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Life is a Journey - Hostel

1.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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On the beach
On the beach
Miscellaneous
On the beach
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

Map
30 Nagahama, Nakagamigun, Yomitan, Okinawa, 904-0324
  • Nagahama Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Yomitan Museum of History and Folklore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Zakimi Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Naha (OKA)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Terrace

Twin Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Tatami twin room

Tatami twin room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Yomitan

At Life is a Journey - Hostel you'll be within steps of Okinawakaigan Quasi-National Park and Nagahama Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This beach hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Yomitan hostel include Cape Zanpa and Blue Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Nagahama Beach - 2 min walk
  • Cape Zanpa - 4 min drive
  • Nirai Beach - 6 min drive
  • Murasaki Mura Ryukyu Kingdom Theme Park - 6 min drive
  • Zanpa Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Naha (OKA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HALELEA DINER - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪MINTAMA - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪bloom coffee okinawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪CHIRUKO RINO - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪ちゅら海カフェ かふぅ - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Life is a Journey - Hostel

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
As a guest of Life is a Journey - Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Life is a Journey - Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This Yomitan hostel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Life is a Journey - Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Life is Journey Hostel Yomitan
Life is Journey Hostel
Life is Journey Hostel Yomita
Life is a Journey - Hostel Yomitan
Life is a Journey - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Life is a Journey - Hostel?

Life is a Journey - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Life is a Journey - Hostel?

As of 19 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is a Journey - Hostel on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$83.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Life is a Journey - Hostel?

Yep, Life is a Journey - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Life is a Journey - Hostel?

Yep, Life is a Journey - Hostel is on Nagahama Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Life is a Journey - Hostel?

No, Life is a Journey - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Life is a Journey - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Life is a Journey - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Life is a Journey - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable guest house with a staff that is genuinely friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ryosuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and quiet
The place is pretty nice and comfortable, the host is friendly and nice. House is a little bit too far from local attractions. But thankfully, the owner offered us a ride to the bus stop on our last day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fionn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10, great guest house and owner
Amazing guest house! The owner is so kind and made us feel at home straight away. He took us to the supermarket and for food on our first day as well as taking us to the bus terminal at the end of our trip. It’s a legit 1 minute walk from a beach and a 10 minute walk from THE most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen. Would recommend to anyone. Great value for money and the location is great. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Singapore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room that faces the sea. So nice to wake up to see the morning sun. Host and staff are warm and hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

sameshima

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ting Ni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
這裡的一切都很美好，沒有開車也能夠搭車抵達，想前往真榮田岬潛水也很方便，是個寧靜的海邊村莊，只是附近餐飲選擇不多，建議準備食材前往，有完整廚房設備可以使用，期待未來還有機會能夠造訪

10/10 Excellent

TOMOAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KOIKE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
居心地のいい宿です。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mayuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sayako

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naoko

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Maiko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
親切で清潔なところでした
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

yoshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
初めてゲストハウスを利用しましたが様々な方とお話しできるので良かったです。 オーナーさんも気さくな方で話しやすかったです。 シャンプー類を忘れてしまいましたが常備されていてとても助かりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
・海が徒歩1分以内 ・夜は海沿いで光も少ないため、星も綺麗に見えました。 ・当日のお昼頃にSAPの急な予約をしても夕方のツアーに参加させていただけた柔軟性 wifi、冷房、お風呂、キッチン使用可能なども言うことなしです。 ・徒歩15分、車で5分程の距離にスーパー、ドラッグストア、コンビニがあり小さめのレストランもちらほらありました。 ・人との交流や一人旅には言うことなしのコスパの良さだと思います。 また沖縄に一人旅するときはお世話になりたいゲストハウスでした(^^)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Yuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
雰囲気がよく素敵なゲストハウス
雰囲気がよく素敵なゲストハウスでした。オーナーさんも適度な距離感を取ってくださり滞在中は快適に過ごす事ができました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

WAI KAY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suckjae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
오키나와 스노쿨링 근처 숙소
좋았어요~ 여행첫날이라 늦게 도착했는데 밤늦게까지 기다려주시고 시설도 깨끗하고 주인아저씨도 정말 친절하고 좋았습니다~ 다음에도 기회가 있다면 한번더 갈만한 곳입니다~
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ひとり旅で個室を利用しました。快適でしたよ。
一戸建ての平屋をリノベした宿のせいか、おうちに泊まっている感じ。気楽にすごせる雰囲気ですが、オーナーやほかのゲストとの距離が近すぎるということはありません。そのため、気ままにマイペースにすごせます。 宿の中に、押しの強い張り紙（あれをするなとかこれはダメとかですね）がなかったのもよかったです。 レンタカーで北部観光するのもいいですが…。徒歩圏内のプライベート感あふれるビーチでのんびり過ごしたり、自転車を借りて「座喜味（ざきみ）城址」や「恩納岬」に行ったりするのもいいですよ。 「恩納岬」に行くまでの、高台から海を眺められる海岸沿いの光景や、「座喜味城址」から長浜集落へ続くサトウキビ畑の中を通る田舎道は、最高の雰囲気。さりげない風景だけど、かくれたビューポイントだと思います。 おまけの情報として。最近の柔軟剤や洗剤の香料がだめな方でも、こちらの宿なら心配いりません。シーツもタオルも香料の臭いゼロでした。環境への配慮から、自然なものを使っているそうですよ。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018