New Opening: Rosewood Miyakojima in Okinawa, Japan
by Briana Bonfiglio
Rosewood Miyakojima. Photo: Rosewood
Rosewood Miyakojima has opened on an untouched peninsula of Okinawa, an island off the south coast of mainland Japan.
The tropical resort is Rosewood’s first property in Japan and offers spiritual, nature- and adventure-filled experiences. Noriko Nakayama, the hotel’s managing director, brings more than 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, a master’s degree in environmental science, and is a dedicated environmentalist and turtle expert, offering her expertise to share the ecology of Miyakojima with guests.
“It is with great pleasure that we introduce Rosewood’s first property in Japan on the beautiful island of Miyakojima—a destination rich in cultural heritage and natural splendor. Rosewood Miyakojima embarks on an exciting journey to embody Rosewood’s A Sense of Place philosophy, offering a curated selection of experiences, from exceptional culinary journeys to immersive encounters with local wildlife,” she said. “I am especially excited to invite our guests to become sea turtle ambassadors, where together we will explore Miyakojima’s undiscovered ecology and gain a deeper understanding of these incredible creatures that call the island home.”
Rosewood Miyakojima has 55 accommodations, including villas and houses, the Asaya Spa, an infinity pool, four restaurants, and a private pavilion overlooking the ocean for weddings and other special occasions. The resort has direct access to the beach views of Oura Bay.
The resort has many nature activities and cultural experiences for guests, including snorkeling, turtle watching, martial arts lessons, and traditional arts workshops such as pottery and leaf weaving. For children, Rosewood Miyakojima offers The Rose Buds program for infants to toddlers up to 3 years old and The Rosewood Explorers Club for kids ages 4 to 12, which features activities such as potpourri making, origami, and sea glass crafts, as well as an experience inspired by the beloved Japanese TV show Old Enough!, where children run solo errands for the first time.
