A base for people to connect with each other on the island.
Located in the center of Izena Island, the Izena Community Center is a multi-purpose facility that serves as a venue for community exchange and lodging. Surrounded by the island's rich natural environment, it provides a tranquil setting for camps, training, and educational activities. The facility is equipped with spacious Japanese-style rooms, cooking facilities, and an exchange space. Many schools and other organizations have come to love the facility as a place where they can spend a heartwarming "time of contact" with each other while experiencing island life.
This facility is available on a temporary basis when the village accommodations are full due to events or consecutive holidays.
Basic Information
| Facility Name | Izena-ku Fureai Lodging Exchange Facility |
| Location | 739-1 Izena Village, Izena, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 905-0604, Japan |
| check-out | ~9:00 |
| Access | 10 minutes by car from Nakada Port |
| equipment | Shared showers for men and women, shared restrooms for men and women, stage, hall, shared kitchen (extra charge), coin-operated laundry |
| Charge | 1 night Adult 3,000 yen / Child 1,000 yen (air conditioner fee not included 100 yen/H) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Reservations/Inquiries | 0980-45-2588 |
| remarks | Maximum capacity is 25 people. (2 x 8-mat rooms, 2 x 10-mat rooms) |
| Map | View in Google Maps |
Izena Community Center｜Lodging and Exchange Facilities Fee Schedule
(Revised June 1, 2024)
| Name of facility/equipment | Standards, etc. | Amount of money |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Training Room |
1 night Adult (high school student and older) 1 night Child (junior high school student and under) |
3,000 yen 1,000 yen |
| Hall Training Room | per hour | 1,000 yen |
| stage (Sound and lighting equipment included) |
Per hour (without air conditioning) Per hour (air conditioner use) |
1,500 yen 2,000 yen |
| Recreation and Training Room (Excluding overnight stays) |
per hour | 500 yen |
| Cooking Training Room | per hour | 1,500 yen |
| Conference Table (taken out of the facility) |
Per unit (per day) | 100 yen |
| Conference Chair (taken out of the facility) |
Per unit (per day) | 50 yen |
| Kitchen fee | per hour | 1,000 yen |
| Photocopier usage fee | per sheet | 30 yen |
| facsimile machine usage fees | per sheet | 100 yen |
*"Per day" means 8 hours as a general rule, but if the administrator specifically instructs otherwise, it shall be that time.
Q&A
Can individuals stay overnight?
The facility is primarily for educational groups, but individual use may be negotiable depending on the time of year of the event when the inn facility is fully booked and on availability. Please inquire in advance.
Can I cook?
Yes, there is a cooking room and self-catering is available. This is a great way to experience cooking with local ingredients.
What kind of organization are you suited for?
Suitable for use by groups of 10 or more people for educational purpose activities such as school or community camps, study tours for clubs, and nature experience programs.
Are there any stores or restaurants nearby?
There are stores and eateries within walking distance, but we recommend that you check and prepare in advance as opening hours on the island are limited.
Is Wi-Fi available at the facility?
Wi-Fi is available in some areas, but communication speed is limited. Not suitable for online meetings.
[Notes.
To make a reservation, please call the community center directly. However, please note that we are often unable to answer the phone, so please leave some time before calling again.
