Tamaki Terrace, a rental villa in Nanjo City, Okinawa, wins 1st place in the "BEST OF MINPAKU 2026 Staychelin Special Category"!
Tamaki Terrace, a private rental villa in Nanjo City, Okinawa, has been awarded first place in the "BEST OF MINPAKU 2026 Staychelin Special Category." This contest, organized by Minpaku Kakumei Inc., recognizes the best vacation rentals, guesthouses, and glamping facilities in Japan, aiming to promote the industry and enhance the image of minpaku. The facility was highly praised for its stunning location, sophisticated design, and immersive natural experience.
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Minpaku Kakumei Inc., led by Keisuke Sakakibara (Minpaku expert) and Natsuki Tajiri (Rental Villa expert), hosted the BEST OF MINPAKU 2026 contest to determine Japan's best guesthouses, rental villas, and glamping facilities. The event was held on February 23, 2026, at Makuhari Messe.
Additionally, many visitors attended the concurrently held "Minpaku EXPO JAPAN 2026" and "Minpaku Grand Seminar," Japan's largest minpaku events, which took place over three days from February 21 to February 23, 2026, offering a chance to experience the forefront of the tourism and accommodation industry, including the latest trends in rental villa business, minpaku, and glamping.
"BEST OF MINPAKU 2026" is a contest that recognizes accommodation facilities offering the best lodging experiences in Japan. It aims to widely disseminate the appeal of these facilities, improve the image of minpaku, strengthen their ability to attract customers, and promote the overall development of the minpaku industry and interaction among operators.
The "BEST OF MINPAKU 2026," which determines Japan's best minpaku, saw 1,495 facilities nationwide enter, and the Grand Prix was decided. "Tamaki Terrace" in Nanjo City, Okinawa, brilliantly won first place in the Staychelin Special Category.
Staychelin is an evaluation system for minpaku and rental villas, first held in 2025, that awards a three-star rating. Only two facilities that achieved these three stars were eligible to participate in the BEST OF MINPAKU 2026 Staychelin Special Category.
This contest is organized by Keisuke Sakakibara (Minpaku expert) and Natsuki Tajiri (Rental Villa expert) of Minpaku Kakumei Inc., and is attracting attention as an event that showcases new possibilities in Japan's accommodation industry.
The venue also concurrently hosted "Minpaku EXPO JAPAN 2026" and "Minpaku Grand Seminar," which introduced the forefront of the tourism and accommodation industry, including minpaku, rental villas, and glamping, attracting many visitors over three days.
For "BEST OF MINPAKU 2026," entries were solicited from single-family accommodation facilities nationwide, and voting was conducted both at the venue and via a website. The top 10 facilities with the most votes were determined.
【Facility Details】
Facility Name: Tamaki Terrace
Address: 858-1 Tamagusuku, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa
HP: https://www.airbnb.jp/rooms/1347555690875102958
From the expansive terrace, you can enjoy the Okinawan sea and sky, which change their expressions with time. The scenery, transitioning from sunrise to sunset and then to the starry sky, offers a special experience that can only be savored here.
The design, which seamlessly connects the outdoors and indoors, allows guests to spend time feeling the wind, light, and presence of nature, realizing a stay that feels integrated with nature.
The interior is unified with designs that evoke Okinawa's natural materials and warmth, creating a sophisticated luxury space. The spacious living room and open bedrooms are designed for large groups to relax comfortably.
The tranquility and luxury unique to a private villa coexist, offering a "true rest" away from daily life.
Nanjo City is an area in Okinawa particularly rich in history and culture. Sacred sites, historical ruins, and beautiful beaches are scattered throughout, allowing for an experience where tourism and stay are integrated.
"Tamaki Terrace" is not just an accommodation facility; it has garnered significant support as an "experiential stay" where guests can truly feel the charm of Okinawa itself.
Reason for Award
The overwhelming location, sophisticated space design, and the immersive stay experience that allows guests to feel at one with nature were highly evaluated, leading to this award of first place in the "BEST OF MINPAKU 2026 Staychelin Special Category."
