Activities
Morning Horse Riding
- Availability:
- All year
Enjoy a morning ride in Yomitan Village, where Ryukyu Kingdom’s horse grounds once stood, and gallop along a beach with azure sea and gentle breeze.
Bashofu salons dressed in cool breezes
- Availability:
- Mar 1, 2025 – Jun 30
Experience the beauty and dignity of 'Kijoka of Bashofu', an Important Intangible cultural asset of Japan
Ryukyu papier‐mache workshop
- Availability:
- May 1, 2025 – Jun 30
This program is based on a traditional Okinawan event held on May 4th of the lunar calendar, where you can craft charming Ryukyu papier-mâché figures.
Rowing the Boat “Paikaji Sabani”
- Availability:
- May 1, 2025 – Sep 30
While listening to stories about coral and the sea from local fishermen, you will row a traditional wooden boat called “Sabani.''
Evening chill-out night pool
- Availability:
- May 1, 2025 – Aug 31
Enjoy cocktails with spoons and Awamori at the pool at night, and enjoy the starry sky and Sanshin (Okinawan instrument) performance.
Sea Breeze Cruise Check-in
- Availability:
- Jun 1, 2025 – Sep 30
You will board a private yacht from a marina near the airport and spend an elegant time in the on-board lounge.
Lunar july traditional event (Shichiguwachi)
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- Aug 1, 2025 – Sep 6Michijyune is held twice a week, and will be held daily during the Lunar Bon Festival from September 4 to 6.
Enjoy Okinawan culture through the customs related to the old Bon Festival and the Michijyune that can be seen on the day of the old Bon Festival.
Hour-Long Massage Treatment
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- All year
Indulge in Okinawa’s essence with sea and plant-inspired therapies; gentle wave-like strokes and mindful breathing lead to relaxation and renewal.
Island Lesson~Ryukyu Karate~
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- All year
Practice Ryukyu Karate, Okinawa’s native martial art. Learn core-strengthening forms and sparring while discovering the spirit behind the tradition.
Island Lesson~Sanshin Music~
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- All year
Experience Afuso-style Sanshin, a pillar of Okinawan music; through guided instruction, beginners learn techniques and savor beloved folk melodies.
Island Lesson~Ryukyu Dance~
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- All year
Discover Ryukyu dance’s heritage, born of local ritual and honed as royal hospitality; learn fundamental gestures and perform a thematic dance.
Ryukyu Holistic Wellness Program
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- All year
Join a Ryukyu wellness stay, flowing through waves of tension and ease amid Okinawa’s nature and culture. Leave restored with mind and body balance.
Utuimuchi Stay
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- All year
Witness Ryukyu dance up close in a private chamber, savor colorful traditional fare on dynasty‑era lacquerware. Relish Okinawan heritage in elegance.
Ryukyu Bingata Stay
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- All year
Learn Bingata’s legacy by dyeing Uchikui cloth with skilled craftsmen inspired by its storied origins. Revel in Okinawa’s vibrant hues and heritage.
Okinawa Blue Zone Stay
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- All year
Okinawa is a Blue Zone known for longevity. At Hoshinoya Okinawa, we share secrets of a healthy life through Okinawan diet and customs.
World Natural Heritage Yanbaru Eco Tour ~Sea and Forest~
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- All year
Explore forests inhabited by endemic plants and animals from the perspective of the sea and forest through hiking and kayaking.
Kayak tour of Yanbaru mangrove forest
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- All year
This kayak tour is limited to one group per day and takes you slowly along the mangrove-fringed rivers of Yanbaru in the northern part of Okinawa.
World Natural Heritage Yanbaru Eco Tour
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- All year
This nature hike, limited to one group per day, allows visitors to enjoy the rich ecological charms of a World Natural Heritage forest.
Seaside Anniversary Plan
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- All year
Enjoy champagne, dried fruits & amuse‑bouches in a beach chair, as we help with flowers, cakes, and private activities for your anniversary.
Blue Cave Private Tour in Quiet Morning
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- All year
Take a private morning tour to Okinawa’s Blue Cave, guided gently by serene waves. See sunrise light shift ocean hues on the cave’s tranquil walls.
Scenic Horse Riding
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- All year
Embark from the resort’s outer stables and enjoy a peaceful, elegant horseback ride across Yomitan’s verdant grasslands overlooking the blue sea.
A Tour of Yuntanza~Yuntanza Hanaui Weaving~
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- All year
Discover 600 years of Yuntanza Hanaui and Minsa weaving; each flower motif holds meaning. Under expert guidance, craft your own coaster in Okinawa.
A Tour of Yuntanza~Awamori Brewing~
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- All year
Join a guided tour of Higa Shuzo’s Awamori brewery; taste the storied spirit from HOSHINOYA jars and learn its heritage from the master brewer.
Ryukyu Court Cooking
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- All year
This program is limited to one pair per day to cook court cuisine with the chef. Learn to make seasonal dishes such as "flower squid" (花イカ), which is shaped with a knife, and "biragaramachi" (ビラガラマチ), which is colorfully decorated. The finished dishes will be served in traditional lacquer ware, allowing participants to appreciate the beauty of the workmanship and traditional techniques.
Sunset Cruising
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- All year
Enjoy an elegant cruising experience on a private cruiser on the beautiful West Coast ocean at sunset.
The cruiser has four relaxing areas, both inside and outside, and offers spacious cabins and decks to enjoy the changing colors of the ocean as you watch the sunset on the horizon.
Snorkeling
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- All year
You can enjoy snorkeling at the beautiful point in middle Okinawa, seeing colorful underwater sceneries. An experienced instructor will guide you through the basic use of the equipment and how to dive.
Introductory diving
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- All year
The middle Okinawa has many attractive points. An experienced instructor in the field will guide you to the best point based on the sea condition and your wishes.
Scuba Diving
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- All year
This diving tour leads you to the open sea near Yomitan village. You can enjoy countless tropical fish varieties peculiar to the southern countries. Considering sea condition, the experienced instructors will guide you to the best points of the day.
Ryukyu Karate Stay
- Availability:
- All year
A wellness program to strengthen and tone the body and mind through the practice of Karate and Ryukyuan traditional martial arts of Okinawan origin.
Kids' Room (Childcare Service)
- Availability:
- All year
Childcare is available while you enjoy our spa or dining.