THE VILLAGE -IRABU- | A Whole-Building Stay with Restaurant and Bar (Irabu, Miyako)

THE VILLAGE -IRABU- is a whole-building-rental lodging surrounded by great nature, opened in 2020 in the Nakachi area of Irabu Island. Up to 5 people can stay per building, and with wireless LAN in every room it is perfect for group and family trips. With good access of about 3 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport and about 20 minutes from Miyako Airport, it also handles free airport pickup and hire-car arrangement (reservation required). Within the grounds is a stylish, resort-filled restaurant and cafe, plus a bar at night. The niku soba (meat soba) and chicken tataki bowl are well-regarded, and non-guests can enjoy the atmosphere too. Check-in is 15:00, check-out 11:00. Note that lunch service is currently suspended and the bar opens at 18:00, so confirm the operating status before use. It is a handy place as a base for touring Shimojishima's spectacular spots.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Nakachi Nishikata-bara 282-3, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeStay: check-in 15:00 / check-out 11:00. Restaurant and cafe 11:30 to 14:00 (lunch service currently suspended) / bar from 18:00. Confirm the operating status when booking.
ClosedThursday (restaurant). Lodging operates year-round
FeeLodging rates vary by whole-building, number of people and season (confirm on JTB and others). Restaurant and bar dining cost separate
ParkingAvailable (within the grounds, free)
Contact0980-79-7399 / https://www.jtb.co.jp/kokunai-hotel/htl/8747A13/ / https://www.instagram.com/thevillage.irabu/

Visiting tips & what to bring

It is a facility-type spot combining lodging and dining. The restaurant's lunch service is currently suspended, and the bar opens at 18:00, with fluid hours, so confirming the latest operating status and reservation availability by phone or Instagram before visiting is reassuring. As it is a whole-building-rental lodging, advance confirmation is safer for grounds viewing or dining-only use. Very close to Miyako Shimojishima Airport with much nature around, and with few streetlights at night, travel by car is the basis.

For families with small children

It is a relatively comfortable facility even with children aged 0 to 6. As a whole-building rental you can stay without minding other guests, with up to 5 people, suited to family use. The restaurant and cafe within the grounds means little travel burden for meals, an advantage too. However, the bar is an evening operation with an adult atmosphere, and lunch service is suspended, so families with infants should confirm meal times and baby-food accommodation in advance. For facilities such as a pool or steps, confirming when booking is recommended.

FAQ

Q.Where is it? Is it near the airport?

A.It is in the Nakachi area of Irabu Island, about 3 minutes by car from Miyako Shimojishima Airport and about 20 minutes from Miyako Airport. It also handles free airport pickup and hire-car arrangement (reservation required).

Q.Can you use just the dining without staying?

A.There is an adjoining restaurant, cafe and bar within the grounds, with niku soba and chicken tataki bowl well-regarded. However, lunch service is currently suspended and the bar opens at 18:00, so confirm the operating status before use.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is parking within the grounds, free to use. Being very close to the airport with much nature around, a hire car is convenient for travel.

Q.How many people can stay?

A.It is a whole-building-rental type allowing up to 5 people per building. With wireless LAN in every room, it suits family and group use.

Q.Please tell me the closing days and check-in time.

A.For lodging, check-in is 15:00 and check-out 11:00. The restaurant's closing day is Thursday, but the hours are fluid, so confirming when booking is reassuring.