About
Shima-Asana
Where easy life flows
and the tropical garden grows
In yoga, "asana" means "posture." Nowadays, there are many different types of asana, but originally it only meant one thing: a posture suitable for meditation. The posture must be stable and comfortable. The important thing is that your back is straight. The ancient Indian teaching was to use this posture as a foundation to seek peace of mind.
I think the key to happiness is the "island attitude/posture." Slow, island time. Simplicity. The luxury of doing nothing. Warm, comfortable, calm air all year round. You don't even question these. You don't have any worries.
I hope you can feel these things one by one in Shima Asana. A ticket to paradise is here. A feeling of contentment. Far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You will understand; a life like this might be possible; another version of you might have been like this.
Our Service
You can get by without almost anything. All you need are some personal hygiene products and a basic amount of clothes. Even those can be bought on Ishigaki Island...
Free WiFi
It can be used not only for vacations but also for workcations.
Kitchen, kitchen utensils
Basic cooking utensils, seasonings, and tableware are provided. You can choose to either eat out or cook your own meals.
Washing Machine
A washing machine and laundry detergent are provided, making it convenient for long-term stays.
Coffee, tea, herbal tea
We have coffee, black tea, and herbal tea. Try our handmade lemongrass and shell ginger tea leaves.
Garden with seasonal flowers& herbs
In the garden, we grow lemongrass, coriander, sweet basil, Okinawan vegetables, and more. Of course, you can use them in your cooking.
Bidet toilet seat
Comes with hot water cleaning function.
Okinawan local sweets
We also have the traditional Okinawan sweet "Chinsuko" on offer.
Parking
There is a large parking lot, and it is easy to get your car in and out.
Room cleaning service
Upon request, we provide free cleaning during your stay.
For other equipment, please see the FAQ .
We only accept one group per day, so we will do our best to make your stay comfortable. If there is anything we can do to improve, please feel free to let us know.
The interior design and layout follow the traditional Okinawan style. There are few partitions inside, to be well-ventilated. There is a large garden on the south side, and large windows open up. This is a way to let the breeze in from the south, making it comfortable in the summer.
However, as a characteristic of Okinawan housing, there is no bathtub. This is because we don't have a custom of soaking in a long bath. There is only a shower. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Story
Yoga is included. One lesson (60 minutes) will be provided free of charge per night.
This will be on the rooftop, or in a Japanese-style room on tatami mats. For you, it will feel like a private lesson in your own home.
Choose your preferred time, such as morning yoga or sunset yoga.
Local Family Villa & Yoga
If you have never done yoga before, don't worry. The program will be centered on gentle stretching, deep breathing, and clearing your mind.
I think there are some people who are stiff or have knee/back problems. Just relax your body and calm your breathing. Along with that, your mind would also be calmed down. I hope that your stresses in your daily life are relieved.
We won't do any acrobatic poses. It's a private lesson, so we'll adjust it to suit you.
Hello. Please call me Kohei.
I have taught yoga on Ishigaki Island for 8 years. Now, I have an opportunity to open a lodge with my wife. Since I have experience of teaching yoga, I thought it would be good to offer a lodging plan that includes yoga.
I hope that those who have missed out on yoga in the past will be able to experience it here. It's completely private, so there's nothing to be hesitant about. It's a great help that you don't have to fit in with the people around you.
If you have any other questions about yoga, please check out our FAQ section .
Handy Local Map
Yaima Village is close to our place. You can experience the culture and the environment of Ishigaki Island. They have also a shop and a restaurant.
There are several restaurants around. It takes about 30 minutes on foot to get to Nakamatsu Shoten (Nakamatsu grocery store), where you can purchase bread and filling lunchboxes around noon.
Access
We recommend renting a car. Both the airport and the city center are about 20 minutes away.
If you take a taxi, it will cost around 3,600 yen from the airport (around 4,600 yen after 10pm).
If you take the bus, get off at "Moto-Nagura" and walk for 1 minute (430 yen one way). There are 4 buses a day to/from the city center.
If you are coming from the airport, you will need to transfer at the bus terminal. There are frequent buses from the airport to the bus terminal, and the fare is 550 yen.
From the bus terminal to Moto-Nagura. (The fare is 430 yen)
From Moto-Nagura to the bus terminal. (The fare is 430 yen)
For guests staying for a long period of time, we will occasionally provide transportation to supermarkets in town.