Naha City Bunka Tenbusu Building

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Naha City Bunka Tenbusu Building

Let's experience a lot of Okinawan culture in Naha's "navel".

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This complex is located on Kokusai-dori Avenue, which is crowded with many tourists. Tenbusu means "navel" in the Okinawan language, and from the middle of Kokusai-dori, the center of Naha, various aspects of Okinawan culture are presented.

Every Thursday, the "Thursday Arts’ Performances" showcase the charm of Okinawa with a variety of content including Kumiodori, a traditional Okinawan song and dance performance registered on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, as well as "folk arts" and Ryukyuan dance of each island, which can only be seen on the remote islands. The performances are reasonably priced at 1,500 yen for adults, 1,130 yen for high school students, and 750 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and are enjoyed by many tourists and fans within the prefecture. The facility also offers hands-on classes in Okinawan cooking, eisa, Ryukyu karate, and more.

On the second floor of the facility is the Naha City Traditional Crafts Center, where traditional crafts are displayed and sold, and where visitors can also experience authentic workshops, allowing them to fully experience the Okinawan flavor of the city.

Highlights

  • A variety of Okinawan culture to enjoy in the center of Naha.
  • Hands-on classes where both adults and children can enjoy.
  • The "Thursday Arts’ Performance" held every Thursday is a must-see.

Photos

  • Clean building with glass walls.

    Clean building with glass walls.

  • Beautiful Ryukyuan dances with lustrous Bingata costumes.

    Beautiful Ryukyuan dances with lustrous Bingata costumes.

  • Kumiodori dance is subtitled for easier understanding.

    Kumiodori dance is subtitled for easier understanding.

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No, it isn’t.

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Details

Name in Japanese
てんぶす那覇(那覇市ぶんかテンブス館)
Postal Code
900-0013
Address
3-2-10 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa
Telephone
098-868-7810
Holiday
The 2nd and 4th Monday (In case of a national holiday, the following day is closed)
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00am - 10:00pm
Monday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Directions
Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Makishi Station on the Yui Rail
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)