Visiting the Center
General information about the Center, including operating hours, facilities and barrier-free access.
Our Operating Hours and Days of Closure
Our Operating Hours
| All Day | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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*Cafe closes at 12:00 AM (last order @:00)
Days of Closure
| Every Monday | The Center shall operate on Mondays if the day falls on a public holiday, substitute holiday or Okinawa Memorial Day (June 23rd), and will remain closed otherwise. |
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| New Year's holiday | From December 30th to January 3rd |
*The Center's days of closure are subject to change. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Information on barrier-free access
The Center embraces barrier-free design to allow for as many people to experience the Center and its facilities as possible. Please do not hesitate to approach Center Information (2F) if you require assistance, or if you have any questions.
- Wheelchairs
- Service and assistance dogs
- Elevators
- Slopes and stairs
- Multi-purpose washrooms
- Accessible parking
Center Facilities
Wireless internet
Free wireless internet is available at the following locations.
Please approach Center Information (2F) for more details on how to connect to our free wireless internet service.Coin lockers
Located in front of the 2nd floor multi-purpose room (free of charge)
Vending machines
Located in the hall on the ground floor
Nursing room
Located on the Center's 3rd floor
A Request to Our Visitors
| When viewing our exhibitions | Please refrain from touching exhibits or their display cases unless permitted. Please also refrain from running and speaking loudly in exhibition rooms.
When in the exhibition rooms, please use only pencils as permanent ink may soil or damage our exhibits. Please leave all large or bulky personal items in the Center's coin lockers. Please keep your phones and mobile devices on silent mode and refrain from using your phones while in exhibition rooms. |
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| Photography | Please refrain from taking photographs in locations where pictures are prohibited.
Photographs are strictly limited to those taken for the purpose of personal enjoyment. (Photography for commercial usage require prior permission from Center Information.) The Center discourages group photography involving large numbers of people as this can be disruptive to other visitors. Please refrain from bringing camera stands, tripods and drones into the exhibition rooms. |
| Disruptive behavior | Please refrain from running and speaking in loud voices while in the Center as this can be disruptive to other visitors. |
| Eating and drinking | Consumption of food and beverages is permitted in certain locations of the Center.
*Eating and drinking are permitted in the cafe (2F) and in front of the vending machines (1F). |
| Pets and Animals | Animals may not be brought into the Center.
*Except for service and assistance dogs |
| Other information | To prevent smoke and fire-related incidents, as well as the prevention of exposure to secondhand smoke for our non-smoking visitors, the Center and all of its premises are completely non-smoking.
Please take care of your personal valuables and belongings. Coin lockers must be locked at all times during use. The Center does not bear responsibility for incidents of theft, loss of personal property and/or injury resulting from visitor negligence. Visitors must follow the instructions of Center staff and evacuate in a safe and orderly manner in times of emergency. The Center encourages mindful behavior so as to maintain a pleasant and enjoyable environment for all visitors. |
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.