Local Guide
Ideal for souvenirs and gifts. 5 select stores where you can find unique Yachimunun

One of the best places to stop by during your trip to Okinawa is a select store selling Okinawan pottery called yachimun. Yachimun is a traditional craft with a history of more than 400 years, but recently there are more and more types of pottery with designs that fit in well with modern lifestyles. We hope you will find yachimun that will make your daily life more enjoyable.

Yachimun selected by the owner's sensitivity and intuition.

Beautiful
Beautiful "Hotaru Kiln" plates in bright blue

The store opened in February 2019 in the "Yachimun no Sato" and currently carries yachimun from about 30 artists. The owner says that what he values when purchasing is "intuition," and he trusts his instinctive sense of attraction rather than popularity or titles.
The store, which is about 30 square meters in size, is lined with unique vessels, mugs, free cups, chopstick rests, and other items. The works of "Hotaru Kiln (Jinyinyo)" in Ogimi Village, northern Okinawa, are sold only here in Yachimun-no Sato, and many customers visit the store for these items.

A wide variety of products for both personal use and as souvenirs

The store has a neatly arranged display, giving it a clear impression.
The store has a neatly arranged display, giving it a clear impression.

Other works include those of the promising newcomer "SUI" and "Sueyoshi Pottery Studio" in Shuri. These are works by rare artists that are hard to find in other stores. The owner of the store opened the store because of his love for Yachimun, and in fact, he also produces accessories, mugs, chopstick rests, and other items himself. He says, "I would like to sell them someday.
Many people buy mugs and other pottery for their own use, and chopstick rests, spoons, and other small items as souvenirs. If you are strolling around Yachimun-no-sato, be sure to stop by.

Local Guide Comment
This is a spot for Yachimun lovers to stop by. The interior of the store is as stylish as a general store.
Kaede Senmu
  • address (e.g. of house) 2677-3 Zakimi, Yomitan Village, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction 53 min. drive from Naha Airport
  • Business hours Open 10:00-17:00
  • Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • Parking Available

It's a must-see! The largest yachimun store in Yomitan Village

Uza Yamada Kiln
Uza Yamada Kiln" dishes with mysterious geometric patterns.

The largest yachimun store in Yomitan Village, located in the "Gala Blue Sea" Property, where you can experience salt making, pottery, glass blowing, horseback riding, and enjoy gourmet food. The shop offers a wide variety of yachimun items, including pottery, teacups, mugs, and other items from about 60 studios in Yomitan, including artists who are active in Yomitan Village and those who trained in the village before going out on their own.
The works of "Uza Yamada Kiln," which is rarely handled in the village, fascinate people with their fantastic and unique view of the world and their charming beauty.

A place where artists can communicate

Hachimun are all lined up in the spacious store. Just looking around makes time fly by.
Hachimun are all lined up in the spacious store. Just looking around makes time fly by.

The representative of "Okinawa Art Shop Yuntan" is also the originator of the "Yachimun Market" held every year in Yomitan Village. He has always been interested in crafts and pottery, and opened his store here in 2019. He said, "I wanted to create a place where artists in Okinawa could showcase and transmit their work. And if there are 10 Guest/customers, 10 people have different tastes. So we try to have as many items as possible.
There are so many items to choose from that it is hard to choose just one, but I am sure you will find a Yachimunun that you like.

Local Guide Comment
As the largest yachimun store in Yomitan Village, there is a large selection of yachimun! Be sure to spend some time shopping.
Okinawa Art Shop Yuntan
  • address (e.g. of house) 915-1 Takashiho, Yomitan-mura, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 60 minutes from Naha Airport by Car
  • Hours of operation 9:30-18:00
  • Closed Wednesday
  • TEL 098-080-8186
  • Parking Available

Stylish store where you can find "gifts you want to give

Original
Original "Yachimun Candles" handmade by the owner

It is fun to choose a gift while thinking about the recipient. Solaire, which sells yachimun and Okinawan goods, has a variety of items that you may want to give as gifts for birthdays, weddings, and birthdays.
The best item is the "Yachimun Candle" made of Yachimun created by a potter in the village. This original product, conceived and produced by the owner, makes a perfect gift or souvenir from Okinawa. The aroma candles are not only cute, but also have a healing effect.

The store is lined with the owner's favorite items.

The store smells of aroma candles. There are also items that you can give to yourself as a reward.
The store smells of aroma candles. There are also items that you can give to yourself as a reward.

