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Hoshinoya Okinawa
Okinawa
A walled seaside retreat in Yomitan, with every room facing the ocean and gusuku-inspired architecture.
Island · No. 7 in Japan
Boutique hotels in Okinawa
Okinawa's main island mixes coral beaches, Ryukyu castles and a culture distinct from mainland Japan.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Okinawa
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Oriental Hills Okinawa
Okinawa
A small luxury resort on the Onna coast, with private-pool suites and a spa.
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Treeful Treehouse Sustainable Resort
Okinawa
Air-conditioned treehouse suites in a forest in northern Okinawa, with a riverside sauna.
Okinawa was the independent Ryukyu Kingdom until the 19th century, and its castles, food, music and red-tiled houses still set it apart from the rest of Japan. The main island has clear water and coral reefs along its western coast, the lively capital Naha in the south and the forested Yanbaru region in the north.
Where to stay
The west coast around Onna and Nago has the best beaches. Naha is convenient for food and nightlife, and the north is wilder and quieter.
Good to know
A car makes exploring much easier. The sea is warm enough to swim from April to October, but the typhoon season runs from roughly July to October.
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Questions about Okinawa
How many boutique hotels are there in Okinawa?
We list 3 boutique hotels in Okinawa, including Hoshinoya Okinawa, Oriental Hills Okinawa and Treeful Treehouse Sustainable Resort.
