Shisa Pottery Experience workshop Ryukyu kiln — Local services in Nakijin

This was our second time there, and the staff were very helpful. We went this time to make “menshisha”, which is the shisa you hang on the wall. The staff were a bit surprised because they said that we can’t make that anymore, but we showed that their website and reservation sites said it’s possible to make. It took a few minutes but one of the staff (I forgot his name!) went and found instructions and tools, and taught us individually how to make them.

When we went there three years prior, the staff were also very kind and helpful. If you want to make your own shisa, or just paint one, this is definitely the...

We wanted to buy a souvenir from Okinawa and it was serendipitous that we found Shisa Pottery Workshop. It is located in the same building as On The Beach Café. Wish I had found the place sooner as I might have tried Shisa making or Shisa painting. ♥️ We arrived too close to the closing time, so we purchased Shisa as souvenirs and also had a couple of drinks at the café. The view is gorgeous! The staff members were extremely nice! Next time, I’ll be sure to make a reservation to try my hand at...

This is definitely a tourist attraction and, has prices to prove it, If, young children are accompanying you, make sure, they don't touch anything. I'm sure there items in the store, created by some talented artists. Little clay items may cost a few bucks, most statues are in the hundreds of dollars price range. The largest set of shisa, costs over $ 23,000. Staff are friendly and polite. Photography...