Package for under 300 RMB！A hidden Nanyang-style “Okinawa Tea House” with panoramic mountain and sea views

▲This subtropical teahouse is tucked away on the slopes of Motobu Town in Okinawa, with the well-known Hanarenbou Restaurant nearby. Its relative obscurity adds to its serene charm.

Reported and photographed by Peng Huaiyu / Okinawa

With just over an hour’s flight to Okinawa and the convenience of self-driving, the island has recently become a top overseas destination for Taiwanese travelers. Even those who can’t afford beachfront hotels make sure to dine at a few ocean-view restaurants. “Subtropical Teahouse” is hidden on a mountainside, with the famous Hanarenbou Restaurant close by. Both offer sweeping mountain and sea views from above, along with a tropical-inspired design—making it a hidden gem teahouse often mentioned by insiders.

▲Subtropical Teahouse offers both indoor and outdoor seating.

Why jostle with crowds when you’re abroad? Nestled on the slopes of Motobu Town, “Subtropical Teahouse” is about a 10-minute drive from Churaumi Aquarium. Though less renowned, its lack of crowds enhances its tranquil vacation vibe.

▲Outdoor group seating area at Subtropical Teahouse.

Subtropical Teahouse has seating both indoors and out, with each outdoor section designed as a private space. The most eye-catching feature is the “tropical-style daydreaming pavilion,” furnished with triangular cushions and a woven hammock nearby. Whether you sit or lie down, you can choose the most relaxing posture to enjoy a blissfully lazy moment.

▲The “tropical-style daydreaming pavilion” features triangular cushions and a woven hammock nearby. Whether you sit or lie down, you can choose the most relaxing posture to enjoy a blissfully lazy moment.

Subtropical Teahouse offers a variety of set meals, including q⊙ toasted bread, cinnamon toast, sandwiches, and more as main courses. You can choose one beverage from the options of tea, coffee, or juice. The entire set costs just 1,000 yen！ The meals are served in tropical-style containers such as coconut shells, with no detail overlooked. Not only is the quality top-notch, but the portions are generous, offering excellent value for money.

▲The restaurant pays attention to details, serving meals in tropical-style containers like coconut shells to match the overall aesthetic.

▲The set meals include q⊙ toasted bread, cinnamon toast, and other main courses, with generous portions. Paired with salad and a drink, the whole set is only 1,000 yen.

The owner shared that he worked as a chef in Tokyo 10 years ago but grew tired of the city’s fast-paced life, which led him to pursue his dream in Okinawa. Subtropical Teahouse boasts breathtaking mountain and sea views that allow guests to fully unwind. Though located in Okinawa, it feels like you’ve flown to a tropical paradise.

▲Breathtaking mountain and sea views make you feel like you’ve flown to a tropical paradise, even though you’re still in Okinawa.