Day 1

12:00 Ishigaki Port Terminal

12:10 Shimasoba Ichibanchi

A cup of blissful Yaeyama soba noodles at a specialty restaurant

The shop name comes from "Ichibanchi" in Ishigaki, Ishigaki City, where the store is located. People from both local and distant places keep coming to the shop for Yaeyama soba, which is produced through daily exploration while preserving the traditional production method.
The homemade noodles, which do not contain preservatives or coloring agents, are flat and follow the traditional Yaeyama soba style. The soup is made without using chemical seasonings, and is made by slowly simmering lean pork meat and bones from Ishigaki Island to remove the fat, and seasoned only with natural seasonings such as "Ishigaki salt. The soup is light but rich in flavor, and you cannot help but drink it up.
The spice "pipers" on the table is homemade from freshly ground hijatu-modoki (a type of Japanese pepper). It is highly aromatic and enhances the flavor of the soba.

13:00 Ishigaki Port Terminal

13:30 Kohamajima, Kohama Port

13:45 Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima

A beach resort where you can relax in the coral reef sea and island time

14:00 Experience electric kickboarding

Go to the beach with an electric kickboard before check-in

How about using an electric kickboard to get around the hotel grounds? You can enjoy an exhilarating ride from the Front desk and Guest rooms to the beach adjacent to the hotel. While riding, the pleasant sea breeze and the scent of flowers will make you feel like you are staying in a tropical island.

14:10 Banyan Tree Plaza

Relax under the banyan tree

Facing the white sand beach, "Banyan Tree Square" is a relaxing space wrapped by a 6-meter-high banyan tree. Known in Okinawa as the tree where the spirit "Kijimuna" dwells, it is bathed in soft sunlight filtering through the trees. At night, the tree is illuminated, creating a magical space.

15:00 Check-in

Royal Suite

The Royal Suite is the largest of the 60 all-suite Guest rooms. Guest rooms are equipped with a private pool and outdoor jet bath on the terrace, and a graphic wall depicting the nature and creatures of Kohamajima. The space resembles a tropical mansion, offering a luxurious stay.

16:00 Beach Pool, BOOKS & CAFE

Elegant moment at the pool and cafe overlooking the sea

The "Beach Pool" overlooking the cobalt blue ocean is an infinity pool where you can feel as if you are floating in the sea. Enjoy a drink at the adjacent "BOOKS&CAFE" or read a book about the ocean or Okinawa, and relax and enjoy your island time.

18:00 Dinner "Ooli Ooli

Enjoy the rich bounty of Yaeyama at the buffet

Dinner is served buffet style at the Restaurant facing the lagoon pool. The menu is well known for its specialties from the Yaeyama Islands and other ingredients familiar to Okinawa, arranged with various spices. The live kitchen serves freshly fried tempura of Okinawa's local fish, "Gurukun".

21:00 "Tingara Hammocks

Lie in a hammock and watch the stars

All 21 first-magnitude stars and 84 of the 88 constellations can be seen on Kohamajima. On fine days, the sky is full of twinkling stars and the fantastic Milky Way. The natural planetarium viewed from a hammock with a great view under minimal lighting is a sight to behold.

Day 2

06:00 Morning Sunrise Ocean Lounge

An exquisite Experience with the shining sunrise and the tranquil sea all to yourself!

A popular activity limited to one couple per day is to watch the sun rise over the horizon from a floating lounge on the ocean. The 360-degree ocean view of the ever-changing gradation of the sky and the orange glow of the morning sunrise is a spectacular sight that will remain in your travel memories.

07:30 Breakfast "Ooli Ooli

Tropical buffet for a fresh morning

The morning buffet offers a wide variety of Okinawa's local cuisine. You can choose your favorite combination of Japanese dishes such as rice and fish, or Western dishes such as egg dishes served with several kinds of bread. For dessert, try the "Kohama Soft" made with brown sugar. The island pepper "hibachi" is recommended as a topping.

09:00 Landing at "Phantom Island" Half day snorkeling

Experience a deserted island with sparkling white sand and snorkeling

This Activity allows you to experience the beautiful ocean of Yaeyama. Departing from Kohama Port, you will head for the crescent-shaped "phantom island" that appears at low tide. Enjoy snorkeling at Ishinishi Jagako, the largest coral reef area in Japan.
Course sequence may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.

