Property Details: Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima

Okinawa's Coral Island Retreat

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima, a premier beach resort located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, continues to offer a unique "Yukuru Exotic Resort" experience. Situated at the southwestern tip of Japan, the resort invites guests to immerse themselves in the slow-paced flow of island time, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Sekisei Lagoon—the largest coral reef in the country.Concept: A "Yukuru" Exotic Escape
The resort's concept, "Yukuru Exotic Resort," draws from the Okinawan word yukuru, meaning to relax or take it easy. The property is designed to provide a "tuning" experience, where the combination of island culture and breathtaking scenery allows visitors to find their own rhythm away from daily life.

Accommodations: All-Suite Villa Living
The resort features 60 all-suite villas spread across a vast 1.2 million square meter estate. Each room is designed to harmonize with the local environment, offering a space where guests can appreciate the sunlight and the sounds of nature. The interiors feature graphic walls depicting local motifs such as goats, manta rays, and Mount Ufudaki. Royal SuiteAmbassador SuiteDeluxe Suite

Dining: Flavors of the Yaeyama IslandsThe buffet restaurant, Ooli Ooli, serves dishes inspired by the ingredients and culture of the Yaeyama Islands. Facing the lagoon pool, the restaurant offers a vibrant menu featuring regional fruits and spices. The live kitchen features regional specialties like crispy seaweed-infused fish tempura and traditional fish cakes. Unique pairings include brown sugar soft-serve topped with aromatic island pepper and fresh local tuna served with spicy miso.

Brown sugar french toast Dinner Buffet
Fruit Tarts

Facilities 

The Beach and Banyan-Canopied Gajumaru Square
The white-sand beach and banyan-shaded Gajumaru Square overlook the Sekisei Lagoon, Japan’s largest coral reef. This peaceful destination offers stunning views of everything from the morning sunrise to the starlit Milky Way. By day, the square is a refreshing, sun-dappled retreat. At night, it becomes a magically lit space, perfect for experiencing the tranquil island atmosphere of Okinawa.

Beach Pool
The infinity-edge Beach Pool blends seamlessly with the turquoise ocean. Located right on the shore, it offers a tranquil space to relax while taking in the expansive views of the sea and horizon.

Tingara Hammock
These hammocks are positioned in a scenic area of the resort, offering a perfect vantage point for stargazing. Named after the Okinawan word for the Milky Way (Tingara), this spot provides a peaceful way to admire the brilliant night skies of the Yaeyama Islands.

Kohamajima Country Club
As the only championship golf course in the Yaeyama Islands, Kohamajima Country Club is Japan’s southernmost and westernmost golf facility. Located in the country’s warmest region, this professional 18-hole, par 72 course offers year-round play on "Champion Dwarf" greens. The 6,590-yard layout features the country’s westernmost hole (No. 7) and southernmost hole (No. 12), providing a premier tropical experience where golfers tee off toward the brilliant blue waters of the Sekisei Lagoon.

Seasonal Events: Coastal Beer Garden
This summer-exclusive event features a vibrant bar set in the shallow waters of the resort’s beach. Guests can walk through the crystal-clear sea to reach colorful counter seats, enjoying a cold beer while taking in stunning coral reef views and the soothing sound of the waves.

Sauna Base "kafu"
Named after the Okinawan word for "happiness," this year-round wellness retreat features saunas and cold plunges with panoramic ocean views. Guests can immerse themselves in island-inspired scents and relax to the sounds of the waves in seaside outdoor cooling areas. To complete the experience, the facility serves refreshing mocktails made with seasonal local fruits.

Property Overview
Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221
Number of Rooms: 60 suites
Price: From 20,700 JPY per person, per night (per person for 2 people sharing 1 room, tax and service charge included)
Check-in / Check-out: 3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Access: 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port, followed by a 10-minute shuttle bus ride from Kohama Port
Website: https://risonare.com/kohamajima/en/

About RISONARE
Countryside resort hotel with food culture unique to the landscape
RISONARE is a countryside resort hotel with a focus on food culture that uses locally sourced ingredients unique to each landscape. Each resort takes on its own form, such as a wine resort, agriturismo resort, etc., and offers an array of activities to work both the mind and the body. Embark on a journey with us into a world of culinary experiences. 

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.