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Perfect for souvenirs and gifts. 5 select shops where you can find unique Yachimun pottery

If you're traveling to Okinawa, you'll want to stop by a select shop that sells Okinawan pottery, "Yachimun." Yachimun is a traditional craft with over 400 years of history, but recently there has been an increase in designs that fit in well with modern lifestyles. Be sure to find some Yachimun that will make your daily life even more enjoyable.

A shop filled with yachimun pottery selected by the owner's sensibility and intuition

Beautiful vibrant blue plates from Hotaru Kiln
Beautiful vibrant blue plates from Hotaru Kiln

This shop opened in February 2019 within Yachimun no Sato and currently carries yachimun pottery from around 30 artists. The owner places great importance on "intuition" when purchasing, and he believes in what he is drawn to instinctively, rather than popularity or titles.
The 100m2 shop is lined with unique tableware, mugs, cups, chopstick rests, etc. Works by Jinjinyo from Ogimi Village in northern Okinawa are only available here in Yachimun no Sato, and many customers visit just to see these items.

A wide range of items for yourself and as souvenirs

The interior of the store has a neat and tidy display.
The interior of the store has a neat and tidy display.

Other items on display include promising newcomer "SUI" and "Sueyoshi Pottery Studio" from Shuri. These are works by rare artists that are rarely seen in other stores. The owner opened the shop out of a love for Yachimun pottery, and he actually makes small items, mugs, chopstick rests, and more. These items are not on display in the shop yet, but he says, "I would like to sell them someday."
Many people buy the mugs and other tableware for themselves, and the chopstick rests, spoons, and other small items as souvenirs. If you're strolling around Yachimun no Sato, be sure to stop by.

Comments Local Guide
This is a must-visit spot for Yachimun lovers. The interior of the store is stylish, like a general goods store.
Fuusemu Kaede
  • URLhttps://www.instagram.com/fuusenmu/
  • 住所2677-3 Zakimi, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 53 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間10:00～17:00
  • 定休日Tuesday and Wednesday
  • 駐車場to exist

You'll be fascinated! The largest Yachimun shop in Yomitan Village

Uzayamada Kiln pottery features mysterious geometric patterns
Uzayamada Kiln pottery features mysterious geometric patterns

Yomitan Village's largest Yachimun shop is located inside Gala Aoi Umi, an Experience Property where you can Experience salt making, pottery, glass blowing, horse riding, and other activities, as well as enjoying gourmet food. In the spacious 300m2 shop, tableware, teacups, mugs, and more are lined up. You can purchase works from around 60 studios in the prefecture, including pottery artists currently active in Yomitan Village and artists who trained in the village before going independent outside the village.
The works of Uzayamada Kiln, which are rarely available within the village, captivate visitors with their fascinating beauty and fantastical and unique worldview.

A place where artists can express themselves

The spacious store is filled with Yachimun pottery. Time flies just looking around.
The spacious store is filled with Yachimun pottery. Time flies just looking around.

He is the representative of Okinawa Art Shop Yuntan and the creator of the Yachimun Market, which is held every year in Yomitan Village. Originally interested in crafts and pottery, he opened his shop in this location in 2019. "I wanted to create a place where Okinawan artists could show off their work and share it with the world. And if there are 10 Guest/customer, there will be 10 different tastes. That's why I try to stock as many items as possible."
There is so much to choose from that it's hard to decide, but you're sure to find one that suits your taste.

Comments Local Guide
As the largest Yachimun shop in Yomitan Village, there is an abundance of products, so we recommend you take your time to shop.
Okinawa Art Shop Yuntan
  • URLhttps://okinawa-yuntan.com
  • 住所Okinawa Prefecture Nakagami District Yomitan Village Takashiho 915-1 "Gala Blue Sea" MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間9:30～18:00
  • 定休日Wednesday
  • TEL098-080-8186
  • 駐車場to exist

A stylish shop where you can find the perfect gift

"Yachimun Candles" are original products handmade by the store owner
"Yachimun Candles" are original products handmade by the store owner

It's fun to spend time thinking about the person you're giving a gift to. Sorail, which sells Yachimun pottery and Okinawan goods, has a wide selection of items that you'll want to give as gifts, such as birthday presents, wedding gifts, and baby gifts.
The best recommendation is the "Yachimun Candle" made with Yachimun pottery by a local potter. This original product, invented and produced by the owner, is perfect as a gift or souvenir from Okinawa. As it is an aroma candle, it is not only cute but also has a soothing effect.

