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Finding a Favorite Yachimun! - Pottery Village Walking Tour
Joined 2022
Yachimun, Okinawan traditional pottery, is well-known for its coexistence of colorful design and naive texture. Many top chefs in Japan use Yachimun dishes because they boost the allure of the cuisine without over-decoration and increase customers' appetites. The best way to find your favorite Yachimun is to visit as many studios with a guide-interpreter as possible and talk to the artists or shop staff at Yachimun no sato, or Yachimun pottery village, at Yomitan!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Partking lot of Yachimun no sato or Oyashi iriguchi bus stop
Partking lot of Yachimun no sato or Oyashi iriguchi bus stop
Meeting and a brief explanation.
Start visiting Yachimun studios, galleries, and shops
Walk around the village and visit Yachimun studios, galleries, and shops. Also, see a giant climbing kiln. There are 19 studios in total in the village. It is up to you whether to visit all of them or concentrate on a smaller number of studios and spend a longer time.
Partking lot of Yachimun no sato or Oyashi iriguchi bus stop
End of the tour
Ending Point
Partking lot of Yachimun no sato or Oyashi iriguchi bus stop
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation fee
Tour Important Information
It is hard for non-Japanese speakers to ask questions when shopping. Also, there is no explanatory sign about the history and features of Yachimun over there (even in Japanese.) With a knowledgeable guide-interpreter, the problems are solved!
- Many shops do not accept credit card. It would be better to have Japanese yen as cash.
- There are many hills in Yachimun Pottery Village. Please wear conformable shoes to walk.
Important message from the supplier
In addition to day trips, I can also be your guide for several days in Okinawa and other parts of Japan. If you are interested, please let me know via message.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Harry M.
Looking for a guide who truly knows Okinawa?
With 15 years of experience in the field of science education in both Okinawa and Hawaiʻi, I now work as a guide-interpreter and edutainer (educator + entertainer) based in Okinawa.
I use my educational background to create unique, engaging tours that help participants discover something new about Okinawa’s breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
From exploring Okinawa’s diverse ecosystems, both on land and in the sea, to experiencing the traditions of Karate and the enchanting sounds of Okinawan Sanshin music, I’m passionate about sharing the best of Okinawa with you.
If you’re ready for a tour that’s not only unforgettable but also filled with learning and discovery, let’s embark on this journey together!
(I also offer guided tours of the Mt. Fuji area, my hometown. Additional transportation fees apply.)
Guiding Fee (For up to 10 people):
- 4 hours: ¥30,000
- 6 hours: ¥35,000
- 8 hours: ¥40,000
Guiding with Car Transportation (For up to 3 people):
- Extra ¥10,000 (Includes gas, parking, and expressway fees)
Reviews
Michele J.
Discover the Wonders of Okinawa!
Customized
“Wonderful guide in Okinawa!”
Harry made our trip so comfortable and memorable in Okinawa! He is knowledgeable, professional and so much fun to travel with. Count on Harry if you want to thoroughly enjoy Okinawa!
Harry M.
Michele-san, Thank you so much for your kind review! Exploring Okinawa with you both was truly memorable—especially the fish bath and Yoshihachi! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, and I hope our paths cross again someday.
Elizabeth G.
Discover Okinawa! : 2-day Guided Tour with Private Transportation (* may extend to "3-day" Tour)
Customized
“Learning journey with Harry-San! ”
We are a group of two ladies and a teenage girl and we are very happy to have Harry as a guide! Before the trip, I did not have time to do any planning so I basically just told him that we are on a whirlwind trip and we want to pretty much cover the sights abd sounds of Okinawa. We did want to have a fruit picking experience and this time of the year, it is Shikwasa citrus fruit! We enjoyed picking Shikwasa! Harry came up with a 2-day itinerary to cater to our needs, and he and make sure we covered all that we wanted to go. He is a very experienced guide and he takes us on a learning journey as well. Our teenager loves Okinawa now and wants to go back! Very professional, very detailed in his explanation and a careful driver as well. He makes sure we are comfortable throughout our two-day trip with him. Thank you Harry-San!
Harry M.
Dear Elizabeth-san, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time in Okinawa and that the Shikwasa fruit-picking experience was a highlight. I’ve been enjoying the Shikwasa we harvested together every morning as a refreshing smoothie! It was truly a pleasure guiding you and spending such a memorable time with you all. Thank you again for your kind words. I hope to welcome you back to Okinawa someday soon! Warm regards, Harry
Olga R.
Journey to the Birthplace! - Karate Heritage Tour
“Amazing!!!”
Harry-san is a nice and kind boy who totally transmits to us the love he feels for his culture, making our respect grow. Although the plans were not what we expected, he made sure that we had a good time and took us to places that I would not have expected, as well as others that we did not know existed. It was definitely a great opportunity to meet him, I will not hesitate to look for him again when I return to Okinawa.
Harry M.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words! While our plans may have shifted, I’m so glad we could explore some additional hidden gems relating to Karate together. It was a pleasure sharing these experiences with you, and I’m thrilled to know they added something unexpected and memorable to your trip. I look forward to welcoming you back to Okinawa in the future! There’s always more to discover, and I’d be delighted to guide you again. Let's try Uechi-ryu Karate practice next time! Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Okinawa and your trip to mainland Japan!
$97/ per group
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