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Kintsugi Workshop, Naha, Okinawa – Art from Broken Pieces
A two-hour kintsugi class at Urushi Studio Kodemari in Maejima, central Naha, where an instructor shows you how to mend broken pottery with lacquer.
US$55 each · US$110 for two · Taxi ~10 min from the ship
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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Not at the pier: about 10 minutes by taxi
Measured from Naha Cruise Terminal (Wakasa).
Coming backAllow the same ~10 minutes back to the ship, and aim to be there an hour before all-aboard.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2026-08-24, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- No experience is needed, the group is capped at 5, and fees and taxes are included.
- Two hours indoors leaves time for Kokusai-dori or the market, and it suits a rainy day.
- 45 reviews average 5.0, with a full refund up to 24 hours ahead.
Couples on a short or wet-weather call who want a calm, hands-on craft and a souvenir they made.
The studio is in Maejima, not at the pier, and the terminal is not a walking berth, so add a taxi each way. It was open on only 37 of the 68 ship days we checked. Kintsugi is a Japanese craft rather than an Okinawan one.
The day, stop by stop
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
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Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Okinawa Kintsugi Experience.
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Before you book
Is the Kintsugi Workshop, Naha, Okinawa – Art from Broken Pieces worth it from the Naha cruise port?
A two-hour kintsugi class at Urushi Studio Kodemari in Maejima, central Naha, where an instructor shows you how to mend broken pottery with lacquer. Best for: Couples on a short or wet-weather call who want a calm, hands-on craft and a souvenir they made.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 4 hours. The tour runs 2 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 10 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Two hours in the studio plus 90 minutes of margin and a short taxi each way.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
The studio is in Maejima, not at the pier, and the terminal is not a walking berth, so add a taxi each way. It was open on only 37 of the 68 ship days we checked. Kintsugi is a Japanese craft rather than an Okinawan one.
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