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  • Miyakojima City Museum
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    4.0
    49 Reviews
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Hirara Higashinakasonezoe 1166-287
    This museum is located south of Miyakojima Botanical Garden about a 15-minute drive from Hirara Port or about a 20-minute drive from Miyako Airport. It is notable for featuring in-depth exhibits about the nature, history, folk customs, and culture of Miyako Island. The museum is divided into two exhibit halls: the No. 1 and No. 2 exhibit hall. The No. 1 exhibit hall, which is focused on archaeology and history, presents information on archaeological sites that have been excavated such as the Hokama Site. It also features a recreation of life on Miyako Island from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. The museum also holds regular themed exhibits and special exhibits as well as hands-on educational activities for children, lectures, and other events.

    宮古島の歴史や遺物、水産や農業に関わる道具、動物や昆虫、天気や台風など知ることができます。少し寂れた感は有りますが、展示内容は興味深いものが多く、勉強になります。子供から大人まで楽しめる場所だと思います。

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  • Miyakojima Kaihoukan
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    3.5
    41 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Gusukube Bora 591-1
    Miyakojima Kaihoukan located in Gusukube, Miyakojima City exhibits a lot of shells which are collected from all over Japan. It is a place with a feeling of great spaciousness where you can enjoy panoramic views of Boraga Beach to Higashihennazaki right in front of your eyes. It is the main facility in an entertainment area where you can play, eat and experience going to neighboring sightseeing attractions or enjoying with marine leisure activities for a whole day. There is a restaurant where you can enjoy your meal while gazing at the sea. Taco rice that uses a giant clam as a plate is popular. There is also a shopping center which you can buy souvenirs of Miyako Island.

    4時頃にお伺いしたにもかかわらず、貝殻作りの体験をさせて頂きました。 閉店時間17時を超えたにも関わらず焦らす様なことはなく非常に親切な人達でした。 貝殻の種類は豊富でシーサーからネックレスまで幅広い貝殻アクセサリーが自分で作れます。 作り方は貝殻を選んでグルーガンでくっつけるだけです。 貝殻さえ有れば自宅でもできますが、幾分貝殻の種類が豊富なので痒いところにパーツがあり色々な物が想像次第...

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  • Tarama Village Furusato Minｚoku Gakushukan
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
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    Okinawa Miyako-gun Tarama Mura Nakasuji 1098-1
    "This museum is located just west of the urban area on the northern part of Tarama Island, which lies between Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island. As the name suggests, it features many exhibits related to the region's culture and especially its folk performing arts. Visitors can see items including genealogies and family registers as well as costumes and scripts used in the Hachigatsu-Odori. Literally meaning ""August Dance,"" the Hachigatsu-Odori is the traditional harvest festival of Tarama Village. It has been designated as a National Important Intangible Folk-cultural Property. More than just a facility for the education of children, the museum is a place where tourists can gain a deeper understanding of the history of Tarama."

    土曜日に行きましたが玄関にかぎが掛かっていました（11時ごろ） 中心地から離れていますが立派な建物でした。

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  • Miyakojima City Traditional Crafts Center
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Ueno Nobaru 1190-188
    This handicrafts shop is located about a 10-minute drive southeast from Miyako Airport. It sells kimono and other dry goods made with Miyako Jofu, a local textile with a history dating back some six centuries that has been designated by the national government as a Traditional Craft Product. The shop also sells accessories made from local textiles including Miyako Asaori and Miyako-ori that make great souvenirs. Visitors can view exhibits including the raw materials and implements used to create these textiles. It is even possible to watch live weaving demonstrations on weekdays. Groups of 40 or more people should call before visiting. A video on the weaving process can be viewed weekends and holidays when there are no live demonstrations.

    古くは1600年ごろから製造されていたと言う宮古上布の製造工程が見られます。残念ながらその機織りの状況は最近のSNSのだらしなさから写真NGになってしまっていました。それにしてもものすごい緻密な製造工程で、出来上がった製品の価値がものすごく高いことがわかります。 午前9時から午後5時30分まで開いています。

  • Harimizuutaki
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Hirara Nishizato 8
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  • Head Tax Rock (Bubakari Rock)
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Hirara Nikadori 90
    This historic rock is located north along the road from the Grave of Nakasone Tuyumya about a five-minute drive from Hirara Port or about a 25-minute drive from Miyako Airport. The name of the rock, which is called Bubakari Rock by locals, stems from a legend that a head tax had long been levied on every islander once they were taller than the rock. In fact, a head tax was levied by the cash-strapped government of the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1637. Every resident was required to pay the tax for 35 years from age 15 to 50. Men were required to pay the tax in millets. Women, meanwhile, were required to pay it in Miyako Jofu textile. The rock serves as a reminder of the hardship imposed on the people forced to pay this tax until 1903.
  • Miyako Shrine
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    4.0
    100 Reviews
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Hirara Nishi Sato 5-1

    神社本庁包括下の神社としては日本最南端ということで、必ずお詣りするべく御朱印帳をトランクに入れて宮古島に降り立ちましたが、書き置きでした。 しかし、平良の中心部に建つ壮麗で琉球赤瓦がまぶしい社殿は見ごたえがありました。

  • Sabautsugar
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Irabu
  • Matida Shimin Theater Miyakokoikibunka hole
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Shimozato 108-12
  • Sanitz Hama carnival
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Shimoji Yonaha
  • Uruka Shrine
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Gusukube Sunagawa
  • Catholic Church
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Hirara Shimo Sato 156-1
  • Kiyoshikokaimiyakokiyoshi Jacob Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Shimozato 608
  • Nippon Christ Kyodan Miyakojima Dendosho
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Shimozato 1046-1
  • Matujituseito Jesus Christ Church Miyakoshibu
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Shimozato 1116
  • Miyako Jesus Koremitama Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Higashinakasone 863-1
  • Tenrikyochosuibun Church
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Nishinakasone 672-1
  • Risshokoseikai Okinawa Church Miyakohozasho
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Nishizato 974
  • Kongo Zen Ji
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    Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Ueno Nobaru 1189-39
  • Butupoji
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    Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Shimozato 1320-1
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