A five minutes walk to one of the most beautiful beaches on Ishigaki Island, Sunset Beach.
Zero minutes to the night skies of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, Japan’s first certified Dark Sky Park.
ViLLA Nohoho is located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island that is abundant with nature. It is a small scall accommodation facility and limited to one group per day. Reservations can be made by introduction only.
At ViLLA Nohoho, guests can enjoy Okinawa to the fullest in a way that you won’t easily experience anywhere else. Please unwind in a natural environment free from the daily stress.
In addition to the typical Okinawan red tile roof, ViLLA Nohoho has a modern interior using a lot of wood. Completed in 2019, this new-style house does not host an extravagant luxury, but guests will relax and stay comfortably right in the middle of nature on Ishigaki’s northern peninsula.
Since the facility is limited to one group, guests enjoy their private time relaxing at their own pace. It can accommodate visitors up to 4 persons. . For support, guests can easily address the owner, who resides in the same building, or to simply have a Yuntaku chit-chat about the island or other topics.
With flowers blooming year-round, various tropical vegetables, herbs, etc. grow in the garden. Enjoy a simple breakfast in the morning, provided as a service, in the garden’s patio, and or BBQ and drinks at night to end a satisfying day. The garden is an infinite project and we will continue to nurture and grow the plants step by step.
There are many beautiful beaches in the northern part of Ishigaki Island. Known as one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Sunset Beach is only a 5-minute walk from the inn. As the name implies, it is located on the west coast and every day a different dusk may be observed.
The accommodation provides Japan-made Imabari towels and carefully selected amenities like shampoo and soap are available. In addition, guests can freely use local tableware, selected from various potteries in Yaeyama and Okinawa. We aim to limit the environmental footprint and do not provide disposable amenities such as toothbrushes.
Nowadays, the Hirakubo Peninsula is a wonderful area, abundant with nature that can truly be called a tropical paradise. However, this hasn’t always been the case. It is a region with a deep history that is not easy to recognize on the surface. Folk tales and songs that tell the region’s story are important remnants of the local culture. While Nohoho offers a new style of accommodation experience, it aims to do so in full respect of the history and the hardships of the people who have been living in this area in present and past.
In the morning, wake up with the soothing sounds of birdsong. During the daytime, enjoy the sun. After watching the sunset on the nearby beach at dusk, gaze at the starry skies as the Milky Way spreads right in front of you. You can spend the whole day slowly and unwind in the lush green nature of the northern part of Ishigaki Island.
Bedding is Japanese style, but made-in-Japan top-end urethane mattresses are provided. There is a shower and restroom exclusively for guests, while the designer kitchen is shared with the owner, who resides in the same building.
There are many activities unique to the northern peninsula of Ishigaki Island. Sabani tours, horseback riding, paragliding, SUP, kayaking, etc. can all be enjoyed in the vicinity. The nearby beach offers opportunities for snorkelling and yoga. Provided skies are clear, gazing at the night skies from the garden is a must-do activity too.
Of course, activities like reading a book, sleeping, or enjoying wine and awamori all day long are also recommended alternatives for being a bit less active.
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Eric van Rijn has been living in Japan for over 20 years. After his studies in Japan, he has pursued a professional career in international business in Tokyo and Osaka for over 10 years. Having visited Okinawa frequently after his first trip to these beautiful islands in 2006, he moved to Ishigaki in 2016. Here, he established Nohoho and has been running ViLLA Nohoho since 2020 on top of consulting activities.
Address: Hirakubo 234-241, Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, 907-0331
To get to ViLLA Nohoho, we recommend renting a car. By car, it takes about 30 minutes from Ishigaki Airport and about 50 minutes from downtown Ishigaki. There is no large supermarket or convenience store in the vicinity, so grocery shopping, etc. before heading north is recommended.
Parking space: 1 regular sized car or 2 small-sized cars.
→ Check the route on GoogleMap
Other means of transportation:
Bus: ⑤ Hirano Line/ ⑥ Via Hirano Ibaruma Line operate from the bus terminal (near the remote island terminal) via Ishigaki Airport to the Kuura bus stop, closest to ViLLA Nohoho. It takes about 90 minutes from the city and about 50 minutes from the airport. However, the number of busses per day is limited.
Taxi: Depending on the driver or company, services may not cover the northern part of Ishigaki Island.
※ ViLLA Nohoho does not provide airport or port/downtown transfers. We appreciate your understanding.
There are few shops in the vicinity of the Kuura village. Fun fact (which is quite unique for Japan): there is not even an (operating) vending machine. We recommend that staying guests come up north after shopping at a supermarket in the urban area at the southern side of the island.
In the neighbouring Akashi village, which is a 5-minute drive away, there are two shops where you can get some daily necessary items, although the selection is limited. A few restaurants are a short drive away, such as in Ibaruma (ca. 10 minutes) and the Nosoko area (ca. 20 minutes).
Toilet, rain shower, washbasin (all separated). Air conditioner, ceiling fan, air circulator, air purifier, dryer, WiFi. Imabari towels (body, face). Shampoo and body soap.
※ To protect the environment, we do not provide single-use amenities such as toothbrushes.
※ There is no television. Your TV enfolds from the view through the guest room window. Do enjoy Okinawan style ‘slow television’.
Kitchen, refrigerator, microwave oven, electric kettle, IH stove, BBQ set, patio.
Tableware, seasonings for cooking, etc. in the kitchen can be used freely.
Usage of the washing machine is available for guests staying more than two nights.
An additional toilet and shower are also available on top of the guestroom facilities.
Electricity generator for emergencies.
| Per room per night (yen) | 4-6 nights | 3 nights | 2 nights | 1 night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 persons | 17,500 | 20,000 | 22,500 | 25,000 |
| 3 persons | 22,500 | 25,000 | 27,500 | 30,000 |
| 4 persons | 25,000 | 27,500 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
ViLLA Nohoho does not provide meals but offers a simple breakfast to start the morning as service.
※ Please contact ViLLA Nohoho for rates of stays longer than 6 nights.
※ We do not accept credit cards. We kindly ask for payments in cash or via bank transfer.
※ ViLLA Nohoho is an accommodation that can only be booked via introduction. We kindly ask for your understanding.
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 12:00
Please contact ViLLA Nohoho for possibilities of early check-in or late check-out.
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In principle, ViLLA Nohoho can only be booked through an introduction for example from former guests.
For inquiries about reservations and others, please contact us via email.
