Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture

Farmhouse stays allow visitors to become immersed in the Okinawan countryside and to interact with the local people, making them feel as if they were in their own hometown. Try a variety of sustainable experiences that make the most of the natural environment and the local life and culture, such as cooking, farming, manufacturing, and touring the village. There are approximately thirty private homes that can be used as accommodation.

• Address :

  Varies by facility

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)980-44-1960 (NPO Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  Varies by facility

• Check-in :

  Negotiable

• Check-out :

  Negotiable

• Rates :

  ¥15,400 per night with 2 meals; ¥16,500 per night with 3 meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Varies by facility—please inquire when making reservation

• Bathroom :

  Varies by facility—please inquire about bathtub availability when making reservation

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, breakfast, and lunch

• Wi-Fi :

  Varies by facility—please inquire when making reservation

Dedicated to a cuisine that promotes longevity, this restaurant uses vegetables grown on the island specifically for local consumption. The kinds of ingredients in its traditional dishes are those found in recipes that have been passed down through generations since ancient times. Enjoy a cuisine vibrating with the rhythms of local life, bursting with the essence of earth and sea, and filled with innate natural wisdom. In addition to set meals made with healthy ingredients, the restaurant offers à la carte dishes perfect for sampling seasonal vegetables.

• Address :

  61 Oganeku, Ogimi-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)980-44-1960 (NPO Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  10-minute walk from Oganeku bus stop

• Opening Hours :

  9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. [Meals served 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (last order)] *Reservations required at least one day in advance

• Closed :

  Tuesday–Thursday

• Cuisine Category :

  Okinawan cuisine and health food

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Embark on a nature tour through the forests of northern Okinawa. Trek with a local guide to the ten-meter-high Ta-taki Waterfall in the Yanbaru forest. Wade leisurely through the natural river to the waterfall basin, where the power of nature will rejuvenate your body and soul.

• Meeting Place :

  Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center, Roadside Station Ogimi, 95 Tsuha, Ogimi-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)980-44-1960 (NPO Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  3-minute walk from Roadside Station Ogimi Visitor Center bus stop

• Duration :

  2 hours

• Fee :

  ¥7,550

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

A sabani is a traditional Okinawan wooden canoe. In ancient times, the Ryukyu people used the sabani to cross the straits for fishing and trading. In this experience, participants will paddle out on the beautiful Okinawan sea in an authentic sabani. Work as a team as you try to steer this traditional boat!

• Meeting Place :

  Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center, Roadside Station Ogimi, 95 Tsuha, Ogimi-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)980-44-1960 (NPO Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  3-minute walk from Roadside Station Ogimi Visitor Center bus stop

• Duration :

  2 hours

• Fee :

  ¥8,500

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

An ideal program for those who wish to explore the oceans around Yanbaru to the fullest. Start with beginner-friendly snorkeling off a white-sand beach, then hop on a banana boat for an exciting ride across the clear blue ocean. Feel the strong ocean breeze, and hold on tight!

• Meeting Place :

  Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center, Roadside Station Ogimi, 95 Tsuha, Ogimi-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)980-44-1960 (NPO Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  3-minute walk from Roadside Station Ogimi Visitor Center bus stop

• Duration :

  2 hours

• Fee :

  ¥9,800

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

This is a hands-on program at the Yanbaru Distillery, a natural-water distillery located in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island. Visitors can experience Okinawa’s famous traditional awamori beverage using all five senses, especially when it comes to tasting the awamori or buying some as a souvenir to take home. You can also make your own aroma-spray souvenir using a blend of natural herbs from Yanbaru and awamori.

• Meeting Place :

  Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center, Roadside Station Ogimi, 95 Tsuha, Ogimi-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)980-44-1960 (NPO Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Association)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  3-minute walk from Roadside Station Ogimi Visitor Center bus stop

• Duration :

  90 minutes

• Fee :

  ¥6,800

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB