{"id":11224,"date":"2026-10-01T12:36:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T03:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/?p=11224"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:11:27","slug":"%e7%9f%b3%e5%9e%a3%e5%b3%b6-%e3%82%84%e3%81%84%e3%81%be%e6%9d%91","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224","title":{"rendered":"How to get to and play in Yaima-mura, a sightseeing spot on Ishigaki Island!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hello everyone!<br \/>\nLet's get right to it,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>The Theme Park at Japan's Southernmost and Westernmost Points<\/strong><\/span>Are you familiar with the<br \/>\nThe answer lies on Ishigaki Island.<strong>\"Ishigaki Yaimamura\"<\/strong>It is.<br \/>\nA village! you may think, but the theme park retains the atmosphere of a village typical of Yaeyama.<br \/>\nIn this article, we\u2019ll show you how to get to Ishigaki Yaima Village\u2014a place that preserves the traditional landscape of the Yaeyama Islands\u2014and how to enjoy your visit there.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of activities on Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, Phantom Island and Blue Cave.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adabd7edf1e5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #6d6d6d;color:#6d6d6d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%82%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E6%9D%91%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1\" title=\"More information about Yaimamura\">More information about Yaimamura<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%82%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E6%9D%91%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8A%E3%81%B3%E6%96%B9\" title=\"How to play Yaima Village\">How to play Yaima Village<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B6%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE\" title=\"Squirrel Monkey Forest\">Squirrel Monkey Forest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E6%95%A3%E7%AD%96\" title=\"\u30fbMangrove Walk\">\u30fbMangrove Walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%83%BB%E5%AE%B6%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%81%B3%EF%BC%88%E3%82%84%E3%83%BC%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%81%B3%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\" title=\"\u30fbYa-ashibi\">\u30fbYa-ashibi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%83%BB%E7%90%89%E8%A3%85%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93\" title=\"\u30fbRyukyu Costume Experience\">\u30fbRyukyu Costume Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E8%89%B2%E4%BB%98%E3%81%91%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93\" title=\"\u30fbShisa Painting Workshop\">\u30fbShisa Painting Workshop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%83%BB%E6%98%9F%E7%A0%82%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93\" title=\"\u30fbStardust Art Workshop\">\u30fbStardust Art Workshop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%83%BB%E6%98%9F%E7%A9%BA%E8%A6%B3%E8%B3%9E\" title=\"Stargazing\">Stargazing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/11224\/#%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E6%9D%91%E3%81%A8%E3%81%AF\"><\/span>What is Yaima Village?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11325\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0871-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ishigaki Yaimamura is,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>A nature-rich theme park that recreates the traditional Yaeyama-style houses of days gone by<\/strong><\/span>It is located on a small hill overlooking Nagura Bay, one of Ishigaki Island's scenic spots.<br \/>\nWithin the village,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>Four traditional houses with red-tiled roofs, each over 100 years old, that were relocated from the center of Ishigaki Island<\/strong><\/span>They are lined up here. All of them are nationally registered tangible cultural properties.<br \/>\nThe sound of the sanshin echoes from the traditional house, and there are plenty of activities that let you experience Yaeyama culture, such as trying on traditional Ryukyu attire and painting shisa statues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11316\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0952-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Water buffalo lounge around in the village<strong>Buffalo Pond<\/strong>Oh, a National Special Natural Monument<strong>Observation Cage for Crowned Eagles<\/strong>, ,<strong>The Squirrel Monkey Forest<\/strong>There are also things like that.<br \/>\n\"Yonna,\" a crested eagle living in a cage, lost the ability to fly in a traffic accident and has been cared for at Yaima Village for the rest of his life.<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>A rare facility where you can observe the crested eagle\u2014a species rarely encountered in the wild\u2014up close<\/strong><\/span>It is.<br \/>\nIn addition, Yaima Village is adjacent to the \u201cNagura Amparu\u201d wetland, which is designated under the Ramsar Convention, and visitors can walk from the village to the mangrove trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11307\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0993-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E6%9D%91%E3%81%AE%E8%A1%8C%E3%81%8D%E6%96%B9\"><\/span>Directions to Yaima Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ishigaki Yaimamura is located on the western side of Ishigaki Island, near Nagura Bay.<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>About a 20-minute drive from the Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal, and about a 30-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport<\/strong><\/span>This is a general guideline.