103 reviews
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$300Nagahama 30, Yomitan, 904-0324, Japan
103 reviews
1/27
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Balcony
Life is a Journey is a 1-star guest house in Onna, Japan, located about 8.5mi from the city center. Address: Nagahama 30.
Featured amenities include free private parking and free Wi-Fi, plus essentials like air conditioning, a terrace, non-smoking rooms, garden view, balcony, a garden, and free toiletries for a breezy, relaxed stay.
There are 103 reviews for this property.
Onna, Japan welcomes Life is a Journey, a 1-star guest house tucked at Nagahama 30, about 8.5mi from the city center. The setting invites a breezy, relaxed stay after island explorations, with a simple, unfussy vibe that suits travelers looking to keep plans light. With 103 reviews, this easygoing base has become a familiar stop for those following the road less crowded.
Room choices span solo to family-sized stays, including Sea View Twin rooms for single use (two twin beds) in variants around 108 and 97 square feet, plus a 118-square-foot Twin room with a Terrace. There are also a Dormitory option for male or female guests, a Quadruple Room with a bunk bed for larger groups, a Room With Sea View, a Room, Terrace, a Tatami Twin, a Twin Room, and a Standard Room that accommodates up to 6 adults and 3 children.
Payment is straightforward: cash is not accepted; major cards such as Visa, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, and UnionPay are accepted. For those who like a bit of convenience, free private parking and free Wi-Fi are available to keep plans simple and travel days carefree.
Closest airports
Naha Airport
16.7miYoron Airport
59.3miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Balcony
Free toiletries
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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View, Single Use
2 Twin Beds
110 sqft
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use, Terrace
2 Twin Beds
120 sqft
Balcony
Terrace
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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Room - 2 Twin, Single Use
2 Twin Beds
95 sqft
Garden view
Air conditioning
Free toiletries
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Room, Terrace
1 Twin Bed
Terrace
x4
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x3
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Quadruple Room, Bunk
1 Bunk Bed
x4
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x3
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Room With Sea View
1 Twin Bed
x4
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x3
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Tatami, Twin
1 Twin Bed
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Twin Room
1 Twin Bed
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Dormitory, Male Only
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Standard Room
x6
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x3
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Dormitory, Female Only
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8.6
103 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Featured reviews:
Joshua
8.2
August 2025
A nice little guest house. Friendly host and a pretty good location if you’re in that part of the island. Everything was clean and working. It’s a single story house with four bedrooms, a living room and a small kitchen/ dining room. One toilet and one shower shared by everyone. Washer and dryer worked well. Good location for Yomitan. The parking lot is just around the corner from the house itself.
We were there four days and wouldn’t want to stay longer. Rooms were small and you wouldn’t want to just hang out there. It was fine and having access to a kitchen was a big plus so we could make breakfast. All the other guests we met only stayed one night on their way somewhere else. Google maps won’t lead you where you need to park. It will have you turn off the main road along the coast and then take the first left. Take the SECOND left to get to the parking lot. The roads don’t connect.
Ayumi
8.2
October 2024
Manabu, the owner of the guest house is laidback and nice, and can speak English. The guest house is clean and cozy. It is close to one of the most divine caves called “Blue Cave” in Onna village, impressive Cape Zanpa, Yachimun Pottey village, serene beaches and many high quality cafes and restaurants. Manabu and his wife also own a cafe called Blue Point. I highly recommend to stay here and explore Yomitan village. My favorites were going snorkeling and experiencing scuba diving at the Blue Cave, which were once-in-a-lifetime adventures. You will get to experience first-hand how truly blue the ocean of Okinawa is!
グエンドリン
10
October 2023
The rooms are simple but comfortable and individually air conditioned. It's right across the street from the ocean, and next door to a vegan restaurant that serves delicious lunches and really good espresso. The owner is wonderfully kind and helpful. It is very clean. Besides convenient laundry facilities, there is also an outside area in the back where you can hose off your fins or water shoes or soak your mask in a bucket. Guests share some common facilities, allowing you to have a friendly chat with a new person in the kitchen over a cup of tea--or not, as you prefer. But there are only a few rooms, so I never felt that there was competition for the shower or other facilities. This was the second time I have stayed here, and I expect it will not be the last.
Michael
10
March 2024
the owner was very welcoming and helped me to plan my road trip on the last day since I didnt have anything planned. Information was provided very early on and this allowed me to have a very comfortable and wonderful stay.
location was a bit far from Naha airport but still provided a very good base for exploring other parts of the island like Onna Village and Cape Hedo.
Lh
10
May 2023
The room and the facilities were clean and comfortable. You can use the kitchen and there's a living room with tatami. Washer and dryer are available too. There are not many things going on around as it locates in a quiet residential area, but the cafe right next to the guesthouse serves great felafel and superb coffee. Last but not least, the owner was really friendly and helpful-- thank you!
It might work for others, but the mattress was too soft for me.
Giselle
9.1
April 2023
The owner was very friendly and helpful. He also speaks English. My room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The kitchen had everything you need, even a big toaster oven.
The bus depot is a massive hike up a massive hill if you don't take a bus to get there.
Rebekah
10
May 2022
Very cozy. Good kitchen facilities and bathing/toilet facilities. Good storage space in the rooms. It is located in a good part of town that puts you close to many restaurants and activity locations. Also has good parking on site!
The beds are a little uncomfortable, but manageable. The walls are thin so noise from other guests travels easily and can be disruptive at night or in the morning.
Caroline
9.1
August 2025
Great quiet place with a nice atmosphere
The beds are very hard
Wing
9.1
April 2023
i had a late check in to the hostel, while the host was nice and kept contact with me for my successful self-check in:)
nope
Roso
10
March 2022
Life is a journey is a little house right by the sea. We had a lovely stay and Manabu-san helped us a lot giving us recommendations and even a lift to the lighthouse! Highly recommend!
Attractions
Ryukyu Mura
2.3miSoutheast Botanical Gardens
5.2miOkinawa City (Okinawa-shi)
7.3miShuri Castle (Shurijo)
14.2miOkinawa World
19.5miOkinawa Churaumi Aquarium
20.7miNakijin Castle (Nakijin-jo)
22miHimeyuri Peace Museum
22.7miAttractions
Ryukyu Mura
2.3miSoutheast Botanical Gardens
5.2miOkinawa City (Okinawa-shi)
7.3miShuri Castle (Shurijo)
14.2miOkinawa World
19.5miOkinawa Churaumi Aquarium
20.7miNakijin Castle (Nakijin-jo)
22miHimeyuri Peace Museum
22.7miAirports
Naha Airport
16.7miYoron Airport
59.3miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms
Garden view
Garden
Balcony
Free toiletries
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Slippers
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)
General
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Room Amenities
Drying rack for clothing
Socket near the bed
View
Garden view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
Child policies
Children over 6 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
American Express,
Visa,
Diners Club,
JCB,
Mastercard,
Discover,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
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