On Cape Busena in Nago, The Busena Terrace is a luxury island getaway with a 760-metre private beach and a host of water activities. Take off on a catamaran cruise to explore the island, or get closer to nature with an underwater seabed walking tour through coral reefs. If you could do with even more open-ocean excitement, you can dive right in with an introductory diving course (or head out for open-sea diving if you have a valid certification card).
With your appetite well and truly built up, head to one of the eight on-site eateries and feast on local delicacies from land and sea. Watch your fresh prawns and abalone prepared with sakura butter at the teppanyaki restaurant, or head to Rumble Fish, based on the concept of an oceanside market, for a plate of the daily catch while you gaze at the sparkling East China Sea.
You’ll find two outdoor swimming pools connected by a waterfall, and kids can delight in the waterslide at the lower-tier pool. Soak up some Vitamin D poolside, or head to the spa to give your skin a different kind of treatment. The Ryukyu Herbal Detox uses extracts from Indigenous plants like mugwort and light galangal, as well as juniper berries, sage and oregano.
Guest rooms and suites are decorated with a casual beachy vibe in tones of stone and cream, and sliding doors open out onto ocean views or lush gardens. For ultimate luxury and privacy, upgrade to the Superior Cottage Suite for two storeys, a private plunge pool and your own garden.