A Japanese first
Rosewood Miyakojima will be a five-star property located in Miyakojima, an island in Japan’s southernmost prefecture, Okinawa. It’s slated to open in the latter half of 2024 and is currently in the pre-opening phase.
It will be Rosewood’s first venture in Japan and adds to the hotel group’s expanding presence in Asia.
The resort’s villa accommodations will feature 55 rooms with private pools, landscaped gardens and unobstructed sea views.
Netherlands-based Studio Piet Boon has taken command of architecture and interiors for Rosewood Miyakojima. Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc. is also providing local architectural expertise for the project. The result is a hotel designed to immerse guests in the natural surroundings, which uses local materials extensively.
Rosewood Miyakojima will contain a range of food and beverage options for guests to enjoy, mostly comprised of relaxed beachfront concepts. These will showcase fresh seafood, prized island-raised beef, locally distilled spirits and craft beer.
The on-site amenities will include a kid’s club and a wellness concept with treatment rooms and private gardens.
A picturesque location
Miyakojima is renowned for its exquisite beaches, beautiful weather and scenic vistas. The seascape backdrop will provide a backdrop for indoor and outdoor events, from destination weddings to private celebrations.
Beyond the resort, there are many picturesque sites ready for guests to explore. From the nearby white-sand Sunayama Beach, the lighthouse at Higashi-Hennazaki Cape, to Yonaha Maehama, which is commonly ranked as Japan’s best beach.
Aquatic adventures range from snorkelling at Yabiji, the largest coral reef expanse in Japan, to diving through underwater caverns teeming with marine life and outstanding deep-sea fishing.
Rosewood Miyakojima will occupy a secluded peninsula surrounded on three sides by white sand beaches, dramatic rock formations and stunning ocean vistas.
The resort is within a 20-minute drive from Miyako Airport and a 30-minute drive from Shimojishima Airport which receives direct flights from Hong Kong and major cities in Japan.
“We are tremendously excited that our first presence in Japan will be in this exquisite location, where Rosewood’s signature A Sense of Place concept will be expressed amidst such a spectacular setting and rich culture,” said Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group.
“We are honored to have Mitsubishi Estate as our partner and very grateful for the trust they have placed in us to offer this exceptional experience.”
