Fabric Dyeing Using Real Okinawan Coral in Naha

What to expect

Take real Okinawan coral and use bright colorful dyes to make your very own T-shirt, tote bag or cloth as a truly unique souvenir. Perfect for all ages, make a cute souvenir today.

What's included

Program fee
Material fee
Japanese-speaking instructor

About this experience

Starting at: 10:00–16:00 (every 60 min)

Schedule

Meet at Shuri Ryusen
Coral Dyeing
You can choose to decorate a T-shirt, Japanese furoshiki wrapping cloth or a tote bag. We'll explain how to dye, and give out instructions you can take home too.
Coral Art
Create a unique pattern of blue, yellow, red, and purples as you blend colors and shapes. You'll soon have a one of a kind souvenir!

You can take your work home with you on the day, just make sure to iron your art to help it set properly.
Activity ends at Shuri Ryusen

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
shuri-ryusen
1-54, Shuri Yamagawacho, Naha-shi, Okinawa
There are two ways to get to the shop from Shuri Station.
1. If you come directly from Shuri Station, take bus numbers #1, #14 or #46.
Our shop is close to "Shuri-koko mae" and "Yamakawa" bus stops (about a 3 minute walk)
2. If you are coming to the shop after visiting Shuri Castle, take bus number #8.
The #8 bus will take you to Shuri Castle. From Shuri Castle, pass Shureimon gate and go straight. It's a 5 to 8 minute walk, depending on your pace.

Restrictions

This program is open to young children. Ages 2 and up can have fun creating their own dyed coral!

What to bring

Wear casual clothes you don't mind getting slightly dirty.

Additional notes

You will need to iron the item you dyed at home. Instruction pamphlets will be given out during the lesson.
There may be cases where the materials used differ from the images.
This activity will be help mainly in Japanese, however, simple English communication is possible.

Operated by

Shuri Ryusen

Cancellation policy

Within 1 hours of start (local time): 100%

Reviews

4.70

19 reviews

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楽しかった

Posted Date: 2025/12/09

アン

I decided on a whim to go to the location myself and create a piece! Unlike the usual bus tours where I'm taken around, this experience started with searching for the place. I engaged my thoughts and body, and it was an unforgettable experience. The outcome reflected my regrets and personality, making it a truly unique tour.急きょ決めましたが自分で現地まで行き作品を作る！いつも、バスツアーとかで連れて行ってもらう　そんなツアーとは違い場所を探す事から始まり体験と考え身体を使い忘れる事のない経験をしました。出来栄えは後悔と性格がたっぷりと出るそんなツアーでした。

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A wonderful T-shirt has been made!

Posted Date: 2025/07/05

mari

The explanation was easy to understand, and I had a lot of fun. I also love the T-shirt I made and wear it often! However, since there is a wide range of fabrics that can be dyed and I was initially thinking about how to arrange the dyeing, I didn't have enough time. I feel like if I could have extended for another 30 minutes, I could have made it even more wonderful. When I visit Shuri Castle again, I plan to stop by and experience it. Next time, I want to move forward quickly after listening t… The explanation was easy to understand, and I had a lot of fun. I also love the T-shirt I made and wear it often! However, since there is a wide range of fabrics that can be dyed and I was initially thinking about how to arrange the dyeing, I didn't have enough time. I feel like if I could have extended for another 30 minutes, I could have made it even more wonderful. When I visit Shuri Castle again, I plan to stop by and experience it. Next time, I want to move forward quickly after listening to the explanation without overthinking it, and really go for it with the dyeing! わかりやすい説明で、とても楽しくできました。
出来上がったTシャツも気に入って着ています！
ただ、Tシャツは染める事ができる布の範囲が広いのと、最初どんな配置で染めようかと考えたりしていたので、思ったより時間が足りなくて、もう30分くらい延長料金などでできたらもっと素敵にできたかもとちょっと心残りです。
また首里城に行った時は立ち寄って体験しようと思います。その時は、考え込んでいないで説明を聞いたらどんどん進めて思いっきり染めてみたいなって思います！

