Haimurubushi - Kohama Island

4-star beachfront wellness resort on Kohama Island, Japan's southernmost retreat.

Accommodations & Grounds

Haimurubushi is a resort on Kohama Island with 2 swimming pools, an infinity pool, and facilities for disabled guests. The onsite minimarket and vending machine provide convenience, while the garden, outdoor fireplace, and private beach area offer space to relax. Each non-smoking room includes a safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, fridge, electric kettle with green tea, a hairdryer, slippers, and nightwear.

Wellness & Relaxation

Guests can experience the Nuchigusui concept, which focuses on holistic wellness through an open-air bath, sauna, and a public bath. The spa & wellness centre offers a range of services including body treatments, facial treatments, hot tub/Jacuzzi access, and spa/wellness packages. Yoga classes, beach sun loungers, and swimming pools with views and shallow ends complement the relaxation options.

Dining & Drinks

Two restaurants serve Japanese, Okinawan, and Western cuisine, and the Haimurubushi Club Dining provides an adult-focused atmosphere with exclusive fermented and local food offerings. A bar and a coffee house on site offer wine, champagne, and kids' meals. The buffet breakfast includes free sparkling wine, and room features include a tea/coffee maker.

Location & Transportation

Located on Kohama Island, Haimurubushi is the southernmost resort in Japan, a 5-minute drive from Kohama Port with a free shuttle service. Ferries from Ishigaki Port take 30 minutes, and Ishigaki Port is a 30-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport. Nearby attractions include the Kohama Folk Museum, Churasan Observatory, and the Maborosi no Shima reef.

Activities & Services

The hotel offers on-site activities such as windsurfing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and canoeing, plus bicycle rental, golf cart rentals, and a golf course 15 minutes away. A 24-hour front desk, tour desk, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and laundry services are provided. Meeting/banquet facilities, board games/puzzles, strollers, and accessible parking serve varied guest needs.

• Beach: Access to pristine sandy reefs and a private beach area with free kayak, SUP rentals
• Rooms: Spacious ocean-view rooms with verandas, safety deposit boxes, flat-screen TVs, and nightwear
• Dining: 2 restaurants plus Haimurubushi Club Dining for adults, featuring local fermented and wagyu dishes
• Wellness: Open-air bath, sauna, public bath, spa packages, yoga classes, and Nuchigusui holistic therapies
• Activities: Bicycle rental, golf course, horse riding, walking tours, water sports on site

License number: 第8-3号