Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has arrived in Japan with Rosewood Miyakojima in Okinawa, the country’s so-called “island paradise” and southernmost prefecture.
This 55-room resort features 55 oceanfront villas and houses with four dining venues, including restaurants serving Japanese and international cuisine. Guests also have access to an infinity pool by the beach, a private pavilion for special events and wellness treatments through Rosewood’s Asaya Spa.
The resort’s design draws inspiration from the local Ryukyu culture and the island’s natural environment. Studio Piet Boon, a Netherlands-based design studio, was responsible for the resort’s architecture. The design incorporates local materials like the Ryukyu limestone to help the buildings blend with the landscape.
For dining, NAGI blends Italian and Japanese cuisine, while MAAS, located by the ocean, specializes in fresh seafood. The poolside bar YUKUU offers drinks and light meals, and later in 2025, the resort will open CHOMA, which will focus on traditional Japanese dishes,
The wellness offerings at the resort focus on the Asaya Spa. Drawing on Okinawan wellness traditions, the spa offers treatments using local herbs and sea salt. Guests can also take part in martial arts lessons, learning karate from a local instructor.
Families visiting Rosewood Miyakojima can enjoy the Rose Buds and Rosewood Explorers programs, which offer educational activities based on local traditions, such as crafting or learning about Okinawan culture.