An Original Okinawan Experience Okinawan Play
Add to My List"Travel Back in Time to Okinawa's Golden Era. Immerse Yourself in Traditional Theater with our Real-Time Audio Guide."
- Naha
- After MICE/Tourist facilities
Looking for a unique cultural experience that only Okinawa can offer for your incentive trip?
Step away from the screen and experience ""Okinawa Shibai,"" a unique form of live entertainment that predates modern TV and cinema. By simply using your smartphone as a real-time multilingual guide, you can fully immerse yourself in the humor and charm of Okinawa’s golden era. Experience the true warmth of the Okinawan spirit for an unforgettable evening.
Initiatives for SDGs
- Address
- 〒904-0035 4-18-33 Minamitobaru, Okinawa City, Okinawa
- TEL
- Please contact us via email, as we are often unable to answer the phone. info-en@uchinaguchi-school.com
- Website
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- Transportation
- Nahart (10–15 min by car from Naha Airport / Cruise Port)
Nahart Small Theater (Nahart) : 3-26-27 Kumoji, Naha City - Vehicle parking
- None
- MICE plan
- Craft Souvenir Plan
- Description of service
- Experience ""Okinawa Shibai,"" a form of entertainment that enjoyed immense popularity in Okinawa before the advent of television and cinema. Guests can enjoy the performance while listening to a multilingual guide via their own smartphones.
The featured play, ""Bōshibari"" (Tied to a Stick), is a comedy that transcends nationality, age, and gender, consistently receiving extremely high satisfaction ratings from audiences. For those seeking a deeper immersion into Okinawan culture, we also offer a plan that includes a traditional craft souvenir.
*[Craft Souvenir] Additional fee required
Receive a traditional craft souvenir related to the play at the venue.
We offer an assortment of traditional Okinawan crafts, such as Bingata (dyeing) and Ryukyu Hariko (papier-mâché).
You will receive one item in a gift bag upon entry. The specific item cannot be selected—please enjoy the surprise of discovering which unique craft you receive!
[Cultural Tourism Product]
A presentation on the history and background of Okinawa Shibai will be given prior to the performance. This allows for a deeper appreciation of the unique entertainment culture created by the people of Okinawa.
[Sustainable Tourism Product]
Proceeds are dedicated to the preservation and transmission of traditional performing arts, traditional crafts, and the endangered Ryukyuan languages. - Menu
- 1. Okinawan Play Viewing (with Multilingual Audio Guide)
2. Okinawan Play Viewing (with Multilingual Audio Guide) + Craft Souvenir - Attraction Programs
- [Program Details]
Live Sanshin Performance: 5 min
Enjoy the unique scales of Okinawan music through a selection of popular local songs.
Introduction to Okinawa Shibai: 7 min
Learn about the history of Okinawa Shibai through a presentation featuring rare archival photographs projected on screen.
Okinawa Shibai ""Bōshibari"" (Tied to a Pole): 45 min
Immerse yourself in this unique form of Okinawan entertainment with ""Bōshibari,"" a classic comedy masterpiece that has enjoyed immense popularity locally.
[Craft Souvenir Plan]
Souvenirs will be provided upon admission. - Cost / Visit fee
- ・Okinawa Shibai Performance (with Multilingual Guide): JPY 4,500 (Tax incl.)
・Okinawa Shibai Performance (with Multilingual Guide) + Traditional Craft Souvenir: JPY 6,000 (Tax incl.)
※Note for Travel Agents
The prices listed above are General (Gross) Rates. Wholesale (NET) rates are available for travel agents.
For details, please contact our organization via email.
Contact Us
info-en@uchinaguchi-school.com - Business Hour
- Performances starting August 2026 will be scheduled primarily based on cruise ship port calls.
*Specific dates and times will be determined and announced around February 2026.
*Private charters available upon request
[Standard Time Slots]
A. 13:00–14:00 / B. 15:30–16:30 / C. 18:00–19:00
On scheduled dates, 1 or 2 performances will be held from the options above.* - Performance time
- 1 hour per performance
- Deadline
- Generally, up to 40 days before the performance date.
