A place to explore traditional Yaeyama houses and culture on Ishigaki Island, with red-tiled homes reflecting island life.
Highlights
- Preserved red-tiled houses
- Yaeyama culture and daily life
- Nature within the grounds
Island life through traditional houses
Traditional houses relocated from Ishigaki preserve elements of Yaeyama life. Registered cultural properties form part of the grounds, where room layouts and open construction are as interesting as the red-tiled roofs.
The forms of the houses and the colors of their roofs reflect Yaeyama culture. Details of the buildings add interest to a walk through the village.
Exploring the area
Outside views can be combined with time reading about the houses and looking at their interiors. Nature and animal areas add another perspective on the relationship between island life and the environment.
Before visiting
The official site explains accessible buildings, experiences and animal areas, including current arrangements for particular activities.
