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Ishigaki-yaima mura
石垣やいま村

  • Recreational Facilities

Ishigaki-yaima mura is located in the southwestern part of Ishigaki Island,

and it is the biggest bay on the island where the spontaneous generation of the mangrove is seen

because it is on the hill overlooking “the excellent storehouse gulf”.

It is the southernmost theme park of Japan which shows the folk culture of the good old Ishigaki district.

The old private house agriculture of red tiles, farmhouses, the houses of fishermen have been restored

and are registered with the Tangible Cultural Property of the country, which show the life of Ryukyu.

Tourists also can see or experience Ryukyu clothing, the pond of buffalos, protective cages for spilornis cheelas,

squirrel monkey garden, a visit to the excellent storehouse Ann Pal in mangrove forest famous for being registered

to Ramsar Convention and can observe the rare animals and plants.

Access and Getting Around

10 km from the downtown.

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