Floor Map
Floor maps for the 1st to 3rd floors of the Okinawa Craft Industry Promotion Center
1. Gold and Metalworking Studio (Shared)
This is a space dedicated to creative processes for gold and metalwork, as well as development and training of new creative talent.
2. Woodwork and Sanshin Studio (Shared)
This is a space dedicated to creative processes for woodworking and sanshin production, as well as development and training of new creative talent.
1. Shared Studio for Lacquerware
This is a space dedicated to creative processes for lacquerware, as well as development and training of new creative talent.
2. Shared Studio for Weaving and Textiles
This is a space dedicated to creative processes for weaving and textile production, as well as development and training of new creative talent.
3. Shared Studio for Dyeing and Dyed Craft
This is a space dedicated to creative processes for dyed craft, as well as development and training of new creative talent.
4. Shared Studio for Sewn and Embroidered Craft
This is a space dedicated to creative processes for sewn and embroidered craft, as well as development and training of new creative talent.
5. Multi-Purpose Room
Dedicated space for various events and meetings. For use, please inquire at the Center's office.
6. Exhibition Room
An introduction to Okinawa's "National Designated Traditional Crafts" and "Prefectural Designated Traditional Crafts".
7. Entrance Hall
Learn more about the Center and Okinawa's crafts in the Center's spacious and airy atrium.
8. Cafe and Retail Shop
Stop by the Center's cafe for a short break and shop from a comprehensive selection of craft products at the adjoining retail space.
9. Experiential Studio (Glasswork)
A space for visitors to experience local craftwork. Ryukyu glass-making experience
10. Experiential Studio (Pottery)
A space for visitors to experience creating local craftwork. Okinawa pottery-making experience
11. Experiential Work Studio 3
A space for visitors to experience creating local craftwork.
12. Experiential Work Studio 4
A space for visitors to experience creating local craftwork.
13. Management Office
Please inquire with our staff on duty if you require assistance.
14-17. Rental Studio
A space dedicated to providing support to newly established craft businesses and budding artists. Visitors may view creative processes and purchase craft products on sale.
Craft Street
This area is a collection of shared and rental studios. Our open-concept studios allow visitors to observe craftspeople at work through floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
Craft Village
9. A collection of experiential work studios allowing visitors to try their hand at various types of craftwork.
1. Processing Room
2. Lacquerware Laboratory
3. Technical Assistance Room
4. Dyeing and weaving Laboratory
5. Design Laboratory
Dedicated space for creative processes such as production of design prototypes using Okinawa's craft materials and library archives.
6. Promotion Center Office
Committed to providing skill-based support to Okinawa's craft industry, including development and training of new creative talent.
7. Resource Room
8. Meeting Room
9. Rental Studio E
Studio and office space for craft businesses and associations, as well as organizations providing support to the craft industry.
About the Okinawa Craft Industry Promotion Center
Visitor information, the history of traditional crafts in Okinawa and more about what the Center hopes to achieve.