Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts is the largest resort on Iriomote Island, featuring 139 guest rooms, aiming to be Japan's first true ecotourism resort. The hotel provides a wide array of year-round nature tours and dynamic outdoor activities designed to highlight the island's unique ecological value, allowing guests to enjoy a relaxing stay surrounded by the sounds of waves and birdsong.
Iriomote Island: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site
Surrounded by coral reefs and covered 90% by dense subtropical jungle, Iriomote Island is one of the Yaeyama Islands located at the southwestern tip of Japan. It is the second-largest island in Okinawa Prefecture and is home to many endemic and endangered species, most notably the Iriomote Cat, a National Special Natural Monument. Despite being a remote island, it is rich in water resources, featuring majestic waterfalls and rivers where all seven species of mangroves found in Japan thrive. In recognition of its vital biodiversity and the interconnectedness of its various natural environments, the island was registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site on July 26, 2021.
Nature Programs: Exploring the Island’s Value
The resort offers several guided programs to deepen guest's understanding of the local ecosystem.
Iriomote Guided Walk (Jungle Course/Mangrove Course)
Staff members lead tours through the hotel’s jungle, Tsukigahama Beach, and nearby mangrove clusters. These walks explain how seemingly ordinary fallen trees and mudflats are essential to the island's ecosystem.
Iriomote Cat Track Discovery
Led by island naturalist guides, this tour focuses on finding traces of the elusive Iriomote Cat, such as footprints and droppings, to learn about its ecology.
World Natural Heritage Talk
Held in collaboration with "Picchio," a group of wildlife experts, hotel staff explain the criteria that led to Iriomote Island’s World Heritage status.
Conquer the Unexplored: Activities on Iriomote Island
At Iriomote Hotel, untouched nature—including jungles, mangrove forests, and coral reef-filled seas—stretches out directly before your eyes. The true essence of Iriomote Island lies in conquering these vast natural fields through a variety of activities. Guests can enjoy deep, immersive experiences that can only be found here.
Mangrove Kayaking at Dusk
Let’s have fun at Ida Beach!
Iriomote Dynamic Adventure to Nara Falls
Seasonal Tours and Events Highlighting Iriomote’s Charm
Iriomote Hotel hosts events and activities that showcase the island's seasonal attractions, such as the Sagaribana flowers, waterfalls hidden deep within the jungle, and Yaeyama-hime fireflies. Through these diverse experiences in what is often called "Japan's last frontier," guests can truly appreciate the value of Iriomote Island as a World Natural Heritage site.
Sagaribana flowers that only bloom from late June to early July
Waterfalls' water volume increases significantly due to winter rainfall
Yaeyama-hime Fireflies to be observed starting from February
Accommodations
All 139 guest rooms face the ocean, allowing the sounds of nature to drift through the windows.
| Room Type | Capacity | Area | Price (for 2 nights) | Features |
| Superior Twin | 4 persons | 42 m² | From 24,000 JPY | Includes a daybed and calm color tones. |
| Deluxe Twin | 4 persons | 54 m² | From 36,000 JPY | Includes a terrace for a relaxing stay. |
| Loft Room | 3 persons | 42 m² | From 28,000 JPY | Stylish blue-themed room inspired by Iriomote. |
Superior Twin
Deluxe Twin
Loft Room
Dining
The buffet restaurant features local ingredients such as gazami (blue crab) and Okinawan brown sugar. Signature dishes include gazami soup for dinner and brown sugar French toast for breakfast.
| Breakfast | 6:45 – 9:30 (Last entry 9:00) |
• Adults: 2,400 JPY |
| Lunch | 12:00 – 14:00 (Last order) |
• Seafood Yaeyama Soba: 1,200 JPY |
| Dinner | 17:30 – 21:00 (Last entry 19:30) |
• Adults: 4,600 JPY |
Dinner Buffet
Live Kitchen
Local island flavors
Jungle Kichi: A Public Space Nestled in the Forest
Located within the hotel grounds, Jungle Kichi is a space nestled in the jungle and surrounded by wild trees and flora. It features the "Jungle Library," which exclusively offers a collection of books related to Iriomote Island. This is a place to feel nature—where you can listen to the calls of forest creatures or search for them while you read. Guests can learn about the environment in the library and then go on to experience it firsthand through various tours.
Tsukigahama Sunset Time
Enjoy a relaxing moment while watching the sun go down at Tsukigahama Beach, located directly in front of the hotel. Guests can unwind on the beach as it is bathed in the colors of the sunset with a drink in hand.
Outdoor Pool: Feel the Island’s Breeze and Light
Surrounded by lush greenery, this tropical outdoor pool allows guests to play in the water or lounge on beach chairs while listening to the sound of the waves. A poolside jet bath is also available to soothe the body after active sessions of trekking or kayaking.
Rental Equipment: Effortless Ways to Enjoy Nature
Within a 2km radius of the hotel, guests can discover dynamic natural sites including the sea, rivers, mangroves, and jungle. Rental bicycles are available to explore the island and visit scenic viewpoints overlooking the mangroves and beautiful beaches.
Iriomote Spa: Energy and Healing from the Great Outdoors
Experience the profound energy and healing of Iriomote's nature at the onsite spa, perfect for relaxing muscles tired from mountain or sea activities. In line with environmental conservation efforts, the spa utilizes water-soluble gels formulated with organic plant-based ingredients.
Sustainability
The guest lounge features 24-hour water stations. As part of the "Plastic Bottle Free" initiative, the hotel has discontinued complimentary plastic bottled water in guest rooms, encouraging the use of personal reusable bottles. For guests without one, a water bottle rental service is provided.
Other eco-friendly features include:
Smart Laundry "wash+ comfort"
An environmentally and skin-friendly detergent-free laundry system that cleans using only alkaline ionized water.
Custom Amenities
All-in-one soap co-developed with "OSAJI," a skincare brand focused on skin health. These products are designed to reduce waste and minimize the burden on wastewater treatment systems.
Property Overview
Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541
Floors/Area: 4 floors above ground / 8,881 m²
Number of Rooms: 139 rooms
Price: 2 nights from 24,000 JPY (per person for 2 people in one room, including tax, excluding meals)
Additional Facilities: Restaurant, outdoor pool, spa, Jungle Kichi, shop, laundry, shower room
Access: 45 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port to Uehara Port, then 10 minutes by car
Website: https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/iriomote/
Concept Movie: https://youtu.be/HKf6QZWX71U
About Hoshino Resorts
Hoshino Resorts was first established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture before it began the operation of other resorts in Japan. Today, it has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company and is run by 4th-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, the company has expanded rapidly out of Karuizawa since 2001 and now operates more than 65 accommodations both in and outside Japan with one of the following categories: luxury hotel brand "HOSHINOYA," hot spring ryokan brand "KAI," countryside resort hotel brand "RISONARE," city tourism hotel brand "OMO," free-spirited hotel brand "BEB," mountain hotel brand "LUCY" or other unique lodgings.
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