Tsuboya (壺屋) is a district in central Naha that is the center of Tsuboya Pottery, Okinawa's most famous pottery type. The neighborhood is home to a variety of attractions including Tsuboya Odori Pottery Street and the Tsuboya Pottery Museum.

The change of pace and aesthetic appeal of this quiet neighborhood, and its iconic yachimun wares, makes Tsuboya Yachimun Street an ideal destination for anyone wanting to get in tune with the artistic side of Okinawa.

Tsuboya ware (壺屋焼, Tsuboya-yaki) is a type of Ryukyuan pottery traditionally produced in Tsuboya, a pottery district in the city of Naha, in the prefecture Okinawa. Okinawan craftsmen began engaging in this form of pottery in 1682, and have since passed down the …

2024年1月16日 · Walking on the street's cobblestones, you can visit each workshop and shop to discover the diverse charm of Yachimun, from traditional Tsuboya pottery to more individualistic pieces that blend tradition with modernity.

Tsuboya (壺屋) is a historic district located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. The district is renowned for its traditional pottery, known as Tsuboya-yaki, which has been produced in the area for over 400 years.

2018年3月25日 · Yachimun Street in Tsuboya is the number one place in Okinawa for pottery, ever since the Ryukyu king gathered the very best potters from around the kingdom in 1682 in one place.

2022年11月28日 · Naha’s Tsuboya District is the center of Okinawan pottery, and has been for many years. Even though WWII took its toll on Tsuboya’s craftsmen, they bounced back from the ravages of war and it is alive and thriving. Dozens of workshops are still operating after being passed down through generations.

Naha’s Tsuboya District has been the center of Okinawan pottery since 1682, but they say the earthenware first began being made about 6,600 years ago. The most famous Okinawan pottery is tsuboya-yaki, and it is still being made after being passed down from generation to generation.

From the shallowest waters to the ocean’s deep, learn about sea life at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The limestone-paved pedestrian street of Tsuboya has been the center and symbol of Okinawan pottery for over 330 years.

2025年1月12日 · Tsuboya Pottery is a type of earthenware crafting that is famous in Okinawa. It dates all the way back to when Okinawa was its own independent nation, known as the Ryukyu Kingdom.