Hidden in the Yanbaru forest in Nakijin Village, northern Okinawa's main island, the "Forest Hive" is a treehouse café that looks as if it has stepped out of a picture book. The handmade treehouse deck overlooks the sea, the sky, and the nature of Yanbaru, offering a comfortable and relaxing experience. This is a spot where you can enjoy an extraordinary moment while enjoying Mediterranean cuisine and homemade sweets.
Recommended for
Those who want to taste Mediterranean cuisine in a natural setting.
For those who want to be healed by the nature of Yanbaru
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Tree house cafe like a secret base surrounded by trees
The Forest Hive is a treehouse café tucked away in the Yanbaru forest.
Surrounded by trees, the handmade tree house deck offers a panoramic view of the ocean, sky, and nature of Yanbaru.
The warmth of the wood interior, like a secret base, invites visitors into an extraordinary world.
Mediterranean cuisine and homemade sweets will satisfy your heart.
At Forest Hive, diners can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine from Italy, Spain, and Morocco. Using olive oil, herbs, and grains extensively, each ingredient is carefully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor.



Surrounding Facilities
5 minutes drive from DRIVE-IN Likarikawarmi
10 minutes drive from Gianglia
About 15 minutes by car from Kouri Island
Approximately 15 minutes by car from the subtropical sauna
About 15 minutes by car from Nakijin Castle Ruins
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The Forest Hive is a treehouse café nestled in the Yanbaru forest, loved by many. The Mediterranean cuisine and homemade sweets served in a space at one with nature soothe the hearts of visitors and provide them with a special time.
It also has a sauna and treehouse accommodations, making it a popular spot to refresh body and soul in the midst of nature. I would like to stay in a treehouse at least once!
Store Information
Store Name | Forest nest box |
genre | Cafe, Mediterranean cuisine |
budget | 1,000 to 2,000 yen |
Business Hours | 11:00-19:00 |
regular closing day | Wednesday |
parking lot | Yes (for 5 cars) |
Payment Method | Cash, card, e-money, and QR payments accepted |
address (e.g. of house) | 699, Yubukawa, Nakijin-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0412, Japan |
Web / SNS | Web site |
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- Okinawa travel media "OKIBRA" has been happily operated since 2020 by Kazunari, a computer geek, and Son-chan, an anime & food lover! They love Okinawa so much that they have visited more than 50 hotels and 500 restaurants in the prefecture, and they share the charms of Okinawa on Instagram and on the web. We will bring you the charms of Okinawa that you can't find anywhere else, from the unique perspective of a husband and wife team!