Tatami no Yado Chatan Mihama Reopens in Okinawa with Experience-Focused Stay Concept
Bringing Japanese Culture to Life Through Memorable Experiences
Tatami no Yado Chatan Mihama, a lodging facility located in the popular Mihama area of Chatan Town, Okinawa, reopened on January 7, 2026. The renewed property introduces a concept of "experience-based stays," delivering a fresh approach to Japanese cultural experiences from Okinawa.
Features of the New Tatami no Yado Chatan Mihama
Japanese Comfort and Experiential Guest Rooms
Guest rooms feature raised tatami mat areas in traditional Japanese style, accommodating up to 7 people per room. The facility offers the authentic comfort of traditional tatami with spacious accommodations suitable for groups and families (15 rooms total, averaging approximately 20 tsubo or about 66 square meters each).
"Experience" at the Heart of the Stay
The facility emphasizes "experiences" beyond simple accommodation:
- Hinoki Wood Baths with "Hot Spring Essence BAR": Guests can relax in fragrant cypress wood baths with curated bathing essences
- Shared Kitchen: Spaces where guests can enjoy cooking together with friends and family
Future experience programs are planned after obtaining sales permits:
- Rice cooking in earthenware pots
- Tastings of rice and sake from various regions across Japan
Through these offerings, the facility aims to deliver Okinawa's scenery alongside Japan's rich lifestyle culture as tangible experiences.
Design Concept Centered on Experience
True to its name, the property embraces a design concept with "experience" at its core:
- Sleeping on futons spread over tatami mats
- Soaking in fragrant hinoki baths
- Cooking and savoring rice in earthenware pots
- Enjoying Okinawa's streets and beaches at your own pace
Each experience is designed to deepen travel memories and create lasting impressions.
Throughout the facility, ukiyo-e artworks depict people from the Edo period time-traveling to experience Okinawa's nature and streets. This visualizes the value of "coming, seeing, and experiencing Okinawa firsthand" rather than just hearing about it.
In an era where simply knowing about something is no longer enough, the facility emphasizes the value of "actually experiencing" things, allowing guests to feel both Okinawa's charm and Japan's thoughtful lifestyle culture throughout their journey.
Design and Artwork Collaboration
This project was realized in collaboration with Massigra Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Tomokazu Kaneko), handling everything from concept design to design work and artwork creation. Traditional elements have been reinterpreted through contemporary sensibilities, creating spaces that offer special experiences for all guests.
Tatami no Yado Chatan Mihama Overview
- Name: Tatami no Yado Chatan Mihama
- Renewal Opening Date: January 7, 2026
- Location: 2-5-18 Mihama, Chatan Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
- Guest Rooms: 15 rooms (average 20 tsubo / accommodates up to 7 guests)
