NANJO ART VILLA 橘邸 is an exclusive whole-villa retreat within Nanjo Art Museum, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean — just 2 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sefa-utaki.
The villa was converted from a former university president's residence and tea ceremony studio. Original paintings by 18 recipients of Japan's highest cultural honor, the Order of Culture, hang throughout every room. This is not a gallery you visit — it is a home you inhabit.
The Space The villa sleeps up to 8 guests (4–6 recommended) and is yours entirely. Rooms include a Ryukyu tatami room, Japanese tatami room, Western-style bedroom, fully equipped kitchen & dining area, and a living room facing the Pacific and ancient forest.
Special Touches A 1960s white grand piano · Custom speakers by Okinawan artisans · Sanshin for guests to play · Tea ceremony utensils by a Living National Treasure
Outdoor Access From 17:00 each evening until 10:00 the next morning, the museum's 5,000㎡(Indoor Area: 150㎡ (1,615 sq ft)) art garden is exclusively yours. Sculptor Kohei Nawa's Trans-Deer (Flame) stands at the garden's edge, facing the sea.
Optional Experiences (reservation required) Private chef dinner · Meditation & yoga · Okinawan karate · Ryukyuan traditional performing arts
Getting Around Naha Airport: 45 min · Sefa-utaki: 2 min · Nirai Kanai Bridge: 5 min · Cape Chinen: 5 min · Azama Sun Sun Beach: 5 min · Hyakuna Beach: 13 min
Very quiet environment
This house is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time
In the surrounding area there are
world cultural heritage site Sefa Utaki
Azama Sun Sun Beach which is popular for beach parties
There are many stylish cafes where you can see the sea
550m to the nearest shop about 7 minutes on foot
The nearest convenience store is about 3 minutes by car
The nearest supermarket is about 10 minutes by car
It takes about 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport
It is difficult to use public transportation
Accommodates up to 11 people
There are 3 bedrooms
Please see the floor plan in the photo
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for cooking such as cooking utensils tableware a stove a microwave oven a toaster and a rice cooker
There is a large bath washbasin washing machine and gas clothes dryer
WiFi available
We have Japanesestyle rooms and futons that are safe for children
The onsite park
Brilliant and OPEN Ocean view
Fascinating sunrise sunset at one place
Brand new warm white house with 4 rooms and a cosy living room
Hyakuna Beach Resort Best place to relax and restore
Okinawa blue sky and sea are you buddies during your stay
Security camera at front door ensure your safety
Private parking is available for maximum 2 large vehicles which allows easy luggage loading and unloading