Create Your Own Souvenir: Hidden Workshop Experiences Around Motobu

Want to bring home memories in tangible form?

Discover the hidden workshops scattered around Motobu Town. Create your own original masterpiece and take home a truly special souvenir.

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Ryukyu Glass Experience

Okinawa’s Colors, Glowing in Light

Image for illustration / Details at Mori no Glass Kan

Ryukyu Glass is Okinawa’s signature craft. Blow molten glass to create your own unique glasses or plates.

Recommended Workshop

• Mori no Glass Kan (Motobu Town)
• Duration: About 20 minutes
• Pick up next day or have it shipped

📍 Access About 15 min by car from our villa
💰 Price From ¥2,000
🔗 Details Mori no Glass Kan

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Shisa Making Experience

Create Okinawa’s Guardian Lion with Your Own Hands

Image for illustration / Details at Maimai Shisa

Just 1 minute from Churaumi Aquarium. Create Okinawa’s guardian “Shisa” in a bright workshop with ocean views from every seat.

Experience Options

• Shisa painting: Paint colors freely on a pre-made Shisa
• Shisa sculpting: Create an original from clay

Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended as it can get busy.

📍 Access About 5 min by car from our villa (1 min from Churaumi Aquarium)
⏰ Hours 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00)
💰 Price From ¥1,500
🔗 Official Site Maimai Shisa

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Aroma & Candle Making

Blend Your Own Unique Scent

Image for illustration / Details at Motobu Genki Village

Create original aromas using Okinawan botanical essences. Take home your personal signature scent.

Experience Options

• Gel candle making
• Aroma oil blending
• Ryukyu lamp making

⏰ Duration About 60–90 minutes
💰 Price From ¥3,000
👥 Recommended Girls’ trips, couples
🔗 Details Motobu Genki Village Culture Program

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Indigo Dyeing Experience

Wear Okinawa’s Traditional Colors

Experience dyeing with Ryukyu Ai (indigo) born from Yanbaru’s nature. Dye T-shirts, scarves, handkerchiefs, and more.

Highlights

• No two patterns are ever the same
• Gets better with wear
• Eco-friendly natural dyes

⏰ Duration About 90 minutes
💰 Price From ¥3,000
🎨 Create T-shirts, scarves, bags, etc.
🔗 Details Aizome Sabo Aifu

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Workshop Overview

Experience	Duration	Price	Best For
Ryukyu Glass	20 min	¥2,000~	Families, kids
Shisa Making	60–90 min	¥1,500~	Families, couples
Aroma Making	60–90 min	¥3,000~	Girls’ trips
Indigo Dyeing	90 min	¥3,000~	Art enthusiasts

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Summary

Motobu Town is home to many workshops that inspire creativity.

Perfect for rainy days, but equally enjoyable when it’s sunny. The joy of creating something with your own hands makes for unforgettable travel memories.