Yomitan: Yachimun Pottery Village and Zanpa Cape – A Crafts Walk of Artisanal Treasures and Scenic Beauty

A crafts-appreciation walking course in Yomitan Village in central Okinawa's main island, where you can leisurely enjoy pottery and stunning scenery. In the morning, visit Yachimun Village where red-tiled climbing kilns remain. Explore workshops and galleries scattered among the trees and search for your favorite piece among the distinctive yachimun ceramics, characterized by their plump thickness and generous hand-painted designs. At Zakimi Castle Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, climb the beautifully curved stone walls to see a sweeping view of Yomitan's settlements and the sea. For lunch, visit Okashi Goten Yomitan Main Shop to watch the ube sweet potato tart manufacturing line while enjoying Okinawan cuisine at a seaside restaurant. In the afternoon, peek into traditional salt-making and glassblowing at the waterfront experience facility Gala Aoi Umi, then head to Zanpa Cape for the finale. The white lighthouse and 30-meter cliffs overlooking the East China Sea at sunset bathe the day spent with handmade ceramics in golden light.