Okinawa · Glass craft
Blow and Shape Ryukyu Glass in Itoman
See hot glass become a vessel through your breath and hands, with choices of shape and color.
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What you will do
With a craftsperson’s support, blow molten glass into a mold and shape it with glassmaking tools. It is cooled slowly, inspected and shipped afterward.
Time: Hands-on work about 10 minutes, but the introduction begins 30 minutes before it. Dispatch is usually 2–7 days after the visit.
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Getting there
From Naha Bus Terminal, take route 89 to Itoman Bus Terminal. Change to route 82 (Gyokusendo–Itoman) or 108 (southern circular route), get off at Ryukyu Glass Village, formerly Namihira-iriguchi, and walk about 1 minute.
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Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Open year-round, but typhoons or severe weather can cause closures.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06
Language: The website offers English, Korean and Chinese, but spoken instruction languages have not been verified.
- Finished glass is shipped, not taken home that day. Check international delivery eligibility and costs in the booking form.
- Age and other participation requirements have not been verified; check before booking.
- Confirm the bus timetable, fares and return connections for your date.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31
Prices & timing
Clear glass or mini bowl ¥4,400; long glass ¥5,500. Color from +¥1,100, bubbles +¥1,320, heart shape +¥1,540. Confirm shipping costs.
Hands-on work about 10 minutes, but the introduction begins 30 minutes before it. Dispatch is usually 2–7 days after the visit.
09:30–17:30; last activity admission 16:00.
Booking & current availability
Use the officially linked booking site; reservations open 2 weeks ahead. Same-day admission is only if space is available. Parties of 16 or more should contact the venue at least 5 days ahead.
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