The store is filled with the owner's favorite items

The store is filled with the pleasant aroma of aroma candles. There are also items you'll want to give to yourself as a reward.
The store is filled with the pleasant aroma of aroma candles. There are also items you'll want to give to yourself as a reward.

The owner, who is from Yomitan Village, opened the shop in 2020 after retiring from an apparel company where he had worked for 12 years both in and outside the prefecture. Since he was in his 20s, he had a vague idea that he wanted to start something on his own in the future. He then opened a shop that sells Yachimun candles, which he started making as a hobby, as well as other items suitable for gifts.
She stocks items that she feels she likes intuitively, items that she has actually used and found to be good, and items that she personally loves. Why not send a Made in Okinawa item to someone who has helped you out while traveling, or to a friend whose birthday is coming up soon?

Comments Local Guide
Even when I stop by to look for a gift for a friend, I always end up buying a treat for myself as well.
Soraile
  • URLhttps://www.instagram.com/sora_iru/
  • 住所636 Zakimi, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間11:00～19:00
  • 定休日Tuesday
  • TEL098-989-6973
  • 駐車場to exist

A general store filled with tips to make your life more enjoyable

"Sora Potter's Work" is based in Ginowan and is a shop that you rarely find anywhere else.
"Sora Potter's Work" is based in Ginowan and is a shop that you rarely find anywhere else.

This general store is well-known among lovers of miscellaneous goods and tableware. As it is located on a hill in Ginowan City, you can see the ocean through the windows from inside the store. The store mainly sells items by artists active in Okinawa Prefecture, and there are always around 40 pieces of art on display in the store, including Yachimun pottery, glass, woodwork, brass, Bingata, fabrics, and food.
The dishes, vases, and sake cups from "Sora Potter's Work" have a Scandinavian feel to them, with a white base with sand-like dots and a soft overall color. These simple dishes have a warm feel to them and can be used to serve any food.

A wide selection of items perfect for finding Okinawa souvenirs and gifts

The store is stocked with items perfect for yourself or as a gift.
The store is stocked with items perfect for yourself or as a gift.

When purchasing items, the owner keeps in mind that they should be "full of the artist's individuality, yet not ostentatious and suitable for everyday use." The store is stocked with timeless items that can be used for a long time. The lineup changes daily, so there are new discoveries and encounters every time you visit the store.
They also regularly hold events such as workshops and the Wind Chime Exhibition, Mother's Day Gift Fair, Winter Gift Exhibition, and Delicious Spring Gift Fair, so it might be interesting to drop by during this period.

Comments Local Guide
The baked goods from "charka" that you can purchase here are highly recommended!
Yachimun and Living Tools mano
  • URLhttp://mano.moon.bindcloud.jp/
  • 住所2-4-10 Oyama, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間Friday to Monday, public holidays 11:00 to 18:30
    Tuesday to Thursday 13:00-18:30
  • 定休日Irregular holidays *Please check SNS
  • TEL098-927-4709
  • 駐車場to exist

A shop where you can purchase tableware you like at the cafe

The human series by "jiccho" has a unique worldview that is very appealing. The photo shows an object.
The human series by "jiccho" has a unique worldview that is very appealing. The photo shows an object.

This select shop is located on the third floor of the popular cafe "mofgmona" near Okinawa International University. It all started when the cafe first opened and the works of the artists who made the tableware used in the cafe were on display and for sale in the store, which became popular. By chance, the house two doors down was vacant, and the owner approached us, so we opened in 2005. We are currently operating in the same building as the cafe.
The "Human" series by the ceramic artist "jiccho" is eye-catching. The ceramic objects and mugs with faces are unique items that you will never forget once you see them.

A wide range of products from traditional Yachimun to modern tableware

The outside light pours in and the interior is bright. You can feel the warmth of the wood.
The outside light pours in and the interior is bright. You can feel the warmth of the wood.

The store handles about 50 different workshops. Traditional Yachimun pottery, modern tableware, glass, woodwork, and household goods are all tastefully displayed. The lineup changes depending on the timing of the kiln firing, but there are many items on display in the store, and customers are pleased to say that "there is a wide variety of products, so it's nice to be able to compare them."
The cozy interior makes it easy to stay for a while. Be sure to take some time to relax at the cafe before or after shopping.

Comments Local Guide
The interior of the store is filled with the warmth of wood and has an attic-like space that is sure to excite you.
Fluffy food
  • URLhttp://mofgmona.com
  • 住所2-1-29-301 Ginowan, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 17:00
    Friday to Sunday 11:00 to 18:00
  • 定休日none
  • TEL098-893-5757
  • 駐車場to exist
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