Stay in style

From oceanfront resorts to urban retreats, the ideal accommodation awaits

Beach Hotel Sunshine
From your waterfront perch at Beach Hotel Sunshine, the islands of Taketomi, Kohama and Iriomote float on the horizon. In the ever-changing moments of the evening glow, you can forget about time and relax in the large public bath or in the outdoor hot spring. You’ll feel the tension of your travels fading away…

The hotel’s oceanside restaurant, Umibe no Terrace, is a barbecue-style eatery serving charcoal-grilled skewered treats. It’s the ideal location to enjoy a delicious meal prepared in the sea breeze!
Meanwhile, at the indoor restaurant Bougain no Hama, guests can enjoy the art of Ryukyu-style kaiseki cuisine.

With the ocean always close by and under magnificent starry heavens, Beach Hotel Sunshine lets visitors feel the splendor of Yaeyama’s Mother Nature.

Information available at http://ishigakijima-sunshine.net. Phone: 0980-82-8611. Fax: 0980-82-9501.

Hotel Painumaya Resort (Jungle resort & spa)
Enjoy the best that Iriomote Island has to offer at Hotel Painumaya Resort! This full-service getaway features activities like canoeing, trekking, snorkeling and fishing, nature study and star gazing. Don’t miss Japan’s southernmost natural hot spring, complete with an open-air bath to enjoy while looking out at the surrounding forest. But no matter what you choose to do, you’ll find everything has been prepared to refresh your body and spirit.

Alongside these healthy activities, Hotel Painumaya Resort offers cuisine that’s prepared with original, all-natural ingredients. After eating, the hotel’s promenade is the perfect place to take a relaxing forest walk.

Information available at www.iriomote.com. Phone: 0980-85-5700. Fax: 0980-85-5099. Email: painumaya@iriomote.com.

Eco Village
Decorated with Bali-style furniture, the Ryukyu-style cottages at Eco Village all enjoy a dreamlike ocean vista. Guests awake with the beautiful view of the sun rising over the emerald green sea. You can unwind in the resort’s private swimming pool or explore the surrounding sea and mountains on a recreational tour. No worries—all tours are led by hotel guides. Whether you’re an active person seeking an adventurous excursion or a quiet type just looking to relax, Eco Village welcomes you for refreshing moments.

Information available at http://eco-village.jp. Phone: 0980-85-5115. Email: info@eco-village.jp. One night with breakfast (30m2 ocean villa room): ¥11,000; one night with dinner and breakfast: ¥14,300; diving tour (two dives): ¥13,500; full-day kayak course: ¥11,000; half-day kayak course: ¥6,000.

Chisun Resort Ishigaki
Located just ten minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport and standing in the center of the city, Chisun Resort Ishigaki is the ideal base for your stay in the Yaeyama Islands. Traveling to other islands is extremely convenient—the pier is just a three-minute walk away. If you enjoy shopping, the popular Yuhgurena mall is just two minutes away on foot.

Information available at www.solarehotels.com/chisun/resort-ishigaki. Phone: 0980-82-6161. Fax: 0980-82-2981. Email: chisunresort-ishigaki@solarehotels.com.

Hotel Nikko Yaeyama
Situated on a hill above Ishigaki City, Hotel Nikko Yaeyama offers the perfect location for your visit to the Yaeyama Islands. The main airport is just a ten-minute drive away, and the local port, which serves as the departure point for excursions to the surrounding islands, is easily reached on foot.

Hotel Nikko Yaeyama’s restaurants offer traditional Ishigaki dishes—including a special BBQ of Ishigaki beef—and a variety of Japanese, Western and Chinese-style menus. The marvelous sunset view from sky restaurant Capricorn on the 13th floor is not to be missed. And you can heal your fatigue in the largest spa in the Yaeyama Island chain, which features a hot sauna, a mist sauna and “Utase-yu”—a traditional Japanese waterfall-style hot spring.

Information available at www.nikko-yaeyama.com. Phone: 0980-83-3311. Fax: 0980-83-3201. Reservations: yoyaku@nikko-yaeyama.com.