Okinawa Naha Traditional Shisa Making Craft Experience

Start with the story of shisa,
Okinawa's guardian lions

First, learn about the cultural significance of shisa in Okinawan folklore and their role as guardians of homes and communities. Then, depending on the option you booked, begin sculpting or painting your shisa.

Sculpt a 3D shisa with an artisan

If you choose the shisa making option, you'll sculpt a three-dimensional shisa yourself using traditional Ryukyu materials. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor who shares techniques passed down through generations, you'll shape your very own shisa.

Paint a shisa in your own colors

If you choose a painting option (medium or large), you'll decorate a pre-shaped shisa with a variety of colors, drawing inspiration from traditional patterns or your own creativity. Once finished, your painted shisa is baked on site for about 15 minutes so you can take it home the same day.

At the end of the session, admire everyone's creations and learn more about the materials used in this beloved Okinawan craft and the stories behind them. The experience ends at the studio.

※ Only the activity of the option you booked (sculpting or painting) is included.