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First experience

Posted Date: 2024/10/30

住吉

I participated with my 80-year-old mother, my 30-year-old daughter, and our three-generation family. It was everyone's first experience, but we felt like we made mistakes in choosing colors and shapes, so we want to try again. It was fun and went by in no time. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience!80歳の母と30歳の娘と3世帯の家族で参加しました。
全員、初体験でしたが、色付けや型の選びに失敗したので、もう一度チャレンジしたい気持ちでした。
楽しくて、あっという間でした。
良い体験させてもらい、ありがとうございました！

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I had a great time.

Posted Date: 2024/05/06

いちご

It was perfect for utilizing free time. Both adults and children were able to enjoy it thoroughly in a short amount of time. I would like to try it again.空き時間の利用にピッタリでした。
大人も子どもも短い時間でしっかり楽しめました。
またトライしたいです。

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Experience story

Posted Date: 2023/12/25

マッキーズ

I went for the first time on a trip. I checked the store's homepage in advance to see what it was like, but when it came to actually doing it, I found myself thinking about the patterns, layout, and colors, and before I knew it, time had flown by.

Of course, the results were... After discussing with my wife, we rebooked for the day after tomorrow and experienced it a second time, but even with two experiences, it didn't turn out as I had imagined in my head. However, I am satisfied with the uniq… I went for the first time on a trip. I checked the store's homepage in advance to see what it was like, but when it came to actually doing it, I found myself thinking about the patterns, layout, and colors, and before I knew it, time had flown by.

Of course, the results were... After discussing with my wife, we rebooked for the day after tomorrow and experienced it a second time, but even with two experiences, it didn't turn out as I had imagined in my head. However, I am satisfied with the unique T-shirt I created, regardless of the outcome. I was able to enjoy the dyeing experience without getting dirty. If I have the chance to go to Okinawa again, I would like to go back. 旅行で始めていきました。事前にお店のﾎｰﾑﾍﾟｰｼﾞでどんなものか確認はしましたが、いざ実践となると簡単なようで柄・配置・色だしを考えていたらあっというまに時間となりました。
当然、出来栄えは・・・妻と相談し明後日再予約し２度の体験しましたが、二回経験でも頭でイメージした通りにはならず・・・でも自分で創作した唯一のTシャツがは出来栄えはともかく、満足しています。染め体験でも汚れることなく楽しめました。また、沖縄に行く機会があれば行きたいと思います。

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Easy and fun!

Posted Date: 2023/01/24

moonbow

It feels like a test of color sense, but it was a very simple and enjoyable task. I was in the same session as elementary school children, and they seemed to be having a great time. I highly recommend it.色のセンスが試される気はしますが、とても簡単で、楽しい作業でした。
小学校低学年のお子さんと同じ回でしたが、
とても楽しそうにしてらっしゃいました。
おススメです。

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Create your own unique coral-dyed fabric experience!

Posted Date: 2023/01/09

max

My wife and I participated together. It was written that we should gather 30 minutes before the start time, but it seemed like it was fine to arrive by the start time. We chose T-shirts. The coloring itself wasn't difficult and seemed doable even for children, but I thought it required a sense of style to finish it off nicely. However, I was able to create my own original coral T-shirt, so it became a good memory.妻と2人で参加しました。集合は開始時間の30分前と書かれていましたが、実際は開始時間までに集合していれば良さそうな感じでした。
我々はTシャツを選択しました。色付け自体は難しくなく子どもでもできそうな感じですが、オシャレに仕上げるのにはセンスが必要だと思いました。でも、自分だけのオリジナルサンゴTシャツが作れたので良い思い出になりました。

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The passage of time felt like "in the blink of an eye."

