In 1429, King Sho Hashi unified Okinawa, and Shurijo Castle became the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom and has played an important role in politics and culture. With influences of Chinese and Japanese architectures, the castle boasts the magnificent Ryukyuan style. At the south hall of the castle, arts and crafts from back then were exhibited to give visitors a glimpse of the history of Okinawa.

Address: 1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa 903-0815
Tel: 098-886-2020
Fax: 098-886-2022 / 098-886-2919
Open hours: April-June 08:30-19:00 (Last Admission 18:30), July-September 08:30-20:00 (Last Admission 19:30), October-November 08:30-19:00 (Last Admission 18:30), December-March 08:30-18:00 (Last Admission 17:30)
Closed on: The first Wednesday and the following Thursday of July
Admission fee: Adult (19 and Over) 800 yen, High School Student (16 to 18) 600 yen, Junior High School Student and Elementary Student (7 to 15) 300 yen
Website: http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/view/portal/0600005832/
Parking: Paid Parking
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At Cafe Churara, you can enjoy Ryukyuan traditional tea, Buku Buku Tea, which has been served on joyful occasions in Okinawa. When ordering, do not hesitate to take a chance to whisk tea by yourself in order to make it foamy. For busy locals and tourists, takeouts are available for some sweets and drink.

Address: 1-14 Toukura, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa 903-0812
Tel: 098-886-5188
Open hours: 11:00-20:00 (On the fourth Saturday, open until 23:00 due to live performance)
Closed on: Open year round
Website: http://churara.drcnaha.jp/
Parking: Paid Parking Nearby
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Naha Traditional Craft Center offers five hands-on workshops of Okinawan traditional arts and crafts such as Ryukyu Bingata, Shuri-ori Textile, Ryukyuan Lacquerware , Ryukyu Glass, and Tsuboya Pottery. You can purchase fine traditional crafts at a shop and can see some of the best historical crafts at the Craft Center.

Address: 2nd floor 3-2-10 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0013
Tel: 098-868-7866
Fax: 098-868-3005
Open hours: Shop 10:00-20:00, Special Exhibition Room 09:00-18:00
Closed on: December 31 and January 1
Admission fee: For Special Exhibition Room Adult (19 and Over) 300 yen, High School Student (16 to 18) 200 yen, Junior High and Elementary Student (7 to 15) 100 yen
Website: http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/view/portal/0110989100/
E-mail: info@kogeikan.jp
Parking: Paid Parking
*For workshop fee and schedule, please check the official website.
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The museum showcases variety kinds of pottery from the past and the present; visitors can learn about the history and the crafting process of it. Moreover, it exhibits potteries from other Asian countries for understanding of the cultural relationship between Okinawa and those countries.

Address: 1-9-32, Tsuboya, Naha City, Okinawa 902-0065
Tel: 098-862-3761
Fax: 098-862-3762
Open hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last Admission 17:30)
Closed on: Monday and December 28-January 4 *Open when Monday is a national holiday.
Admission fee: Adult 315 yen, College/High School Studen 210 yen, Junior High School Student and Under 105 yen.
Website: http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/view/portal/0600005236/
Parking: Available/Paid Parking Nearby
*Closed when gallery maintenance. (About a week in a year.)
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On the 17th century, the authority of the Ryukyu Kingdom decided to gather potters from all over Okinawa in Tsuboya district. Since then, Tsuboya has been flourishing as a town of Yachimun (which means “pottery” in English). Paved with Ryukyu limestone, Yachimun Street is the main street of Tsuboya. There you can find many pottery stores and craft studios on each of the street. The town holds old traditional appearance and is a good place for leisurely stroll.

Address: Address: Tsuboya, Okinawa 902-0065
Website: http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/view/portal/0111082100/
Parking: Paid Parking Nearby
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Enjoy marvelous cuisines while seeing authentic Ryukyuan traditional dance. It offers Okinawan Course, Japanese and Okinawan Course, Steak Course, and there is also a children’s menu for under 12 years of age. A leaflet explaining traditional dance is available for those who are interested in the art of Ryukyuan dance.

Address: 2nd floor Arakaki Building, 2-10-6 Kume, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0033
Tel: 098-861-1769
Fax: 098-868-9256
Open hours: 18:00-23:00 (Last Order 22:00)
Closed on: Open year round
Website: http://www.urashima.jp/english.html
Parking: Paid Parking Nearby
*1st show 19:00-19:30, 2nd show 20:00-20:30
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