentz Eiji visited us for the 2nd anniversary trip of Nippon Television's "Zeroichi". (He also performed with Rino Sashihara, Fuwa-chan, and Matsumaru.) It is a thorough 2-hour sanshin experience. You will practice from the basics such as how to play, so you will be able to play 1-3 famous songs. At the end, you will have a recital wearing Ryukyuan clothing. It is near the airport, so it is also recommended as a way to start or end your trip to Okinawa. We can accommodate up to 8 people.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

★Over 300,000 participants! A safe and secure tour! ★Recommended for beginners! ★A guide living locally will guide you! ★Free photo data and transportation♪★Participant benefits (coupons for restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! ★Can be joined as a day trip from Ishigaki Island! [Sightseeing Photo Tour] Tour the tourist spots of "Iriomote Island", surrounded by rich nature and mystery! A local guide who knows the island inside and out will show you hidden spots and more. [Example of tour schedule] ①9:00 Uehara Port/Pick up from accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓②9:30 Arrive at Shirahama Port! ↓③11:00 Arrive at Haemitanohama Beach! ↓④12:00 Lunch time ↓⑤12:50 Re-assemble at Uehara Port! ↓⑥13:20 Arrive at Yubu Island! ↓⑦15:00 End of Yubu Island! ↓⑧15:30 Disband at Uehara Port/Hotel! *The AM and PM schedules may be reversed. *The schedule may change depending on the weather and tide levels on the day.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

In-store "Sakutto Experience Course" From simple kimono experience to full-fledged studio photography ★Why don't you experience Ryukyu in your spare time♪―――――――――――――――――――― --- [Menu] ■ Dressing experience ◎ Premium bingata kimono ¥ 3,900 ◎ Standard kimono ¥ 3,200 ◎ Simple Uchikake ¥ 2,500 ◎ Men's kimono ¥ 3,200 ¥2,400◎King’s costume ¥5,900◎Queen’s costume ¥4,900■Studio shooting◎1st photo ¥2,000◎2nd and subsequent photos ¥1,500 With (approximately 300KB image quality) *We also sell full-size data (approximately 3-5MB image quality). Details at the store ☆ ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

★10% discount on costumes for families only♪ We can dress babies (from 0 years old)! Why not try on Ryukyu costumes with your whole family☆【Menu】■10% discount on Ryukyu costumes! *For families of 3 or more◎Premium Bingata Kimono ¥3,900 ⇒ ¥3,510◎Standard Ryusou ¥3,200 ⇒ ¥2,880◎Simple Uchikake ¥2,500 ⇒ ¥2,250◎Men's Ryusou ¥3,200 ⇒ ¥2,880◎Kids' Ryusou (elementary school age and younger)・Girls ¥2,200 ⇒ ¥1,980 *Uchikake only・Boys ¥2,400 ⇒ ¥2,160◎King's costume ¥5,900 ⇒ ¥5,310◎Queen's costume ¥4,900 ⇒ ¥4,410 ■Studio photography *The products in the photos are the regular price◎First photo ¥2,000◎Second photo and onwards ¥1,500◎Additional photos ¥1,300*Photo size is 2L (127mm x 178mm)*Smartphone data included (image quality approx. 300KB)*Full size data (image quality approx. 3-5MB) is also available for sale. For details, please visit the store☆★★Options★★ *Options are at regular prices◎Simple hair arrangement (with Japanese-style hair accessories) ¥1,980◎Japanese-style hair accessories only ¥550◎Uchikake color change ¥1,100◎Male wedding haori ¥1,200◎DVD *Only for those who purchase full size data ¥1,100*If you only have a dressing experience, the studio may not be open. Thank you for your understanding. *Hair arrangement takes 15-20 minutes per person*Studio photography and hair arrangement may not be available on the day depending on the reservation situation. Please be sure to add it when making a reservation. *We also sell full size data and key chains. For details, please contact us or check at the store.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 50
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can enjoy the mermaid experience and the "blue cave" at the same time! After enjoying the mermaid experience on the beach in Okinawa, move to the most talked "blue cave" snorkel! It is a fulfilling and profitable set course ♪ Speaking of underwater photo data "Blue Cave" is Okinawa's most popular spot ♫ It's easy on the boat, so it's a family with children, and it's a very popular tour even for girls' trips. I'm here. You can also specify a female instructor, so please feel free to contact us. We are committed to a small group of one instructor per group, so even those who are new to snorkeling can easily participate. Don't worry if you can't swim, there are also floats. We will carefully and kindly explain how to use masks, snorkels, and fins, so let's have fun and relax and enjoy Okinawa's "blue cave" together♪

