Unforgettable natural beauty of the area is reflected throughout the hotel. Beautifully appointed locally-crafted art welcomes guests in the lobby, the elevated infinity pool gently blends the scenery with the wide ocean in front. Each of the 58 contemporary guest rooms and suites are designed with an inspiration of the island beaches with white colored décor and seamless blue ocean views. Natural wooden tables and art pieces with seashells add indigenous styling to the rooms. Four guestrooms have dog-friendly features, offering a comfortable stay for all family members. The resort’s beautiful grass garden and beach bar facing the ocean, features places to unwind, as well as dining areas that provide captivating, endless views.

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 Nestled at the southernmost point of Japan’s Okinawa region, ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort is a haven of natural beauty. As the gateway to the 21 islands making up the Yaeyama archipelago, visitors to the island are treated to endless horizons of azure water and direct access to picturesque Maesato Beach. Home to the rare blue coral reef of Shiraho, one of the world’s biggest and oldest blue coral reefs. It’s a place where time simply stops. 

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With Okinawa’s vast sky and sparkling blue sea as backdrop, our programs combine exercise, nutrition, and relaxation in a balanced approach shaped by personalized care and attention. A wide range of effective thalassotherapies enables guests to reset and recharge, while healthful cuisine made with local ingredients refreshes from the inside out. At this superb oceanfront destination, stylishly appointed guestrooms with ocean or sunset views ensure a truly rewarding and restorative stay.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa is known as “Gusuku” which means “Castle”’ in the local dialect. To soften the word, the local people refer to our luxury Nago Bay resort as “Gusuku” or “guest house”, thereby, welcoming guests to the guest house during their stay.

The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa embodies and expresses in the landscape and architecture the genuine peaceful, caring and friendship spirit “Keion” of the Okinawan people. The Shurijo motif is symbolic of Okinawa with its traditional and distinctive red clay tile roofs, white walls and holy water pond.

At The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa or “Gusuku“, our resort staff welcomes every opportunity to provide our guests with a peaceful, caring and friendship spirit “Keion” experience.

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Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda has a soothing, calm ambiance enhanced by efficient service provided with seasoned charm. Each of the spacious suites has a terrace or balcony with wonderful sea views. Recline on your daybed or beside your private pool and enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion with the sound of the ocean in the background.

Take advantage of Miyakojima’s fantastic diving sites among the coral reefs or try a spot of snorkelling. Golf enthusiasts will find an 18-hole golf course at Shigira Bay Country Club, or relax in a natural hot spring surrounded by the beauty of nature. As the evening draws in, head to one of Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda’s restaurants for a real gourmet treat.

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