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Nakamura House, Traditional house in Kitanakagusuku, Japan.

The Nakamura House features eight preserved rooms, red tiled roofs, high stone walls, and additional structures including a storehouse, barn, and gardens.

Built around 1800, this residential structure stands as one of the few surviving examples of pre-World War II Okinawan architecture in the Kitanakagusuku region.

The residence displays traditional Ryukyuan architectural elements, incorporating local materials and construction methods that reflect the customs of the Okinawan people.

Visitors can access the house Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees ranging from 200 to 500 yen.

The property marks the final point of the 2-kilometer Gusuku Route, connecting it to the Tomb of Lord Gosamaru and Nakagusuku Castle ruins.

Location: Kitanakagusuku

Inception: 18 century

Architectural style: Ryukyuan architecture

Website: https://nakamurahouse.jp/the-nakamura-house-english

GPS coordinates: 26.29000,127.80068

Latest update: May 15, 2025 13:12

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