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.
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
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
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
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
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 |
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.