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Experience the epitome of luxury at Hoshinoya Taketomi Island – a stunning resort surrounded by coral reefs星野富竹島Hoshinoya Taketomi在珊瑚礁景致中帶來豪華

度假村體驗

The Japanese island of Taketomi is a tiny jewel that boasts crystal-clear waters, white sands, breathtaking skies with dreamy clouds and spectacular stargazing – and it hosts the Hoshinoya Taketomi Island resort, which offers traditional villas, a spa, delicious cuisine influenced by the local culture and fresh ingredients, and utterly stunning surroundings where you can just be. The luxurious experience harmonises with the customs, traditions and soothing ocean breezes that define the island.

A mere 10 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki, the transportation hub of the Yaeyama archipelago, Taketomi is a step back in time. With heritage-rich landscapes to explore by bicycle, water buffalo cart rides, unique local festivals, weaving and handicrafts, and diving and snorkelling, this destination truly seduces the senses.

Rie Azuma, the director of Azuma Architect & Associates, was tasked with heading the architecture and design of the resort to reflect the timelessness of the island. In doing so, Azuma first observed the long-standing traditions of the Taketomi natives – such as their red-roofed wooden homes, local songs and dances.

The island’s traditional architecture and nature also influenced the resort’s design concept; stone gukku walls allow for privacy, while white sand gardens bring natural light indoors and planted trees block the strong winds. In fact, wind was a major element of the pavilion’s design; opening the south-facing wood-framed glass doors allows the island’s soothing breezes to travel freely.

The elliptical swimming pool is a sight to behold. Its serene waters are complemented by the sky, which is beautifully blue during the day and glitters with countless stars at night. Take a dip in the cool waters for a refreshing swim, or relax by the sofas and chairs set up under the enormous ancient banyan trees for an immersion in beauty.

On the dining front, Hoshinoya Taketomi Island’s main restaurant features “nouvelle Ryukyu” cuisine – a blend of French and Okinawan elements that brings out the best of the island’s top-quality ingredients. The coral-rich waters around the island are home to numerous fish and shellfish, such as Japanese tiger prawns, that are brought in fresh every morning. These ingredients, in addition to locally-raised beef and native vegetables and herbs, feature prominently on the menu. In collaboration with Okinawan ceramic artist Jissei Omine, the resort has also designed custom-made dinnerware that’s distinctly Okinawan with complementing French elements.

For the perfect urban escape, the relaxing Okinawan lifestyle beckons at Hoshinoya Taketomi Island. //

叢，而白皙砂礫鋪成的花園則能穿透自然日光。實際上，別墅風向的配合是重要考量的因素。微風透過坐北向南的日式木製窗戶吹進室內，設計盡顯細緻講究的生活智慧。

度假村中心的橢圓形游泳池是一大亮點，不同時分的藍天和星空映照在波平如鏡的水面。旅客可隨心於涼快的泳池嬉戲玩水或在椰林樹影旁享受日光浴，同時將周邊的自然美景盡收眼底。

度假村餐廳以八重山諸島食材完美演繹創意料理，結合沖繩與法式製作方法烹調出頂級海鮮。海域豐富的珊瑚礁適合魚類和貝類生長，每早在漁市場新鮮搜羅的日本虎蝦是主要食材的一種。本地和牛、新鮮蔬菜和鮮美水產互相配搭，成功打造一頓稱心的精彩美饌。極具沖繩特式的餐具均由當地著名陶藝家大嶺實清的訂製，完美配合無限新意和精緻美觀的法國菜式元素。

星野富竹島Hoshinoya Taketomi為你帶來舒適輕鬆的沖繩式生活體驗，是遠離城市繁囂的最佳選擇。//

STEP BACK IN TIME Like all traditional housing on the island, Hoshinoya Taketomi pavilions feature red-tiled roofs with shisa lion figurines, each with a unique expression, and are surrounded by walls built with stones of fossilized coral to protect...

ANA HUI PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF HOSHINOYA TAKETOMI ISLAND

MODERN COMFORTS Though traditional in design, the 48 villas at the resort are filled with luxurious amenities. From sunsets to starlit skies, the nature around is mesmerising.現代舒適傳統風設計的度假村內有48間供應完善設備的別墅。不論落日美景或璀燦星空都令人嘆為觀止。