The "4th Spring Yachimun Market" will be held on April 19-20, 2025 at "Gala Blue Sea," a popular tourist attraction in Yomitan Village, Okinawa! From limited edition yachimun that are hard to change to those that are usually hard to find, yachimun will be sold at outlet prices. This event, with its wonderful vessels and kitchen cars, is a great place to look for souvenirs and memories of your trip. Parking is also available.
Gala Blue Sea "Yachimun City" is recommended for a spring trip to Okinawa!
My wife and I, who love to travel to Okinawa, highly recommend the "Yachimun Market in Gala Blue Sea" event this spring. The event will be held at the popular "Gala Blue Sea" in Yomitan Village for two days on April 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.), 2025.
Gala Blue Sea is a short walk from Hotel Nikko Alivila and Banta Cafe by Hoshino Resort!
What is Yachimun?
Yachimun" is an Okinawan word for "pottery. Just looking at the warm designs and comfortable vessels makes one's heart warm and fuzzy. This is a very popular event that attracts many tourists and locals every year.
Nowadays, there are many lovely iachimun with various designs!
First thing in the morning! Lines for popular items start around sunrise?
Many people line up early in the morning, especially for works by popular artists. When we went last year, there was already a line an hour before the doors opened!
There's a vessel I really need to get!"If you are interested in this, you can start lining up around sunrise.
The venue is "Gala Aoi Umi"｜Available with a parking lot for easy access.
Gala Blue Sea is a seaside tourist facility located about an hour's drive from Naha Airport. A spacious parking lot is available for visitors with rental cars.
The view is great, and you can relax and enjoy the ocean view while shopping. There are also cafes and workshops scattered throughout the facility, making it a great place to stop by and have a meal while sightseeing.
A full lineup of food! Enjoy Okinawan gourmet food at kitchen cars and food stalls!
The Gala Blue Sea Yachimun Market features not only pottery, but also kitchen cars and food and beverage vendors. Visitors can enjoy local delicacies such as hamburgers, taco rice, smoothies, and more while shopping.
There are many families with children, and choosing dishes while eating and walking around is truly one of the best parts of a trip to Okinawa. It is fun to walk around with your husband and wife, discussing "Which one shall we try next?
Take home a Yachimun as a memory of your trip!
If you are planning a trip to Okinawa, why not add the "Gala Blue Sea Spring Yachimun Market" on April 19-20 to your travel schedule?
Encounters with wonderful tableware will surely add even more color to the memories of your trip.
| Event Name | The 4th Gala Blue Sea Spring Yachimun Market |
| date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) | Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
| Hours. | 10:00-18:00 |
| venue | Gala Blue Sea (915, Aza-Takashibo, Yomitan-mura, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan) |
| admission fee | free |
| feature | One of the largest Yachimun (pottery) events in Okinawa Prefecture |
| Stall Details | Pottery sales by Yachimun artists, kitchen cars, food and beverage booths, etc. |
| Access | Approximately 1 hour drive from Naha Airport / 15 minutes drive from the center of Yomitan Village |
| parking lot | Temporary parking available (free, several hundred cars) |
| remarks | Lines for popular items may form early in the morning/light rain |
| Official Site | Web site / Instagram |
*The photos shown are from a previous event.
*Unauthorized use or reproduction of images is prohibited.
