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Period: July 10, 2026 onwards
Experience the passion and skill of artisans of the traditional Ryukyu Bingata dyeing technique through a cultural experience starting July 10, 2026 (Friday).
We will begin offering "Ryukyu Experience," a new cultural experience program that allows you to fully experience the charm of Ryukyu during your stay, starting July 10, 2026 (Friday).
This program focuses on "Ryukyu Bingata," a traditional Okinawan dyeing technique that has been cherished as clothing for nobles and royalty since the Ryukyu Kingdom era, vividly expressing the rich nature and culture of Okinawa. We have prepared two special programs: a "Bingata Workshop Tour" where you can learn about its history and techniques from leading artisans, and a "Bingata Dyeing Experience" where you can enjoy creating your own Bingata pieces. In addition, we are also selling special Accommodation Plan allow you to fully enjoy each program. This is more than just a sightseeing experience; it is a journey where you can deeply experience traditional techniques honed by history. Enjoy a unique moment where you can "see, touch, and feel" the Okinawan aesthetic.
What is Ryukyu Bingata?
Okinawan Bingata refers to a unique traditional dyeing technique that originated in Okinawa during the 14th and 15th centuries. Once used for the clothing of royalty and samurai, it is characterized by its vibrant colors ("bin" = color) and unique patterns ("kata" = pattern). It is a stencil dyeing technique using paper stencils, with colors applied by brush, and features bright colors such as red and yellow, as well as motifs of nature and auspicious symbols. Having weathered the storms of 600 years of history, it continues to be passed down as a craft that symbolizes Okinawan culture.
[Chinen Bingata Research Institute: Ryukyu Bingata Workshop Tour - Limited to one group per day]
This special tour, limited to one group each in the morning and afternoon, offers a unique opportunity to experience the charm of traditional Okinawan dyeing, while observing the artisans' "color creation" and "color application" processes, which have been passed down since the Ryukyu Kingdom era. You will get a glimpse into the history and specialized tools, and hear about the thoughts behind the works and the stories passed down through the Chinen family—a profound cultural experience that can only be had here. The Ryukyu Bingata workshop we will guide you to is the Chinen family, one of the three leading Bingata families that have continued since the Ryukyu Kingdom era. As a family of dyers who served the royal court, they have woven a history of several hundred years, passing down designs that embody Okinawa's rich nature and royal culture to this day. Currently, the tenth generation, Toma Chinen, is carrying on the techniques and spirit of his predecessors, preserving and transmitting the tradition of Ryukyu Bingata to the modern age. You will witness the skill embodied in each piece, as he handles every step from the design conception to the dyeing process. As a bonus, participants in this program will receive one Ryukyu Bingata dyed art panel, hand-dyed by Toma Chinen, to take home with them.
料 金：1名様30,000円（2名様以降：1名様5,000円の追加料金）
時 間：10:00または14:00（工房見学 約60分）
特 典：アートパネル1組１枚プレゼント
※午前、午後それぞれ１組限定となります。
※お日にちによってはご利用いただけない場合がございます。
※未就学児のお子様はご参加いただけません。
知念紅型研究所について
[Shiro Bingata Dyeing Workshop: Tote Bag Dyeing Experience]
創業55年の老舗工房による染め体験。お好みの柄と色で世界に一つだけの作品を作れる、大人も子どももお気軽に楽しめるワークショップです。
料 金：1名様4,500円（お菓子付き）
時 間：10:00または14:00（体験時間 約60分）
※お日にちによってはご利用いただけない場合がございます。
城紅型について
[Accommodation Plan]
We have prepared Accommodation Plan that allows you to see, touch, and feel the charm of traditional dyeing techniques that have been passed down in Okinawa for centuries. Please come and experience the cultural beauty that Okinawa is proud of.
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【知念紅型研究所】
沖縄都市モノレール「ゆいレール」赤嶺駅から徒歩5分。お車の場合は近くのコインパーキングへご案内しています。
詳細は ＞こちらまで
【城紅型工房】
那覇空港から車で約40分。首里城から車で約10分。モノレール石嶺駅から徒歩約10－15分
路線バス（最寄りバス停 / 厚生園バス停下車・徒歩2分）
・市内線 13番 石嶺おもろまち線
・市外線 25番 普天間空港線・33番 糸満西原線 ・97番 琉大線
詳細は ＞こちらまで
*Reservations are accepted at the front desk. Please speak to a front desk staff member. (Reservations must be made by 4 PM the day before.)
*All experiences require advance reservations. In case of cancellation, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made the day before, and a 100% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made on the day of the experience.
*The start time must be strictly adhered to. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, late arrivals, or early departures.
*Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty, as the dyeing experience may stain your clothes.
*Please contact us in advance if you require a multilingual guide or other assistance. (Our local staff will usually assist you to the best of their ability.)
*If we determine that it is difficult to conduct the experience, we will contact you to cancel by 5 PM the day before the scheduled date. In this case, no cancellation fee will be charged. If you cancel at your own discretion, our standard cancellation policy will apply.