• For Rainy Days
• Girls Trip
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 65
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can enjoy the mermaid experience and the "blue cave" at the same time! After enjoying the mermaid experience on the beach in Okinawa, move to the most talked "blue cave" snorkel! It is a fulfilling and profitable set course ♪ Speaking of underwater photo data "Blue Cave" is Okinawa's most popular spot ♫ It's easy on the boat, so it's a family with children, and it's a very popular tour even for girls' trips. I'm here. You can also specify a female instructor, so please feel free to contact us. We are committed to a small group of one instructor per group, so even those who are new to snorkeling can easily participate. Don't worry if you can't swim, there are also floats. We will carefully and kindly explain how to use masks, snorkels, and fins, so let's have fun and relax and enjoy Okinawa's "blue cave" together♪

• For Rainy Days
• Girls Trip
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15

This plan is for those who want to experience playing the sanshin quickly. The content is only basic practice and practicing the chorus parts of famous songs. Please note that there will be no commemorative photo shoot wearing Ryukyu costume.

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

★Couples only course★ Why not take some memorable photos with your loved one?♪◎Menu A ￥32,000 for two (10 poses) A luxurious course with a change of color, where you can enjoy two outfits each: King and Queen costumes + regular Ryukyu costumes☆ Recommended for pre- and post-wedding photos or honeymoon commemorations!・King's costume ・Queen's costume ・Men's Ryusou ・Premium Bingata kimono ・10 full-size data (3-5MB) ・6 studio photos (2L) ◎Menu B ¥22,000 for two (8 poses) Most popular☆Full-size data included♪ ・Men's Ryusou ・Premium Bingata kimono ・Uchikake color change ・8 full-size data (3-5MB) ・4 studio photos (2L) ◎Menu C ¥12,000 for two (4 poses) Recommended for those who want a quick and easy solution☆ ・Standard Ryusou ・Men's Ryusou ・4 smartphone data (approx. 300KB) ・2 studio photos (2L) ※Standard Ryusou is Kakan-Dujin style ※You can upgrade to Premium Bingata kimono with an option ★★Option Menu★★◎Simple hair arrangement (with Japanese style hair accessory) ¥1,980◎Japanese style hair accessory only ¥550◎Upgrade to a premium Bingata kimono *Only for those who choose menus B and C ¥700◎Uchikake color change ¥1,100◎Men's wedding haori ¥1,200*Hair arranging takes 15-20 minutes per person*Hair arranging cannot be added on the day depending on the reservation situation. If you wish to add it, please be sure to add it at the time of reservation. *We also have other products such as photo data for sale and key chains available. For more information, please contact us or check in store☆

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

In-store "Quick Experience Course" From simple kimono dressing experience to full-scale studio photo shoot★Why not try on a Ryukyu costume in your spare time during your trip?◎Quick A course for women only ¥15,000・Standard Ryukyu costume・7 poses with full-size data・4 photos ◎Quick B course for women only ¥9,000・Standard Ryukyu costume・4 poses with smartphone data・2 photos※Prices shown per person※Smartphone data is about 300KB※Full-size data is about 3-5MB※Photo size is 2L (127mm x 178mm)★★Option menu★★◎Simple hair arrangement (with Japanese hair accessories) ¥1,980◎Japanese hair accessories only ¥550◎Upgrade to premium Bingata kimono ¥700◎Uchikake color change ¥1,100◎Male wedding haori ¥1,200※Studio photo shoots and hair arrangements may not be available on the day depending on the reservation situation. Please be sure to add them when making your reservation. *We also have other products such as photo data sales and key chains available. For more information, please contact us or visit our store☆

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

Veni is the only place in Okinawa where you can rent a kimono for a day at a reasonable price! ? You can rent a kimono for a day between 10:00 and 18:30! ! You can walk anywhere on Okinawa Island, such as Kokusai Street, Shuri Castle, and the beach. All accessories such as undergarments and tabi socks are provided, so you can come empty-handed! *The last reception for the walking plan is at 17:00. *Preparation time is about 10 to 15 minutes per person. *In the event of rain, the plan may be canceled. [Menu] *Prices are per person. ◎Premium Bingata Kimono ¥5,900 ◎Standard Ryusou ¥4,900 ◎Men's Ryusou ¥4,900 *Hachimachi is an additional option ◎Kids Ryusou (elementary school students and under) - Girls ¥3,900 *Simple Uchikake only - Boys ¥3,900 *Hachimachi is an additional option ☆Please note☆Kimonos are dressed using strings. You may feel uncomfortable or unwell during or after dressing. If you feel unwell while dressing, please inform the staff immediately. If you are sensitive to tightness, please let us know before dressing. ★★Options★★◎Hachimachi ¥1,500◎Simple hair arrangement (with Japanese-style hair accessories) ¥2,200◎Japanese-style hair accessories only ¥550◎Studio photography (2L photo, smartphone data included)・First photo ¥2,000・Second photo and after ¥1,500・Reprint photo ¥1,300※Hair arrangement takes 15 to 20 minutes per person※Studio photography and hair arrangement cannot be added on the day depending on the reservation situation. If you wish to add it, please be sure to add it at the time of reservation.

