Shima no Oyado Hatakenomae
Reference price as of September 5, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-26). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
This site uses affiliate links; we may earn a commission on bookings.
forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.76 out of 5 (25 reviews). This 5-room room-only inn had its grand opening in September 2025 following a renovation and has been called probably the newest and cleanest place to stay on Hateruma Island. The toilets and shower rooms are newly built and clean. With a shuttle from Hateruma Port, bicycles to borrow and a coin laundry, guests value it as a base for enjoying Nishihama Beach and a sky full of stars on Japan's southernmost island.
Kids Facilities
Nishihama Beach and a sky full of stars
Nishihama Beach and a sky full of stars
At Nishihama Beach, known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, you can swim alongside sea turtles and look for clownfish and other tropical fish. At night you can see a sky full of stars, the Milky Way and shooting stars, so the family can experience the nature that only Hateruma Island offers.
- •Sea turtles and tropical fish to see at Nishihama Beach, and a sky full of stars and the Milky Way at night (you can get to the beach by rental bicycle or other means)
Bicycles to borrow and a coin laundry
Bicycles to borrow and a coin laundry
Bicycles are available to borrow, so the family can tour the villages and beaches of little Hateruma Island. There is also a coin laundry, which is handy on an island stay with children.
- •Bicycles available to borrow, a coin laundry for a fee, and a television in the shared Yuntaku Hiroba common area
Overview
Shima no Oyado Hatakenomae is a 5-room room-only inn on Hateruma Island, the southernmost inhabited island in Japan. It had its grand opening in September 2025 after a renovation, and the toilets and shower rooms are newly built, housed in an adjoining building with separate facilities for men and women. It is about 5 minutes by shuttle from Hateruma Port, and there are bicycles available to borrow and a coin laundry. Families can swim with sea turtles and watch tropical fish at Nishihama Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, and take in a sky full of stars and the Milky Way at night - experiences you can only have on Hateruma (Rakuten Travel rating 4.76 out of 5).
Shima no Oyado Hatakenomae, in Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, on Hateruma Island - the southernmost inhabited island in Japan - is a room-only inn with 5 rooms. It is about 5 minutes by shuttle from Hateruma Port.
Renovated in September 2025, with Newly Built Bathroom Facilities
This is a new inn that had its grand opening in September 2025 following a renovation that made the most of the original building, and the toilets and shower rooms are newly built. It has been called probably the newest and cleanest place to stay on Hateruma Island, and it is rated highly on Rakuten Travel at 4.76 out of 5 (25 reviews).
Nishihama Beach and a Sky Full of Stars
At Nishihama Beach, known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, you can swim alongside sea turtles and look for clownfish and other tropical fish. At night, with few city lights on Hateruma Island, you can see a sky full of stars, the Milky Way and shooting stars, for a sense of wonder the whole family rarely gets in everyday life. Bicycles are available to borrow for exploring the small island's villages and beaches.
Room-Only Stays
The inn is room-only, with no cooking area or kitchen; the facilities are limited to simple things such as hot water, a toaster and a microwave. Shops are dotted around the island (some sell rice balls and sandwiches in the morning), along with places to eat, and there are izakaya (Japanese pubs) in the evening. There is also a coin laundry, which is available for a fee, and a shared Yuntaku Hiroba common area with a television. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m.
This page is compiled from information on the official website of Shima no Oyado Hatakenomae and on Rakuten Travel. Because stays are room-only, please use the shops and eateries on the island for meals. For details on rates, plans and what is available for families with children, please check the latest information on the official website or Rakuten Travel before booking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2737 Hateruma, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1751 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 5 minutes by shuttle from Hateruma Port. |
| trainNearest station | Hateruma Port |
| local_parkingParking | There is space for 1 car on the grounds, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-90-4435-2621 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Mastercard, Discover, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hateruma-oyado-hatakenomae.com/open_in_new |
Map
The map is provided by Google Maps. Loading it sends your IP address to Google, which may set cookies. It is loaded only when you choose to.
Reference price as of September 5, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-26). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Shima no Oyado Hatakenomae best suited to?
expand_more
There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Shima no Oyado Hatakenomae?
expand_more
Parking: There is space for 1 car on the grounds, free of charge.
How do you get to Shima no Oyado Hatakenomae?
expand_more
About 5 minutes by shuttle from Hateruma Port.
Related hotels
Family-friendly hotels in the Yaeyama Islands
Find other hotels
Find other hotels
Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Jalan (last verified: July 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change. Please check each booking site for the latest information.
We take care to keep information accurate, but always confirm the latest details on the hotel's official site and booking sites before you book or visit.
For the people who run this property: corrections and updates go through For Hotels & Partners, and the "Listed on Kids Stay" badge for your website is on Listing badge. Both are free.