Relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Japan's Ryukyu islands
If you’re looking for something a little off the beaten track this summer, the brand new Rosewood Miyakojima hotel might be just what you’re looking for.
The glamorous resort opened earlier this month and sits on a remote peninsula on a tropical island off the south coast of mainland Japan. Known as the ‘Island of Prayers’, Miyakojima belongs to the Ryukyu archipelago. Rosewood Miyakojima is the first Rosewood hotel to open in Japan.
The family-friendly resort offers the Rosewood’s Rose Buds programme, which caters for newborns and toddlers up to the age of three years with baby care essentials and a babysitting service. For children aged four to 12 years, the Rosewood Explorers Club offers myriad activities themed to the local environment; they can try their hand at crafts like origami, sea glass art and temporary tattoos inspired by ‘hajichi’, Okinawa’s traditional skin art.
The beachfront resort has direct access to the sands of Oura Bay, offering just 55 guest rooms which include beachfront and ocean view villas and three larger houses. All have views of Miyakojima’s famous blue waters with designs inspired by local Ryukyu architecture.
Accommodation is divided into five zones across the peninsula, each one showcasing a different aspect of the island’s nature. ‘Daya’ villas look out onto the dramatic cliffside, while ‘Mui’ villas sit in the peace of the mountains. ‘Uru’ villas open directly onto the beach.
The three houses, Upra, Kuura and Kamii, are the largest properties in the resort and are located on the cliffside, the rocky beach and the tip of the peninsula. Each house benefits from a butler service.
Dining spots channel different experiences but all of which take their inspiration from the island. Oceanside restaurant Maas specialises in fresh local fish, while all-day dining Nagi offers Italian Japanese fusion dishes. Choma is slated to open later this year serving sushi, tempura, teppanyaki and yakitori crafted by specialist chefs.
Activities take advantage of the stunning location. Swim with turtles on the coral reefs, learn the ancient art of spearfishing, try your hand at ‘togei’, Japanese pottery and ‘adan’, weaving with leaves, or a host of other traditional Japanese arts.
Rosewood Miyakojima’s managing director, Noriko Nakayama, has a background in environmental science and is a turtle expert.
“It’s a pleasure to introduce Rosewood’s first property in Japan on the beautiful island of Miyakojima,” she said. “I am especially excited to invite our guests to become turtle ambassadors, where together we will explore Miyakojima’s ecology and gain a deeper understanding of these creatures that call the island home.”
Rosewood Miyakojima opened on March 5, 2025.
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