[10% Discount] Ishigaki Yaima Village Admission Ticket & Experience Plan | Purchase Online | Instant Booking
- Tour the houses designated as national tangible cultural properties
- You can encounter squirrel monkeys, water buffalo, and crested eagles
- Enjoy the Ie Ashibi (sanshin show) four times a day
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (requires redemption) |
| Exhibit type | Traditional culture exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture, Theme parks, Traditional house experience |
| Tour types | None |
Product Info
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- Ishigaki Yaima Village Located on a hill overlooking Ishigaki Island's scenic Nagura Bay, Ishigaki Yaima Village is a theme park at the southernmost tip of Japan, recreating the traditional Yaeyama houses against a backdrop of lush nature. The village features a water buffalo pond, a Crested Serpent Eagle protection cage, and a squirrel monkey park, where visitors can feed the adorable squirrel monkeys. You can also observe rare flora and fauna on the tour of Nagura Ampar, which was registered under the Ramsar Convention in 2005. After a stroll around the village, take a break at Amparu Shokudo at Nagura Drive-In. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and shopping.
- Shisa Coloring Experience: Use quick-drying acrylic paints to color a bisque shisa. The color and expression of your original shisa are up to you! Everyone from small children to adults can enjoy this experience. Since we use quick-drying acrylic paints, you can take it home on the day. You can choose from a single shisa (either male or female) or a pair (male and female).
- Star Sand Art Experience: Fill a small bottle with star-shaped "star sand" and colorful sand to create your own original artwork. Everyone from small children to adults can enjoy this experience. The colorful and cute star sand art is perfect as a memento of your trip or as a souvenir.
- Experience Ryukyu costumes! Experience the islanders' mood with the beautifully colored bingata dyeing. Everyone from small children to adults can enjoy it. Men's costumes are also available. You can also take photos with your own camera. Be sure to create some wonderful memories of your trip!
Rows of good old houses
You can interact with squirrel monkeys
The sound of the sanshin resonates throughout the room.
A panoramic view of Ishigaki Island's famous Nagura Bay
Shisa coloring experience: Color using quick-drying acrylic paints
Shisa coloring experience
Star sand art experience: Fill a small bottle with star sand and colored sand to create an original piece of art
Star sand art experience
Ryukyu costume experience: Take a commemorative photo wearing a beautifully colored bingata!
Purchase Notice
- If you cancel your unused ticket after the designated date or if your reservation time has passed, your reservation will be cancelled and no refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend, please contact KKday customer service by 4:00 PM the day before your visit. *No cancellation fees will be charged if the park is closed due to force majeure, such as natural disasters.
[Shisa coloring experience/star sand art experience]
- This experience takes place inside Nagura Drive-In (an area where no entrance fee is required for Ishigaki Yaima Village).
- If you wish to enter Ishigaki Yaima Village, please purchase a separate entrance ticket.
[Ryukyu costume experience]
- This experience will be held at Ohama Residence in Ishigaki Yaimamura Village. A separate village admission ticket must be purchased.
Includes/Excludes
Redemption Location
Ishigaki Yaima Village Ticket Office
Monday 09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 17:30
Sunday 09:00 - 17:30
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Ishigaki Yaima Village
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Yes, Ishigaki Yaima Village features a dedicated Squirrel Monkey Garden where visitors can observe and interact with these lively animals up close. It's a highlight of the village, offering a unique wildlife experience within a natural setting.
Ishigaki Yaima Village is accessible by car or local bus. From Ishigaki Airport, it's approximately a 20-30 minute drive. If taking the bus, you can board a local bus heading towards Nagura and alight at the 'Yaima Village Mae' stop, which is conveniently located directly in front of the village entrance. Taxis are also readily available across the island.
Ishigaki Yaima Village showcases well-preserved traditional Yaeyama houses, some of which are designated as national tangible cultural properties, allowing you to learn about local life and architecture. Visitors can also enjoy the 'Ie Ashibi' sanshin show, which presents traditional Okinawan music and dance, offering an immersive cultural experience.
In addition to the squirrel monkey garden and traditional houses, Ishigaki Yaima Village also features a buffalo pond, where you can observe water buffalo, and a protection cage for crested eagles. Furthermore, there is a designated tour course leading to Nagura Amparu, a natural mangrove forest, providing diverse nature and wildlife observation opportunities.
Ishigaki Yaima Village is beautifully situated on a hill overlooking the scenic Nagura Bay. The village itself offers a tour course to Nagura Amparu, a pristine mangrove forest, allowing visitors to explore this significant ecosystem. While the village doesn't offer direct marine activities like swimming, it provides a gateway to observe important local natural landscapes.
The 'Ie Ashibi' sanshin show at Ishigaki Yaima Village is a vibrant traditional Okinawan musical performance. It features the sanshin, a three-stringed instrument, along with local songs and dances, offering a deep dive into Yaeyama culture. The show is typically performed four times a day, providing visitors with multiple opportunities to enjoy this cultural highlight.
To explore other popular Ishigaki Island attractions like Kabira Bay from Ishigaki Yaima Village, renting a car is highly recommended for flexibility and convenience. Alternatively, local buses connect various points on the island, though checking routes and schedules in advance is advisable. Taxis are also an option for direct transport; Kabira Bay is approximately a 15-20 minute drive from the village.
The traditional Yaeyama houses at Ishigaki Yaima Village are historically significant as they meticulously preserve and recreate the architectural style and way of life from the 'good old days' of the Yaeyama region. Many of these houses are recognized as national tangible cultural properties, offering visitors a unique and authentic connection to Okinawa's rich historical and cultural heritage.
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