Nanjo Art Villa-Stay in a Museum Above the Pacific

This is not simply a place to stay. It is an entire world of art and nature to live within. Stay inside a real art museum and spend your day surrounded by approximately 5,000 m² of forest, lawn and the Pacific Ocean. Wake to the sea, wander between art and nature during the day, watch the sky change at sunset, and discover a completely different landscape as the lights come on after dark. Only one group is welcomed each day. The space When people think of an iconic seaside luxury retreat in Nanjo, Okinawa, the name that often comes to mind is Hyakunagaran. Yet nestled in the hills of the same city lies another truly special destination: NANJO ART VILLA橘邸, an exclusive one-group-per-day art villa produced by the Nanjo Art Museum. Situated behind the UNESCO World Heritage site Sefa Utaki, the villa occupies a spectacular 5,000-square-meter estate(Indoor Area: 147㎡ (1,600 sq ft)) surrounded by native forest on three sides and overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the fourth. Designed for only four to six guests, it offers complete privacy and tranquility. There are no crowded lobbies or busy elevators—only the gentle rhythm of nature, breathtaking mountain-and-sea views, and a beautifully serene architectural space where time seems to slow down. Throughout the villa’s living room, Japanese-style rooms, and corridors, guests will encounter original works by eighteen of Japan’s most celebrated painters all recipients of Japan’s prestigious Order of Culture. Staying here is not simply accommodation—it is a museum-quality art experience woven into everyday life. Adjacent to the villa, guests can also visit the museum’s collection galleries, featuring works by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists such as Zeng Fanzhi, Zhang Xiaogang, Yayoi Kusama, Olafur Eliasson, and Park Seo-Bo—artists whose work has shaped the global conversation around contemporary art. Beyond the lawn, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, stands Trans-Deer (Flame), a three-meter-tall sculpture by Kohei Nawa. Gazing toward the sea, the sculpture brings a quiet sense of wonder and blessing to this sacred landscape of forest, mountain, and ocean. Perfect for friends, couples, families, and creative gatherings, NANJO ART VILLA Tachibana-tei is a secluded retreat designed for those seeking something beyond an ordinary luxury stay. For travelers considering a visit to Nanjo alongside Hyakunagaran, this is an experience not to be missed—a unique opportunity to spend the night in a museum atop a hill overlooking the Pacific. Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 沖縄県南部保健所 | 南保第Ｒ３−２７ 号