Ishigaki Yaima Village Tickets

Explore Ishigaki Yaima Village, a hilltop theme park where traditional Yaeyama houses, local wildlife, and rich natural surroundings come together overlooking Nagura Bay.

Getting started

Make your way to Ishigaki Yaima Village on Ishigaki Island and present your mobile voucher for admission. The voucher does not allow direct admission, so wait in line and follow the staff's instructions before entering. The village is about 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport, and there is no parking lot at the venue.

What to expect

Traditional Yaeyama village

Begin your visit by exploring the recreated traditional Yaeyama houses spread across the village. The houses are set against a natural backdrop on a hill overlooking Nagura Bay, giving you a setting that combines local architectural traditions with Ishigaki's landscape.

• Explore traditional Yaeyama houses reproduced within the village.

• Take in views of Nagura Bay from the hilltop setting.

• Experience the atmosphere of old Yaeyama while surrounded by the village's natural environment.

Wildlife and animal experiences

The village is home to various animals, including buffaloes, crested serpent eagles, and squirrel monkeys. The squirrel monkeys are particularly popular, and feeding them is one of the experiences highlighted by the supplier.

• Observe squirrel monkeys bred in an environment close to nature.

• See buffaloes and crested serpent eagles within the village.

• Squirrel monkey feeding is available as a popular activity at the village.

Ryukyu cultural experiences

Continue your visit with opportunities to engage with local culture. The village offers experiences involving traditional Ryukyu costumes and Shisa painting, giving you a hands-on way to explore elements of Okinawan culture.

• Try on Ryukyu costumes as part of the cultural experience.

• Experience painting Shisa, the traditional Okinawan guardian figure.

Nagura Anpal

The village also provides access to the natural environment around Nagura Anpal, a mangrove forest registered under the Ramsar Convention. The area is known for its rare animals and plants, offering another perspective on Ishigaki's natural landscape.

• Explore the mangrove forest of Nagura Anpal.

• Observe rare animals and plants found in the area.

• Experience the natural environment surrounding the village.

Night-time experiences

Ishigaki Yaima Village also offers a night tour focused on observing the starry sky. The supplier notes that 84 of the 88 constellations can be observed from Ishigaki, providing an opportunity to experience the night sky away from urban surroundings.

The night tour is a separate experience described by the supplier and is not confirmed as part of the admission ticket.

Wrapping up

Continue exploring the village's traditional houses, wildlife, cultural experiences, and natural surroundings at your own pace before finishing your visit. Ishigaki Yaima Village is about 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport. There is no parking lot at the venue, so plan your transportation accordingly.