[2025 Taketomi Stay] Travel Guide for Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel (Updated Mar)

Transportation from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island is very convenient. It takes about 40 minutes by ferry⛴️. There is a bus from Ishigaki Airport✈️ to Ishigaki Port. Iriomote Island has two ports, but they are far apart, so it's best to confirm which port you need to go to in advance. Uehara Port has more ferry services, but they may be cancelled in bad weather. After arriving on the island, the hotel will arrange a shuttle bus🚌 to take you to the hotel. Hoshino Resort, although the facilities are a bit old, the overall environment is very good. The hotel is located in the jungle, just a few steps from the beach🏖️. And as Japan's first starry sky🌌 reserve, the beautiful starry sky at night is also a highlight. In terms of dining, Hoshino Resort offers a rich and local selection. Breakfast includes Japanese and Western options, fresh local fruit🥭 and traditional Japanese breakfast. The dinner buffet is very rich, including Wagyu barbecue🍖 and a variety of seafood platters, each dish is carefully prepared, very delicious. It is recommended to bring a chair to the coastline to watch the sea at sunset🌅, and remember to bring a bottle of cold beer🍻, the experience will be very cool.

I did a lot of activities that let me experience the nature of Iriomote Island‼️ For those who like activities, this island and hotel is perfect🌲⭕️ The mystery of feeling the whole earth🌏 📸 Let's play at #Ida Beach! From the Iriomote Island Hotel, we took a car and then a boat to Ida Beach⛱️ We went into the sea surrounded by greenery, played with sea turtles🐢, floated around, and had a relaxing time🌊 📸#IriomoteJungleLibrary In the jungle, there is a library that collects books about Iriomote Island. Iriomote Island is humid, so why does it feel so cool in the jungle? 📸#IriomoteGuidedWalk We went around with a guide and learned about the nature of Iriomote Island. I was able to see many tree patterns on Iriomote Island that can only be seen when the air is clean, and I came back with a deep breath of air 🌳⭕️ 📸 ⛰️ I went trekking 🥾 through the jungles of Iriomote Island! Even as a beginner, I was able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace, and had a great time looking at all the different plants 🪴. There were some plants that were highly poisonous, and I felt the terror of nature...! 📸 #Tsukigahama Sunset Time Hold a sparkling drink (free) Watch the sunset at Tsukigahama, which is just a short distance from Iriomote Island 🌇 We brought our own chairs, found a good spot to sit and talk, and before we knew it, it was pitch black 🤣⭕️ 📸 Mangrove Kayaking at Dusk There are also many mangroves close to the Iriomote Island Hotel We went to see them at the same time as the sunset 🌆 The ocean was so clear and beautiful,,✨ 📍 Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 #OkinawaTourism #YaeyamaIslands #okinawa #Okinawa #IriomoteIsland

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel aims to be "Japan's first ecotourism resort". You can stay here for a minimum of two nights. The room I stayed in was a deluxe twin room. It was a spacious 54 square meter room. It doesn't feel new, but it's kept clean. The terrace was also spacious, and there was a pool below. All rooms face the sea, and since it is along the beach, which is also a sea turtle nesting ground, care has been taken to prevent indoor light from reaching the sea at night. The lounge offers free drinks and snacks until around 6pm. One of the attractions is that you can enjoy latte art. This hotel is trying to be plastic-free and PET bottle-free, and you can see the various efforts being made, such as providing free rental bottles, eliminating disposable amenities, smart laundry without detergent, and introducing all-in-one soap that takes into consideration the burden on wastewater treatment. 💡Points💡 At first glance, some people may think it's a hassle, but I was able to stay there without any problems. May nature be preserved forever in its beauty, without being destroyed by human hands. 📍Spot name: Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Island Hotel Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541 Phone number: 050-3134-8094 #Okinawatourism #Okinawatrip #Okinawa #Okinawahotel #Okinawatrip #IriomoteIsland #IriomoteIslandtrip #IriomoteIslandtourism

