Location
Location
Nearby Sightseeing Spots
Villa Esse Una is located in a residential area rich in nature in Xuda, Nago City, in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, and is convenient for both sightseeing and daily life.

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It is only a 5-minute drive from the Xuden IC and about 40 minutes from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, providing excellent access to popular spots in the northern area. It is also close to downtown Nago, making it convenient for shopping and dining out.
Enjoy the ideal location for a private villa stay, combining tranquility and convenience.
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Sea Glass Beach



Access | 5 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | Toyohara, Nago City, Okinawa |
Google Map | link |
A quiet local beach with beautiful clear waters and white sands.
As the name suggests, this is a secluded spot where you can also enjoy beachcombing to find sea glass (pieces of glass from the sea). The attraction of this spot is that there are few tourists, so you can spend a relaxing time in a private atmosphere.
At high tide, visitors can bathe in the sea, and at low tide, they can observe fish and other small creatures in the tide pools and enjoy a moment of contact with nature.
Please be careful when swimming, as the swimming area is not maintained.
Nago Shimin Beach


Access | 5 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | Nago City |
Google Map | link |
This man-made beach facing Nago Bay is loved by local people. The shallow waters and gentle waves allow even small children to enjoy swimming in peace.
It is a family-oriented beach with showers, changing rooms, parking lots, and other amenities, and during the swimming season, lifeguards are stationed at the beach.
The clear ocean, white sandy beaches, and the sunset over Nago Bay are exceptional.
It is a secluded spot with a relaxed atmosphere that is not touristy and is well-liked by the locals.
Koki Beach


Access | 5 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | Koki, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
Koki Beach is a beautiful beach with clear, calm waters.
It is perfect for snorkeling and swimming, and allows visitors to relax and enjoy nature in a quiet environment. It is also a popular spot for families and couples.
21st Century Forest Beach


Access | Approximately 15 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 2-1 Miyazato, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan |
Google Map | link |
Located in the 21st Century Forest Park managed by Nago City, this man-made beach with white sand and beautiful sunsets is well equipped and safe for families.
Swimming areas are set aside and monitors are on duty during the swimming period, so that even small children can safely enjoy swimming in the sea.
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21st Century Forest Park


Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 2-2-1 Miyazato, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan |
Google Map | link |
A large comprehensive park adjacent to downtown Nago. The park has a gymnasium, indoor sports field, soccer field, rugby field, sumo stadium, civic hall, outdoor stage, and various other facilities.
There are walking trails, lawn areas, and an observation deck, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature.
Maintenance work is currently underway in some areas, and a new facility with marine leisure activities and restaurants is scheduled to open in March 2026.
Todoroki no Taki



Access | Approximately 25 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 594 Sukuda, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
Todoroki no Taki Waterfall, an Okinawa Prefecture-designated cultural asset, is a spectacular 28-meter-high waterfall surrounded by forests and rich in nature.
A well-maintained boardwalk leads down to the waterfall basin, providing a light trekking experience.
It is a popular power spot where the sound of the waterfall and the coolness of the water heal you. It is maintained as a park and is easily accessible, about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot.
low-lying banyan tree (esp. Ficus microcarpa or Ficus retusa)


Access | Approximately 25 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 1-1 Shiro, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
Hinpun Banyan Tree" is a giant banyan tree estimated to be 320 years old, 19 meters tall, and 11 meters around its trunk, standing at the entrance of a shopping street in Nago City.
It was named after the neighboring "Sanpu Dragon Vein Monument," which resembles the "hinpun" (wall to ward off evil) that protects the mansion.
It is worshipped by citizens as a protective tree that prevents the invasion of disasters and evil spirits, and is designated as a national natural monument.
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Neo Park Okinawa


Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 4607-41 Nago, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
It is a theme park where visitors can interact with animals in a vast natural setting.
Free-range birds and animals can be observed up close, and feeding them is also popular. Visitors can also enjoy Nago's nature on the "Neo Train," a sightseeing train that runs through the park.
Ocean Expo Park, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium



