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Rakuten Travel guests rate Haimurubushi highly at 4.73 (899 reviews). They praise the expansive resort surrounded by one of the Northern Hemisphere's largest coral reef seas, highlighting the shallow white-sand beach, two infinity pools, four restaurants, and spa & wellness facilities. Guests also comment favorably on the views from the guest room buildings scattered across the grounds and the fresh ways to enjoy the resort after its renewal, and families report that the infant accommodation category and the summer nature program for kids support stays with children.
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Kids Facilities
Shallow-water beach and two infinity pools
Shallow-water beach and two infinity pools
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A shallow sea with a beautiful gradient from white sand to blue stretches out right in front of the resort, and you can relax at two infinity pools with sweeping views. Because the water is shallow, it's also well suited to water play for small children.
- •White-sand shallow beach and two infinity pools (swimming/use periods vary by season)
Summer-only nature program for kids
Summer-only nature program for kids
A summer-only kids' summer camp is held against the backdrop of a national park, featuring stargazing, food education, and nature experiences. Programs including marine activities let families experience the island's nature together.
- •Summer-only stargazing, food education, and nature-experience camp, plus marine activities (content and target age vary by season)
Four restaurants
Four restaurants
Four restaurants suited to different occasions offer a range of dining experiences, including menus made with island ingredients such as Haimurubushi's own Yaeyama soba. Dinner requires advance reservation.
- •Four restaurants; dinner requires advance reservation
- •Guests with allergies can consult with restaurant staff at the time of reservation, and the restaurant will accommodate requests to the extent possible. However, the meals served are not completely free of allergens.
Crib available to borrow
Crib available to borrow
Cribs are available to borrow.
- •Fee applies; reservation required.
Bed guards available to borrow
Bed guards available to borrow
Bed guards are also available.
- •Guests must install them themselves.
Overview
Haimurubushi on Kohama Island is known as "Japan's southernmost island beach resort." Guest room buildings are scattered across expansive grounds surrounded by one of the Northern Hemisphere's largest coral reef seas, with a shallow, white-sand beach, two infinity pools, four restaurants, and spa & wellness facilities. An infant accommodation category is available, and in summer a kids' summer camp offers stargazing, food education, and nature experiences. There's also a free shuttle from Kohama Port, so families can fully enjoy a resort stay (Rakuten 4.73 stars).
"Haimurubushi" stands on Kohama Island in Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture, and is known as "Japan's southernmost island beach resort," surrounded by one of the Northern Hemisphere's largest coral reef seas. It's about 30 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port, and about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kohama Port, timed to meet the regular ferry (no reservation needed).
A shallow, white-sand beach and two infinity pools
A shallow, white-sand beach with a beautiful gradient from white to blue stretches out in front of the resort, and you can spend unhurried time at two infinity pools with sweeping views. The shallow water is also well suited to water play for small children.
An infant category and summer programs for kids
Room bookings include an infant category (with meals and bedding / co-sleeping) that accommodates stays with children. In summer, a kids' summer camp is held against the backdrop of a national park, offering stargazing, food education, and nature experiences, so families can fully enjoy the island's nature together.
Four restaurants and spa & wellness
Four restaurants suited to different scenes offer dining experiences, including menus using island ingredients such as Haimurubushi's own Yaeyama soba. You can refresh at the spa and wellness facilities, including The Spa, a sauna block, and yoga / SUP yoga. Guest rooms are scattered across the grounds, and free WiFi is available in every room. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and checkout is at 11 a.m.
This page is edited based on information from the official website (Haimurubushi) and Rakuten Travel. Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest details on rates, plans, and accommodations for children before booking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2930 Kohama, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1221 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 30 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port, then about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kohama Port, timed to meet the regular ferry (no reservation needed). |
| trainNearest station | Kohama Port |
| local_parkingParking | Parking available (10 spaces, free, no reservation needed). |
| callPhone | +81-980-85-3111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JTB, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.haimurubushi.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a crib or bed guard available for babies at Haimurubushi?
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Yes. Cribs can be rented for a fee, and bed guards are available for children aged 18 to 60 months (guests install the bed guard themselves). Free baby bath tubs are also offered for families with small children.
How deep is the pool, and is it suitable for young children?
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The main pool is 60 cm to 130 cm deep and includes a dedicated kids' pool area. At the pool and beach, children may wear a swim diaper under swimwear.
Is baby food available, and can I bring my own?
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Yes. Baby food for early, mid, and late stages is sold at the resort for JPY 600 (tax included) per item, and can be warmed on request. Baby food bought at the shop may also be brought into the restaurant. Separately, the restaurants accommodate food allergies where possible if you ask when booking.
What kids' programs or animal encounters are available?
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In summer, a kids' summer camp offers stargazing, food education, and nature experiences set in a national park. There's also a nighttime nature tour where you may spot fireflies, a petting farm with goats, tortoises, and ducks, and "Haimurubushi Annex," produced by the Nawa Insect Museum.
How do you get to Haimurubushi, and is there a shuttle?
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It's about 30 minutes by high-speed boat from Ishigaki Port, then about 5 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kohama Port, timed to meet the ferry (no reservation needed). There are 10 free parking spaces on-site, no reservation required.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Ikyu.com (English), Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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