HOSHINOYA Taketomi Island

A mere ten minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Island, the transportation hub of the Yaeyama archipelago, Taketomi Island is a step back in time. It is a village perfectly harmonized with its islands’ surroundings and Ryukyu heritage, maximizing the quintessential resort experience. There are traditional village escapes to explore via bicycle, unique festivals, handicrafts and dreamlike diving and snorkeling. Taketomi Island is an island in Okinawa that is inhabited by just three villages, with bright white paths of coral sand, one-story houses with red-tiled roofs and gentle breezes carrying the colorful melodies of sanshin, Japanese lutes. The property incorporates these very same traditions, infusing them with a measure of elegance and sophistication so that guests can experience the same level of absolute comfort that the islanders do.