Experience making Shisa in Okinawa! You can also use it as a souvenir! Just take a picture and enjoy it!

date：: 2019.12.30 (last update date: 2024.06.10)
author：: OkinawaTraveler Editorial Department

Sightseeing and experience

Shisa is a guardian deity of Okinawa and is also popular as a souvenir. When you arrive in Okinawa, you will often see it everywhere in the city, such as airports, houses, shops, etc. In recent years, the number of types such as colorful Shisa, expressive Shisa, and cute Shisa has increased. This time, we will introduce 7 spots where you can enjoy taking pictures as well as purchasing, and feel free to experience Shisa making!

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"Zanpafujishi", which is also popular as a shooting spot in Yomitan Village. It is the best Shisa in Japan with a height of 8.75 meters and a length of 7.8 meters. It was erected in 1987 for about a year, and has become its current size after restoration in 1993. It is a spot that is often used for shooting promotion videos of artists from the prefecture and local commercials. There is no doubt that everyone who visits will be overwhelmed!

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It was built with the aim of conveying various cultures to future generations, and during the Kingdom of ryukyu era, Yomitanson flourished greatly in diplomatic relations with China on the other side of the sea, so the Zanba Daishishi is facing the Chinese side. If you know the reason for the construction and the position where the Shisa is facing, you can enjoy twice as much.

See the place of the Zannami Lion

【2】 Try to make a one-of-a-kind Shisa! "Enjoy Kobo"

"Enjoy Kobo" located in the northern part of Motojima can be painted with a variety of Shisa. Choose your favorite from more than 50 kinds of Shisa carefully produced by craftsmen in the workshop. The size, shape, and expression are different one by one, and by painting the desired one, you will be the only Shisa in the world.

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If you want to be more particular about it, we recommend a full course of making Shisa made from clay balls + painting experience. The staff will teach you in an easy-to-understand manner, so even beginners can challenge with confidence.

See the details of the Enjoy Workshop

【3】 You can make Shisa in as little as 40 minutes! "Kobo Churaumiya Honten"

"Kobo Churaumiya" is located on Heiwa-dori St. in Naha City. You can experience a variety of handmade experiences that make use of Okinawan materials, such as a shisa making experience, a red type experience, a coral lamp making, and candle making. One of the pleasures of the Shisa painting experience is that you can choose from a lot of Shisa handmade by the staff. You can experience it in about 40 to 60 minutes. You can also wear Ryuso, a traditional Okinawan costume, for free.

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We also sell handmade kits that can be enjoyed at home, so you can enjoy making Shisa slowly at home. I want to experience it but I don't have time to experience it.…So, why don't you try it at home?

See the details of the workshop Churaumi family

【4】 "Okinawa Grand Mail Resort" with 68 Shisa welcomes you.

At the entrance of the resort hotel "Okinawa Grand Mail Resort" in Okinawa City, there are 68 Shisa lined up all over the wall. The size of the frame containing the Shisa is about 7 meters high and about 8 meters wide. Just looking at the various expressions of the 68 Shisa makes it fun. After completion in July 2006, it has become popular among guests as a shooting spot.

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Did you know that there are males and females in Shisa? The one with open mouth is male, and the one with closed is female. There are 34 males and females each, so be sure to look for them.

See more details about the Okinawa Grand Mail Resort

【5】 A collaboration between Shisa and popular characters! "Okinawaya,"

Okinawa's souvenir shop "Okinawaya" features awamori, sweets, and Okinawa-only character products. There are more than 200 kinds of products collaborated by Shisa and characters, all of which are cute. There are plenty of Shisa goods such as stuffed animals and key chains. It seems that the wallet will also be appreciated as a souvenir for friends. Which character do you choose?

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If you've missed it, or if you're worried about getting a lot of luggage, we recommend buying it at an online shop. There are limited products that can only be purchased at "Okinawaya", so don't miss it!

See the details of Okinawaya

【6】 Women's must-see! "Shisa Mask" that can be transformed into Shisa

"Shisa mask" is becoming a standard souvenir of Okinawa. There are two types, a red Shisa with a closed mouth and a yellow Shisa with an open mouth. A beauty mask that makes you want to take a picture and post it on SNS is a great impact! If you give it to your friends and family as souvenirs, everyone can enjoy it, and the skin is moisturized and two birds with one stone. Beauty mask with no doubt that your skin care will be fun.

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Mixing hyaluronic acid and collagen, as well as Okinawan plants such as aloe, okra, loofah, seakwasha, and turmeric. Not only the appearance, but also the ingredients are packed with Okinawan taste.

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