Rosewood Miyakojima, slated for March 2025, will mark Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ first Japanese property, inviting guests to explore an unseen side of Japan while pioneering a new era of ultra-luxury hospitality on this remote island paradise in Okinawa…
Nestled amidst sugarcane fields in the north of the island and overlooking Oura Bay with direct access to a pristine beach, Rosewood Miyakojima will shelter 55 guest accommodations, each with breathtaking views of Miyakojima’s famous pristine waters. Embodied by Rosewood’s A Sense of Place philosophy, the architecture of the resort draws from the history, landscape and culture of the Ryukyu Islands, blending indigenous Okinawan materials such as Ryukyu limestone with the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi.
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Designed by acclaimed Dutch architect Studio Piet Boon, the property has been built in sustainable harmony with the natural environment, making use of the original terrain and partnering with the local community while bringing Rosewood’s unparalleled standard of luxury hospitality to the island.
The resort features four restaurants and bars spanning Japanese and international cuisine, an infinity pool by the beach and an Asaya Spa, Rosewood’s pioneering wellbeing concept, complete with six treatment rooms, a yoga studio and fitness centre. A private pavilion overlooking the ocean will house weddings and special occasions, while families will find enriching experiences at the Rosewood Explorers Club, designed to create unforgettable memories for younger guests.
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Okinawa boasts one of the longest living societies on earth, celebrated for the historically long and healthy lives of its inhabitants. The time-honored wisdom from the locals is reflected in Rosewood Miyakojima’s extensive culinary offering, with locally sourced ingredients from a close network of partners providing the produce across four distinctive dining experiences, including Miyako wagyu beef, freshly caught fish and local awamori (Okinawan sake). CHOMA offers a refined take on Miyakojima’s seasonal harvest; YUKUU is the serene poolside bar; MAAS focuses on seafood and simple ingredients; while NAGI offers an all-day Italian dining experience with panoramic views of the Miyako Blue.
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In addition, the hotel offers a variety of rare activities to connect with the local culture and explore the island, from calligraphy with a local artist to snorkelling over vibrant coral reefs and meeting majestic sea turtles. Conservation and respect for the land is at the heart of the resort’s experiences offering, with educational programs led by environmental and marine ecology experts, providing a fulfilling experience for both adults and children.
At Asaya Spa, in addition to treatments offered at Rosewood’s sister properties, the spa menu at Rosewood Miyakojima includes signature luxury wellness experiences featuring traditional Okinawan ingredients including a mud mask inspired by the local Paantu festival.
The 55 guest rooms include beachfront and ocean view villas, plus three houses with space up to 200 square metres. Throughout an extensive variety of dining, activity and wellness offerings that draw from the history of the Ryukyu Islands, Rosewood Miyakojima embodies the profound synergy of spiritual harmony and cultural craftsmanship that thrives in this unique part of the world.
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