Bumi Gakhan – Okinawa Journeys
The morning greeted by the Hundred Pagodas—thanks to being able to spend some private time leisurely, my mind and body felt refreshed. After having breakfast, I thought I might take a little stroll while feeling the wind of Okinawa. Unfortunately, the cloudy sky made it difficult to see much, but there are plenty of highlights within the property! I might want to take some time to enjoy the sea too~

On the morning of the final day of their stay in Okinawa, Mr. Kuro said, "Last night I was able to see the beautiful moon from my room." And indeed, that was exactly what happened! The Baiyoke Gabaan is located in a location facing the sea, so it is the perfect place to watch the night sky. Moreover, since they checked in late at night, the ocean view from their room that they showed when they woke up was also a great gift. Wearing the homestay's original workwear, which is incredibly comfortable, they came to the dining room at Garan for breakfast with a smile on their faces. The dishes, made with abundant use of local ingredients from Okinawa, were all of exquisite flavors, making this a perfect meal to start the day. With such deliciousness, the conversation naturally flowed, and we enjoyed our breakfast in a more leisurely manner than planned. But we have to get started soon... I have a full schedule today.
When the check-out preparations are complete, we set out to explore the inn, which is packed with highlights. First, “Let’s take a tour of the location,” so we headed to the terrace in front of the front desk where we checked in yesterday. From here, we can see Okubo Island, where many people visit Okinawa to eat the island’s famous tempura. As we walk down the hallway, passing the sea that has started to recede, we find a private seating area where you can chat freely while watching the sea. When you sit at a counter-style seat, it’s a special spot where you can chat and take photos for a while! Behind you is a library space where you can browse books about Okinawa, so you might also want to sit on a relaxing sofa and read a book while watching the sea. There’s also a relaxing beach right below the inn.



After securing a good location, we headed to the seating area opposite the library space mentioned earlier. This may be an off-the-beaten-path space where anyone staying here can easily relax. In the courtyard near the beach, there is a giant guava tree that is full of vitality. As we continue further, we see a space specially created for visitors to the Baima Shrine that showcases paintings and yearbooks. Recently, influenced by the film Tempest starring Madoka Kawashima, the shrine has been attracting attention, but the fact is that Okinawa’s history is not widely known. Here, learning some trivia might be the highlight of the trip. And finally, we arrive at a place with a stone statue that is over seven meters tall, where a history of Okinawa is displayed. The serene expression is impressive.
When I asked the three best friends who were traveling together about their impressions of the inn, they said, “This is the first time we’ve stayed in a resort hotel like this! We want to stay here again and take it easy.” To Maoto, I showed her photos of the special room we stayed in with attached pictures. Everyone had a big smile on their faces in all the photos. Despite the strange weather, everyone had the same wish: “May the weather hold up for a while.” After checking out, we left the inn feeling excited about the next power spot. A thousand-pillared pagoda that blends Japanese and Ryukyu culture. The hospitality of the inn, which values each person’s private time, was a day of great emotion. I highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to stay here once in a lifetime.


![]() | 1299-1 Hyakuna, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
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| http://www.hyakunagaran.com/ |












