Your Okinawan Escape: Cook, Relax, Explore Ogimi

Find My Perfect Ogimi Experience

Which journey speaks to you today?

Cook with an Okinawan Grandma

🍲 Discover traditional Okinawan recipes featuring fermented and medicinal ingredients that nourish you inside and out. (Next experience on Sep 20th!)
🤝 Join a welcoming community that goes beyond just a cooking class.
🔄 Return anytime to deepen your experience and connection.
💰 Investment: $92 per person
Includes: printed guide, digital recipes, and exclusive FB group access

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3-Hour Okinawa Wellness Retreat

🍵 Welcome Matcha Ceremony: Learn how to prepare real matcha using proper tools and enjoy a mindful tea experience.
🍳 Cook seasonal, local, and fermented dishes while learning practical tips for eating minimally processed foods at home.

🧘‍♀️ Practice gentle guided meditations for present-moment awareness and mindful eating,
💡 Discover simple wellness tips to support digestion, build healthy habits, and feel your best.
💰 Investment: Early bird discount available, starting from 19,000 yen

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Ogimi Walking Tour

🚶‍♂️ Explore northern Okinawa on a small-group walking tour in Ogimi.
🏯 Discover local history and village life.
🔍 Visit hidden cultural sites off the beaten path.
🌿 Connect with the peaceful rhythms of island life.
💰 Investment: Introductory price from ¥3,750 per person

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Helpful Info for Planning Your Visit

Where are your experiences located?

Location (Retreats & Cooking): Held in Ogimi Village on Okinawa Island’s main island (see map below).
Walking Tours: Start in front of the Ogimi Village Old Office
Getting Here: If you’re flying into Naha Airport, we highly recommend renting a car, as community buses run infrequently
Car Rental Recommendation: We suggest using OTS Rent-A-Car from Naha Airport. It takes approximately 1 hour and 40–50 minutes to reach Ōgimi from the airport.

When do you accept bookings for your experience?

Retreats: Most Wednesdays through Saturdays
Cooking experiences: Every two months
Walking tours: Every Saturday

Do you have free parking?

Yes, free parking is available for all our experiences.

Is it cash only?

We accept credit card payments in USD for the Cooking Experience, and in JPY for Private Retreats and Private Walking Tours.

Do you have any recommendations for accommodations in Ogimi?

Here are two wonderful Airbnb options I recommend in Ōgimi:
🏡 Yambaru Life Villa – A beautiful, traditional Okinawan-style home full of charm and character.
🌿 Lodge Crea – A cozy two-story house tucked away in the serene mountains of Ōgimi.

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Why I Started Offering These Unique Experiences

Hi, I’m Haruka — certified Gut Health Coach and Okinawa Food & Safety Manager based in Ogimi Village. After overcoming my own eating struggles, I now teach mindful cooking using Okinawa’s seasonal ingredients and traditional superfoods to help you reconnect with the joy of food and improve gut health.

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