"Tamaki Terrace" is a new model case for private rental accommodations, integrating Okinawa's nature, culture, and luxury at a high level, and is expected to be a notable presence in the future minpaku and rental villa market.
【Facility Details】
Facility Name: Tamaki Terrace
Location: 858-1 Tamagusuku, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City, Okinawa
Tamaki Terrace, located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a private rental villa about a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport. The accommodation is situated on a hill, allowing guests to relax in a jacuzzi and sauna while enjoying panoramic ocean views from the terrace. Barbecues and bonfires can also be enjoyed in the garden. Additionally, guests can experience treatments using Okinawan traditional pottery, Yachimun, and yoga classes that engage all five senses while watching the sunrise. Please fully enjoy the charm of Nanjo City, rich in nature.
"BEST OF MINPAKU ~ Staychelin Special Category ~"
First Place: Tamaki Terrace (Nanjo City, Okinawa)
Second Place: Shiton Garden (Sapporo City, Hokkaido)
【Overall Ranking】
Grand Prix: OMATSURI BASE Nakanoshimbashi
Runner-up: Villa Costa de sol Awaji
Booking Award: Private Rental Villa Senshin-an
Yogibo Award: VILLA SENSE Kujukuri
【Accommodation Category First Place】
●BEST OF VILLA ~Rental Villa Category~:
Villa Costa del Sol Awaji / Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture
●BEST OF GLAMPING＆CAMP ~Glamping & Campsite Category~
GAJU CAMP / Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture
●BEST OF POOL VILLA ~Villa with Pool Category~
VILLA SENSE kujukuri / Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture
●BEST OF ONSEN STAY ~Hot Spring Inn Category~
EL SUENITO HINASE / Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
●BEST OF RESORT STAY ~Resort Area Category~
THE PANALI / Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
●BEST OF SAUNA STAY ~Accommodation with Sauna Category~
The Lake House / Kamiminochi District, Nagano Prefecture
●BEST OF HOUSE STAY ~Single-Family House Category~
Ro no Yado Yodogawa / Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
●BEST OF CONDOMINIUM ~Condominium Category~
eni.suite macchamachi / Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
●BEST OF ACTIVITY STAY ~Activity Category~
Japavista Unlimited / Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
●BEST OF MINPAKU ~Kanto Inbound Category~
OMATSURI BASE Nakanoshimbashi / Nakano Ward, Tokyo
●BEST OF RENOVATION STAY ~Renovation Category~
Tsumugi no Za / Chosei District, Chiba Prefecture
●BEST OF SUBLEASE MINPAKU ~Sublease Category~
Konjakuso Osaka Tenpozan - Takatoro - / Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
●BEST OF HOMESTAY ~Homestay Category~
●BEST OF HOTEL MINPAKU ~Entire Building Category~
Terrace Villa Eon / Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
●BEST OF MINPAKU ~Beginner Category~
KOTO Villa / Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture
●BEST OF MINPAKU ~Staychelin Special Category~
Tamaki Terrace / Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture
●BEST OF MINPAKU ~General Voting Category~
Private Rental Villa Senshin-an / Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture
【Judges】
・Hayato Takano, Koto Ward Assembly Member, Tokyo (Founder of Minpaku University)
・Masato Takagi, Sales General Manager, Japan Minpaku Association
・Shogo Sasaki, Representative Director, K-TRUST Co., Ltd.
・Masahiro Hayashi, Executive Officer, Broad Enterprise Co., Ltd.
・Kazuhiro Omori, Executive Officer, Yogibo Co., Ltd.
・Takashi Ikina, Organizer, Real Estate Masters Academy
・Nobuaki Shinano, Sales General Manager, Booking.com Japan
*In no particular order
BEST OF MINPAKU 2026
【Main Sponsor】
【Gold Sponsors】
【Silver Sponsors】
Concurrently held: Minpaku EXPO JAPAN 2026
【Main Sponsor】
【Gold Sponsors】
●Minpaku Management Cleaning Agency Co., Ltd.
●Osaka Minpaku Cleaning Agency Co., Ltd.
