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Okinawa Traditional Performing Arts Experience with Sanshin and Local Dance

Highlights

Experience the essence of Okinawa with Sanshin, Kachashi dance, and Sanba all in one session!
Learn to play Sanshin guided by friendly local instructors
Enjoy rhythmic fun with Sanba Okinawan-style castanets
Dance the joyful Kachashi as locals do during celebrations
Try on traditional Ryukyu attire for a free photo session

What to expect

Learn to play Sanshin, beat the Sanba, and move to Kachashi in this joyful Okinawan arts class. Local instructors will guide you step by step, making it ideal even for beginners. Capture the moment with a Ryukyu-style costume photo before you go.

What's included

Experience fee

About this experience

Starting at: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00

Schedule

10:00
Meet on site
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Experience starts
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Sanshin Experience
Try the traditional Okinawan Sanshin and enjoy its gentle sound as you play folk melodies. Friendly instructors guide you step by step, making it perfect for beginners.
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Sanba Experience
Try Sanba, a traditional Okinawan percussion instrument like castanets. Enjoy warm rhythms with folk tunes—easy and fun for all ages!
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Kachashi Dance Experience
Kachashi is a joyful Okinawan hand dance with stirring motions, perfect for celebrations. Follow the rhythm and enjoy sharing happiness through movement.
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☆ Enjoy a Free Okinawan Costume Experience! ☆
You can take a commemorative photo wearing traditional Ryukyuan attire, Doujin and Kakan, originally worn during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
Please note: This is a photo session only. No walking or sightseeing is included.
10:45
Activity Ends

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
Utuimuchi Project
日本、〒904-0115 沖縄県中頭郡北谷町美浜１５−１５
・4-minute walk from Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort
・7-minute walk from American Village
・Approx. 50-minute drive from Naha Airport
Parking information
Please use Times Chatan Fisherina No. 3 Public Parking Lot.