🌅 Rosewood Miyakojima — A Luxury Resort from Hong Kong Debuts in Japan

The globally acclaimed luxury hotel brand Rosewood opened its very first resort in Japan on March 1, 2025. The setting is none other than northern Miyakojima, Okinawa—on a cape jutting into the tranquil Ōura Bay. Surrounded by the crystal-clear “Miyako Blue” sea and white sandy beaches, this resort offers a truly breathtaking location.

🏘 Villas & Design

• The property features 55 villas and 3 expansive houses, each with a private pool. Some villas offer direct beach access, and the houses—“Kuura,” “Upra,” and “Kamii”—span over 150㎡ each, with 2 bedrooms and a kitchen, offering up to 280㎡ of generous space.
• Designed by Studio Piet Boon of the Netherlands, the architecture incorporates local materials such as Ryukyu limestone and Miyako-jofu textiles, blending interior and exterior in a minimalist yet harmonious style.
• Entrances are Japanese-style with tatami flooring where guests remove their shoes. Natural stone bathtubs, local crafts such as yachimun pottery, and carefully curated art create a sensorial experience steeped in island culture.

🍽 Dining & Wellness

• The resort features four dining venues. “NAGI,” with a stunning beach view, serves Japanese-Western buffet and à la carte breakfast, while “Maas” offers Italian cuisine with fresh local seafood. Other options include the poolside bar “Yukuu,” ensuring diverse culinary experiences.
• The Asaya Spa offers treatments inspired by traditional Okinawan healing practices. Some treatments take place in open-air bungalow-style pavilions, allowing guests to fully immerse in nature during their sessions.
• A variety of programs are available, including cultural workshops, a Kids’ Club for ages 4–12 (Rosewood Explorers Club), pottery experiences, and nature excursions—perfect for families.

🌱 Sustainability & Community

• Guided by Rosewood’s “A Sense of Place” philosophy, the resort partners with local producers and welfare facilities to source food and artisan goods, emphasizing regional integration and sustainability.
• The Managing Director is a specialist in environmental science and actively promotes sea turtle conservation projects and local ecological research efforts centered around the resort.

🧳 A Firsthand Experience (from a 

myākuzumi

 team member)

• The stay was at a beachfront villa, where island-sourced materials were used throughout and no disposable plastic was in sight. Beverages were served in glassware, and even the razors were high-quality reusable metal types—sustainability to the smallest detail.
• While not all staff spoke Japanese, the exceptional smiles and attentiveness made for an unforgettable level of hospitality—“like being surrounded by hospitality gods.”
• The ambiance was deeply serene, without artificial lighting or background music. Only the sound of waves echoed, creating a meditative immersion that made one forget even being on Miyakojima.
• Breakfast is served until late, and 24-hour front desk and buggy service ensured seamless access to the beach at any time.
• A fully equipped pool and gym are available around the clock, creating an environment where time itself seems to slow down.
• During the stay, approximately 90% of guests were from abroad, giving the resort a distinctly international atmosphere.
• Rates: Approx. ¥300,000 per night for a beachfront villa in the off-season. During peak times such as Obon and spring holidays, rates can exceed ¥1,000,000 per night.

✨ Overall Impression

Rosewood Miyakojima represents the pinnacle of luxury resort living, seamlessly combining elegant design, tranquil environments, fine dining, wellness, cultural enrichment, environmental stewardship, and global hospitality. For those like our myākuzumi editor, the resort offers a uniquely immersive stay where the island’s soul, unforgettable service, and uncompromising sustainability align—an extraordinary experience only possible here.