75 minute group experience
Location: Uruma City, Okinawa
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Tour the salt factory grounds and witness the ryukashiki shijoka enden method of traditional salt farming. Then, try your hand at making your own batch of salt from highly concentrated seawater.
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 11:15)
Session 2 (13:30 - 14:45)
Session 3 (14:45 - 16:00)
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
What else you should know
This experienced may be cancelled on short notice in case of bad weather.
If this happens, you will be refunded fully.
Access
1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Good Circulation
Pumped from the sea at high tide, the clear and rich seawater flows over steadily sloping clay ramps to soak in the sun's rays and evaporate excess moisture. Then, it is poured over bunches of thin bamboo tied and draped over a wooden structure, through which the wind blows, further evaporating moisture from the seawater, to leave behind highly concentrated saltwater. This water, bursting with the flavors of the sea, is then boiled to completely erase all moisture, leaving behind fresh sea salt. In this way, the traditional salt farming method of ryukashiki shijoka enden utilizes the natural powers of the sun and the wind. At this salt factory on an island off the coast of central Okinawa, feel the wind and sun on your skin as you observe the production process of the traditional salt farming method-based salt factory. Then, try your hand at boiling and making your own batch of salt, and take home a piece of Okinawa's natural landscape with you.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
