Minshuku Pine-Kan
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Minshuku Pine-Kan is a guesthouse in Uehara on Iriomote Island, founded in 1982, with 13 rooms across a main building and an annex. Its own information describes it as "a minshuku that suits a wide range of guests, from solo travelers to families," and there is a free shuttle from Uehara Port. Guests praise the meals made with island ingredients, including pineapples and mangoes from the family's own farm, run across three generations, and fresh fish from the waters around Iriomote Island. The generous shared areas - the dining hall, the garden and the yuntaku (chatting) lounge - make for an unhurried stay, and with a beach and a sunset park within walking distance, it suits families well.
Kids Facilities
Pineapples and mangoes from the family's own farm, and island fish
Pineapples and mangoes from the family's own farm, and island fish
Meals made with island ingredients are served in the dining hall, including tropical fruit such as pineapples and mangoes from the family's own farm, run across three generations, and fresh fish caught in the waters around Iriomote Island (fruit is served on an irregular basis during the season).
- •Meals made with island ingredients in the dining hall, pineapples and mangoes from the family's own farm (on an irregular basis during the season), and an izakaya (Japanese pub) corner
A beach and a sunset park within walking distance
A beach and a sunset park within walking distance
Within walking distance there is a stretch of sand that feels like a private beach, and in the evening there is also a park where you can watch the sun set into the sea. There is a large garden and a yuntaku (chatting) lounge as well, so the family can take it easy.
- •Within walking distance: a stretch of sand that feels like a private beach, a sunset park, and a large garden and yuntaku (chatting) lounge
Overview
Minshuku Pine-Kan is a guesthouse in the Uehara district of Iriomote Island, founded in 1982, with 13 rooms across a main building and an annex. Its own information calls it "a minshuku that suits a wide range of guests, from solo travelers to families," and children are welcome; a free shuttle from Uehara Port takes about 10 minutes. The kitchen takes pride in island ingredients, including pineapples and mangoes from the family's own farm, run across three generations, and fresh fish caught in the waters around Iriomote Island. The shared spaces are generous too, with a dining hall, a garden and a yuntaku (chatting) lounge. Within walking distance there is a stretch of sand that feels like a private beach, along with a park for watching the sunset.
Minshuku Pine-Kan stands in the Uehara district of Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site, in Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa. Founded in 1982, it has 13 rooms across two buildings, the main building and the annex. It is about 10 minutes from Uehara Port by free shuttle bus.
Families Welcome, in the Guesthouse's Own Words
The official website states, "Minshuku Pine-Kan is a minshuku that suits a wide range of guests, from solo travelers to families," and families with children are welcome. The main building has private rooms with a bath and toilet as well as private rooms with a shared bath and toilet, and the annex has private rooms with a bath and toilet. The shared areas are generous - a dining hall, a garden and a yuntaku (chatting) lounge - so you can take your time on the property.
Fruit from the Family's Own Farm and Island Ingredients
On Iriomote Island, known as the Galapagos of the East, the family has grown tropical fruit such as pineapples and mangoes for three generations. The menu uses fruit from their own farm, fresh fish caught in the waters around Iriomote Island, and other island ingredients (fruit is served on an irregular basis during the season).
A Beach and a Sunset Within Walking Distance
Within walking distance there is a stretch of sand that feels like a private beach, and in the evening there is also a park where you can watch the sun set into the sea. The guesthouse makes a good base for activities out in the island's wild landscape. The dining hall and yuntaku lounge have a Suiyo Doudeshou corner, and many fans of the show come to stay.
This page is compiled from information on the official website of Minshuku Pine-Kan and on Rakuten Travel. For details on rates, plans and what is available for children, please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest information before booking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 10-171 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Uehara Port. |
| trainNearest station | Uehara Port |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 5 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| callPhone | +81-980-85-6408 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express |
| languageOfficial site | https://pine-kan.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price. A guide price for one adult per night with two meals. It varies by season and plan; please check Rakuten Travel for the latest rates. Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Minshuku Pine-Kan best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Minshuku Pine-Kan?
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Parking: Parking is available for 5 cars, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do you get to Minshuku Pine-Kan?
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About 45 minutes by high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Uehara Port.
We are traveling with a baby - how are children's rates handled?
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For children who have not yet started elementary school, one child staying with co-sleeping and without meals is free of charge. If there are two such children, the second is charged the child rate, which is 20% off the adult rate.
Can we warm up baby food?
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There is nothing in the guest rooms for this, but the yuntaku (chatting) lounge has a microwave and a toaster that guests are free to use.
Can we leave our luggage before check-in or after checkout?
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Yes. Luggage can be stored both before check-in and after checkout, so please just ask.
Can breakfast be served earlier for our children?
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Breakfast normally starts at 7:30 a.m., but if you let the guesthouse know the day before, it can be ready from 7 a.m. That helps if you have an early ferry or other early departure.
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