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Rakuten Travel rating 4.5 out of 5 (36 reviews). Families praise these traditional red-tile whole-cottage rentals scattered through the Hoshitate village on Iriomote Island, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, particularly the fact that each is a detached house where families with children can relax without worrying about other guests. Guests also value being able to cook for themselves in the kitchen, the hammocks and lofts, the coral-reef sea right out front, and a stay that lets them experience the island's traditional way of life.
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Whole-cottage rentals with lofts and hammocks
Whole-cottage rentals with lofts and hammocks
There are 7 traditional red-tile detached cottages in all. Some have a loft that is a big hit with children, and there are hammocks inside the cottages. Because each is a detached house, families can spread out and relax as if at their own holiday home, without worrying about other guests.
- •7 whole-cottage rentals in all, with lofts in some cottages and hammocks inside; each is a detached house, so families with children can relax without worrying about other guests
- •If a child under school age needs futon bedding, towels or similar items, you must book under the child-futon-only rate.
A live-like-a-local stay with a kitchen for self-catering
A live-like-a-local stay with a kitchen for self-catering
Each cottage has a kitchen with a kettle, refrigerator and other equipment, so you can cook for yourselves. The village shop and a simple bread breakfast set are also available, and making island dishes with island ingredients is part of the experience.
- •Every cottage has a kitchen for self-catering, and the village shop and a simple bread breakfast set are available
The coral-reef sea right out front and Hoshitate beach
The coral-reef sea right out front and Hoshitate beach
The sea and its spreading coral reef open up right in front of the cottages, and from Hoshitate beach you can watch the sun set into the horizon. Whether spending time by the water or strolling through the village, families can enjoy the island's traditional way of life.
- •The sea and its coral reef are right out front, with sunsets from Hoshitate beach and strolls through the village
Overview
Irunti Futademura is a group of traditional red-tile cottages, each rented as a whole, scattered through the Hoshitate village on Iriomote Island, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. All 7 cottages have a toilet, shower and kitchen, and because each is a detached house, families with children can settle in as if at their own holiday home without worrying about other guests. The sea, with its spreading coral reef, is right out front, and the hammocks and lofts inside the cottages are a big hit with children. It is a place where families can experience the island's traditional way of life (4.5 stars).
Irunti Futademura is a collection of whole-cottage rentals scattered through Hoshitate, a small village on the western side of Iriomote Island, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, in Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa. It is a quiet village with more than 400 years of history, ringed by fukugi windbreak trees and stone walls built from coral, with the sea and its spreading coral reef right out front and jungle-covered mountains behind.
Whole-Cottage Rentals Where Families Can Relax
There are 7 traditional red-tile detached cottages in all. Each has a toilet, shower and kitchen with a kettle, refrigerator and other equipment, and because each is a detached house, you can settle in as if at your own holiday home without worrying about other guests. There are hammocks inside the cottages, and some cottages have a loft that is a big hit with children, so families have room to spread out and relax.
The Sea Within Walking Distance and Sunsets on Hoshitate Beach
The sea and its spreading coral reef open up wide right out front, and from Hoshitate beach you can watch the sun set into the horizon. Strolling through the village or spending time by the water, the whole family can take in the atmosphere of the island's traditional way of life.
A Stay Where You Can Cook and Live Like a Local
With a kitchen in each cottage you can cook for yourselves, and the village shop and a simple bread breakfast set are also available. Making island dishes with island ingredients is an experience unique to this place.
This page is compiled from information on the official website (Irunti Futademura) and Rakuten Travel. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest details.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1030 Iriomote, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1542 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 20 minutes by car from Uehara Port; no shuttle service is provided. By public bus, it is a 2-minute walk from the Hoshitate bus stop. Booking a rental car in advance is recommended. |
| trainNearest station | Uehara Port |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-980-84-8484 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://hpdsp.jp/hutademura/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we book bedding for a young child at Irunti Futademura?
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If a child who has not yet started elementary school needs futon bedding, towels or similar items, please book under the child-futon-only rate. The price for this rate is not listed in our information, so please confirm with the property when you book.
Are the cottages suitable for staying with children?
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Yes. All 7 cottages are traditional red-tile detached houses rented as a whole, so families can relax without worrying about other guests. Some cottages have a loft that is a big hit with children, and there are hammocks inside the cottages.
Can we cook our own meals?
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Yes. Each cottage has a kitchen with a kettle, refrigerator and other equipment, along with a toilet and shower, and guests can also use a washing machine and drying rack. The village shop and a simple bread breakfast set are available as well.
How close is the sea, and what can the family do there?
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The beach is a 1-minute walk away, and the sea with its spreading coral reef opens up right in front of the cottages. From Hoshitate beach you can watch the sun set into the horizon, and the village itself is pleasant to stroll through.
How do we get to Irunti Futademura from Uehara Port?
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It is about 20 minutes by car from Uehara Port, and no shuttle service is provided. By public bus, the property is a 2-minute walk from the Hoshitate bus stop. Booking a rental car in advance is recommended, and parking is available free of charge.
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