On Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, people have long made everyday tools from the leaves of the Kuba (Japanese name: Banyan tree) that grows wild on the island.
You can learn about Kuba folk tools, which are essential to life and festivals on the island, and experience making traditional tools.
| price | Limited time offer Summer vacation sale! Adults and children: ¥4,900/person (tax included) Infants ¥3,900/person(tax included) |
| time | Approximately 3 hours |
Kuba folk tools closely related to daily life
Kuba leaves, which are born from the rich nature of Yonaguni Island, are a material that is deeply rooted in people's lives.
Kuba grows wild on the island and was once used as roofing material and for wrapping food, and is still used today as an everyday tool.
The creation of folk tools that are closely aligned with the lives of their users is imbued with respect for nature and the wisdom that "you can make tools even if you don't have anything, using things that are close at hand."
What are Kuba leaves?
Kuba leaves are large, fan-shaped leaves of the palm plant Livistona chinensis, which grows wild in Okinawa and Amami.
The sturdy leaves, which can grow to nearly one meter in diameter, have long been used for roofing materials, food wrapping, fans, umbrellas, baskets and other household items.
This natural material is thick and flexible, and is also resistant to water and sunlight.
Recommended points of the plan!
- ①You can take the finished product home as a souvenir!
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You can take home the Kuba folk tools you make as souvenirs.
- ②Free photo data gift!
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Your guide will take photos of you during the crafting experience and provide you with the photo data for free.
- 3. Free shuttle service available throughout the island!
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We provide free pick-up and drop-off services to any location on the island, including Yonaguni Airport and Kubura Port, as well as to your accommodation.
Plan details
| Event period | All year round |
| Event time | 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Fee | Limited time offer Summer vacation sale! ¥4,900/person (tax included) |
| Age Recommendation | 6 to 80 years old |
| Minimum number of participants | 2 people or more |
| What to bring | Please come in clothes that are easy to work in and that you don't mind getting dirty. |
| Meeting point | Free shuttle service to Munbu Terrace and various locations on Yonaguni Island |
| What is included in the tour fee? | Experience fee, material costs, insurance, consumption tax, photo data |
| Language | Japanese and English |
| deadline | By 6:00 PM the day before |
payment method
・Cash payment on site
・Online card payment
・Local card payment
・Various electronic money payments
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or change your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible.
If you cancel for your own reasons, the following cancellation fees will be charged.
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The day before participation: Free
Cancellation on the day of participation or without notice: 100% of the reservation fee
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We do not charge cancellation fees for cancellations due to force majeure such as flight or ship cancellations.
Important Notes (Please be sure to read)
- The target age range is 6 to 80 years old.
- The meeting and dismissal times may vary depending on the schedule on the day. We will contact you the day before the tour to inform you of the meeting place and time. If you have not received a call from Munbu Tours by the evening of the day before, please call 050-5482-5930 (Yonaguni Island Munbu Tours).
- The tour will be held in rainy weather. However, if we determine that the safety of the field cannot be ensured, the tour may be canceled.
- Please come to the venue dressed in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
- Please use the restroom before participating.
- If you are going to be late, please be sure to contact us in advance.