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Yachimun no Sato (Yomitan Pottery Village)
やちむんの里Okinawa
Yomitan Pottery Village is renowned for its traditional Ryukyu tsuboya ware, showcasing the art of pottery in a picturesque setting. Visitors can explore the unique anagama kilns and witness skilled artisans at work, creating beautiful yachimun pottery that reflects Okinawa's rich cultural heritage.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 2,538 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to enter and wander. The ~19 independent workshops each keep their own hours and mostly do not admit visitors to the working studios, but their galleries/shops are free to browse.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Note
- An open pottery village freely walkable at any time; individual studios and galleries keep their own daytime hours, and many close on Wednesdays.
How to get there
From Naha Airport · ~55 min by car
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