The owner, a native of Yomitan Village, opened the store in 2020 after retiring from an apparel company where she had worked for 12 years both in and outside of Okinawa, and had vaguely thought since her 20s that she wanted to start her own business in the future. She opened a store that offers yachimun candles, which she began making as a hobby, and a selection of products suitable as gifts.
She tries to stock products that she intuitively likes, products that she has actually tried and enjoyed using, and her own favorite products. Why not send a made-in-Okinawa item to that person you have taken care of from your trip, or to a friend whose birthday is coming up soon...?

Local Guide Comment
Even on a day when you stop by to look for a gift for a friend, you may end up buying a treat for yourself as well.
Solairu
  • address (e.g. of house) 636 Zakimi, Yomitan-mura, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 60 minutes from Naha Airport by Car
  • Business Hours 11:00-19:00
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 098-989-6973
  • Parking Available

A general store filled with hints to make your life more enjoyable

sora potter's work
sora potter's work" operates in Ginowan and is rarely found in other stores!

This general store has a good reputation among general merchandise and vessel lovers. Located on a hill in Ginowan City, you can see the ocean through the windows from inside the store. The items are mainly made by artists active in Okinawa, and there are always about 40 works by makers of yachimun, glass, woodwork, brass, Bingata, cloth, and food items in the store.
The "sora potter's work" vessels, flower vases, and sake cups, which have a somewhat Scandinavian taste, have a white base with sandy dots and a soft overall hue. These simple vessels exude warmth and allow you to choose the dishes to be served with them.

A wide variety of items perfect for Okinawa souvenirs and gifts

The store has items perfect for both personal use and as gifts.
The store has items perfect for both personal use and as gifts.

The owner always keeps in mind when purchasing items that "have the individuality of the artist, yet are not eccentric and can be used in daily life. The items are all items that can be used for a long time without being out of fashion. The lineup changes daily, so there is always something new to discover and encounter each time you visit the store.
Workshops and events such as "Wind Bell Exhibition," "Mother's Day Gift Fair," "Winter Departures Exhibition," and "Spring Delicious Gift Fair" are also held regularly, so it will be interesting to visit during these periods.

Local Guide Comment
The "charka" baked goods available here are a must!
Yachimun and Tools for Living mano
  • address (e.g. of house) 2-4-10 Oyama, Ginowan City, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction Approx. 30 min. from Naha Airport by Car
  • Business hours Friday - Monday, Holidays 11:00-18:30
    Tuesday - Thursday, 13:00 - 18:30
  • Closed Closed irregularly *Confirmation required via SNS
  • TEL 098-927-4709
  • Parking Available

A store where you can purchase your favorite vessels at the café

jiccho's human series has a unique world view. The photo is an objet d'art.
jiccho's human series has a unique world view. The photo is an objet d'art.

This select store is located on the third floor of the popular cafe "mofgmona" near Okinawa International University. The impetus for the store came from the popularity of the works of the artists of the tableware used in the café, which were exhibited and sold in the store since the café first opened. A house two doors down happened to be vacant, and the landlord approached the shop, and it opened in 2005. The shop has now moved into the same building as the café and is open for business.
The "human" series by ceramic artist "jiccho" is eye-catching. The ceramic objects and mugs with faces on them are unique items that are unforgettable once you see them.

A wide range of lineup from traditional Yachimun to modern tableware

The store is brightly lit by outside light. You can also feel the warmth of the wood.
The store is brightly lit by outside light. You can also feel the warmth of the wood.

The number of studios handled is about 50. Traditional Yachimun, contemporary-inspired vessels, glass, woodwork, and household goods are all displayed in a tasteful manner. The lineup changes depending on the timing of kiln releases and other factors, but the store has a large number of items on display, and customers are pleased to be able to "compare products in abundance.
Customers are happy to be able to compare products because there is such a wide selection. The cozy interior makes it easy to linger in the store. Before or after shopping, please enjoy a relaxing time at the café.

Local Guide Comment
The warmth of the wood-filled store has an attic-like space that never ceases to thrill.
mofgmona no zakka
  • address (e.g. of house) 2-1-29-301 Ginowan, Ginowan City, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction Approx. 30 min. from Naha Airport by Car
  • Business hours Monday-Thursday 11:00-17:00
    Friday-Sunday 11:00-18:00
  • Closed None
  • TEL 098-893-5757
  • Parking Available
The information in this article is current as of the date of the update. Please check before visiting as they are subject to change.