<br \/>\nFrom downtown, head north on Prefectural Route 79; the landmark is just past the Nagura Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fb<strong>\u8eca<\/strong>: About 20 minutes from Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal \/ About 30 minutes from New Ishigaki Airport<br \/>\n\u30fb<strong>scheduled bus<\/strong>: About a 1-minute walk from the \u201cMotomegura\u201d bus stop; about a 7-minute walk from the \u201cYaima Village Entrance\u201d bus stop<br \/>\n\u30fb<strong>parking lot<\/strong>: Approximately 100 passenger cars (large buses permitted)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since the number of local buses (Higashi Transport) is limited,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>It's a good idea to check the schedule in advance for peace of mind.<\/strong><\/span>It is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=\u77f3\u57a3\u3084\u3044\u307e\u6751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>\u25b6 View Ishigaki Yaima Village on Google Maps<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E6%9D%91%E3%81%AE%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0%E6%83%85%E5%A0%B1\"><\/span>More information about Yaimamura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11324\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0889-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ishigaki Yaima Village is a theme park\u2014much like an open-air museum\u2014where visitors can experience the culture and way of life of the Yaeyama Islands.<br \/>\nYou can go inside many of these traditional houses, and<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>Relax on the engawa or tour the \u201cUminchu House\u201d and \u201cHarusa House,\u201d which recreate life in the past<\/strong><\/span>You can do that.<br \/>\nThe fishermen's houses display traditional Sabani fishing boats and fishing gear, while the farmers' houses feature farming tools and hearths.<br \/>\nIn addition, from the \u201cAnparu Tower\u201d\u2014an observation deck approximately 5 meters high\u2014you can enjoy a panoramic view of Nagura Bay, and<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>On clear days, you can see all the way to Taketomi Island, Kohama Island, and Iriomote Island.<\/strong><\/span>It's a spot with a breathtaking view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11313\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0965-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For meals, head to the area near the entrance<strong>\"Mezo Drive-In: Anparu Shokudo\"<\/strong>...where you can enjoy it.<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>No entrance fee required<\/strong><\/span>So it's perfect for a lunch break during a road trip.<br \/>\nThe menu features a variety of dishes made with local ingredients, including the popular Yaeyama soba, soft-bone soki soba, and juicy (Okinawan-style mixed rice). Since the restaurant is open only for lunch, be sure to arrive with plenty of time to spare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Within the village<strong>\"Gett\u014d Chaya\"<\/strong>Well then,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>Sata Andagi Made Using Grandma's Old-Fashioned Recipe<\/strong><\/span>You can enjoy shaved ice made with brown sugar and homemade drinks. You can even enjoy them while sitting on the tatami mats at the historic \"Kishaba Residence.\"<br \/>\n*A village entrance fee is required to use the Getto Tea House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%82%84%E3%81%84%E3%81%BE%E6%9D%91%E3%81%AE%E9%81%8A%E3%81%B3%E6%96%B9\"><\/span>How to play Yaima Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11314\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0960-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yaima Village is a popular tourist destination where visitors can enjoy a wealth of cultural experiences as well as interact with animals and nature. Here, we\u2019ll introduce the different ways to enjoy Yaima Village, one by one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B6%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%A3%AE\"><\/span>Squirrel Monkey Forest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11301\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1019-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">At the Squirrel Monkey Forest, we keep Bolivian squirrel monkeys\u2014native to Central and South America\u2014in an environment that closely mimics their natural habitat, making use of the subtropical natural forest. Currently,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>More than 60 squirrel monkeys born on the island<\/strong><\/span>I'm living a carefree life.<br \/>\nYou can go into the forest and observe them up close, and<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>If you sit still, they might even climb onto your shoulders or hands<\/strong><\/span>Yes, there is.<br \/>\nPlease leave your belongings on the shelf just inside the entrance and empty your pockets before entering. The key is not to chase or try to catch the squirrel monkeys\u2014just wait for them to approach you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">*The squirrel monkey feeding experience has been suspended as of July 20, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E6%95%A3%E7%AD%96\"><\/span>\u30fbMangrove Walk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11330\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0925-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"The Mangroves at Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The mangroves in Yaima Village are adjacent to the \u201cNagura Anpar,\u201d which was designated under the Ramsar Convention in 2005.