Posted Date: 2022/10/04

きんさま

I realized how lacking my sense of style is. While I watched my companion create a stylish T-shirt with a coral pattern, I ended up making a rather mediocre eco bag. However, I was able to enjoy the process and lost track of time, fully immersed in my own way.自分のセンスのなさを痛感しました
サンゴの模様を浮き上がらせたセンスあるTシャツを作成した同行者を横目に微妙なエコバックを作成しました
私なりにテンションMAXで時間を忘れて楽しく制作出来ました

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A wonderful piece has been created!

Posted Date: 2022/07/09

lightssakorin

When I visited Shuri Castle, I learned about a place nearby where I could experience coral dyeing, something unique to Okinawa, so I decided to try it by myself.

The instructions were very clear, and I was able to participate without any difficulty, even as a beginner.

At first, I was a bit hesitant, but gradually I picked up the techniques, got a sense of what to do, and lost track of time as I became engrossed in the process.

I was able to create exactly what I had envisioned, and I was very sati… When I visited Shuri Castle, I learned about a place nearby where I could experience coral dyeing, something unique to Okinawa, so I decided to try it by myself.

The instructions were very clear, and I was able to participate without any difficulty, even as a beginner.

At first, I was a bit hesitant, but gradually I picked up the techniques, got a sense of what to do, and lost track of time as I became engrossed in the process.

I was able to create exactly what I had envisioned, and I was very satisfied. 首里城に行った時、近くに沖縄でここでしか体験出来ないサンゴ染めが出来る場所があると知り、一人で体験してきました。

とても分かりやすく説明してくださり、初めてでも無理なく体験出来ました。

はじめは恐る恐るやっていたのですが、だんだんコツを覚え、イメージも湧き、時間を忘れて没頭していました。

思った通りの作品が出来、とても満足しました。

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Coral dyeing experience

Posted Date: 2022/01/22

coo

We participated as a family.
It's an experience that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
The explanations from the staff were easy to understand and really great.
However, it felt like there were not enough parking spaces for the number of participants.家族で参加しました。
子供から大人まで楽しめる体験です。
スタッフさんからの説明も分かりやすく凄く良かった。
ただ、体験人数に対してお店の駐車場が少ない感じがしました。

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Coral dyeing

Posted Date: 2021/06/27

あああ

The timing was also a factor, and we were able to enjoy the experience slowly with just two groups. The explanations were thorough. Thank you very much. I was fully immersed for the entire time. I would like to use the tote bag as an eco-bag.時期も関係して2組だけでゆっくり体験できました。説明も丁寧でした。ありがとうございました。時間フルで没頭しました。トートバッグ、エコバッグとして使いたいと思います。

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It was interesting!

Posted Date: 2020/01/19

K.T

A trip with friends at the end of the year. When I suggested trying coral dyeing, everyone said, "I want to do it!" so we signed up. I was unsure about the design, but that was also a fun moment.年末の友達との旅行。前から気になっていたサンゴ染めを提案したところ、みんな「やってみたい」ということで申し込みました。図案をどうしようか迷っていましたが、それも楽しいと思えるひとときでした。

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Easy and fun!

Posted Date: 2019/08/18

じゅんじゅん

The staff provided clear explanations, allowing me to enjoy coral dyeing without any confusion. Choosing colors, patterns of the coral, and thinking about combinations sparked my imagination and made the process exciting as I progressed. I believe people of all ages, from small children to adults, can enjoy this activity. I even thought about trying it again at home and collected some coral from the sea. Thank you, Ryuzan!スタッフの方がわかりやすく説明してくれて、戸惑う事無くサンゴ染めを楽しめました。色選びや、サンゴの柄、その組み合わせを考えながらの作業は想像力をかきたてられ、進める程にワクワクしました。
小さい子供から大人までどんな方も楽しめると思います。帰ってからもやってみようと思い、海でサンゴを拾ってきたくらいです。
琉染さん、ありがとうございました。

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At the recommendation of my family...

