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
25 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Perfect for the following southern sightseeing spots
Okinawa World 9 minutes on foot
Ryukyu Golf Club 8 minutes by car
Sefa Utaki World Heritage Site 9 minutes by car
The Southern Links Golf Club 10 minutes by car
Ojima Island 11 minutes by car
WiFi and a work desk are also available so please use it for a longterm workday
You can also go to a convenience store in 1 minute on foot which is very convenient