Experience Okinawa's charm at 5 luxury hotels, villas, and cabins with open-air baths
The quality of hot springs in Okinawa is different from that in Honshu. This article will introduce 5 accommodations with open-air baths in Okinawa Prefecture, a famous tourist destination. Spending a day with the beautiful nature of Okinawa, starting with the sound of birds chirping and the breeze blowing through the treetops, and enjoying the leisurely feeling without time pressure under the starry sky, is the fun of Okinawa vacation.Accommodation facilities with open-air baths are divided into various forms such as hotels, villas, private houses, and cabins. We will also introduce accommodations with a completely different atmosphere from high-end hotels, so you may as well choose according to your purpose and preferences. Readers who want to spend an extremely happy time while taking a bath in an open-air bath and gazing at the superb view, please be sure to refer to it.
01【Nanjo City】Hyakuname Garan｜A hotel where you can fully experience the Japanese style
"Hyakunamegaran" is located in southern Okinawa Prefecture. This popular hot spring hotel stands in the middle of nature, and its "Ryukyu-style" architecture, which combines Ryukyu style and Japanese style, is a major feature. The building uses red tiles, Ryukyu limestone, Podocarpus and other building materials, and there is also a courtyard with a natural atmosphere planted with banyan trees.
The panoramic view from the restaurant window facing the sea is amazing! One of the charms of this place is that you can enjoy a full Ryukyu meal prepared with fresh ingredients.
【Recommendation points】
"Hyakunamagaran" is a well-known luxury hotel in Okinawa. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with open-air baths with sea views, but the "Manjoan" on the top floor is worth recommending. "Manjoan" is divided into 6 small rooms, each with an open-air bath facing the sea.
Here you can spend private time without being disturbed by outsiders, and you can enjoy the beautiful gradient colors of the sea and sky woven by nature until you are satisfied. At night, you can see these dreamy scenes of twinkling stars scattered all over the sky and the moonlight reflected on the water, which is also one of the recommended points.
The use time is from 5:30 am to 0:00 midnight, and reservations can be made. The relaxation services such as SPA and beauty treatments are very complete, which is also an attractive feature. Two of the 15 rooms are special rooms. If you want to enjoy a luxurious experience or stay on a special day, you may want to consider it.
【Transportation】
From "Naha Airport", take Tomigusuku East Road/Naha Airport Expressway, and get off at the Minamihazehara Minami IC for about 35 minutes
Hundred Names of Jialan
Address: 1299-1 Yamashitahara, Tamaki, Hyakume, Nancheng City, Okinawa Prefecture
Tel: 0989491011
02【Nancheng City】Kafuwa Chinen｜Spend healing time in Chinen Village
Kafuwa Chinen, located in Nanjo City, is a small villa that only accommodates 2 groups of tourists a day. Located in an old settlement that is different from the noisy tourist attractions, visitors can enjoy a secluded atmosphere. A private beach is a three-minute walk from the villa, and there are many places around where you can enjoy unsung beautiful scenery, all of which are charming private attractions. This is a special accommodation experience that makes people feel like traveling through time.
【Recommended points】
One of the guest rooms has a private pool, and the other has an open-air bath. Pets are allowed in the room with a pool, but there are some restrictions. Please check the official website if necessary.
From the bathroom in the room, you can see the blue sea of Chinen. In the room with an open-air bath, you can enjoy a leisurely bath under the blue sky and stars, which is perfect for the last day of your trip. The 4-square-meter open-air bath can be used as a foot bath or as a dedicated pool in summer, so there are suitable ways to use it in every season.
After taking a bath, it is especially recommended to rest in the small platform-like space like the Ryukyu tatami. Looking at the Okinawan-style red tile roofs and the sea from the large window with a width of 3.6 meters can make people forget time and feel relaxed.
【Transportation】
About 41 minutes from "Naha Airport" via Prefectural Road 86
Kafuwa Chinen
Address: 600 Chinen, Chinen, Nanjō City, Okinawa Prefecture
Tel: 09019470122
03【Kunigami County】Umi Ryoku-tei Okinawa Nakashinso｜A hotel where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients
Onna Village is one of Okinawa's most famous resorts, with many attractive hotels. Among them, "Umi Ryoku-tei Okinawa Nakashinso" has three management philosophies, namely "enjoy the sea, enjoy food, and enjoy the feast".
