Eat Your Way to Health at a Seaside Resort

Relax and rejuvenate in a tropical paradise

“You are what you eat” is a common expression. If this is true, then the residents of Okinawa, the southernmost of Japan’s 47 prefectures, appear to have found the fountain of youth. With Okinawan cuisine being recognized as a key factor in the longevity of its residents, it should come as little surprise that it is garnering more attention overseas.

Local farmers and chefs have deep relationships of trust, and together they produce a trailblazing fusion of Okinawan and European cuisine, known locally as nuchigusui (delicious cuisine that works as the medicine of life), which you can enjoy at a restaurant in the Hiramatsu Hotels and Resorts Ginoza. Located in the village of Ginoza on Okinawa Island, this flagship gourmet resort that spans over 21,000 square meters offers 19 rooms, from private-pool villas to seaside-facing guest rooms opening to terraces with jet baths. Let the ocean breezes coming from the sea soothe both your body and soul as you soak in the bath, either before or after an exquisite meal prepared for you by a chef who brings out the best of local ingredients with European techniques. If you seek even deeper relaxation, an on-site spa will cater to your desires.

The high-ceilinged dining room showcases Okinawa’s beautiful nature, while four separate dining rooms offer guests privacy as they partake of cuisine designed to rejuvenate the body as well as delight the taste buds, featuring farm-fresh vegetables and hearty meat dishes on a daily menu, based on what is available from local farmers. This handmade cuisine reflects the Okinawan spirit of champuru, or mixing the best of locally sourced produce, seafood and meat, arranged in French and Italian styles, to produce satisfying meals that will make you come back for more. From freshly squeezed juice in the morning to a snack of Okinawa soba noodles in the café-lounge, take a moment to savor the flavors in Ginoza.

Access: From Haneda Airport, it is about a 3-hour flight to Naha Airport. Take the bus for about 2 hours from Naha Airport to the hotel.

The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Ginoza