Pottery Shopping at Tsuboya Yachimun Street

Tsuboya Yachimun Street in Naha City is a pottery production area with approximately 300 years of history. Along the stone-paved street, directly-operated shops and galleries from various kilns are lined up, offering diverse yachimun pottery ranging from traditional Tsuboya ware to contemporary designed vessels. The distinctive characteristics include Okinawa's unique color palette and bold paintwork—Shisa figurines, fish-patterned plates, and Makai tea bowls are perfect for everyday use. Several workshops offer pottery-making experiences where you can create your own unique yachimun.