Nakamura Residence: A Historical Gem in Okinawa

A precious historical building in Okinawa, believed to have been constructed around 500 years ago. ● Spot: Nakamura Residence ● Address: 106 Aza Oshiro, Kitanakagusuku Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture ● Admission: Adults 500 yen, Middle/High School Students 300 yen, Elementary School Students 200 yen ● Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays ● Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ● Parking: Available for passenger cars ● Highlights: ① Designated as a cultural property by the Ryukyu Government in 1956 (Showa 31) → Recognized as an Important Cultural Property by Japan in 1972, the year of Okinawa's reversion to Japan. ② Offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of upper-class farmers during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. ③ Combines the architectural style of samurai residences with features of farmhouses, including elevated storage, barns, and livestock sheds, showcasing all the characteristics of Okinawan residential architecture. ④ Incorporates Chinese design elements and feng shui aesthetics, with asymmetry and subtle differences that add to the enjoyment of discovery. ⑤ Miraculously survived the Battle of Okinawa, with the entire estate remaining beautifully intact, making it an exceptionally valuable historical structure. ⑥ "Nakagami District" is pronounced "Nakagami-gun," and "Kitanakagusuku Village" is pronounced "Kitanakagusuku-son."