The New Must-Try for Family Trips to Okinawa! Cream Soda Candle-Making Experience That Elementary School Kids Will Love

If you're looking for an indoor experience your kids will genuinely enjoy during your Okinawa trip, why not try making Japan's first and Okinawa's first life-size Okinawa Cream Soda Candle at Ryukyu Kobo Chura?

Okinawa lacks many hands-on craft experiences suitable for children, leaving families on vacation struggling to find alternatives on rainy or hot days.

The Okinawa Cream Soda Candle Experience, with its unique charm, is a new option for family vacations that we highly recommend.

Why are there few indoor experiences for children to enjoy in Okinawa?

Limited experiences that satisfy indoor × short duration × safety

Okinawa offers abundant outdoor activities like ocean and mountain adventures, yet indoor hands-on experiences for children remain limited. Demand for safe “indoor leisure” activities surges especially on rainy days or when temperatures soar. Against this backdrop, we launched our Okinawa Cream Soda Candle-Making Experience—a short yet fully immersive activity.

Three Charms That Captivate Elementary School Students

① Soft ice candles can be rolled into a perfect sphere just like the real thing.

Ice cream candles are soft and shaped using a scoop. For elementary school students, this process is one exciting moment after another, making it a memorable scene that captivates almost every child. Since they're handling materials they rarely encounter, the experience itself feels fresh and stimulating.

② The color-mixing process is “like an experiment and so much fun,” receiving rave reviews.

You mix the colors yourself to create the drink portion. The excitement of wondering "What happens when I mix this color?" keeps you engaged, making it a time that feels like a cross between arts and crafts and a science experiment. With endless color combinations possible, this step naturally sparks creativity. Why not consider this as a topic for your child's independent research project? (However, please note that the liquid candle wax is extremely hot at 80-90 degrees Celsius. Children should not be involved in mixing the candle wax or pouring it into the glass. This step must be performed by a parent or guardian.)

③ Decorate with Okinawa-themed cookie cutter candles

Cookie-cutter candles packed with Okinawan charm are a hit with kids. They can decorate them by choosing creatures and patterns seen on their travels, so inside the candleYou can create a record of your family trip.。

Family-Friendly Experience Design Rated by Travelers with Children

45 minutes to make + 1 hour to cure, making it easy to schedule

Children tend to lose interest if the activity takes too long, but this experience is appealing because it can be completed in about 45 minutes. After finishing, it takes about an hour to harden, so you can pick it up right away if you take a break or go shopping in between. It can easily be incorporated into family travel itineraries. Ryukyu Kobo Chura is located near American Village, so you can enjoy the area after the experience and come back later to pick it up. There are also many hotels nearby, so picking it up the next day or later is perfectly fine.

With safety-conscious processes, parents can watch with peace of mind.

For activities involving heat, we always require a parent or guardian to supervise. This allows even elementary school children to participate safely. The program is structured so children can focus on safe activities like color mixing, ice molding, and decoration.

Excellent access near American Village

Its prime location just a short walk from American Village is another reason families choose us. Being close to major tourist attractions means less travel fatigue for children and a convenient base for connecting to your next plans. With numerous hotels surrounding Ryukyu Kobo Chura, guests staying nearby can easily walk to our shop.

Capture your family memories in a cream soda during your Okinawa trip

At Ryukyu Kobo Chura, you can experience Japan's first and Okinawa's first Okinawa Cream Soda Candle-making workshop.Creativity that captivates elementary school students × Safety that reassures parents × Okinawan charm Our new experience plan combines as many of these elements as possible.

Located near American Village with easy access, it can also be used for independent research projects or as a travel souvenir.

"Turn your Okinawa travel memories into handmade keepsakes." We hope you and your family will enjoy this experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.