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The Rooftop Villa at Minami Banana is a private villa rental on Ishigaki island unlike any other — a light-filled, independently equipped apartment with its own exclusive roof terrace, overlooking the East China Sea and Mount Omoto.
Designed for couples, families and small groups of up to 8 guests, this Ishigaki island villa rental combines the comfort of a fully equipped home with the rare luxury of a private rooftop terrace, just one minute from Yonehara Beach.
If you prefer to enjoy our tropical garden, have a look at our Garden Apartment. Travelling with a larger group? Book the entire villa, the Full Beach House.
The apartment spans 115 sqm with ceilings rising to 3.3m, creating a rare sense of space and openness. The fully equipped kitchen and open living and dining area are wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, framing views of the garden and Mount Omoto — the highest peak in Okinawa.
The Japanese tatami room is a highlight unique to this villa rental on Ishigaki island. With its traditional Ryukyu-style tatami floors and sliding doors, it offers a calm, authentic space to rest — or to lay out futons for additional guests.
The apartment is equipped with a Bose Sound System for those evenings in.
The roof terrace is what makes this Ishigaki island villa rental truly special. Perched above the palm trees, it offers an unobstructed view stretching from the East China Sea on one side to Mount Omoto on the other.
It is equipped with a Weber barbecue, a dining table and a hammock — the perfect setting for a sunset dinner, a late-night stargazing session or simply a quiet morning coffee above the treetops. The terrace is exclusively reserved for Rooftop Villa guests.
You will enjoy exclusive use of the roof terrace.
The garden use is exclusive to the other flat downstairs.
Access to the snorkeling equipment and the outdoor shower is shared with the downstairs flat.
There are 2 parking spots dedicated to the apartment.
The Rooftop Villa is located in Fukai, on the northern coast of Ishigaki island, within the Yonehara national park area. The property faces the East China Sea, with direct walking access to one of the island’s finest snorkeling beaches.
Yonehara Beach, renowned for its coral reef, sea turtles and crystal-clear waters, is just one minute away on foot. Snorkeling equipment is provided at the villa, along with a convenient outdoor shower.
Discover our Ishigaki island guide for the best beaches, restaurants and activities near the villa.
Key distances from the villa:
– Yonehara Beach — 1 minute on foot (snorkeling, sea turtles, coral reef)
– Kabira Bay — 10 minutes by car (glass-bottom boats, turquoise lagoon)
– Ishigaki city centre — 25 minutes by car (restaurants, ferries, supermarkets)
– New Ishigaki Airport — 30 minutes by car
ADDITIONAL RULES
From May 1st to August 31st, flying termites are hitting the island on some nights. Please do not open windows after sunset, even with the insect nets on. Termites entering the house may settle and cause great damage.
ROOFTOP APARTMENT MANUAL
Download our house manual for the rooftop apartment below :
House manual – Rooftop Apartment.
– 100% refund if cancelled at least 14 days before check-in
– 50% refund if cancelled at least 7 days before check-in
– No refund for cancellations within 7 days of check-in