Access | Approximately 40 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun |
Google Map | link |
It is a large-scale facility where visitors can experience the beautiful sea, rich nature, and culture of Okinawa. At the popular Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, visitors can experience the magnificent world of the sea, where whale sharks and manta rays swim in one of the world's largest aquariums.
Colorful tropical fish and coral reefs are also on display. At the Tropical Dream Center, visitors can enjoy orchids and tropical plants blooming in a tropical greenhouse, and a spectacular view of the East China Sea can be seen from the observation tower.
At the "Okichan Theater," visitors can watch a dynamic show by banded dolphins and southern bottlenose dolphins free of charge, which is very popular with families.
This is a recommended spot where you can enjoy nature, learning, and healing all day long.
Nago Castle Park



Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 5511 Nago, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
It is a park rich in nature with an attractive observatory overlooking Nago City and the East China Sea.
It is also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot, and is crowded with people during the Cherry Blossom Festival held in January.
The historic Nago Castle ruins and diverse flora and fauna also make this a great spot for a stroll.
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Helios Brewery



Access | Approximately 15 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 405, Xuden, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan |
Google Map | link |
A long-established brewery founded in 1961. You can experience the charm of Awamori through a free factory tour.
Visitors can tour the brewery of Awamori, Okinawa's traditional distilled spirit, and enjoy a wide variety of Awamori, rum, liqueur, and other alcoholic beverages at the tasting corner in the factory.
Limited edition products such as original awamori and rum are also popular. This is a valuable spot to experience Okinawa's sake culture.
Nago Pineapple Park



Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 1195 Tamemata, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
The theme park is all about pineapples, and visitors can tour the park on an automated pineapple train.
The scenery is surrounded by tropical plants, and pineapple snacks and wine tastings can be enjoyed, making this a popular spot for families and couples.
Orion Happy Park


Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 2-2-1 Higashiue, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
A popular spot to experience the world of Orion Beer, Okinawa's representative beer.
During the factory tour, visitors can observe the beer production process up close, and even taste freshly brewed beer (reservations are required for tours).
At the adjoining beer restaurant "Yanbaru no Mori," enjoy fresh Orion beer with light meals. Visitors can enjoy a slightly luxurious moment for adults.
Roadside Station Kusuda


Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 17-1 Husoda, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
This roadside station is popular as a sightseeing base in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Fresh vegetables and fruits from local farmers, Okinawan sweets and folk crafts, and other unique Okinawan products make it a great place to look for souvenirs.
The food court and parlor in the facility offer a variety of dishes such as Okinawa soba, Daito sushi, sata andagi, and gelato, making it a perfect spot to stop and take a break during sightseeing or driving.
Nago city center, arcade street



Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | Nago City Castle Area |
Google Map | link |
The arcade street in the center of Nago City is an attractive shopping street with a nostalgic atmosphere that retains traces of the Showa period.
Lined with small eateries, delicatessens, clothing stores, and fruit and vegetable stores that have been familiar to the locals, you can get a taste of daily life in Nago just by leisurely strolling around.
The area has a rustic and warm atmosphere that is different from the tourist areas. In recent years, more and more tourists are stopping by to enjoy the retro atmosphere.
Other Neighborhood Information
JA Farmers Market Yanbaru "Haiyana! Yanbaru Market
Access | 20 minutes drive from Villa Esse Una |
address (e.g. of house) | 4-6-37 Miyazato, Nago City |
Google Map | link |
A popular market with a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily from local farmers.
The meat, fresh fish, cut flowers, and prepared foods sections are also well stocked, and are popular among locals and tourists alike. It is also nice to know that specialties of Okinawa can be mailed to you on the spot.
To major facilities in Nago City
- convenience store5 min. by car
- supermarket10 minutes by car
- gas stationApproximately 7 minutes by car
- Hospital (Northern District Medical Association Hospital)Approximately 15 minutes by car
Access to popular tourist destinations
- jangriaApproximately 30 minutes by car
- Shuri Castle (Naha City)Approximately 50 minutes by car
- Kouri IslandApproximately 40 minutes by car
- strand of hair on top of the headApproximately 25 minutes by car
Villa Esse Una is located in Xuda, Nago City, the gateway to Yanbaru tourism, about 5 minutes by car from the Xuda IC.
With easy access to the northern area as well as the east and west coasts and the southern area, this location is perfect for those who want to enjoy Okinawa in a wide variety of ways.