• Girls Trip
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A first for Okinawa! Experience art in a studio on the beach while watching the spectacular ocean! A completely new activity that can only be experienced in Nanjyo, Okinawa! While watching the beautiful ocean spread out before your eyes, why not relax with a drink in a studio on the beach that feels like you are on an Okinawan beach and create your own painting of the beautiful scenery of Okinawa? ? This is a unique experience that can only be done at Artbar Okinawa! Don't worry if you are not good at painting! There is no right answer in art! At our studio, experienced instructors will guide you carefully, so even those who are not good at painting can fully enjoy the world of art. Very popular with families and couples! You can participate empty-handed! It can be enjoyed by children and adults, so it is perfect for making memories of your trip to Okinawa. It can be enjoyed comfortably regardless of the weather, so it is a particularly popular spot when it rains ◎ Perfect as a memento of your trip! Spend a luxurious time to remember your trip to Okinawa as your own painting! (The content of the painting will vary depending on the date and time. Please check the Artbar Okinawa website for the schedule.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Recommended for repeat visitors! Harvest fresh vegetables grown in a regenerated organic field with a local grandfather! Use the harvested vegetables to make traditional Okinawan home cooking with a local grandmother♪ *This is a plan with an interpreter guide. The interpreter guide is available in English or Chinese. Other languages are available upon request. ~Experience flow~ ① Meet in front of the gate of the old Sakimotobu Elementary School (Motobu Town) (10:00) ② Walk to the organic farm with the grandfather, who is an expert in organic vegetable growing ③ Harvest seasonal vegetables while listening to the grandfather's explanation ④ Cook with the harvested vegetables with a local grandmother ⑤ Lunch time around freshly cooked food♪ ⑥ End (scheduled to be around 13:00) *The required time is about 3 hours.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Recommended for repeat visitors! Take a walk through the Yanbaru forest with a local grandmother who is an expert in searching for wild plants! Make delicious and healthy medicinal porridge using freshly picked wild plants. Enjoy it with tea made from infused wild plants♪ *This plan includes an interpreter guide. Interpreter guides are available in English or Chinese. Other languages are available upon request. ~Experience process~ ① Meet in front of Izumi Ward Community Center (Motobu Town) (10:00) ② Go to the Yanbaru forest with the grandmother ③ Take home the wild plants you picked and try making medicinal porridge with the grandmother! ④ Lunchtime over freshly made food♪ ⑤ End (scheduled for around 13:00) *The tour takes about 3 hours.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00

Recommended before sightseeing! You can experience playing the sanshin and wearing Ryukyu clothing in just 60 minutes.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 9～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 9～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15

It is a plan where you can experience Eisa after making a craft tightening drum.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:30

"Yaeyama Minsa" is a textile made of cotton, plain weave, and produced in Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town. The biggest feature is that the five and four kasuri patterns embody the idea of ​​``Forever and ever, until the end of the five (five) worlds (four).'' Yaeyama Minsa-ori goes through many processes to create a single piece of fabric, but just like in the past, many of these processes are done by hand with great care. At the Minsa Crafts Museum, customers can actually experience ``weaving'', one of the processes of Yaeyama Minsa weaving, for themselves. Our instructors will provide direct and detailed guidance, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15 / 19:30

Let's assemble Kankara Sanshin and make original MY Kankara Sanshin! Sanshin lessons are also included, so you can start playing right away.

• Age 0～Age 101
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Unique English-speaking tour dedicated to the fascinating culture of Iriomote and the Yaeyama Islands. Let's have a walk through one of the oldest villages on Iriomote island, Sonai village, and its historical places including a traditional Okinawan house and a shrine. , I will introduce you to the history and religion of Iriomote island.I will share many stories about local people's way of living and worship.Iriomote is not only beautiful nature.A secret tradition is still alive that most tourists are not aware of.First Next, visit a traditional wooden house, and learn about its construction and the rituals held inside. We will see a very old well, a previous village location, hear its story, and learn about religious festivals. On the way, I will teach you about edible plants. If time allows, we will also have a look at a nearby village, Hoshidate.After the easy-paced walk, let's e njoy a refreshing sip of herbal tea prepared by a shaman while looking at an amazing view of the ocean. We will watch videos of local events and festivals, listen to original songs, and look closely at traditional banana thread.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups
• For Family