Iheya Kuba Hat Craft: Practical Traditional Workshop (3 hrs, Jr high+, Daily)

Highlights

  • Make a beloved traditional Kuba hat by hand on Iheya Island
  • Use local materials only: Kuba leaves and bamboo from the island
  • Learn each step with easy-to-follow instructional videos—great for beginners
  • For junior high school age and up; a calm, adult-friendly activity, also ideal for parents and kids
  • Easy to book and fits smoothly into your island stay schedule

What to expect

Make a traditional Kuba hat using Kuba leaves and bamboo native to Iheya Island. Learn the process through videos and weave with artisan support. Take your finished hat home—a unique island craft experience.

What's included

  • Experience fee

About this experience

Starting at
15:00
Group size
Up to 4 people

Schedule

  1. 15:00
    Meet at the ferry terminal.
  2. Check-in
  3. Video-based learning
    Learn the Kuba hat-making process and island life through video.
  4. Weaving Experience
    Experience weaving Kuba leaves over a bamboo frame using thin bamboo strips.
  5. Finishing touches
    Shape your hat together with an artisan and complete a one-of-a-kind Kuba hat!
  6. 18:00
    Disband on site.

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Ferry Terminal

    Iheya Village Tourism & Transportation Division, 217-27 Gakiya, Iheya Village, Okinawa, Japan

    Ferry Terminal — Iheya Village Tourism & Transportation Division, 217-27 Gakiya, Iheya Village, Okinawa, Japan

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Restrictions

  • This tour is for participants aged junior high school and older.
  • If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.

Operated by

IHEYA SMILE

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • 1-3 business days before (local time): 30%
  • The day before (local time): 50%
  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

Changes

For any booking changes (date, time, plan, number of participants, etc.), the same conditions as the cancellation policy will apply, and a change fee will be charged.

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