Ishigaki, Japan
Ishigaki Hills
Modern Yaeyama villas
Modern Yaeyama villas
Two private villas make up the property, built for quiet gatherings around heated infinity pools that look out over the Pacific.
What it’s good at
Notable
Post-and-beam villas built with local Ryukyu limestone and indigo-dyed cedar headboards.
Notable
Modern Yaeyama architecture shaped by traditional red-tile rooflines and protective fukugi trees.
Listed
Fully equipped kitchens and pre-ordered Yaeyama barbecue sets delivered directly to the villas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
High above the island’s southern coast, Ishigaki Hills is home to two modern villas designed for slow days and shared company.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a secluded coastal estate in Miyara, looking across the Pacific Ocean on Ishigaki Island.
The rooms
Lofted bedrooms sit above open living areas, and the tatami mats are hand-woven by Ishigaki artisans from local rush.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated infinity pools curve outside each villa, including an oval design with a shallow wading shelf.
The hot tub
An outdoor hot tub sits on the Open Sky Villa terrace, looking across the pool and garden lawn.
Ishigaki
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Jusandi
“Modernist coastal pavilions”
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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.