Hyakuna Garan
Zen-minimalist cliffside ryokan meets contemporary Western comfort — calm, contemplative, deeply place-specific
Eat every meal at the hotel — the 9-course kaiseki dinner alone is a reason to stay
Why It Matters
One Michelin Key (2025), World Luxury Hotel Awards 2024 & 2025 winner, Forbes Travel Guide listed. The only hotel on this stretch of Okinawa's sacred southern coast near the Ryukyu creation myth sites of Sefa-utaki and Kudaka Island. Six complimentary private rooftop open-air baths (Houjo-an hermitages) are a signature feature. Restaurant Kanro won the 2025 World Luxury Restaurant Award.
Hyakuna Garan sits at the tip of a cape on Okinawa's southern coast, where the building fuses with rocky terrain and looks straight out to sea on a 220-degree arc — meaning you genuinely get both sunrise and sunset from the same property. Just 17 rooms and suites, all ocean-facing, all adults-only. The design leans on local Ryukyuan materials: Ryukyu limestone, red coral tiles, banyan trees, and a banyan-filled inner courtyard anchored by a seven-meter stone Buddha. Quiet is the entire point here.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Executive Suite
The core of the hotel — 14 rooms, all facing the ocean, all with a private balcony where the sea is literally below you. Each room is individually furnished, shaped by the natural terrain it was built into, so no two views are quite the same. Western-style interiors with Japanese aesthetic touches: flat-screen TV, minibar, in-room safe, ocean-view bathroom. Size ranges 68–85 sqm including balcony.
Twin · 85 sqm
Garan Annex (Bekkan)
The only 'detached' accommodation, connected to the main building by a corridor. 130 sqm main room plus a 43 sqm balcony, 24 sqm separate cottage room, and a total private grounds of 661 sqm including garden. A rooftop terrace with private outdoor hot tub commands commanding ocean views. Suitable for families with younger children or those wanting full privacy. Long stays a specialty.
Western beds · 130 sqm
Hakuin no Ma
The sole traditional Japanese-style suite, on the 4th floor. Serene tatami room with front-and-back large windows capturing sea and mountain views simultaneously. A wide balcony leads to a 98 sqm private terrace — exceptional for moon-viewing. Newer addition: a dedicated private rooftop open-air bath (73 sqm grounds) accessed via an internal staircase, completely private. Works well for two families or a group.
Japanese futon / tatami · 115 sqm
Sengai no Ma
Ground-floor Western suite with a cave-like quality — towering rock formations surround the 49 sqm private terrace and the closest sea views of all the rooms. Natural light filters in softly past the rocks and overgrowth. Atmospheric and different from the others: it feels as though the sea has claimed the space back and the room is carved into it.
Western beds · 94 sqm
Tansui no Ma
Ground-floor Western-style suite with a 70 sqm private garden. The feel is garden-immersive — huge rocks, green foliage, the glint of the sea visible in between. Has a large Western bedroom plus a private tatami room that can function as a separate chamber. Waves audible from inside. The most 'garden sanctuary' of the three signature suites.
Western beds · 120 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Exclusive one-couple-per-day wedding ceremonies with the entire hotel reserved for the wedding party. Exchange vows facing the sea toward Kudaka Island. Includes a banyan courtyard, seven-meter Buddha statue, ceremony on the beach, and private multi-course dinner.
A small, quiet library with curated books — a natural complement to the hotel's contemplative atmosphere. Spend rainy afternoons here.
A day-use plan combining lunch at Restaurant Kanro with access to a private rooftop Houjo-an open-air bath. Available to non-staying guests.
A gallery circling the interior corridor showcases Ryukyu art and history, set alongside the large banyan tree courtyard. Functions as a mini-museum of local creative heritage.
A short walk down to the hotel's private stretch of Hyakuna Beach. At low tide, walk out onto the exposed reef where you'll find local fishermen gathering seaweed. Wear waterproof shoes — the rocks are sharp.
Six individual rooftop hermitages (Houjo-an), each with a private open-air bath, a tearoom-style living area, and an oceanfront terrace. Complimentary for all staying guests — reserve your time slot at check-in. Book for sunrise or sunset. Views extend to Kudaka Island on clear days.
A dedicated Zen room on the property for meditation, yoga, or quiet reflection. Guests use it for morning yoga sessions in a calm, minimalist setting.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Hotel has wheelchair accessibility throughout its grounds.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout property and in all rooms.
The entire hotel can be reserved exclusively for weddings or corporate MICE events.
All guests receive two sets of locally-made traditional cotton pyjama-style robes — one for the room, one for common areas. Made with the finest, lightest Okinawan cotton.
Central inner courtyard with an ancient banyan tree and tropical plantings, creating a light-and-shadow atmosphere unique to the Ryukyu design ethos.
Official online store selling gift certificates, hotel-branded products, and exclusive Okinawan goods.
Multilingual staff available around the clock, including English-speaking staff. Concierge assists with local tours, day trips, and excursion bookings.
Six individual hermitage-style open-air baths on the rooftop, each with a private tearoom area and ocean terrace. Free for all guests to book.
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