Cultural
Experience
Program
An Okinawan Bingata (dyeing) lesson and Okinawan Shisa making workshop
Experience the traditional culture of Okinawa and have fun making handicrafts. This program is indoors, meaning you can participate regardless of the weather.
Traditional Okinawan culture
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Bingata Class Tote Bag
Must be over age 4
Dyed goods of Ryukyu culture; apply colors to molded bag.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥2,000 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sanshin Class
Must be over age 9
Learn how to play the Sanshin, a traditional Okinawan instrument.
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.50mins ¥2,000
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Kankara Sanshin Making
Must be over age 9
Assemble empty cans and wood to make Kankara Sanshin.
Start time Duration Fee 10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥4,000 -
Ryukyu Toy - Finger Habu
Must be over age 4
Adan leaves are woven together to make a finger habu.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥800 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Handmade crafts
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Coral Wind Chimes
Must be over age 4
Make a wind chime using natural coral.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥1,200 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Pottery – Teacup Painting
Must be over age 4
Paint pictures and letters on unglazed teacups.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥1,300 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. *Cash on delivery shipping 2 months later within Japan only. (excl. shipping fee)
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Jel Candle
Must be over age 4
Make an original candle by adding Okinawan sand and shells in a glass.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥1,200 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Pottery – Hand-forming
Must be over age 4
Making of “Shisa”, the guardian deity of Okinawa.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥1,300 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. *Cash on delivery shipping 2 months later within Japan only. (excl. shipping fee)
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Churaumi Dyed T-shirt
Must be over age 4
Coral patterns are designed on T-shirts.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥2,000 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Photo Frame
Must be over age 4
Decorate the frame with shells and corals.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥1,000 *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Glass Sketching
Must be over age 6
Scrape pictures and letters onto colored glass.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
4:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)50mins ¥2,500 *Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Beach Sandal Art
Must be over age 6
Carve pictures and letters on island beach sandals.
Start time Duration Fee 9:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m.
(every
60mins)120mins ¥1,800 *Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cooking Class Program
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Okinawan Soba Noodles
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥1,200 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Handmade Shima Tofu
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥1,200 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Homemade Fruit Jam and Pancake
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥1,200 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Goya Chanpuru
(bitter melon stir fry)Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥1,000 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Soki (pork spare rib) Soup
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥1,500 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Rafute (braised pork belly)
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥1,000 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Sata Andagi (Okinawan donuts)
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥800 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Shima-masu (island salt)
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥800 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Wild Herb Tempura
Must be over age 4
Start time Duration Fee 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.50mins ¥800 *Reservations required by 3:00 p.m. the previous day. *Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
FAQs
- Q. Do programs require a reservation?
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A. All programs require a reservaton by the previous day. Reservations can be made online or by telephone.
- Q. Can I take the items I made during the program home?
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A. Items made during most programs may be taken home on the same day; however, the ceramics program requires two months of drying and finishing. (Shipped COD, Japan only)
- Q. Will the Cultural experience program be canceled in the event of bad weather?
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A. All cultural experience programs are held indoors and thus will not be canceled due to rain.
However, in case of a typhoon, the program will be canceled for the safety of our guests.
- Q. Do cancellation fees apply?
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A. No cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made by 5:00 p.m. the day before the event, but 100% of the fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.
