An Original Okinawan Experience Okinawan Play
添加到我的清單"Travel Back in Time to Okinawa's Golden Era. Immerse Yourself in Traditional Theater with our Real-Time Audio Guide."
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 experience.
- 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 - Closed day
- Closed except on scheduled performance dates
- Website
- View website
- Transportation
- Palette Civic Theater (3-min walk from Kenchomae Station on the Yui Rail, accessible without getting wet / approx. 12 min by Yui Rail from Naha Airport, no transfer)
- Vehicle parking
- None
- MICE plan
- Group participation (10 or more) in regular performances / Private charters upon request
- 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 Pole), is a comedy that transcends nationality, age, and gender; in surveys at past performances, 90% of respondents said they would recommend it. Performed by actors certified as holders of Okinawa Prefecture's Intangible Cultural Property and actors who perform on the stage of the National Theatre Okinawa, with live music.
[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 and the endangered Ryukyuan languages. - Menu
- Okinawan Play Viewing (with Multilingual Audio Guide)
- Attraction Programs
- [Program Details] approx. 60 min in total
Introduction to Okinawa Shibai: approx. 7 min
An introduction to the history and highlights of Okinawa Shibai.
Okinawa Shibai ""Bōshibari"" (Tied to a Pole): approx. 45 min
Immerse yourself in this unique form of Okinawan entertainment with ""Bōshibari,"" a classic comedy that has enjoyed immense popularity locally.
Live Okinawan Folk Songs and Sanshin: approx. 7 min
Enjoy the unique scales of Okinawan music. - Cost / Visit fee
- ・Okinawa Shibai Performance (with Multilingual Guide): JPY 4,500 (Tax incl., all seats unreserved)
※Note for Travel Agents
The price above is the general (gross) rate. For wholesale (NET) rates, please contact us by email.
Please include your organization name, the expected number of participants, and your preferred performance date, and we will reply individually.
Contact Us
info-en@uchinaguchi-school.com - Business Hour
- Regular performance held once a month (dates and times are set by us and announced on our official website, etc.)
[Performance Dates]
Oct 28, 2026 (Wed): 14:00–15:00 (doors 13:30) / 17:00–18:00 (doors 16:30)
*Two shows on the premiere day only
Nov 18 (Wed), Dec 17 (Thu), 2026; Jan 15 (Fri), Feb 17 (Wed), Mar 25 (Thu), 2027: 14:30–15:30 (doors 14:00)
*Private charters available upon request. - Performance time
- Approx. 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)]
*Please choose from our regular performance dates (once a month) set by us. We do not accept requests for specific dates (except for private charters).
*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
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
[Important: Connectivity for the Multilingual Guide]
There is no Wi-Fi at the venue. The multilingual guide is used with each guest's own mobile data (SIM card, eSIM, international roaming, etc.).
Please advise attendees in your pre-trip information to prepare a smartphone that can connect to mobile data in Japan. - Ordinary Capacity
- 391 (Palette Civic Theater, all seats unreserved)
*Scheduled performances have no minimum participant requirement (guaranteed operation from 1 guest). - Number of stores
- 1 venue in Naha City: Palette Civic Theater
- Arrangement for translation
- No interpreters are arranged. A multilingual audio guide (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean) is available on each guest's own smartphone.
- Foregin language availability
- Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean
[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
- ・Same-day tickets: Available at the venue reception if seats remain (cashless payment only).
・Photography and recording are not permitted during the performance.
・There are no charging facilities at the venue. Please come with your smartphone fully charged. - Panphlet and documents
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