Shimayado Irakaze Island Stay IRABU | An Adults Ocean-View Inn (Irabu, Miyako)

Shimayado Irakaze Island Stay IRABU is a private, small inn limited to two groups per day, nestled in Aza Irabu on Irabu Island. Its biggest appeal is a lavish design where every room has an ocean view right to the bathroom. The rooms have a KALDEWEI enamel bathtub and a GROHE rain shower, and in a quality space making use of natural materials such as paulownia and charred cedar, you can have the Irabu Blue sea to yourself. The owner couple welcome you with hospitality valuing a sense of distance, providing airport pick-up, free rental of snorkel sets, beach towels and bicycles, and even an evening shuttle to island eateries. With Toguchi-no-Hama, beautiful with white sand, about 2 minutes by car, it is convenient as a sightseeing base. Check-in is from 15:00, about 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and about 10 minutes from Shimojishima Airport. It is an establishment perfect for an anniversary or a trip seeking quiet adult island time.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Irabu 759-5, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeCheck-in 15:00 to 19:00 / check-out 10:00 (varies by plan and booking. Airport pick-up 14:00 to 17:00, by advance booking)
ClosedIrregular (by online booking status)
FeeRoom only, guide from around 15,000 yen (approx US$100) per person per night (varies by plan, number and season; confirm latest on official site)
ParkingAvailable, free for guests only
Contacthttps://irabu.jimdofree.com/ / 050-5899-3904

Visiting tips & what to bring

Being a quiet adult-oriented inn, in principle guests of junior-high age and above are the target, and stays by those under 18 only are not allowed. Booking is online via the official site only; phone reception or booking via travel sites is not offered. With only 2 rooms, securing your desired date early is reassuring. Airport and eatery shuttles are by advance booking with set time slots. The surroundings have many natural spots such as beaches and utaki, so for sea play, easy-to-walk shoes or marine shoes and sun and insect measures make it comfortable.

For families with small children

It is not suited to those with infants aged 0 to 6. This inn is a quiet two-group-a-day inn aimed mainly at adults spending time at leisure, in principle targeting junior-high age and above, and acceptance of small children is not envisaged. The bathtub and design-focused rooms also leave concerns for young children. For a trip with infants, choosing a family-friendly hotel or condominium allows a more reassuring stay.

FAQ

Q.Where can you book?

A.Online booking via the official site (irabu.jimdofree.com) only. Booking via travel sites such as Rakuten Travel or by phone is not accepted. Early booking is recommended.

Q.Is there airport pick-up?

A.Yes. By advance booking, airport pick-up is roughly 14:00 to 17:00. It is about 30 minutes by car from Miyako Airport and about 10 minutes from Shimojishima Airport.

Q.Can you stay with children?

A.In principle guests of junior-high age and above are the target, and stays by those under 18 only are not possible. It is an adult-oriented inn not suited to those with infants or small children.

Q.Are there parking and rental items?

A.There is free guest-only parking. You can also use free rental of snorkel sets, life jackets, beach towels and bicycles, and a free coin laundry.

Q.Are there sightseeing spots and eateries nearby?

A.Toguchi-no-Hama, beautiful with white sand, is about 2 minutes by car. A free evening shuttle to island eateries (by advance booking, roughly 18:00 to 22:00) is also available, convenient as a base for meals and sightseeing.