I made an Okinawan shisa here... They also have other things like Ryukyu glass, candles, music boxes, and glass beads. You get to take your finished piece home. Totally worth recommending!

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Churakaji Okinawa art workshop
No reservations required. If you want to, feel free to join this workshop!
Shisa statues, candles, and herbariums. Various workshops perfect for personal souvenirs are available without a reservation. From young children to families to couples to even groups and individuals, this workshop is perfect for any situation. Since its indoors, visitors do not have to worry about the weather.
The most popular menu is the Stucco Shisa Painting (Small) Workshop. 7cm tall, 6cm wide and 6cm in depth, participants choose a Shisa statue made with stucco. They then personalize it in their favorite colors with paint. The “Herbarium Workshop” is also popular as participants can personalize their own herbarium using delicate egyptian glass, colorful glass beads, preserved flowers, with gold and silver glitter. It is perfect for your Okinawa trip to bring home tropical souvenirs. The “Chura Shisa Workshop” allows participants to make statues with clay, there is more with the “Ceramics Shisa Workshop”. Various menus are available making it difficult to choose your favorite. Participants can also bring home their creations.
Highlights
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No reservations required, participants can join on the day.
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If you have previous appointments, you may also make reservations online.
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Make sure to wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on. Your hands might get dirty too!
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Workshop where children and adults can enjoy.
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Passion creating becomes a memory.
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“Chura Shisa Workshop” made clay, and handcrafted.
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“Herbarium Workshop” using egyptian glass.
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“Chura Candle Workshop”, a popular menu using Ryukyu glass.
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Located on Kokusai-dori Shopping Street, perfect access.
Official FAQs
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
English available.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Available on the 1st and 2nd floor.
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Is eating or drinking allowed? Can I bring my own food or drinks?
Visitors may drink during the workshop but please refrain from eating.
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Are coin lockers available?
No lockers. We have a basket underneath each table.
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Are there any discounted tickets available?
Please arrive with purchased tickets from the convenience store.
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Can I make reservations?
If you have a preferred time and menu, please reserve from our official website.
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Can I bring home my creations?
Mostly yes, if shipping overseas an additional EMS fee will be applied.
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Should I bring anything?
No.
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What clothes should I wear?
We have aprons, but please arrive in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 沖縄アート体験 美ら風(ちゅらかじ)
- Postal Code
- 900-0013
- Address
- 3-2-50 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa
- Telephone
- 098-866-8558
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business hours
- 10:00am - 6:00pm (Deadline for reservations: 5:00pm)
- Admission
- Depends on menu
- Directions
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1) Walk 8 min from Yui Rail Miebashi Station
2) Walk 8 min from Yui Rail Makishi Station - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)
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