Ishigaki Yaima village

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Ishigaki Yaima village, Open-air museum and theme park in Ishigaki, Japan.

The grounds contain six traditional Okinawan houses with red tile roofs and coral walls, representing regional architecture from past centuries.

Established in 1981 by Meitetsu corporation, this museum preserves and displays structures from the Ryukyu Kingdom period of Okinawan history.

Traditional dance performances with sanshin music occur throughout the day, demonstrating the musical traditions of the Ryukyu Islands.

Located 15 minutes from Ishigaki City by car, the site offers parking facilities and accepts major credit cards for the 1000 yen entry fee.

The museum maintains a colony of 60 squirrel monkeys that roam freely through designated areas, interacting with visitors during feeding sessions.

Location: Ishigaki

Founders: Nagoya Railroad

Official opening: 1981

Website: https://yaimamura.com

GPS coordinates: 24.40433,124.14436

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:28

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