Taketomi Island
Traditional Ryukyu village architecture meets contemporary Japanese luxury. Deliberately slow-paced. No cars, no loud outdoor lights (the island is an International Dark Sky Place), and activities centered on the culture and ecology of the island rather than standard resort distractions.
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Why It Matters
The resort operates as a literal fourth village on Taketomi Island, adhering to the island government's architectural preservation guidelines — the same ones residents follow. Every building is a single-story wooden villa with Ryukyu red-tile roof and shisa figurines, indistinguishable from the neighboring heritage district. The dining concept — called 'Island Terroir' — treats Yaeyama Island ingredients the way a French sommelier treats wine, elevating hyper-local produce through French technique.
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island is the HOSHINOYA brand's take on a tropical Okinawan island resort — 48 stand-alone villas built to the island's strict heritage architecture code, so the whole place reads as the fourth village on a 350-person island. Red-tiled roofs, shisa lion statues on every roof, coral-white sand paths, and Ryukyu limestone gukku walls throughout. The French-inflected dining here draws on Yaeyama Island terroir — think kuruma prawns raised on Taketomi, tropical vegetables, and local 'life grass' — and the 46m oval pool is open 24 hours.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Gajoni (Gajumaru)
From JPY147,000 / nightThe signature room. Western-style villa for two with a king-size bed and a living room featuring a floor-level sofa. The defining feature is an immense soaking bathtub positioned in the center of the room — open rather than enclosed, giving it a striking, modern feel. South-facing floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private coral-sand garden, letting the paikaji south breeze flow through. Each villa has a unique shisa statue on the roof.
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Kyangi (Inumaki)
From JPY147,000 / nightThe Japanese-style villa for two, laid with soft Ryukyu tatami mats. Low zaisu chairs face the private garden and tropical sky. Quieter and more contemplative in atmosphere than the Gajoni. Same exterior — red-tile roof, shisa statue, gukku stone walls — but the interior is distinctly Japanese.
Tonachi
From JPY147,000 / nightA more accessible room type with a relaxed layout, noted as suitable for elderly guests and families with young children. Built to the same traditional Taketomi architectural standards as all other villas.
Zuki (Deigo)
From JPY147,000 / nightThe family option. Western-style villa for up to three guests, with wooden floors and more generous floor area than the Gajoni. Still built to the same traditional Taketomi architectural standards — red-tiled roof, private coral-sand garden, Ryukyu limestone walls. South-facing veranda for the paikaji breeze.
The Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An evening at Kihouin with an island singer: sharing yuntaku (island conversation), live sanshin music, and awamori while learning about the island's culture and history. Every Tuesday. All ages welcome. Reservation required.
Hands-on experience with Taketomi Island's traditional crafts, including weaving on a wooden foot-operated loom using threads dyed with local island plants (indigo, camphor, mangrove). Ages 3 and up; year-round.
A water buffalo carriage ride through the serene village after the daytrip crowds have left, available only on Monday evenings. The island feels entirely different once the day tourists are gone. Reservation required; all ages welcome.
An exclusive water buffalo carriage ride through the quiet village of Taketomi Island, operating on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings. Available for all ages. Reservation required.
Guided nature tour to Iriomote Island, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, led by experts on the natural environment of the Yaeyama Islands. Year-round; ages 3 and up.
Make the local specialty — jimami tofu (peanut-based tofu) — in a traditional private house in the village, while drinking tea and experiencing the slow culture of Taketomijima. All ages; year-round. Reservation required.
Snorkeling and diving in the highly transparent waters of the Yaeyama Islands, offering close encounters with coral reefs and tropical fish. Year-round; for ages 3 and up. Reservation required.
Step aboard a Ryukyu wooden sailboat (sabani) and paddle into Taketomi's crystal waters, guided by a local expert who shares island lore and traditions. Available year-round for guests aged 3 and older. Reservation required.
Collect coral on a quiet morning beach and connect with island culture. Runs March 1–May 31 at 6:50 AM. Complimentary.
The island is part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, designated an 'International Dark Sky Place.' The resort keeps outdoor lighting minimal to preserve the night sky. Year-round tours for all ages. Reservation required.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A representative shallow bathing beach of Taketomi Island — white sand, blue-to-emerald gradation. A short walk or shuttle ride from the resort. Not a private beachfront property but very close.
A quiet, natural beach adjacent to the resort — a 5-minute walk away. Used for the morning 'Yonnaa Breathing' wellness activity.
A beach famous for its star-shaped sand (tiny foraminifera shells). A popular day excursion from the resort.
On-site meeting room available.
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms and some public areas.
On-site playroom for children.
A working garden growing medicinal nuchigusa herbs and seasonal vegetables, used in the restaurant and available for guest field harvesting experiences.
Water dispenser available on property.
The communal social lounge at the heart of the resort. Okinawan snacks from 2:00 PM (last order 3:50 PM), herbal nuchigusa tea available throughout the day, evening sanshin music performances, island books and exhibition corner, traditional weaving loom on display.
A 46-metre oval pool open 24 hours a year. Float on water reflecting the open sky — it reads as a lagoon rather than a standard hotel pool. There is also a shallow children's area. Poolside terrace with shade from tropical trees.
Hotel shuttle bus runs between Taketomi Port and the resort, synchronized with the ferry schedule. Approximately 8 minutes journey.
An observation deck within the 67,000m² grounds offering panoramic views over the resort's village-like layout and surrounding Taketomi Island.
On-site onsen and public bath facilities.
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