09:15 "Phantom Island

Refresh yourself on a small island in the cobalt blue sea

Hamajima," known as a phantom island that changes its shape with the tide. You can spend your time as you wish, strolling along the beach, finding photo spots, and so on. After free time and a snorkeling lecture, we will head to our next spot.

10:30 Snorkeling

Swim with tropical fish in the coral reef sea

Shisai Lagoon, which is said to be home to more than 360 species of coral, is one of the best snorkeling spots in Japan. The variety of corals, colorful tropical fish such as bears and groupers, and other marine life that can be seen up close are impressive.

12:30 Shimamuchu

A port diner with a variety of Yaeyama's delicacies

Located right in front of Kohama Port, the bright yellow building is an impressive Dining Area. The restaurant is crowded with islanders and tourists because of its wide range of menu including Yaeyama soba and other local dishes, set menus, rice bowls, and other dishes, as well as its at-home hospitality.
The soba noodles are made from kelp and bonito broth from Hidaka and Rausu, and the noodles have an exquisite elasticity. In addition to the standard "Island Soba," the "Soba with Soft Bone Soki" is also popular, made with soft-boned soki that has been cooked until tender and then seared.
The unusual "Brown Sugar Noodle Zaru Soba" is an original menu item with homemade noodles kneaded with brown sugar from Kohamajima and served with soba-tsuyu (buckwheat sauce). Different from both Japanese soba and Yaeyama soba, the rich brown sugar flavor and aroma of the soba is highly recommended.

14:00 Sugar Road

Exhilarating cycling along a straight road in the sugar cane fields

The road leading straight southeast from the village is a tourist spot known as the setting of NHK's TV series "Churasan. The road is lined with sugar cane fields and pastures on both sides, and the peaceful scenery of cows and goats grazing on the grass is a relaxing sight. The seasonal changes in the scenery, depending on the growth of the sugar cane, are also a highlight of the area. The absence of tall buildings in the surrounding area makes it a popular spot for star gazing.
The road has many ups and downs, but if you rent a bicycle from the hotel, you can ride it comfortably on the slopes as it is electric-powered. The scenery changes depending on the direction you ride, so you can enjoy cycling and feeling the wind in the air.

18:30 Dinner "Tingara Night Dinner

Enjoy the starry night sky and dinner in a picnic style

A dinner under the stars and feeling the sea breeze while enjoying a gourmet meal can only be enjoyed at a beach resort. In the outing basket, you will find the hotel's signature dishes and drinks, as well as lanterns, leisure sheets, and even a star chart. Spread out the sheets anywhere you like and enjoy a moment of elegance.

Day 3

06:00 "Fresh Air Stretch

Stretching out in the morning sun at the beginning of the day

Stretching out on the beach in the early morning starts before sunrise. As you relax your whole body while feeling the fresh morning air and the scent of the sea, the azure sky turns red and orange during the magic hour. The sunrise over the horizon is divine.

07:30 Breakfast "Ooli Ooli

French toast with a rich brown sugar flavor in the morning

The daily buffet changes daily, with a different menu from the previous day, so there is plenty to enjoy even if you are staying for consecutive nights. Our recommendation is the brown sugar French toast with a soft and fluffy texture. The brown sugar bread soaked in egg and milk is baked just before serving in the live kitchen.

10:40 Check out of Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima

11:10 Kohama Port

11:40 Ishigaki Port Terminal

Euglena Mall

Shopping for souvenirs at Japan's southernmost arcade mall

Located in the center of Ishigaki Island, the shopping arcade consists of two streets, Chuo-dori and Ginza-dori. Centered on "Ishigaki City Public Market" called the kitchen of the island, about 70 stores including souvenir shops, restaurants, apparel stores, etc. are lined up and lively all day long. The stores are filled with specialties of Yaeyama including Ishigaki Island, crafts such as Yachimun (pottery) and Ryukyu glass, as well as famous confections from all over Okinawa. There are also a variety of restaurants from Yaeyama soba noodles and Okinawa's specialty "pork and egg rice balls" to fruit stores and cafes. There is also a free rest area "Machinaka Koryukan Yuntaku-ie" in the mall, which is convenient for taking a break. Take your time to look for souvenirs and enjoy tropical gourmet food.