Okinawa is Japan's southernmost prefecture, an archipelago of over 160 islands scattered across the East China Sea with a subtropical climate and unique Ryukyuan cultural heritage. Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and ancient castle ruins, Okinawa offers a distinctly different experience from mainland Japan. The islands are also celebrated worldwide for the extraordinary longevity of their residents and a laid-back lifestyle shaped by centuries of trade and cultural exchange.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Halekulani Okinawa
Halekulani Okinawa brings the Hawaiian luxury brand's understated elegance to the Onna coast, pairing an oversized pool complex and multiple sea-view restaurants with a spa blending Hawaiian and Ryukyuan wellness traditions.
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa
Set on its own peninsula linked by causeway, offering villa-style accommodation with clifftop and overwater options and an infinity pool suspended above the sea.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort
Perched above its own private Manza Beach, combining a full water sports center with Club-level lounge access and several ocean-view dining venues.
The Busena Terrace
Occupying its own peninsula in Nago Bay, this resort hosted the 2000 G8 Kyushu-Okinawa Summit and is anchored by a private beach and seawater thalasso spa.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Cerulean Dining
The ANA InterContinental's flagship restaurant offers floor-to-ceiling ocean views and contemporary Japanese cuisine using premium Okinawan ingredients; Sunday brunch is a signature event.
Ryukyu Cuisine Minamoto
One of the few restaurants serving formal Ryukyu royal court cuisine (Ryukyu ryori), with multi-course kaiseki meals and awamori pairing.
Okinawan French Brasserie Ruica
Award-winning French dining incorporating Okinawan wagyu, island fish, and tropical vegetables with classical French technique on an ocean-view terrace.
SUI-REN
Halekulani Okinawa's signature restaurant pairs French technique with Japanese seasonality, plating Okinawan seafood and produce overlooking the East China Sea.