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[Okinawa Driving Course] Experience Okinawa's traditional crafts that can be enjoyed by both adults and children!

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[Okinawa Driving Course] Experience Okinawa's traditional crafts that can be enjoyed by both adults and children!

On days when it's raining and you can't enjoy Okinawa's activities, we recommend experiencing Okinawa's traditional crafts. Okinawa has many places where you can enjoy not only activities but also culture and experiences. On this driving course, you can have valuable experiences that can only be had in Okinawa, such as Okinawan Yachimun "Tsuboya ware", Ryukyu glass making, and Shisa making.

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Distance: 88.1 km, Driving time: 2 hours 12 minutes

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A road trip to learn about Okinawa's traditional crafts - Learn about Okinawa's crafts outside of resorts and tourist spots

[Okinawa Driving Course] Experience Okinawa's traditional crafts that can be enjoyed by both adults and children!

On days when it's raining and you can't enjoy Okinawa's activities, we recommend experiencing Okinawa's traditional crafts. Okinawa has many places where you can enjoy not only activities but also culture and experiences. On this driving course, you can have valuable experiences that can only be had in Okinawa, such as Okinawan Yachimun "Tsuboya ware", Ryukyu glass making, and Shisa making.

Driving course departing from Naha Airport

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Naha Airport
Naha Airport

Naha Airport is easily accessible from the center of Naha city, about 10 minutes by monorail or car.
The rental car information center is located at the arrivals gate on the first floor of the airport, and there are many other locations within a 10-minute drive. The system is to take the shuttle bus of each rental car company waiting in the airport arrivals lobby to the office, complete the procedure, and then rent a car.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 332, National Route 58 Distance: Approximately 4.9 km Time required: Approximately 13 minutes

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Yachimun & Cafe Gunjo
Yachimun & Cafe Gunjo

This workshop continues to preserve and pass on the traditional glazes and techniques of Okinawan Yachimun "Tsuboya ware."
There are various activities on offer, such as clay making, pottery wheel experience, and painting experience, which are recommended for families with children. We also recommend observing the craftsmen at work and looking for souvenirs at the shop.

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Route to the next spot: Route 58 Distance: approx. 16.8 km Time required: approx. 21 minutes

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Tida Workshop
Tida Workshop

Choose the course that suits you, from an easy course for beginners to an in-depth course for repeat customers, and create your very own one-of-a-kind glass. The shop in the workshop sells not only glasses and tableware, but also accessories, making it a great souvenir.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 58, National Route 449, Prefectural Route 84 Distance: Approximately 32.2 km Time required: Approximately 48 minutes

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Maimai Shisa
Maimai Shisa

As a shop specializing in shisa experiences, the experience menu is very extensive. The shisa coloring experience is very popular because it is easy to do.
Families with children, couples, and anyone can enjoy making cute shisa.

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"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.

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