Amami Oshima, JapanTatsugo
Miru Amami
Granary-inspired coastal villas
Tatsugo Amami Oshima, Japan
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Local LuxeOutside the door
The house
MIRU COLLECTIONGranary-inspired coastal villas
Villas step down a coastal slope to the water, modeled on traditional island storehouses to catch the sea breeze.
What it’s good at
Notable
Villas shaped like traditional granaries enclose exposed timber beams and woven tatami.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
they’ve perfected the formula on a remote stretch of beachfront overlooking Akaogi Bay. By their very nature, these cottage-style villas ensure blessed privacy and an assortment of sea and forest views.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Akaogi Bay's secluded beachfront, surrounded by coastal forest twenty minutes from Amami Airport.
The rooms
Tatami floors sit beneath exposed timber beams, and private decks open toward the water. Select villas add outdoor soaking tubs.
At the table
Large windows look over the water, where AMANARI serves multi-course omakase dinners of island seafood and Kagoshima beef.
How it began
Amami-born architect Yasuhiro Yamashita modeled the roofs on local turban shells, finishing the frames with island-mud-dyed timber.
Amami Oshima
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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.