<br \/>\nPart of the walking trail is a wooden deck, so,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>Observe mangroves without getting your feet dirty or harming the natural environment<\/strong><\/span>Can be done.<br \/>\nYou might encounter creatures unique to brackish waters, such as large fiddler crabs or the Southern Leaping Goby, which skips across the water's surface.<br \/>\nIn addition,<strong>Guided mangrove tours are for groups<\/strong>This is the plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/8228\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for an article about mangroves in Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/10973\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for directions to and things to do at Nagura Amparu<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%BB%E5%AE%B6%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%81%B3%EF%BC%88%E3%82%84%E3%83%BC%E3%81%82%E3%81%97%E3%81%B3%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89\"><\/span>\u30fbYa-ashibi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11329\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0868-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\"Ie-ashibi\" refers to \"home entertainment,\" in which people sing and dance to traditional folk songs that have been passed down in the Yaeyama Islands for generations. At the historic \"Makishi Residence,\"<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>A folk music show featuring live sanshin music, singing, and dancing<\/strong><\/span>You can enjoy the<br \/>\nHighlights include:<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>The famous grandma who dances with a one-sh\u014d bottle balanced on her head<\/strong><\/span>. The lively banter and cheers from Grandma and Grandpa really get the crowd going.<br \/>\nThe official website lists showtimes at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (each lasting about 20 minutes), but times are subject to change, so please check on the day of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%BB%E7%90%89%E8%A3%85%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93\"><\/span>\u30fbRyukyu Costume Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ryukyu attire is a traditional costume that developed during the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is characterized by wide, airy sleeves and a loose, flowing cut that allows the tropical breeze to pass through easily.<br \/>\n<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>A variety of costumes, including those worn by royalty, the samurai class, commoners, dancers, and Eisa performers<\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s available in sizes suitable for everyone from newborns onward, regardless of age or gender. With a full range of accessories, such as floral headpieces and umbrellas, it\u2019s perfect for commemorative photos with family or as a couple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fb<strong>Experience Fee<\/strong>: 1,000 yen per item<br \/>\n\u30fb<strong>the time required<\/strong>: About 15 to 20 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC%E8%89%B2%E4%BB%98%E3%81%91%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93\"><\/span>\u30fbShisa Painting Workshop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In this workshop, you\u2019ll paint an unglazed shisa in your favorite colors to create your very own original shisa. Shisa are Okinawan talismans said to protect homes from evil spirits when placed at the entrance or by a window.<br \/>\nSince we're using quick-drying paint,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>You can take it home with you that same day<\/strong><\/span>That's another great feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fb<strong>Experience Fee<\/strong>: 1 piece: 1,800 yen \/ Pair: 3,300 yen<br \/>\n\u30fb<strong>the time required<\/strong>: About 60 to 90 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%BB%E6%98%9F%E7%A0%82%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E4%BD%93%E9%A8%93\"><\/span>\u30fbStardust Art Workshop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is a hands-on activity where you fill a small bottle with star-shaped star sand and colored sand to create your own original piece. Star sand is actually the shells of tiny creatures that live in the waters around the Yaeyama Islands.<br \/>\n<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>Fun for everyone, from young children to adults<\/strong><\/span>So, it's a great way to create travel memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fb<strong>Experience Fee<\/strong>: 1,000 yen<br \/>\n\u30fb<strong>the time required<\/strong>: About 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Shisa Painting Workshop and Star Sand Art Workshop are,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>You can experience this at the Meikura Drive-In, which has no entrance fee.<\/strong><\/span>. Please note that some activities may be suspended, so please check with the on-site activity desk for details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%83%BB%E6%98%9F%E7%A9%BA%E8%A6%B3%E8%B3%9E\"><\/span>Stargazing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ishigaki Island is part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, which includes the island,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>Designated as Japan's First \"Dark Sky Reserve\"<\/strong><\/span>It is a beautiful island known for its stars. You can see 84 of the 88 constellations, including the Milky Way and the Summer Triangle, of course, as well as the Southern Cross\u2014a sight rarely seen on Honshu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since Yaima Village is a facility designed for daytime enjoyment, stargazing at night is<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>We recommend taking a stargazing tour on Ishigaki Island<\/strong><\/span>That's right. During the day, experience Yaeyama culture in Yaimamura, and at night, under a sky full of stars...