Crafts and cultural lessons
You can experience traditional island crafts and culture, such as weaving passed down through generations, making Shisa (guardian lions) that protect families as symbols of warding off evil and fire, and playing the sanshin, which is essential to Taketomi Island, known for its performing arts.
Sanshin Lesson
Learn the sanshin in your villa with expert beginner instruction and experience the soul of Okinawa’s historic instrument in an intimate setting.
| Period | All year |
|---|---|
| Time | 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Appropriate age | For all ages |
| Contents | Sanshin Lessons with an Instructor Sanshin and Score Rental ・After the lesson, you can rent one sanshin and a set of scores for the duration of your stay. |
| Prices | ¥8,000 per party (excludes tax and 10% service charge) |
| Capacity | 1 party of 2 people ・A third person may be added for an additional cost: ¥4,000 |
| Hosted in | Japanese, English |
| Reservation | Required by 12:00 AM 10 days prior. ・Cancellations from 10 days prior will result in a 100% cancellation fee. ・Each group may keep one Sanshin and one plectrum for the duration of their stay. |
| Notes | ・Please indicate Sanshin experience when reserving. |
Weaving Bookmark Experience
Experience Taketomi’s textile weaving by crafting a botanical-dyed bookmark on a traditional loom, guided by artisans using centuries-old techniques.
| Period | All yearEvery Tuesday and Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:30 AM - / 11:30 AM - |
| Appropriate age | For all ages |
| Prices | ¥2,750 per person (excludes tax and 10％ service charge.) |
| Capacity | 1 party of 2 people |
| Meeting spot | Participants are asked to arrive at the lounge by 5 minutes before the start time. |
| Hosted in | Japanese, English |
Required. You can make a reservation when you check in. | |
| Notes | ・Children may participate if they are tall enough (1.35 m or taller) to reach the treadles. |
Experience of original Shiisa
Craft a Shiisa talisman in Taketomi’s atelier, infusing it with power to ward off evil spirits and creating a unique memento from your island visit.
| Period | All year |
|---|---|
| Time | 9:20 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Appropriate age | 3 years or older |
| Prices | ¥5,400 per person (excludes tax and 10% service charge) |
| Capacity | 6 people |
| Hosted in | Japanese |
| Reservation | Required by 4:00 PM on the previous day. ・Reservations can be made one month before the event. ・Cancellations on the previous day will result in a 100% cancellation fee. |
| Notes | ・Program may be unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. ・Children under the age of 14 can join an adult at the same price. Children are not allowed to participate alone. ・Please refrain from visiting with your companion. ・Completed works will be shipped with cash on delivery. |