Naha
New in 2017, this lovable private hotel has simple polished concrete rooms with exceedingly comfortable full-sized beds, ample balconies, functional…
Must-see hotels in Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
For a secluded and romantic experience, head to Soraniwa on the south coast. This small, stylish cafe-hotel is run by a young couple transplanted from the…
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Naha
There's a lot to love about this homely little design hotel, which could have been plucked from Tokyo's Omote-sandō and transplanted into Naha's up-and…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Kume-jima's nicest digs are found near the airport, fronting the lovely-at-sunset Shinri-hama beach. The resort boasts an attractive (though shallow and…
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Yaeyama Islands
Formerly the Hotel Nikkō Yaeyama, this thoroughly renovated and rebranded hilltop complex, though far from the shoreline, makes an excellent choice for…
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Ōsumi Islands
Tidy Japanese-style rooms in this family-run ryokan in Nishi-no-Omote are homely and full of natural light. If you speak Japanese, you can hit up the…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
At the west end of the main village, this diver-focused minshuku has good, clean Western- and Japanese-style rooms just a minute's amble from the beach…
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Ōsumi Islands
Overlooking Yakushima's southeast coast, this stunning collection of luxury villas blends ocean views with Balinese design elements. Sustainable practices…
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Yaeyama Islands
This sumptuous offering from the renowned team at luxury brand Hoshinoya certainly delivers. The best part about these decadent digs is that after dark it…
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Yaeyama Islands
Just above Kabira-wan on the north coast, Iriwa is a comfortable guesthouse with dorm beds, two large private rooms, a small self-contained cottage and…
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Yaeyama Islands
Truly a retreat, this spacious, fully equipped beach house affords privacy and peace in beautiful abundance. On Ishigaki's sparsely populated northern…
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Hanamuro Inter-Islander's Hotel
Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Since the building that houses it is also a marine-biology research facility, this minshuku may look a little industrial from the outside. But the rooms…
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Ōsumi Islands
This secluded accommodation features Japanese- and Western-style rooms in rustic riverside cabins connected by wooden walkways. Soak up the beauty of your…
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Ōsumi Islands
This well-run youth hostel is about 3km west of Onoaida, nestled into the forest. Accommodation is in either Japanese- or Western-style dorms, and the…
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Ōsumi Islands
With two homely, fully equipped bungalows near the local break, this place is (as you might guess) on the east coast of Tanegashima. Reservations are…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
If you're seeking something out of the ordinary, opt to stay at the singular, utterly delightful Casa de Hamaca. Run by Japanese runner and world…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
'Cha-bira' means 'I'm home!' in the local dialect, and anchored by a shady tree in the garden out front, this friendly place feels just like home. Its…
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Ōsumi Islands
This simple and clean youth hostel doesn't offer meals, but there are several good restaurants close by. It's a 10-minute walk from Miyanoura port – turn…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
The genial, English-speaking Hiro presides over this laid-back spot where young neighbours and friends cruise in to hang out. Accommodation is available…
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Naha
The smart business/tourist hotel owned and managed by JR Kyūshū is one of downtown Naha's nicest offerings. General design elements and old-school hotel…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
A few blocks inland from the beach, this tiny guesthouse, formerly known as 'Birafuyaa', is run by a welcoming, clued-in couple who have created a kind of…
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ANA Intercontinental Ishigaki Resort
Yaeyama Islands
The Intercontinental has beautifully refurbished rooms, all of which have wood floors and at least partial ocean views; rooms in the main building also…
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Yaeyama Islands
Centrally located in Ishigaki city two blocks north of the ferry and bus station, this welcoming pension offers appealing, spacious Western- and Japanese…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
This serene South Asian–themed inn sits above a lovely secluded beach on Ikema-jima. Wood-floored, Western-style rooms offer peace and quiet – especially…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Peace Island has a bright, clean, welcoming vibe, even if the rooms are decidedly average – except for the luxury of washer-dryer units in every room. The…
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Yaeyama Islands
Just a few minutes' walk from the port and central Ishigaki city, Hotel Patina is a small, friendly hotel that's far enough from downtown to be quiet at…
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Ōsumi Islands
Run by a friendly, English-speaking woman, charming Nagareboshi has spotless, spacious rooms and a very laid-back vibe. From the pier road in Nishi-no…
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Yaeyama Islands
Between Uehara Port (上原港) and Funaura Port (船浦港), this peaceful hillside hostel has comfortable dorms and simple Japanese-style private rooms. Meals are…
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Naha
About three minutes' walk from Kokusai-dōri, the Sun Palace is a giant step up in warmth and quality from a standard business hotel. Staff are friendly,…
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Yaeyama Islands
Two minutes' walk from the ferry landing in Uehara, this hospitable minshuku has basic Japanese-style rooms and an informative manager who produces…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Perched just above Maehama Beach on the south coast, this inn has simple rooms, a family atmosphere and a relaxed beachside location. English-speaking…
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Yaeyama Islands
A five-minute drive from Uehara, this beachside pension has simple Japanese- and Western-style rooms overlooking Hoshisuna-no-hama. It has a small pool,…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
The somewhat dated though absolute waterfront Eef Beach Hotel is a good bet for budget-with-a-whiff-of-luxury stays on the island. It's location, location…
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Ōsumi Islands
This old-bones ryokan/hotel remains a good option for your Yakushima base: when you've been in the business this long, your service tends to be exemplary…
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Yaeyama Islands
This quaint guesthouse is two blocks north of the shopping arcades in Ishigaki city, and has attractive Western- and Japanese-style rooms in a couple of…
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Naha
In the middle of the action on Kokusai-dōri, JAL City has 304 swish, modern rooms, in which even the single beds are wide enough to serve as snug doubles…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
All six rooms at this cosy inn share bathrooms and a terrace with one-person soaker tubs. It's a one-minute walk to the beach if you dawdle. It closes…
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Yaeyama Islands
This airy pension offers Japanese-style rooms with small terraces downstairs and Western-style rooms with balconies upstairs. There's also a rooftop…
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Yaeyama Islands
Opposite the tiny post office, Takana consists of a basic youth hostel and an attached upmarket ryokan. Simple Western-style dorms in the youth hostel are…
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Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Overlooking a serene white-sand beach on Ikema-jima, this intimate high-end resort looks like a whitewashed Mediterranean retreat airlifted to Japan. The…