Posted Date: 2018/01/07

miyu

This time, since it was a trip with just the guys, I honestly wasn't very enthusiastic about this kind of experience. However, once we got there, there weren't any difficult tasks, so we were able to work together while chatting and having fun. When one of the members almost made a mistake, the staff kindly helped correct it, allowing everyone to complete the task happily. After the trip, everyone unanimously said that this experience was the most memorable, so I'm glad I participated.今回は、おじさんばかりでの旅行ということもあり、このような体験は、正直、あまり乗り気ではありませんでした。でも、いざ行ってみると、難しい作業などはなかったので、わいわい話しながら、楽しく作業することができました。メンバーのひとりが、失敗しそうになったときには、スタッフの方が親切に修正してくださって、みんなが快く完成させることができました。旅行が終わってみると、この体験がいちばん思い出に残っていると、みんなが口をそろえて言っているので、参加して良かったです。

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On the recommendation of my family...

Posted Date: 2018/01/07

miyu

This time, since it was a trip with just the guys, I wasn't very enthusiastic about this kind of experience... but once we actually went, there were no difficult tasks, so we were able to proceed while chatting and having fun. When one of the members made a mistake, the staff kindly helped us correct it, and we were able to finish without any issues. After the trip, everyone said in unison that this was the most fun part! I'm really glad I participated.今回は、おじさんばかりでの旅行ということもあり、このような体験には、あまり乗り気ではなかったのですが…いざ行ってみると、難しい作業などはないので、わいわい話しながらでも、進めることができました。メンバーの一人が、失敗してしまったときも、スタッフの方が親切に修正してくれて、無事に終えることができました★旅行が終わってみると、全員、これがいちばん楽しかった！と、声をそろえて言っていたので、本当に参加してよかったです(*'ω'*)

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It was a fun time.

Posted Date: 2017/09/09

かなこ

I was able to choose from several options, and I dyed a tote bag with coral patterns. It was easy to select different corals and create designs, and it turned out beautifully. I experienced this with my child, and we had a wonderful time together. I quickly ironed the tote bag when I got home, and every time I see it, I remember the fun we had during our trip to Okinawa. Thank you for the wonderful experience.いくつか選べたのですが、トートバッグにサンゴ染めをしました。簡単にいろいろなサンゴの中から選んで模様をつけて、とても素敵に仕上がりました。子どもと一緒に体験しましたが、子どもと楽しい時間を過ごせました。トートバッグは早速帰ってからアイロンがけをして、使っており見るたびに楽しかった沖縄旅行を思い出します。素敵な体験をありがとうございました。

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I want to experience it again!!

Posted Date: 2017/02/16

happyday1031

I chose a T-shirt from the options of white T-shirts, tote bags, and furoshiki for the dyeing experience using coral fossils. After receiving an explanation from the staff about the working methods and how to create colors, I began the experience.

It was quite interesting to apply patterns in colors I wanted to create, unique to coral. Since it felt like a one-shot deal, I thought it would be nice to have the opportunity to practice the desired colors on a test fabric beforehand. Depending on th… I chose a T-shirt from the options of white T-shirts, tote bags, and furoshiki for the dyeing experience using coral fossils. After receiving an explanation from the staff about the working methods and how to create colors, I began the experience.

It was quite interesting to apply patterns in colors I wanted to create, unique to coral. Since it felt like a one-shot deal, I thought it would be nice to have the opportunity to practice the desired colors on a test fabric beforehand. Depending on the pattern, it took about one to one and a half hours. I would love to do this experience again! さんごの化石をつかった染め体験で、白地のＴシャツやトートバック、風呂敷の中から今回はＴシャツを選び、スタッフの作業方法と色の作り方の説明を受けて体験を開始しました。
さんご独特の柄を自分の作ってみたい色で柄を付けていく作業はなかなか面白かったです。一発勝負みたいになるので、事前に試し布等に作りたい色の練習が出来るといいなと思いました。柄にもよりますが１時間～１時間半位かかりました。また体験したいです！！

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Reply from Shuri Ryusen

Thank you very much for participating in the dyeing experience at Shuri Ryusen. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it! The colors turned out beautifully.