While looking at the sea view, you can enjoy Japanese-style kaiseki cuisine made with ingredients from Okinawa and Hokkaido, and you can also taste the seasonal flavors first. There are 25 rooms in the hotel, all of which are equipped with semi-open-air baths, which are very suitable for tourists who want to enjoy a high-quality and slow-paced travel.
【Recommended points】
Different guest rooms have different semi-open-air baths with different spaciousness. If you want to relax in a larger bath, you might consider the Japanese-Western style suite. There are also 3 Japanese-Western style rooms and 21 exclusive Western style rooms.
All rooms have sea views, and the bathroom windows can be fully opened, so you can enjoy the open feeling like an open-air bath. The large bath is open from 6:00 to 10:00 and 15:00 to 23:30, and the sauna is also a very attractive feature.
The guest room comes with a skin-beautifying bath agent sample formulated with aloe vera moisture and Okinawa's unique ingredients. If you like it, you can buy it directly at the store in the hotel. It must be a good reward for yourself! Those who want to enjoy food and beautiful scenery at the same time must refer to this.
【Transportation】
From "Naha Airport", take the Okinawa Expressway and take the Yaka IC Interchange for about 90 minutes
Seaside Inn Okinawa Nakamaso
Address: 855-1 Nakamasa, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Telephone: 0989116650
04【Kunigami County】Canopus Motobu｜An old-fashioned house-style villa where you can enjoy your own private space
"Canopus Motobu" is a single-family villa that allows you to experience the atmosphere of living in Okinawa. The nostalgic Okinawan old house structure will definitely make your Okinawa travel atmosphere more intense. Each group of guests will be assigned a villa, so that travelers can fully maintain privacy and a moment of peace during their trip.
Because it is also fully equipped with a kitchen, cooking equipment, furniture, etc., it is very suitable for medium- and long-term living. The transportation to "Ocean Expo Memorial Park" or "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" in Nago City is very convenient, and it is the best base for sightseeing in northern Okinawa.
【Recommended points】
"Canopus Motobu" has a total of 8 villas, each with an atrium space and an open-air bath. The biggest selling point here is that you can enjoy the starry sky at night and the unique natural scenery of Okinawa. You can also have a barbecue in the atrium.
There is a space with Ryukyu tatami in the house, so you can lie down and be lazy and spend the day. Although it is equipped with cooking equipment, there are also restaurants frequented by locals nearby, so it doesn’t matter if you can’t cook.
It is just a short walk to "Motobu Genki Village" where you can enjoy many water activities. In addition to watching dolphins and turtles up close and enjoying yachting activities, there is also a free admission area. Tourists who plan to take the northern part of Okinawa Prefecture as the main sightseeing route must not miss this accommodation.
【Transportation】
"Naha Airport" is about 93 minutes via Okinawa Expressway
"Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" is about 6 minutes via Prefectural Road 114
Canopus Headquarters
Address: 328-8 Toyohara, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
Telephone: 0980439021
05【Miyakojima City】Kataaki-no-Sato｜Spend a relaxing time in a traditional red-tiled house
Miyako Island is a popular tourist attraction in Okinawa. Among them, "KATAAKI no Sato" is an accommodation facility about 10 minutes' drive from "Miyako Airport". The entire park is a small village consisting of 9 red-tiled residential buildings. Each building has a different appearance and is available for rent. The spacious cabins with a complete kitchen are perfect for family vacations or gatherings with friends.
"KATAAKI no Sato" has a wide range of rooms from compact rooms for up to 2 people to large wooden houses that can accommodate 12 people. The most important point worth introducing is that all the small wooden houses are equipped with open-air baths made of Arita ware!
At night, why not try to stare blankly under the starry sky and enjoy the luxurious quiet time. This inn is cool in summer nights and warm in winter. It is a good place to appreciate its charm as you age. It is not far from the city center, so it is also convenient to go shopping when you want to cook. In addition, restaurants can be visited nearby, so you can still have a full meal when you don’t want to cook. It is an absolutely safe place to stay.
"Miyako Airport" is about 10 minutes via Prefectural Road 243
Kataaki no Sato <Miyakojima>
Address: 1186-1 Higashinakasonesode, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Tel: 0980735338
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