Yomitan Okinawa, Japan
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Hoshino ResortsCoastal gusuku citadel
Perforated concrete gusuku walls shield lush subtropical gardens, low-slung villas, and morning Ryukyu karate sessions along the preserved coastline.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Architect Rie Azuma shaped low-slung oceanfront villas behind modernist concrete gusuku walls accented with vibrant bingata textiles.
Remarkable
A sprawling coastal compound featuring four-tiered infinity pools, private beach access, a seaside grill, and cliffside cafe.
Remarkable
Morning Ryukyu karate sessions, sanshin musical performances, and longevity menus celebrate Okinawan cultural traditions along the coast.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The resort itself stands behind a modernist fortress-like wall, concealing gardens, villas, and low-slung structures; the villas and suites mix ultra-contemporary design and furnishings with traditional Okinawan artworks and crafts, and all of them look out over the ocean.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Along a protected natural coastline in Yomitan, secluded behind fortress-inspired gusuku walls facing the East China Sea.
The rooms
Every oceanfront suite pairs blue bingata textile accents with dedicated doma dining spaces and deep soaking tubs framing the sea.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated oceanfront infinity pool steps down toward the coral reef, with submerged lounge chairs in shallow water.
The spa
Garden pavilions host acupressure therapies and herbal baths prepared with local shell ginger and sea salt.
The dojo
Morning Ryukyu karate lessons and martial arts stretching take place inside a timber dojo opening onto the gardens.
Restaurant
Main Dining
Ocean picture windows line the dining room, where multicourse menus interpret Sicilian recipes using local seafood and Okinawan botanicals.
At the table
Banta Cafe curves along the cliffs, serving local snacks and shaved ice across open-air terraces above the rocks.
Good to know
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HOSHINOYA Okinawa
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.