A miraculous island covered in nature, a girls' trip to Iriomote Island 𓂃𓃱𓈒𓏸 Iriomote Island Hotel located in Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park The word "sustainable" is often heard these days, but this hotel has been very interesting for a long time because it advocates "ecotourism resorts" that protect the island's natural environment and create a sustainable tourism system 👀✨ 90% of the island is covered in jungle, and Iriomote Island is registered as a World Heritage Site, so you can feel the rich nature even inside the hotel 🕊️ The lounge, located in a corner of the forest, is called "Jungle Kichi" 🌿 The rich greenery and birdsong filled my body, and it had a great detox effect ☺️ Reducing plastic waste As part of their efforts, there are no bottled drinks in vending machines or bottled water service in the rooms😏 Instead, there is a free water server (soft drinks and hot drinks are also available🥰) in the building, and you can rent bottles🤍 The impactful message and cute wildcat logo made it a favorite during my stay🐈💕 The guest rooms have an atmosphere reminiscent of a tropical resort somewhere overseas, and the large daybeds are the best🥺🫶🏼 Due to the nature of the island, there are many activities that make you sweat and get wet, so the bathrooms with baths like at home were a big plus😄👍🏻 The rich nature and comfort coexisted, making for a wonderful stay🪸 #IriomoteIsland #IriomoteIslandTrip #GirlsTrip #HoshinoResorts #IriomoteIslandHotel

Arrived at Iriomote Island! Our stay on Iriomote Island is at the "Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel" 😸 ✔︎ Features of Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel ・The largest resort hotel on Iriomote Island, boasting 139 rooms, each over 42㎡ 🏨 ・A nature-friendly resort where you can enjoy the jungle, mangrove forests, and coral reef seas 🌳 ・Initiatives aimed at becoming an "ecotourism resort" 1. Eco-friendly hotel operations ① No distribution or sale of plastic bottles (use drink servers to fill your own bottle or a rental bottle) ② No distribution of disposable amenities such as toothbrushes and combs 2. Efforts to protect the biodiversity of Iriomote ① Tours to learn about endangered species such as the Iriomote cat 😺 Upon arriving at the hotel, you are surrounded by jungle, creating an otherworldly atmosphere! In the guest lounge, you can enjoy unlimited guava juice and water, and there are bottle rentals available, so you won't have any trouble with drinks 😉 This rare resort allows you to fully enjoy the unique nature of Iriomote Island and become a part of the effort to protect its precious environment. Be sure to visit 😽 ✔︎ Access 🚌 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Uehara Port (For details on how to get from Ishigaki Airport to Iriomote Island, please see the previous post!)

Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel offers a variety of activities! ✔︎ Example Activities ・Guided Walks (Jungle, Mangroves, Iriomote Wildcat) …Learn about the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island while walking 🚶♀️🚶♂️ ・School (Sea Turtles, Iriomote Wildcat, World Heritage) …Watch videos and learn in-depth about the creatures of Iriomote Island 🏫 ・Sundowner …Enjoy complimentary champagne while watching the sunset at Tsukigahama Beach 🥂🌇 ・Pineapple Beer Fest …Enjoy free pineapple juice, beer, and BBQ by the pool 🍍🍻 By listening to detailed explanations and seeing the plants and animals up close, you'll fall in love with Iriomote Island ☺️ Additionally, there are plenty of events where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, delicious drinks, and a fun atmosphere! When visiting Iriomote Island Hotel, be sure to participate in the meticulously planned events by Hoshino! ⚠️ Some events are limited-time or require reservations, so please check the website or the tablet in your room in advance! ✔︎ Access 🚌 10-minute free shuttle bus from Uehara Port

We enjoyed the dinner buffet at Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel 🍽️ ✔︎ Types of Dinner Buffet (Daily Specials) 1. Iriomote Island Cuisine … Featuring local specialties like wild boar and blue crab 🐗🦀 2. Asian Cuisine … Dishes made with Iriomote Island spices and herbs 🌿 The day we had the dinner buffet was Asian Cuisine day! ✔︎ Features of the Dinner Buffet (Asian Cuisine) ・Live kitchen offerings like roast beef, brown sugar spare ribs, and shrimp meatballs ・Awamori cocktails made with tropical fruits 🍸 ・Desserts like purple sweet potato Mont Blanc and a variety of tropical ice creams 🍨🍠 The dinner buffet is ¥4,600 per person! Make sure to try everything from the live kitchen! It's truly delicious 😋 The Awamori cocktails allow you to choose the amount of fruit and alcohol (non-alcoholic options available), making it fun for everyone 🍸 As expected, Hoshino's food is the best 🤩 ✔︎ Access 🚌 10-minute free shuttle bus from Uehara Port ———————