【Course C】 Tsuboya Pottery Street
The Ryukyu Kingdom had developed its original culture through trade and exchange with neighboring countries including Japan, China, Korea and other Southeast Asian countries. “Tsuboya pottery” is one of the cultural developments flourished with the influence of the foreign cultures. This tour introduces you to the history of Tsuboya pottery, as well as the traditional backstreets. *Up to 6participants per guide. Tour Day: Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun. Please choose the start time between 10AM to 11:30AM, and 2:30PM to 4PM (Departure Time choices: Every 30 min.)
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
1.2 hours
Adult (ages 12+)
JPY 6,400
Child (ages 5-11)
JPY 4,700
Infant (ages 4 & under)
JPY 0
Highlights
Highlight #1
Explore the history of "Tsuboya pottery" known as "Yachimun"
Highlight #2
Meet various pottery, from traditional to contemporary
Highlight #3
Stroll the neighborhood with the vestiges of old days
Outline
Schedule
Pickup / Checkin
9:50
On the day of the tour
Come to the meeting point 10 minutes ahead of the tour starting time
10:00
Tour starts
Enjoy walking tour with your guide
Stroll Tsuboya "Yachimun-dori" Street
View pottery studios and old kilns, and take a leisurely stroll through the streets that retain the vestiges of good old Okinawa
11:10
The tour finishes at Tsuboya "Yachimun-dori" Street
After the tour, the guide will lead you to the Yachimun-dori Street. Feel free to drop in at any pottery shops you love to see.
Checkin Times / Locations
9:50
Naha Tenbusu Square on the Kokusai-Dori Street
Meet your guide 10 minutes ahead of the tour starting time. The guide will be holding a flag that says "Naha Walking Tours".
Add-ons / Transportation
Add-ons
If you join the tour alone, an additional JPY 5,500 will be charged.
[Description]For 1 person's reservation, please select this option.[Price]Adult (ages 12+)JPY 5,500
Plan Information
What's Included
- Guide fee, insurance
What's Not Included
- Transportation, parking fee
Requirements
- An additional JPY 5,500 will be charged if you join the tour alone.
What to Bring
- Please wear shoes and clothes suitable for walking.
- Please bring your own beverage and a sun-shading hat or cap to avoid heat stroke. A towel and rain gear are also recommended.
Additional Info
- Reservation accepted 30 days before the tour date. (Until 12PM the day before)
- We will start the tour on time. So please arrive at meeting place 10 minutes prior to the starting time.
- Up to 6 participants per guide.
- There are stairs and slopes along the course.
- Video recording is not allowed during the tour. Taking pictures of Okinawan landscape, streets, buildings, plants and such, is possible. However, please be careful not to include other guests in your photos without their permission.
- The tour is subject to be changed or cancelled due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
- If you need to cancel, please send us an e-mail with your reservation number and name. Our e-mail address is: machiaruki@naha-navi.or.jp (Please note that if you cancel on our regular day-off (Tuesday or Wednesday), your cancel request will be processed the next business day.)
- If the confirmation mail doesn't reach to you, please contact us at machiaruki@naha-navi.or.jp
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Minimum Participants
- 1
Cancellation Policies
0%
6 days before to 17:30
30%
2 days before to 17:30
50%
1 day before to 17:30
After 17:30, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date