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A Tour of Yuntanza

"Yuntanza" is the ancient name for Yomitan Village, where HOSHINOYA Okinawa is located. This is an experience that allows you to connect with the rich history and the spirit of the local people through the traditional crafts and culture passed down through generations.

Yuntanza Hanaui Weaving

Discover 600 years of Yuntanza Hanaui and Minsa weaving; each flower motif holds meaning. Under expert guidance, craft your own coaster in Okinawa.

Period

All year

Time

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

Appropriate age

6 years or older

Prices

¥4,463 per person(excludes tax and 10% service charge)

Capacity

5 people

Meeting spot

Yomitanzan Traditional Craft Center

Belongings

Please wear the clothes that will not disturb the weaving machine.

Hosted in

Japanese

Reservation

Required by 3 days prior.

Notes

・Except for : Sunday, New Year holidays

・Person with height 130cm or above that can reach the weaving machine can participate. 

Awamori Brewing

Join a guided tour of Higa Shuzo’s Awamori brewery; taste the storied spirit from HOSHINOYA jars and learn its heritage from the master brewer.

Period

All year

Time

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 

Appropriate age

20 years or older

Prices

¥3,000 per person (excludes tax and 10% service charge)

Capacity

6 people

Meeting spot

Higa Brewery

Belongings

Due to parts of the floor being wire mesh, please refrain from wearing high-heel shoes for your safety.

Hosted in

Japanese

Reservation

Required by 3 days prior.

Notes

・Exclusion day : Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays

・A driver applicant shall not be allowed to participate in tasting.

・There are walking up and down on stairs from 1st to 3rd floor in this tour.

・On the tour day, please do not eat natoo to avoid the influence of koji mold.

Pottery

Connect with the local craft through a pottery making experience. Create your own unique piece with a local artisan.

Period

All year

Time

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Appropriate age

6 years or older

Contents

Studio tour

Yachimun pottery making (Potter's wheel experience)

Prices

¥8,265 per person (excludes tax and 10% service charge)

・Price excludes room rate.

・Shipping fee not included

Capacity

4 people

Meeting spot

Tousingama

Belongings

Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Hosted in

Japanese

Reservation

Required by 3 days prior.

・Cancellations after 5:00 PM on the previous day will result in a 100% cancellation fee.

Notes

・Except for : Sunday

・It takes about three months for your pottery artwork to be completed after the experience.

・We cannot ship internationally as we are unable to compensate for damage to the artwork.