Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Tsuboya Pottery Museum
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Morgan J
12 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
My favourite museum I visited in Naha. Small but well organised and surprisingly interesting. The iPad audio/visual guide (free) is essential though. unless you read Japanese. The guide provided lots of information and extra images. (However no photos permitted)
Written February 10, 2024
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Thomas C
Nagoya, Japan100 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
There is not just one kind of traditional Okinawan pottery. There are, in fact, many different kinds. The Tsuboya Pottery Museum shows visitors the "full range" of traditional pottery in Okinawa. I thought the most impressive pieces were the large cremation urns which are uniquely shaped and decorated. I have never seen anything else quite like them on mainland Japan or anywhere else. I was also impressed with the "marine life" motif that I saw on much of the museum's pottery. The depictions of various marine animals were accurate and original. The museum is on the small side. I honestly felt that more pottery could have been exhibited. In addition, there was no information in English. This was a bit disappointing. In general, though, I liked the Tsuboya Pottery Museum. I'm glad I went there.
Written September 16, 2018
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Zingwalker
Singapore, Singapore100 contributions
Nov 2017
for those who want to go beyond shopping at various shops but want to find out more about history of pottery in Okinawa, this is the place
Written November 27, 2017
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Tanuki T
Incheon, South Korea10 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Travel to this lovely museum and you'll be in the midst of tiny pottery studios and shops. The museum is fairly inexpensive to get into, most of the displays are entirely in Japanese. There is an English brochure and some history of the area in English as well. This is a really gorgeous and quaint area, tiny cafe's and traditional Okinawan cuisine. I have two boys ages 3 and 5, it was a little difficult (hint hint) to take them into the small shops with stacked pottery, and they found the museum boring.
Written December 24, 2016
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DanielleK723
Washington DC, DC128 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Definitely get the English audioguide. I didn't know there was one (there weren't obvious signs)- so I went thru the exhibit once a bit clueless, and then saw a sign for the audioguide when I was about to leave. So I did the museum over again. The audioguide is great for explaining what/why/how/where about Okinawan/Ryukyu pottery. Definitely go to this museum before going in the shops on the street, as you'll get an understanding of what they are selling.
Written November 20, 2015
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Alvin L
Singapore, Singapore81 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
The displays are all in Japanese, save for some main topics in English. The museum exhibition hall is not big, covering 2 stories. Looking at the exhibits coupled with the informative audio guide gives a very good intro to Tsuboya area and pottery in Okinawa.
There are video shows (in Japanese) on Tsuboya pottery at regular intervals daily. We were asked to watch it, although we have no clue what they are saying, it was strangely still interesting.
Definitely a must go if you want to explore the area and learn more about Okinawa pottery.
There are video shows (in Japanese) on Tsuboya pottery at regular intervals daily. We were asked to watch it, although we have no clue what they are saying, it was strangely still interesting.
Definitely a must go if you want to explore the area and learn more about Okinawa pottery.
Written March 31, 2014
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jbpurple
Komatsushima, Japan40 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
I enjoyed finding out about the history of pottery in Okinawa -500 years in Naha and particularly the kilns in Yachimun street. Excellent English audio. Learnt about how Tsuboya pottery started using local clays and glaze materials and wood to fire kilns. The Ryukyu government gathered craftsmen together in the district. Arayachi and Joyachi were the two types of pottery. Ara-yachi were brown, glazed with mud or manganese, Joyachi were fired at a higher temperature and had different colour glazes.
Learned about Shishi - lions, used to protect homes, one male one female. Very commonly seen on roofs of houses and in front of main entrance.
There is a replica of an old Okinawan home - very simple and beautiful made of wood. One room for dining and sleeping.
outside kitchen with fascinating fire for cooking. The Museum attendant had lived in such a house as a child. It was interesting to hear him talk of his experience. The examples of pottery and the climbing kiln are very well set out and explained.
Learned about Shishi - lions, used to protect homes, one male one female. Very commonly seen on roofs of houses and in front of main entrance.
There is a replica of an old Okinawan home - very simple and beautiful made of wood. One room for dining and sleeping.
outside kitchen with fascinating fire for cooking. The Museum attendant had lived in such a house as a child. It was interesting to hear him talk of his experience. The examples of pottery and the climbing kiln are very well set out and explained.
Written September 12, 2013
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LambsySydney
Sydney, Australia114 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
The Tsuboya Pottery Museum was made all the better by the use of iPad and audio guides in English. The history of Naha was told through the pottery styles and kilns. Highly recommended.
Written May 4, 2013
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Kathryn_Spoor
Anoka, MN108 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
If you love strolling through the more traditional neighborhoods of Okinawa you're going to love this area. It's perfect as a detour while exploring Kokusai Street. There is really not much more to say because it's a place that is best experienced.
IF YOU HAVE KIDS: Keep in mind this area has tight roads and young children should probably be in a stroller for the best possible stress free experience.
IF YOU HAVE KIDS: Keep in mind this area has tight roads and young children should probably be in a stroller for the best possible stress free experience.
Written April 14, 2013
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mjah122
Novi, MI38 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
I liked the ethnic feel of it, but the shops seemed a little repetitive. I highly recommend the pottery museum.
Written January 10, 2012
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