Bringing a way of life in harmony with nature, passed down for nearly 600 years, into the present day.
Spend a peaceful moment surrounded by the wind, light, and sounds of nature in a new form of traditional Okinawan home.
Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport.
Located in a quiet village in Motobu, just 5–10 minutes by car from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Bise, two of northern Okinawa’s most popular destinations.
SHINMINKA Villa is a wooden retreat designed to open fully in all directions.
Located across the Ryukyu Islands, each Villa is rooted in a deep respect for nature, history, and collaboration with the local community.
The Ryukyu Islands, once home to the Ryukyu Kingdom, developed a rich and distinctive culture shaped by the resources of their forests and surrounding seas.
Over centuries, the islands embraced new ideas and technologies from neighboring regions, adapting them to their own environment and creating a unique and sustainable way of life.
In modern times, however, the rapid pace of technological advancement began to outstrip this process of thoughtful adaptation. Tradition and modernity became increasingly separated, gradually distancing everyday life from the landscapes, culture, and ways of living that had been nurtured here for generations.
Experience a stay that brings you a little closer to the everyday life of Okinawa—something you may not discover through sightseeing alone.
At SHINMINKA Villa GUSHIKEN, slow down and enjoy the gentle rhythm of island life.
SHINMINKA Villa ー詳しい活動、受賞歴などー
〇新民家MAKER https://shinminka.com/
〇ISSHO Architects https://www.issho.com/
2018 沖縄建築賞/正賞受賞
2019 JIA環境建築/最優秀賞受賞
Facility Information
Facility Name
SHINMINKA Villa GUSHIKEN
Email Address
Phone Number
Access
OKINAWAMOTOBU-CHO, KUNIGAMI-GUNGUSHIKEN 206
Important Notes
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
15:00 ~ 24:00
Check-out
~11:00
Policy
Cancellation Policy
Children's Policy
Bed sharing policy
Facilities & Services
Room Facilities & Amenities
Amenities / Facilities / Bathroom
Facilities & Services
Food Facility / Transport
Facility Precautions
ABOUT THE VILLA SURROUNDINGS
The Villa is located in a small, quiet village surrounded by nature. Please be considerate of our neighbors during your stay. Dogs and cats live in the surrounding area. Please do not feed them, even if they approach you. Okinawa’s warm, natural environment means mosquitoes and other insects may be present throughout the year. Mosquito coils are provided, but we recommend bringing insect repellent if needed. You may also hear birds and insects around the property, and occasionally geckos or small insects may find their way indoors. We hope you will embrace this closeness to nature and village life as part of the SHINMINKA Villa experience.
AMENITIES
To reduce environmental impact, we provide only essential amenities. Provided: Towels / Slippers / Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Soap / Hand Soap Disposable amenities such as toothbrushes and razors are not provided. We kindly ask you to bring your own personal items.
TYPHOONS & CANCELLATION POLICY
Typhoons may occur in Okinawa and the Amami Islands, particularly between May and October. Our standard cancellation policy applies to cancellations due to typhoons, tropical storms, flight or ferry cancellations, and other transportation disruptions caused by weather conditions. If a typhoon is approaching, please check the latest weather and transportation updates and make your decision with safety as your priority. If you are concerned about unexpected illness, injury, or transportation cancellations, we recommend purchasing travel cancellation insurance in advance. For further details, please refer to the “Terms of Use & Accommodation Agreement” on the SHINMINKA Villa website.
