Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum

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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: [Admission fee to view] General350yen
※For the time being, free for university students and below
Parking Lot: 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

wonderful guided tour was helpful

Reviewed : 2020.11.12

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...
Must visit pottery street

Reviewed : 2019.03.29

Lovely street with arts and crafts where I didnt find at Yomitan village. There are some really unique pieces.
Interesting diversion

Reviewed : 2018.12.08

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