Things to Do in Okinawa Main Island in 2025 – Tours & Activities | VELTRA

Join a hands-on sanshin experience in Naha and learn to play Okinawa’s traditional three-stringed instrument. Beginners are welcome to enjoy its soothing tones while performing simple local melodies.

Dress up in Okinawan traditional costumes and explore the charming American Village at your own pace. Choose between Bingata yukata or Ryukyu outfits and enjoy a colorful, photo-friendly experience.

Experience Okinawa’s top cultural performance with a 40-minute beginner-friendly Eisa dance session using the Paranku drum. Enjoy energetic rhythms and traditional songs in a fun, supportive setting in Chatan.

Sanba is a traditional Okinawan instrument made of three wooden boards played with your fingers. This short workshop lets you learn how to hold and play Sanba. Enjoy a unique musical experience rooted in Okinawan folk rhythms.

Sanba is a traditional Okinawan instrument made of three wooden boards played with your fingers. This short workshop covers how to hold and play Sanba while exploring its cultural background.

Would you like to experience “Kachashi,” a traditional Okinawan celebration dance? With simple hand movements that mimic stirring the air, this joyful dance symbolizes the act of sharing happiness.

This beginner-friendly Ryukyu dance experience is perfect for those who want a light touch of Okinawan tradition. In this session, you'll learn and perform “Asadoya Yunta,” a creative dance that was born in the postwar era.

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.