<a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/activities\/night_tour\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>astronomical observation<\/strong><\/span><\/a>If you enjoy these activities, you'll be able to fully experience the charms of Ishigaki Island in just one day.<br \/>\nIn addition, Yaima Village offers stargazing tours for groups (please contact Yaima Village for details).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/archives\/4725\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here to read about starry sky tours in Ishigaki Island.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Basic Information on Ishigaki Yaimamura<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Spot Name\uff1aIshigaki Yaima Village<br \/>\nAddress: 967-1, Nagura, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan<br \/>\nHours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Last admission at 5:00 p.m.)<br \/>\nClosed: Open year-round (may be closed during severe weather, such as typhoons)<br \/>\nPhone number: 0980-82-8798<br \/>\nAdmission Fee: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,200 yen; Children (ages 3\u2013elementary school students) 600 yen<br \/>\n*Re-entry to the village is permitted on the day of the event. Official online tickets are 10% off.<br \/>\nParking: Available (approximately 100 passenger cars)<br \/>\nDirections: About a 20-minute drive from the Ishigaki Port Remote Islands Terminal; about a 30-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport<br \/>\nOfficial Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yaimamura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.yaimamura.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n*Please check our official website and social media accounts for the latest business hours.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%82%81\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11315\" src=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/pipicms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_0953-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"Yaima Village, a Tourist Attraction on Ishigaki Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We\u2019ve introduced Ishigaki Yaimamura. What did you think?<br \/>\nYaima Village is,<span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\"><strong>A theme park at the southernmost and westernmost points of Japan where you can experience the culture and traditional way of life of the Yaeyama Islands with all five senses<\/strong><\/span>It is.<br \/>\nThe following is a list of recommendations for such a Yaima Village.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-bubbles\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#007d63;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#02b096;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Recommendations for Yaima Village<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u30fbExperience the Yaeyama way of life in a traditional house designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property<br \/>\n\u30fbA wide variety of cultural experiences, such as traditional house tours and Ryukyu costume try-ons<br \/>\n\u30fbSee squirrel monkeys, water buffalo, and crested eagles up close<br \/>\n\u30fbThe spectacular view from the Ampalu Tower overlooking Nagura Bay<br \/>\n\u30fbEnjoy a casual stroll through the mangroves at Nagura Ampalu<\/span><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Check out the information above, and be sure to pay a visit to Yaimamura.<br \/>\nThank you for reading to the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/activity\/#header2\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-glass\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#00bac9;border-color:#0095a1;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Button Description\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:6px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:21px;border-color:#4dcfda;border-radius:6px;-moz-border-radius:6px;-webkit-border-radius:6px;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-moz-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000;-webkit-text-shadow:1px 1px 1px #000000\"><i class=\"sui sui-hand-o-right\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#ffffff\"><\/i> Click here for a list of activities on Ishigaki Island, including Kabira Bay, Phantom Island and Blue Cave.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u307f\u306a\u3055\u3093\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\uff01 \u3055\u3063\u305d\u304f\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u65e5\u672c\u6700\u5357\u7aef\u30fb\u6700\u897f\u7aef\u306e\u30c6\u30fc\u30de\u30d1\u30fc\u30af\u3092\u3054\u5b58\u77e5\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\uff1f \u7b54\u3048\u306f\u77f3\u57a3\u5cf6\u306b\u3042\u308b\u300c\u77f3\u57a3\u3084\u3044\u307e\u6751\u300d\u3067\u3059\u3002 \u6751\uff01\uff1f\u3068\u601d\u308f\u308c\u308b\u304b\u3082\u3057\u308c\u307e [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[175,1601],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11224"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11224"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11224\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36200,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11224\/revisions\/36200"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11224"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ishigaki-pipi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}