GOYAH-SO GUESTHOUSE, Okinawa – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Traditional Okinawan Accommodations
Goyah-So Guesthouse occupies a 50-year-old traditional Okinawan house with a tiled roof. Room options include dormitory beds with single beds separated by curtains (¥2,500 per person), Japanese-style rooms for 1-3 adults (¥3,600-¥8,100 per room), family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children (¥6,000-¥7,200), and whole house charter for up to 13 people (¥30,000). All rooms include air conditioning, room keys, reading lights, and sitting tables. The Tezukury room features queen-size beds and privacy from other guest areas.
Local Cooking Experiences
The guesthouse provides morning light meals including free Okinawa-style brown sugar crepes (Chinbin) and 100 yen Okinawa soba. Cooking experiences include Goya Champloo (fried bitter melon), Fuu Champloo, and Okinawa yakisoba (¥500-¥700 per meal). Ji-mamy tofu (peanut pudding) cooking is available for ¥200-¥400 per person. Guests cook their own meals in the shared kitchen, which includes a refrigerator and microwave.
Cultural Activities & Amenities
Activities include sanshin (Okinawan ukulele) lessons, walking guides in Okinawa City (Japanese only), and rental bicycles. The property features a terrace with tropical plants including bitter melon and aramanda flowers, a counter table for snacks and drinks, and shared shower rooms with high water pressure. Amenities include towels, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and free Wi-Fi. Parking is available for 4 cars at no charge.
Central Okinawa Location
Located in Okinawa City, the guesthouse is 90 km from Aguni and about 1 hour from Naha Airport. It's near the Okinawa South Interchange on the Okinawa Expressway. Nearby landmarks include Ageda Park (0.5 km), Okinawa City Music Museum Ongakumura (0.5 km), Sun City (0.5 km), Ichibangai Shotengai shopping arcade (0.5 km), and OKINAWA Zoo & Museum (1.5 km). Kaichu-doro bridge, Katsuren Castle ruins, Chatan American Village, and Onna Village's blue cave are within 30 minutes by car.
Guest Services & Transportation
Services include free pick-up from Okinawa South bus stop, rental bicycles, washing machine (¥100 per use), and acceptance of home delivery packages. The guesthouse operates with silent time after 11 PM and has no curfew. Payment options include same-day cash/credit or advance credit payment. The area is known for its music culture with dozens of live houses open on weekends and production of Okinawan folk song masters.
Check Dates & Room Rates
Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Front desk
- Coffee shop
Guest Parking
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Services
- Laundry
- Newspaper service
Dining
- Breakfast
- Free breakfast
Spa & Leisure
- Barbeque grills
Room features
- Terrace
Self-catering
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Location
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