Ryukyu Mura (Ryukyu Village, —®‹…‘º) is a small theme park about traditional Okinawan culture in the form of a recreated village from the times of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

The village includes a traditional residence with a red tiled roof and surrounding stone walls for protection against typhoons, a shrine and various workshops where visitors may participate in hands-on experiences such as pottery, playing the sanshin guitar, weaving a coaster or painting a small shisa statue.

Some performances and events are also held at the village, including multiple daily eisa taiko drumming performances. Of course, visitors also have the opportunity to eat popular Okinawan dishes and purchase a wide range of local souvenirs.

Getting there and around

Ryukyu Mura is located in central Okinawa Honto, about 30 kilometers north of Naha.

By bus

Take bus number 120 from Naha to Ryūkyū Mura-mae bus stop (—®‹…‘º‘O; 80 minutes, 1090 yen from Naha Bus Terminal or 90 minutes, 1180 yen from Naha Airport; 2 buses/hour)

By car

By car, it takes about 50 minutes (more during rush hours) from Naha if using the expressway between Naha and Ishikawa IC (650 yen one way).

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