What is Onna Village Museum like? Let's learn the history in Onna Village where the blue cave is attractive!
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What is Onna Village Museum like?
Onna Village Museum is located in Onna Village, one of Okinawa's most popular resort areas, on the west coast of the main island of Okinawa.
When you think of Onna Village, you probably think of the marine sports you can experience in the beautiful sea and the activities at the Blue Cave.
However, the Onna Village Museum offers free admission to local materials related to Onna Village, and is a great place to visit on a rainy day or on a day when you want to relax and sightsee.
Museum Attractions
Even those who do not usually visit museums are often fascinated by the depth of history and culture once they visit.
Let us introduce you to the attractions of the museum where you can learn about such historical background and culture.
Many exhibits
The Onna Village Museum has many exhibits that provide visitors with an insight into the history and culture of Onna Village.The exhibits are very easy to see, as each museum room has a different theme.
The first permanent exhibition room in the Onna Village Museum displays the work of Onna villagers, who lived off the natural bounty of the sea and fields.This exhibit introduces the work of Onna villagers using folk artifact materials, models, and videos, and features realistic life-size dolls showing people at work.
Even if it is difficult to visualize what kind of work is involved in a doll's work from the explanation alone, viewing a doll at work can help you understand the details of the work.
The second permanent exhibition room on the second floor explains the life of Onna villagers who lived in a community known as "shima," including rituals and folk tools.Lamps and lanterns are also on display, and rooms 1 through 3 are connected, allowing visitors to view them in sequence.
The exhibit in the third permanent exhibition room is themed "Onna no Michi" (Onna's Way).The exhibition traces the footprints of the people of Onna Village from the present day to the past by looking at the main road connecting Onna Village and Shuri called Shukudo and the ruins of Nakadomari.
By viewing the many exhibits related to Onna Village, you will definitely have a good opportunity to discover and learn a lot!
Learn about the history and attractions.
In recent years, Onna Village has become known as one of the best resort areas in Okinawa, and the museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about Onna Village's historical background and charms that we were unaware of before.It would be a valuable experience to learn how people have supported Onna Village until now.
Learning about the history and culture associated with Onna Village through the many exhibits will make your trip to Okinawa even more memorable.
Facility Overview
The second floor is an exhibition hall with windows overlooking the beautiful ocean of Onna Village.Chairs and tables are set up so that visitors can take a break and enjoy the beautiful scenery.The fishing boats, called sabani, displayed in the hall are not only for viewing, but also for the rare experience of touching them directly.
At the reception desk, you can get a cultural asset pamphlet or have a commemorative stamp stamped.In the permanent exhibition hall on the same floor, there is a theater in addition to the first, second, and third exhibition halls, where you can watch videos of the Harvest Festival and the Ushidake that have been held in the village, so be sure to watch those as well.
Also on the second floor is the Special Exhibition Room, where special exhibitions are held with themes and time periods.Even if you have been to the museum several times, you will be able to appreciate the special exhibitions with a fresh perspective because the themes change with the season.
Directions from Onna Village and Naha Airport
To reach Onna Village Museum from Onna Village, drive to Route 58 and continue toward Yomitan Village, which takes about 15 minutes.It is also important to keep in mind that it is easily accessible near a national highway and can be reached quickly when there is a change of plans.
If you are driving from Naha Airport to Onna Village Museum, first use Naha West Road/Route 58, Prefectural Route 82, and Route 330 to enter Okinawa Expressway at Tanahara, Nishihara Town.
Continue on the Okinawa Expressway and exit the Okinawa Expressway at the Ishikawa IC.If you continue on Prefectural Road 73 to Onna Village Museum, it will take about one hour to get there.
If you are going from Naha Airport, you can make a stop along the way and enjoy the drive!
Enjoy a comfortable trip with a rental car!
We'll also make reservations in advance for car rentals, which fill up quickly!
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Three recommended tours!
Here are three recommended tours.
summary
Onna Village has many indoor places to enjoy, including a museum.
Onna Village is one of the best resort areas in Okinawa, so while it is great to play as much as you can in the ocean, why not relax indoors with your family, friends, or loved ones while enjoying a relaxing conversation?
Rediscover the charm of Onna Village with an attractive indoor tour instead of a rainy day alternative!
