－A Little Inconvenient Vacation Rental－
“Am I on the right road?”
“Is this a dead end?”
You might feel a little uneasy as you drive down this single road, but at the end of it,
you’ll find the place where we await your arrival.
In an era overflowing with material wealth,
it’s easy to overlook small joys and warm human connections.
Here, you won’t need your smartphone or even cell service.
Time flows leisurely, as if the chatty “Ojii” and “Obaa” from the neighborhood might drop by for a visit.
Compared to the city, it might be a little inconvenient.
But we believe that this very inconvenience can bring peace of mind and
the energy to face tomorrow. Just surrender to the flow of time and
let the gentle breeze of Yanbaru envelop you.
You’ll feel your heart lighten as you experience nature through all five senses.
We created “Goen” hoping it would be a place where you can feel
a renewed sense of positivity, thinking,
“I can do my best again tomorrow.”
－Origin of the Name－
Goen Kantina Villa
Goen
（In Japanese, “Goen” refers to the unseen, warm bond and heart-to-heart connection that forms
between people. We hope the encounters here will be a “Goen” that positively impacts your life.）
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Kantina
（Derives from the fact that this area was once called “Kantina” during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
Experience the leisurely pace of a place steeped in history.）
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Villa
（From the Latin word for a “farm or residence away from the city” in ancient Roman times.
We aspire for it to be a place where you can forget the daily hustle
and bustle and relax to your heart’s content in nature.）
what is not prepared
tv set
clock
perfect heating and cooling
jacuzzi pool
Big bath
room service
excessive hospitality
what is prepared
Soft sunlight streaming through the curtains
The symphony of nature: the gentle patter of rain, the whisper of the wind, cheerful birdsong, the chorus of insects, and the rustling leaves with their earthy fragrance
A lively procession of diverse insects
Starry nights with the magical dance of fireflies
Warm, wise local Ojii and Obaa who know everything and whose stories will bring a smile to your face
A well-equipped kitchen perfect for preparing delicious, fresh local ingredients
Okinawa’s rich traditional heritage sites
A wonderfully slow and deeply relaxing pace of time
Wi-Fi
we,
Through the accommodation experience here, we want to be able to cultivate the great soil of everyone’s hearts and sensibilities, even if only a little.”
I want you to feel happiness not because you have something you don’t have, but because you realize that you have something you don’t have.”
I sincerely hope so.
