Vividly alive and breathing
Experience Okinawa history!
If you want quiet healing away from the busy city, I recommend visiting Ishigaki Yaima Village, overlooking Nagura Bay.
Yaima Village, a not-to-be-missed tourist destination in southern Japan, boasts an unforgettable spectacle combined with the fantastic nature surrounding it. You can experience unique crafts and traditional customs as if you have stepped back in time!
People of all ages can regularly watch traditional music, dance, and live performances without getting bored, and you can also stop by the store and try on traditional costumes! You can meet cute squirrel monkeys in Yaama Village, and you can feed them or take pictures with them.
Fun for all ages
Exploring Ishigaki Yaima Village!
Yaima Village, a place where history comes alive! This is a must-visit hot place if you visit Isakashi Island. It's a traditional theme park that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. Not only can you see and experience unique crafts and customs, but because it's located on a hill, it's perfect for exploring Ishigaki's fantastic surroundings!
Visit Yaima Village to see houses built using Ishigaki's traditional building techniques, and enjoy traditional music and live performances performed by the villagers! You can also learn Okinawa's traditional dance, which boasts a fast tempo!
That's not all! Isakashi Yaima Village guarantees a much more unique and fulfilling day than other theme parks, as you can take pictures with cute squirrel monkeys running around near the village and even feed them! Time is too precious to worry, so let’s go with WAUG now!
Beware of heart attack! I invite you to squirrel monkey heaven.
You can see cute squirrel monkeys throughout the gardens of Ayama Village!
At Ayama Village, interact with about 60 adorable and curious squirrel monkeys and take cute photos!
A variety of experiences are available!
A variety of experience programs are available in Ayama Village. From now on, I will introduce them one by one!
- Yaasabi: You can experience Yaeyama’s old games. * A separate admission fee is charged.
- Shisa coloring experience: You can color unglazed shisa to your taste! The completed Sisa can be taken home on the same day.
- Making sandals: You can make your own sandals using your favorite characters and patterns!
- Ryukyu costume experience: Transform into an island resident! Take a commemorative photo wearing a beautiful red-patterned costume. Men's and children's clothing are also available, making it perfect for taking family photos. *Separate admission fee applies.
Please check the official website for more details!
address :
Ishigaki Yaimamura (石垣やいま村)
967-1 Nagura, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0021 Japan
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Opening hours :
Mon - Fri
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last entry: 17:00 PM)
way to come:
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port
967-1 Nagura, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0021 일본