The Rosewood Miyakojima will open on March 1 on Miyako Island, and the resort has begun taking reservations. It will be the Rosewood brand's first hotel in Japan.
Nestled in sugarcane fields in the north of the island and overlooking Oura Bay, the Rosewood Miyakojima has 55 guest accommodations, each with views of the sea. Rosewood says architecture draws from the history, landscape and culture of the Ryukyu Islands, blending indigenous Okinawan materials such as Ryukyu limestone with the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection and accepting the transient nature of things).
The resort's Asaya Spa will have six treatment rooms, a yoga studio and fitness center. The spa menu will include wellness treatments featuring traditional Okinawan ingredients, including a mud mask inspired by the local Paantu festival.
Guests can enjoy an infinity pool by the beach.
Restaurants will serve locally sourced products, including Miyako wagyu beef, freshly caught fish and awamori (Okinawan sake). Choma will offer a refined take on Miyakojima's seasonal harvest, Yukuu will be the poolside bar, Maas will focus on seafood and simple ingredients, while Nagi will offer an all-day Italian dining experience.
The Rosewood Miyakojima will offer activities to connect with the local culture and explore the island, from calligraphy with an artist to snorkeling over coral reefs to encounters with sea turtles.
Weddings and other events will be held at a private pavilion overlooking the sea.