Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum
This museum dedicated to the subject of Tsuboya ware and other Okinawan pottery (known as yachimun in the Okinawan language) is about a 10-minute walk from Makishi Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail. It is located on Tsuboya Yachimun Street, which is lined with many Okinawan yachimun potteries. The museum's first floor provides exposition on the history of Tsuboya ware and the role it played in everyday life in Okinawa. The second floor presents characteristic works of Tsuboya ware as well as the production process. The museum also exhibits the works of potters including the Living National Treasure Jiro Kinjo.
Spot details
- Address
- Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Tsuboya 1-9-32 Map
- Area
- Naha / Shuri Area
- Phone
- 0988623761
- Hours
- 10:00-18:00 (Admission until 17:30)
- Closed
- Monday (open on Holidays), New Year's Holiday, temporary days closed
- Fees
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[Admission fee to view] General350yen
※For the time being, free for university students and below - Parking Lot
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Available(1spaces)
※Parking area for people with disabilities (Okinawa Prefecture Chura Parking)
※General public, please use the nearby private parking lot - Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available (no smoking on site)
- Wi-Fi
- Available(NAHK_CITY_FREE_WiFi)
- Note
- With audio guide (available in 6 countries)
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 60-120 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Review
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- wonderful guided tour was helpful
- I really appreciated the availability of the iPad tour and used it to learn more about the items on display and the culture and processes of pottery making. It made a good facility a great...
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- Must visit pottery street
- Lovely street with arts and crafts where I didnt find at Yomitan village. There are some really unique pieces.
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- Interesting diversion
- Located near the beginning of the long pottery street. Nice overview and history of pottery in Okinawa.Free language audio guide as the exhibits are 95% no english
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