Things to do

Nakamura House

Central Okinawa北中城村
Traditional buildings and tiled roofs at Nakamura House
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Your travel notes

Look for the practical ideas behind an Okinawan home. Nakamura House in Kitanakagusuku is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property preserving a traditional residential compound.

What to look out for

  1. Tiled roofs, stone walls and local building traditions
  2. The hinpun screen wall at the entrance
  3. A compound combining a residence and farm structures

Notice the design of the compound

Visit the house, then consider nearby Nakagusuku Castle if time allows. Check each site's schedule and travel route separately.

Explore from Kitanakagusuku

A local accommodation base is HOTEL KINJO Rycom Kitanakagusuku 330.

TRIP IDEAS

Ideas for your visit

One suggested way to include this stop in a walk or drive.

  1. Check the schedule, including Wednesday and Thursday closures.
  2. Explore the roofs, screen wall and compound layout.
  3. Confirm travel and opening times before visiting another site.

Visitor information

AreaCentral Okinawa北中城村CategoryHistory & culture
Before visiting

106 Ogusuku, Kitanakagusuku. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00–17:00; last entry 16:40. Closed Wednesday and Thursday. Check admission and exceptional closures with the operator.

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