Murasaki Mura

**Overview** Treat the craft session as the reason to visit Murasaki Mura on a wet day. The village’s reconstructed buildings house workshops for activities such as shisa painting, pottery and traditional dyeing. Shisa painting works well for an ordinary shower because it takes place in a workshop and the finished figure can go home that day. Confirm which room you need and make that the first stop after entering. The paths between buildings are outdoors, so limit the walk to your chosen workshop if the showers become steady. **Key metrics** - Adult village admission: ¥1,000 - Typical shisa painting session: About 1 hour - Listed shisa painting fee: From ¥1,200 - Final workshop reception: 17:00 **Pros** - The workshops offer a hands-on reason to spend time indoors. - The tourism board lists same-day take-home for shisa painting. - The park has a published workshop cutoff and free parking. **Cons** - The admission fee and workshop charges can be separate. - Individual workshops can close on days the village is open. - You still cross uncovered paths to reach the studio. **Best for** Adults and mixed groups in Yomitan who want to make something indoors during an ordinary shower. **Things to watch out for** Confirm the specific workshop, cost and availability before leaving. Ask which entrance and path give you the shortest walk to the studio.