*If you wish to apply more than 40 days in advance (last-minute reservations), we may be able to accommodate depending on seat availability, so please contact us individually.
*For last-minute reservations, the payment deadline may be shorter than usual. - Caution for application
- [Group & MICE Reservation Terms and Conditions (For Scheduled Performances)]
*All deadlines and dates are calculated based on Japan Standard Time (JST).
1. Eligibility
Groups of 10 people or more.
2. Provisional Bookings and Cut-off Dates (Seat Hold Deadline)
Provisional Booking (Hold): Complimentary seat holds are available during the planning and consideration phase.
Cut-off Date: 30 days prior to the performance date.
Note: All seats can be released (cancelled) without penalty up to 30 days prior to the event. Please notify us of your final booking decision by this deadline.
3. Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees apply as follows once the reservation is finalized (from 30 days prior to the performance):
Up to 31 days prior to the performance: No charge (Free)
30 to 15 days prior to the performance: 50% of the ticket price for cancelled seats
14 days prior to the performance to the day of the event: 100% of the ticket price for cancelled seats
Note: Reductions in the number of participants of up to 10% of the total confirmed count are accepted free of charge until 14 days prior to the performance.
4. Payment Method (Bank Transfer)
For International Travel Agents
To avoid payment transaction errors caused by international security protocols, we generally require payment via ""Bank Transfer (Invoice)."" Alternatively, we can send a credit card payment link via a global payment service (e.g., Square/PayPal) upon request.
After your booking is confirmed, we will secure your seats immediately and issue an invoice.
Please proceed with the remittance by the due date. (Your seats are held securely during the bank transfer process.) - Credit Card
- For International Travel Agents
To avoid payment transaction errors caused by international security protocols, we generally require payment via ""Bank Transfer (Invoice).""
After your booking is confirmed, we will issue an invoice. Please proceed with the remittance by the due date.
*Please contact us if you strongly prefer credit card payment. - Internet Service
- Available
- Wi-Fi
- Available
[Important: Connectivity for the Multilingual Guide System]
While free Wi-Fi is available at the venue, simultaneous connections by a large number of users may result in slow speeds or connection instability.
To ensure a smooth experience, we strongly recommend that guests use their own mobile data (SIM cards, eSIMs, international roaming, etc.).
Please advise attendees in your pre-trip materials (such as the travel itinerary or guidebook) to ensure their smartphones are ready for data communication within Japan. - Ordinary Capacity
- 259 (Standard / Small Theater) – Max. 3,172 (Upon Request / Large Theater)
*Scheduled performances have no minimum participant requirement (Guaranteed operation from 1 guest).
Standard venue is the Small Theater (Cap: 259). Scalable to 2 daily shows or Large Theater based on group size. - Number of stores
- 1 venue in Naha City: Nahart
- Arrangement for translation
- Multilingual guides stationed at the venue (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Thai)
- Foregin language availability
- Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Thai
[Earphones Required]
Please bring earphones compatible with your smartphone for the audio guide. No rentals or sales available at the venue.
Note: If you forget earphones, you may listen by holding the phone to your ear (handset mode). However, we strongly recommend earphones for comfort during the 1-hour performance. (Speaker mode is strictly prohibited). - Foreign language Brochure
- Available (Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Thai)
- Foreign language Menu
- Available (Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Thai)
- Description of Business
- Okinawan Play Performance with Multilingual Audio Guides
- Past Performances
- Performances starting from 2019
- Others
- We also offer a plan that includes a traditional Ryukyu craft souvenir (+2,000 JPY).
This exclusive item—not available for sale to the general public—features traditional craftsmanship dating back to the Ryukyu Kingdom era and is thematically linked to the story of the play.
We highly recommend this plan for guests seeking a deeper experience of Okinawan culture and a unique keepsake. - Panphlet and documents
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