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Tsuboya Pottery Museum

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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
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A Historical Dive at Tsuboya Pottery Museum

Visit the Tsuboya Pottery Museum to explore Okinawa’s rich pottery heritage, established in 1978 to highlight the craft's evolution.

Located in Naha, the museum showcases Tsuboya pottery dating back to 1682 when royal support allowed for the consolidation of Ryūkyū kilns. Unique features include potters’ wheels, unglazed arayachi, glazed jōyachi, and the preserved nobori-gama kiln.

Unforgettable Highlights

🔍 **Historical Kiln**: Explore a cross-section of a nobori-gama kiln with 17th-century pottery remnants.
🎨 **Traditional Crafts**: Admire a wide array of Okinawan ceramics, including shiisā and awamori serving containers.
🏺 **Interactive Displays**: Engage with potters' tools and exhibits detailing the craft's history.

The museum is accessible to all, providing an enriching experience for families, tourists, and history enthusiasts.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Tsuboya Pottery Museum

Ceramic Center

Tsuboya has been a hub for ceramic production since 1682.

Royal Decree

The consolidation of kilns was sanctioned by the Ryūkyū Kingdom's royal decree.

19th Century Artifacts

The museum features pottery examples from as early as the 17th century.

Location

1 Chome-9-32 Tsuboya

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