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A luxury villa-style hotel, the first of its kind in Okinawa, located on the southern coast of Irabu Island. All six villas feature spacious terraces with private pools and gazebos, creating a secluded space completely surrounded by Ryukyu limestone and tropical plants. From every room, you can enjoy sweeping views of the Irabu Blue ocean, offering an extraordinary and luxurious stay. At the private beach accessible only to hotel guests, you can enjoy snorkeling or a beach breakfast limited to one group per day. Each room boasts a private area of 330㎡, featuring red tiles reminiscent of traditional Ryukyu homes, Balinese-style interiors, modern furniture, and amenities from L'Occitane.The wine cellar is stocked with a selection of recommended wines, and the minibar in the refrigerator (Orion beer, sanpin tea, mineral water) is complimentary.Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers are also available. All accommodation plans include breakfast, with a choice between a Japanese breakfast featuring local ingredients or a Western-style breakfast. For dinner, we offer creative Ryukyu courses or Italian courses, as well as terrace barbecues under the gazebo in your room, where you can enjoy the sunset.

Benesse House opened in 1992 as a facility combining a museum and hotel under the concept of 'harmony among nature, architecture, and art.' The facility includes four distinct accommodation buildings: the 'Museum,' where you can stay inside the museum; the 'Oval,' offering breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea; the 'Park,' surrounded by sea, greenery, and art; and the 'Beach,' enveloped by the sound of gentle waves. Additionally, it features restaurants, cafes, a spa, and shops.All the architecture is designed by Tadao Ando and is structured to harmonize with the environment of the Setonaikai National Park over time.The long slopes, stairs, passageways, and natural light pouring through framed openings invite guests to a unique experience of engaging with contemporary art throughout the facility. On Rakuten Travel, rooms in the newly established 'Park' and 'Beach' buildings, added in 2006, are available.For check-in at either accommodation building, please proceed to the 'Park' front desk.

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1F101 has a spacious 47㎡ area, accommodating up to 6 people, and includes a living room, kitchen, bedroom, toilet, washroom, 1416-sized unit bath, and washing machine with sink.The beds include one double bed and a bunk bed with two single beds in the living room, and one double bed in the bedroom.An additional single extra bed is also provided. 2F201 has a spacious 55㎡ area, accommodating up to 8 people, and includes a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, toilet, washroom, 1416-sized unit bath, and washing machine with sink.The beds include one double bed in the living room, two double beds in Bedroom 1 with a TV, and one double bed in Bedroom 2.An additional single extra bed is also provided. 3F301 has a spacious 48㎡ area, accommodating up to 7 people, and includes a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, toilet, washroom, 1416-sized unit bath, and washing machine with sink.The beds include two double beds in Bedroom 1 with a TV, and one double bed in Bedroom 2.An additional single extra bed is also provided. The living room has a sofa and a table.The kitchen is fully equipped with an IH stove, microwave, refrigerator, and electric kettle.

This inn offers the entire rental of a 250-year-old traditional Japanese house located in the Okushizu area, a mountainous region of Shizuoka City.The property features a room centered around a large sunken hearth at the entrance, scenic views of mountains from the veranda, and rich nature surrounded by birdsong.Equipped with air conditioning and earthquake-resistant renovations, comfort is ensured.The main house you're staying in has a convenient mini-kitchen, and within the facility, there's a BBQ area and a fully equipped kitchen (reservation required).Guests are free to bring local ingredients for their meals.In spring, enjoy plum and wisteria blossoms; in summer, water activities; in autumn, chestnut picking; and in winter, bonfires—each season is filled with unique pleasures.Nearby, you can visit the birthplace of wasabi cultivation or enjoy day-trip hot springs, adding richness to your stay.Weekends are ideal for trips with loved ones, where you can connect with history and nature.On weekdays, there's a seminar building available for retreat meetings, development camps, training, or research lab gatherings.