YAWN YARD Kouri Island

An 8-room private resort: the "garden you can stay in" on Kouri Island

YAWN YARD Kouri Island is an 8-room resort on Kouri Island built around the concept of a "garden you can stay in," offering another way to relax in which nature and people grow closer. It is designed so that guests can leave the bustle behind and spend their time at their own pace, and it welcomes families with children, saying that children are free to be as lively as they like. Its Rakuten Travel review score is a high 5.00 out of 5 (10 reviews).

Private in-room heated pools and open-air baths

Many of the rooms have a private heated pool that can be enjoyed year-round thanks to a heating function reaching up to 32°C, along with an open-air bath (whether a room has a pool, and how large it is, varies by room). The appeal is being able to play in the water and bathe as a family, looking out at the sea, without worrying about other guests. When children use the pool or the open-air bath, an adult must always be in the water with them.

Rooms and meals that families will appreciate

The rooms are spacious at about 86 to 100 sq m, with twin and king layouts for 1 to 4 guests, as well as a Japanese-style tatami room with a sea view. The tatami room is an easy space for a baby at the crawling stage or a small child. The connecting rooms that join sea4 and sea5 (some rooms only, reservation required) let you move freely between the two rooms, which is handy for two-generation trips and larger families. Breakfast and dinner are both served in your room, and children's meals are the same dishes as the adults', served in smaller portions. If a child who has not yet started elementary school needs futon bedding or a meal, please inquire in advance.

Location and access

The resort is about 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport, on Kouri Island across the Kouri Bridge. Parking for 8 cars is free of charge, and some rooms let you park right in front of the entrance, so guests praise the sense of privacy of being able to check in and check out without crossing paths with other guests. Check-in is at 3 p.m. (last check-in 9 p.m.) and checkout is at 11 a.m. Co-sleeping is available for up to 2 children aged 0 to 5. Allergies are accommodated as far as possible; please let the property know by phone or email no later than 7 days before your stay date.