Things to do
Urasoe Art Museum
Your travel notes
Add Ryukyuan lacquerware to an Okinawa itinerary. Urasoe Art Museum introduces local history and culture through lacquer art, in a distinctive building with an octagonal roof and tower.
What to look out for
- Permanent displays of Ryukyuan lacquerware
- Changing temporary exhibitions
- A distinctive museum building
Plan your stay
Stay in Ginowan and plan onward transport to Urasoe; these hotels are not next to the museum.
TRIP IDEAS
Ideas for your visit
One suggested way to include this stop in a walk or drive.
- Check the opening calendar and current exhibitions.
- Allow time for the permanent and temporary displays.
- Combine the visit with a stay around Ginowan.
Visitor information
| Area | Central Okinawa浦添市 | Category | History & culture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before visiting | 1-9-2 Nakama, Urasoe. Open 9:30–17:00, until 19:00 on Fridays; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays except holidays and December 29–January 3. Standard adult permanent-gallery admission is ¥300; temporary shows differ. Check the museum’s current air-conditioning notice and updates before visiting. | ||
| Related links | Official visitor information | ||
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