Blue Zone Homestay：Discover Longevity in Ogimi（1N2D）

【STORY】

Ogimi Village lies in northern Okinawa, at the gateway to Yanbaru, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage area. This region is home to globally valued biodiversity, and a way of life rich in living traditions and culture that have been carefully preserved.
Here, the village welcomes you as if they have been looking forward to a family member’s visit.

Spend an evening sharing stories with the local grandpas and grandmas—and perhaps neighbors who drop by—under a sky filled with stars. Enjoy a home-style feast made with Okinawan ingredients, and soak in the warmth of everyday life.
After a restful night, wake up to fresh morning air and greet everyone with a cheerful “Good morning,” feeling as if you truly belong. Help out with simple farm work and fully experience the rhythm of local life.
Before you know it, you will feel like part of the family.
For more details, please see the “EXPERIENCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION” section below.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Experience the lush nature of Yanbaru (a UNESCO World Natural Heritage area) and the lifestyle unique to Ogimi, a community known for nurturing longevity.
• Spend slow, meaningful time through warm, family-like connections with local elders.
• Be welcomed with handmade Okinawan home cooking prepared by your host.
 

【PRICES】

47,000 yen (tax included)  per person (1-night stay with 2 meals)

【SCHEDULE】

◆Day 1
[14:00] Meet up, transfer to the homestay
[15:00] Walk around the village community
[17:00] Home cooking experience, dinner,交流, bath time, and overnight stay

◆Day 2
[08:00] Breakfast
[10:00] Program ends, depart

*If you would like a 2-night stay with 4 meals included, you can select this option in the booking form.

【EXPERIENCE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION】

◆Example Experiences:

・Become part of the family and experience Okinawa’s “Yuimaru” spirit—mutual support, care, and helping one another.
・After farm work or activities, make traditional sweets together, such as sata andagi (Okinawan doughnuts).
・Under a sky full of stars, with the sound of the sanshin (Okinawan three-string instrument), enjoy the gentle and quiet flow of time unique to Igimi (Ogimi).

◆About Hosting & Stay:

・Arrival/departure times and activities can be adjusted based on guests’ requests.
・Guests cannot request a specific homestay house. Thank you for your understanding.
・The standard capacity is 4 guests per home, with a maximum of 6 guests.
・Stays of 3 nights or longer can also be arranged. Please let us know if you are interested.

◆About Ogimi Village:

Ogimi Village, Okinawa Prefecture, is one of the world’s leading longevity communities and has been recognized as one of the “Blue Zones,” renowned as one of the world’s five major regions of exceptional longevity.

In 1987, Ogimi declared itself a “Village of Longevity” after being identified as one of Japan’s areas with the highest proportion of elderly residents. In 1996, it was recognized by the WHO (World Health Organization) as the “world’s leading longevity region.”

Ogimi’s longevity is often attributed to three key factors: “staying active for life,” “diet,” and “human connection.”
Even well past 90, many residents continue working in their fields, eating mineral-rich vegetables and seaweeds, and ensuring sufficient protein intake. They laugh often, sing and dance, and support one another while drawing on wisdom cultivated through living alongside rare and precious nature.
In Ogimi, this “ordinary” way of life—simple, yet deeply valuable—still remains.

【ACCOMMODATIONS】

*This is one example.
*Guests cannot request a specific homestay house. Thank you for your understanding.
*We will send you the details by email once your homestay is confirmed.

Homestay Soyokaze (958 Tsuha, Ogimi-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1318)
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Check-in：16:00-20:00／Check-out：10:00

【Room】*entire house rental
Living room, kitchen, one Japanese-style room, one Western-style room

 【Bath】
Available

 【Amenities/toiletries】
・6 futon sets, 4 beds, air conditioner, TV, refrigerator, washing machine, hair dryer
・Face towels, bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap
　*Please bring your own toothbrush and sleepwear.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：2 days
• Minimum number of participants：2 people
  
• Meeting point：Michi-no-Eki Ogimi (Roadside Station Ogimi) Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center [MAP]
  95 Tsuha, Ogimi-son, Okinawa 905-1318, Japan
  
• Access：
  ●When coming to Ogimi Village by car
  About 90 km / 100 minutes from Naha City (Naha Airport)
  About 30 km / 50 minutes from Churaumi Aquarium
  About 20 km / 50 minutes from Nago City (Kyoda IC)
  About 100 km / 130 minutes from Itoman City (Peace Memorial Park)
  
• Tour conductor for 24 hours：No
  
• Language support：Japanese, English（optional）
• Meals (included in a tour fee)：Yes（Breakfast：1, Lunch：0, Dinner：1）
• Included：
  ・Accommodation (meals included)
  ・Experience fee
  
• Excluded：
  ・Transportation to the site
  
• Items to bring：
  ・Change of clothes (nightclothes)
  ・Toothbrush
  ・Toiletries
  ・Medicine (if needed)
  
• Participation requirements：Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
• Special support：
  ・Strollers are accessible.
  ・Infants are required to sit on laps.
  ・Luggage storage is available.
  
• Free Wi-Fi：No
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・This program is a Homestay designed to help you experience everyday life in Ogimi as it is.
  ・Meals are based on what each host family typically eats, so the menu, serving style, and atmosphere vary by homestay (we cannot guarantee details in advance).
  ・Please understand that, as this is hosted in ordinary homes, facilities and services are not equivalent to those of hotels.
  ・Please indicate any allergies, ingredients you cannot eat, or dietary preferences (vegetarian/vegan, religious restrictions, etc.) in the booking form. We will do our best to accommodate, but depending on the request, full accommodation may be difficult or only partial accommodation may be possible.
  ・Okinawa has its own distinct food culture that differs from mainland Japan, and local ingredients and seasonings may be included.
  ・You may sleep on futons rather than a bed. If you have a preference, please note it in the booking form.
  ・If the program must be canceled due to severe weather (such as an approaching typhoon) or facility-related circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
• Operating company：Non-profit Organization Ogimi Marugoto Tourism Tourism Association

【TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL】

【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】

Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.
Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg., 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034
Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547
A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

20 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%
7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%
The day before the departure date of the tour　40%
On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%
After the tour departed, No show　100%