Kirara Itoman / Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture—No Worries Even on Rainy Days! Create Your Very Own Decorated Shisa

For those looking to create special memories with a loved one during a trip to Okinawa, we highly recommend the “Kirara Itoman” craft studio, located inside “Asobiba ITOMAN” in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture.
The Shisa-painting workshop, where you can decorate Shisa figurines with cute accessories, is a hugely popular activity that lets you experience Okinawa’s unique culture while creating a one-of-a-kind treasure.

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Let Your Personality Shine!
Creating a One-of-a-Kind, Original Shisa

At Kirara Itoman, you can enjoy a painting workshop where you can paint a shisa—Okinawa’s guardian deity—in your favorite colors.
As I move my brush and layer colors, I find myself strangely developing an affection for the shisa, and I’m captivated by those moments when I become so absorbed that I lose myself in silence.

Once you've finished painting, choose your favorite pieces from the wide selection of cute accessories and decorate your creation however you like. Since there's no single "right" way to do it, you can create a unique Shisa that reflects your own personality.

The whole family will be hooked!
Art Experiences That Foster Children's Imagination

Making Deco Shisa—where you intuitively paint the pieces and attach your favorite parts—is a perfect activity for families with young children.
Since children’s free-flowing ideas take shape exactly as they are, this activity fully brings out their rich sensibilities and imagination. Parents can also get involved and have fun together, making it a wonderful collaborative experience that strengthens family bonds during a family trip.

No need to worry even if it rains suddenly!
An all-weather studio space that won’t disrupt your travel plans

Even if you're caught in one of Okinawa's typical "sudden downpours" or exposed to the "intense summer sun," you have nothing to worry about at this facility.
Since you can enjoy this experience in a comfortable, air-conditioned indoor space, it prevents your carefully planned travel itinerary from being canceled due to bad weather.

In addition, “Umino Houseki,” located within the same Asobiba ITOMAN complex, offers a T-shirt dyeing workshop. We recommend combining this with the Shisa-making workshop for a half-day of creative fun.

A great stop on your drive through the southern region!
Directions to Asobiba ITOMAN

Kirara Itoman (Asobiba ITOMAN) is located in Maebaru, Itoman City, in the southern part of Okinawa Island. It’s about a 40-minute drive from Naha Airport, making it very easy to incorporate into a driving tour of the southern region. The facility features free parking, so even if you’re traveling by rental car, you won’t have any trouble finding a spot and can stop by without any hassle.

Nearby Facilities

・Peace Memorial Park: About a 3-minute drive
A vast prefectural park where you can learn about Okinawa’s history in depth.

・Odohama Beach: About a 5-minute drive
A beautiful, nature-rich ocean where sea turtles also visit.

・Himeyuri Tower: About a 10-minute drive
An important memorial that allows visitors to truly feel the preciousness of peace.

・Ryukyu Glass Village: About a 10-minute drive
The largest workshop in the prefecture, featuring a lineup of vibrantly colored works.

・Roadside Station Itoman: About 20 minutes by car
One of the largest facilities in the prefecture, offering a wide selection of local produce and seafood.

Takeout available the same day!

The best part about this experience is that you can take your creation home with you that very same day. There’s no hassle or expense involved in having it shipped later.
We experienced it firsthand, and we found the process of choosing the parts to be so much fun that, before we knew it, we were completely absorbed in it. By the way, the shisa that Kazunari made ended up looking “like a salaryman” for some reason, which had everyone in stitches. Every time I display it in my room at home, that fun moment comes back to me vividly—it’s become a special, cherished treasure.

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