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Experience Okinawa's history!
If you're looking for a quiet respite from the bustling city, we recommend a visit to Ishigaki Yaima Village, overlooking Nagura Bay. A must-see destination in southern Japan, Yaima Village boasts unforgettable scenery, blending seamlessly with the surrounding stunning natural beauty. Experience unique crafts and traditional customs, as if stepping back in time!
People of all ages can enjoy regular traditional music, dance, and live performances, and you can even stop by the shops to try on traditional costumes! Inside Yaama Village, you can meet adorable squirrel monkeys, who you can feed and take photos with.
Fun for all ages
Exploring Ishigaki Yaima Village!
Yaima Village, a place where history lives and breathes! A must-visit hotspot when visiting Isakashi Island. This traditional theme park feels like a step back in time. Not only can you experience and witness unique crafts and customs, but its hillside location also offers the perfect vantage point for viewing Ishigaki's stunning surroundings!
Visit Yaima Village and tour houses built using traditional Ishigaki architectural techniques. Enjoy traditional music and live performances performed by the villagers! You can even learn a fast-paced traditional Okinawan dance!
And that's not all! Take photos with the adorable squirrel monkeys frolicking around the village, and even feed them. Isakashi Yaima Village guarantees a truly unique and fulfilling day, unlike any other theme park! Don't waste time thinking. Let's go with Wag now!
Heart-fluttering alert! We invite you to squirrel monkey heaven.
You can spot adorable squirrel monkeys throughout Ayama Village Gardens! Interact with approximately 60 playful and curious squirrel monkeys and take adorable photos!
A variety of experiences are available!
Ayama Village offers a variety of experiential programs. I'll introduce them one by one!
- Yaasabi: You can experience the traditional games of Yaeyama. *Separate admission fee applies.
- Experience painting a Shisa pottery: Paint an unglazed Shisa pottery to your liking! You can take home your finished Shisa pottery the same day.
- Make your own sandals: Create your own sandals using your favorite characters and patterns!
- Ryukyu Costume Experience: Transform into an islander! Take a commemorative photo wearing a beautiful red-patterned costume. Men's and children's clothing is also available, making it perfect for 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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Business hours:
weekdays
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission is at 5:00 PM)
Directions:
About 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport
About 20 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port
967-1 Nagura, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0021 일본