We will continue to work hard to ensure that many more people can enjoy this experience. Thank you for your feedback and comments.この度は首里琉染の染物体験にご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです！とてもきれいに染め上がっていますね。

これからも多くの方に楽しんで頂けるよう取り組んで参ります。
ご意見、ご感想を頂きありがとうございました。

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Coral dyeing

Posted Date: 2016/09/27

koyamama

I was able to enjoy coral dyeing with attentive guidance. I'm satisfied with the wonderful piece I created. Thanks to Ryuzan, I also had a delicious meal at the restaurant they recommended for lunch. Thank you once again!丁寧な指導で楽しくサンゴ染めをする事が出来ました。素敵な作品に仕上がって満足です。またお昼御飯に紹介してもらったお店でも、琉染さんのおかげで、美味しいお食事をいただきました。重ね重ねありがとうございます！

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Reply from Shuri Ryusen

Thank you for using the coral dyeing experience at Shuri Ryusen and for your high evaluation. It is a great encouragement for us. We will continue to strive to create wonderful memories for everyone. We look forward to the day we can meet you again, Koyamama.この度は首里琉染のサンゴ染め体験をご利用いただき、また高い評価を頂戴しました事、私共にとって大変励みになります。誠にありがとうございます。今後も皆様の良い思い出の一つとなるよう、スタッフ一同邁進してまります。　また koyamama 様にお会いできる日を楽しみにしております。

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For summer vacation homework

Posted Date: 2016/08/21

A.K.

I was recommended by a friend, and I tried coral dyeing for the first time with my first-grade son. I was worried whether my clumsy son would be able to do it, but the staff's explanations were thorough. Since we made a reservation for the early morning, there was no one else there, allowing us to learn at a relaxed pace and enjoy the experience. My son was having a great time, saying, "I love this kind of thing!" He dyed a tote bag to take to school. In addition to coral, there were fish and sh… I was recommended by a friend, and I tried coral dyeing for the first time with my first-grade son. I was worried whether my clumsy son would be able to do it, but the staff's explanations were thorough. Since we made a reservation for the early morning, there was no one else there, allowing us to learn at a relaxed pace and enjoy the experience. My son was having a great time, saying, "I love this kind of thing!" He dyed a tote bag to take to school. In addition to coral, there were fish and shisa, and we could also add letters and drawings. I chose to dye a T-shirt. After returning home, I set the color with an iron, and after wearing and washing it several times, the color is still vivid. It was so much fun that I would like to make another reservation. Thank you very much. お友達に勧められ、
小学一年生の息子と初めてサンゴ染めにチャレンジしました。
不器用な息子にもできるのか不安でしたが
お姉さんの説明も丁寧で
朝一の時間に予約したため、まだ他にどなたもいなくて
ゆっくり教えていただきながら楽しむことができました。
息子も、「こういうの大好き！」と言いながら
楽しんでいました。
息子はトートバッグに染めて
学校に持参します。
サンゴ以外にも魚やシーサーがあり
また、文字や絵を加えることもできます。
私はTシャツにしました。
帰宅してからアイロンの熱で色を定着させ
何度か着て洗いましたがまだ色… お友達に勧められ、
小学一年生の息子と初めてサンゴ染めにチャレンジしました。
不器用な息子にもできるのか不安でしたが
お姉さんの説明も丁寧で
朝一の時間に予約したため、まだ他にどなたもいなくて
ゆっくり教えていただきながら楽しむことができました。
息子も、「こういうの大好き！」と言いながら
楽しんでいました。
息子はトートバッグに染めて
学校に持参します。
サンゴ以外にも魚やシーサーがあり
また、文字や絵を加えることもできます。
私はTシャツにしました。
帰宅してからアイロンの熱で色を定着させ
何度か着て洗いましたがまだ色はハッキリ出ています。
とても楽しいのでまた予約したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

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