【Silver Sponsors】
●American Express International, Inc.
●Osaka Minpaku Management Agency Co., Ltd.
Concurrently held: Minpaku Grand Seminar 2026
【Main Sponsor】
【BEST OF MINPAKU 2026】
The 3rd "BEST OF MINPAKU 2026" contest, which determines Japan's best guesthouses, rental villas, glamping, and campsites, was held.
This event, held concurrently with "BEST OF MINPAKU 2026," included "Minpaku EXPO JAPAN 2026" and "Minpaku Grand Seminar 2026," attracting many industry professionals and accommodation operators, making it Japan's largest minpaku event.
Minpaku plays a crucial role in conveying the charm and culture of local areas both domestically and internationally, connecting people and regions.
Through this contest and event, we hope to contribute to the overall development of the minpaku and accommodation industry by widely disseminating information about excellent facilities and initiatives.
We pay tribute to all facilities and operators who challenge themselves, and we look forward to further invigorating Japan's minpaku industry together with you in the future.
Organizer: Keisuke Sakakibara
Minpaku investor, minpaku expert. Representative Director of Minpaku Kakumei Inc. and Chairman of the Minpaku Ryokan Kani Shukusho Gyokumiai. He launched franchise headquarters businesses in house cleaning and wallpaper restoration, opening over 650 stores in just six years. Currently, in addition to minpaku operations, he also manages rental villas with pools in resort areas. He is a pioneer in minpaku cleaning, having established the first minpaku cleaning business in Osaka.
Organizer: Natsuki Tajiri
Rental villa expert. Representative Director of Minpaku Management Cleaning Agency Co., Ltd. He handles everything from the launch of minpaku, rental villas, and glamping facilities to their operation, customer acquisition, and branding. As an influencer, he covers and disseminates domestic and international trends. Leveraging his expertise and communication skills, he proposes accommodation businesses that balance profitability and experiential value. He has established a franchise headquarters for minpaku businesses and is expanding nationwide.
【BEST OF MINPAKU 2026 Organizing Body】
Company Name: Minpaku Ryokan Kani Shukusho Gyokumiai (Minpaku Ryokan Kani Shukusho Gyokumiai)
Official HP: https://minpaku-kumiai.com
Representatives: Keisuke Sakakibara, Natsuki Tajiri
Tokyo Branch: 11-5 Kanda Higashimatsushita-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0042
Osaka Branch: 3-1-18 Shimizuoka, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 558-0033
The Minpaku Ryokan Kani Shukusho Gyokumiai is an organization that works to develop community-based accommodation businesses such as minpaku, rental villas, and small-scale accommodation facilities, and to promote the healthy growth of the industry.
In recent years, with the increase in foreign visitors to Japan and the expansion of diverse accommodation needs, attention has been growing not only for hotels but also for accommodation facilities where guests can experience local culture and lifestyle. The association aims to widely disseminate the value of such "accommodation facilities that convey local individuality" to society and to open up new possibilities for the tourism industry.
Its main initiatives include organizing the "BEST OF MINPAKU" contest, which determines Japan's best minpaku and accommodation facilities, and "Minpaku EXPO JAPAN," an event that shares the latest trends and success stories in the accommodation industry. As an organization connecting accommodation operators, investors, and tourism stakeholders nationwide, it is working to revitalize the industry.
Furthermore, in the future, it will work on establishing a qualification certification system and industry standards to improve the quality of accommodation facilities and the social status of operators, thereby contributing to the development of regional tourism and the realization of Japan as a tourism-oriented nation.
We will strive to spread the value of small-scale accommodation facilities that convey "warmth" and "local charm" that large hotels cannot provide.
【BEST OF MINPAKU 2026 Operating Company】
Company Name: Minpaku Kakumei Inc.
Representatives: Keisuke Sakakibara, Natsuki Tajiri
Head Office: 11-5 Kanda Higashimatsushita-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0042
Osaka Branch: 3-1-18 Shimizuoka, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 558-0033
E-mail: info@bestofminpaku.com
TEL: 06-6624-9959
Official HP: https://bestofminpaku.com