The Miyara-dunchi is the only residence of the samurai class left in its original state from the Ryukyu Kingdom Era. It is located in Ishigaki City, Ishigaki Island, and was built in the second year of Bunsei (1819) by the Miyara family who were administrators in the Ohama District of the Yaeyama Islands. The edifice was built by the 8th generation of Miyaras after the fashion of samurai homes in Shuri.

The construction is made of wood, and its roof is covered with the characteristic red tile that only high ranking people could have at the time. The house site is surrounded by stone walls, and it has a garden that was designed by the famous landscaper of the Ryukyuan Kingdom, Gusukuma.

The dunchi (administrative center) is now managed by the descendants of the Miyara family, and the present owner welcomes visitors, and eagerly explains the history of the Miyara family and the house design.

During the battle of okinawa, all samurai homes near Shuri Castle were destroyed, leaving only the Miyara-dunchi to reflect the lifestyle and atmosphere of the samurai class of the Ryukyu Kingdom Era.

The national government has designated the Miyara-dunchi as an Important National Cultural Asset for the preservation of Ryukyuan heritage.