“Rewind Okinawa”
A wellness stay where you surrender to nature’s rhythm, enveloped by the scent of fields and sea breezes in a traditional Okinawan farmhouse.
Surrender to Okinawa’s gentle flow of time and find moments of inner peace.
A hidden retreat in a Ryukyu-style traditional house, welcoming only one group per day.
Experience the slow-flowing tranquility of Nakijin and the warmth of the old house, all within your private, entire building.
CONCEPT
Nakijin Village, Okinawa.
A place where the philosophy of the Blue Zones thrives.
Around the world, there are regions known as “Blue Zones”
where people live long, healthy, and happy lives.
One such place is here in Okinawa.
Nakijin Village is a place within Okinawa where the traditional landscape and
the warmth of its people remain particularly strong.
Vegetables grown in sun-drenched fields, time flowing gently with the sea breeze,
and a way of life where people naturally connect with smiles.
This inn is a traditional Japanese house available for exclusive rental,
where you can experience the spirit of the Blue Zone.
Harvest pesticide-free island vegetables from the garden plot,
and spend evenings listening to the sound of the sanshin under the starry sky.
It is precisely this “time of doing nothing” that calms the mind and heals the body.
This is a lodging where you can experience the wisdom of life on Okinawa, the island of longevity.
Your journey to reclaim your own “well-being”
begins here.
NAKIJIN VILLAGE
a place where Okinawa’s traditional landscape still thrives
Nakijin Village, nestled in the northern part of Okinawa Island,
is a quiet village embraced by gentle hills and the blue sea.
Here, the traditional Okinawan landscape remains: red-tiled roofs, sugarcane fields, and paths lined with stone walls.
At dusk, golden light illuminates the fields,
and at night, a sky filled with stars blankets the heavens.
Away from the hustle of tourist spots, listening to the sound of the wind and the chirping of insects,
it feels as if time itself begins to slow.
Stay in an old folk house, pick local vegetables, and explore the outlying islands from the nearby port.
This is a journey to forget the busyness of modern life and return to your true self.
GARDEN FIELD
In the inn’s garden,
organic medicinal herbs bathed in Okinawa’s abundant sunshine and
fragrant fruits ripen season after season.
Shell ginger, long-life grass, turmeric, mugwort,
and kwan-sou—
medicinal herbs that have long supported the health of the island people.
Additionally, tropical fruits like papaya, shikuwasa, and loquat
grow freely and naturally.
Enjoy freshly picked leaves in smoothies,
or fruits added to dishes and drinks.
Experience a healing journey that engages all five senses—
taste, smell, and feel.
Suggestions for How to Spend Your Time
Solo travel stay
Couple’s stay
Family stay
Staying with a group of friends
EXPERIENCE BASED CONTENT
Experience-Based Activities Await
At Aono-sato, we offer engaging hands-on experiences.
Enjoy Okinawan-inspired activities including sushi-making workshops, private chefs and cooking classes, shamisen performers for banquets, guided sacred site tours,
and BBQ facilities—perfect for extended stays.
ACCESS
Okinawa’s pristine landscapes and gateway to the islands
The area around the inn is dotted with spots brimming with the allure of nature and the sea.
Nakijin Village, where traditional scenery unfolds, is also the perfect base for island travel.
Staying in a traditional Nakijin house,
this inn’s charm lies in offering island travel, nature experiences, and Okinawan culture all at once.
