Okinawa, JapanNago
Treeful Treehouse
Suspended canopy treehouses
Nago Okinawa, Japan
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Treeful Treehouse Sustainable ResortSuspended canopy treehouses
This solar-powered outpost suspends guests directly in the Yanbaru canopy, running entirely off-grid high above the Genka River.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Suspended wooden treehouses and stilt pavilions with spiral staircases in the subtropical canopy.
Notable
Forest conservation in Yanbaru, where founders rebuilt a historic watermill near the waterfall.
What they say
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These artfully designed, solar-powered dens meld seamlessly with their lush natural environment.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In northern Okinawa's Yanbaru forest along the Genka River, enveloped by subtropical jungle canopy.
The rooms
Most suites put the bed in a glass-walled canopy treehouse. Companion stilt cabins below hold full kitchens and deep baths.
The sauna
A glass-walled sauna holds tiered benches for aroma löyly rituals, beside a wood-rimmed soaking tub overlooking the trees.
The spa
Outdoor treatment tables sit beside the river waterfall, where practitioners offer body treatments using wooden toksen mallets.
Yoga in the forest
Guests take yoga mats onto geometric wooden walkways and open rooftop decks for quiet practice in the canopy.
At the table
Guests grill Motobu beef and Agu pork over open charcoal fires arranged across the outdoor tree deck.
How it began
Founder Satoru Kikugawa pursued a childhood dream from a picture book, using wooden dowels rather than bolts to spare the living trees.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.