Okinawa｜Hoshino Resorts Okinawa Hoshinoya Ryukyu Star Sand

At the Jade Coast at the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island, when the sunset sinks into the East China Sea, the entire seaside resort seems to float on a galaxy paved with star sand. You will find yourself walking in the dream of the Dragon Palace.

🌊 Name: Hoshino Resorts Okinawa Hoshinoya
Location: Sesoko Island, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture

✨ Highlights
• Star Sand Beach: Private coastline covered with natural star sand that emits a faint blue glow under the moonlight
• Ryukyu Architectural Aesthetics: Coral stone walls and red tile roofs crafted by local "Ishigantou" artisans
• All-Sea-View Glass Chapel: Crystal chapel designed by Tadao Ando, with tropical fish visible swimming beneath the floor

🏝️ Recommended Room Types
"Kaien" Suite: 180-degree sea view room with an infinity pool, where you can watch the "sea firefly" glowing phenomenon at night
"Gusuku" Villa: Converted from a Ryukyu Kingdom-era guardhouse, preserving the original stone walls

🐠 Seasonal Experiences
• Blue Cave Breakfast: Enjoy Okinawa Island’s earliest seafood bowl under the natural light of the Blue Cave
• Coral Planting: Participate in a coral reef restoration program and plant your own coral seedlings
• Full Moon Night Dive: On the 15th day of the lunar calendar, follow marine biologists to explore glowing plankton at night

📌 Tips
Transportation: 2 hours by car from Naha Airport, or take the resort’s exclusive seaplane
Secret Moment: The natural phenomenon "Starfish Road" appears at 20:17 in July and August
Hidden Activity: Book the "Island Song Class" to learn to play Okinawan folk songs on the traditional sanshin

Note: All rooms are equipped with the Okinawa edition of "The Pillow Book," and bathroom amenities use local plant essential oils such as shell ginger