Photos were posted to Google Maps by M “kousei” K, はいむるぶし.
Haimurubushi is a large resort on Kohama Island, known as Japan's southernmost island beach resort. It pairs well with a half day touring the Sugar Road and Dake Observation Deck by electric bicycle.
The official site shows rates once you enter dates, and there is no fixed rate table. From stays on February 1, 2027, an accommodation tax is added (2% of the room-only rate, capped at ¥2,000). Enter the same dates on the booking sites below to compare.
Compare hotel pricesTrip.com and Agoda list most hotels on Ishigaki and the resort islands. Small guesthouses usually take bookings by phone or on Japanese sites.
From Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal takes about 25 minutes by taxi or about 30 minutes by direct bus, then take a high-speed ferry to Kohama Port (no reservation needed)
From Kohama Port
Pickup bus from Kohama Port. The information desk in the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal (9:00-18:00) stores luggage free until boarding
Pickup
A pickup bus for guests only waits at Kohama Port to meet scheduled ferries (no reservation needed)
Rooms, facilities and times
Beach and 3 pools
Open-air bath and sauna
8 pool villas opened in July 2026
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
11:00
Meals
Buffet at the Center House 7:00-10:00 (last entry 9:30). A picnic breakfast is also available. Price not listed on the official site
Bath
Large communal bath (open-air and indoor) 6:30-8:30 / 15:00-23:00. Container sauna in the beach area
Pool
Main pool and garden pool March-November. Quiet pool year-round (heated in winter, ages 16 and up)
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms
Cancellation
20% 3 days before, 80% on the day, 100% for no-show (parties up to 14). No fee if a flight or ferry is canceled
Reviews ★4.5 (2,284 Google reviews)
Often praised
Large grounds with a beach, pools and putting golf
Buffet (all-you-can-eat Blue Seal ice cream)
Rental bicycles and motorbikes
Live music at night
The view from the in-room bath
Points raised
The grounds are large, so a cart is essential
Restaurants on site are pricey, and some guests take the pickup to izakaya (pubs) outside
Insects (ants, cockroaches)
“A wonderful stay on Kohama Island. The setting is peaceful and beautiful, making it the perfect place to disconnect and recharge. The property is extremely well designed for a relaxing getaway, with great facilities and a very smooth overall experience from the café and restaurant to the buffet and convenience store. Everything felt easy and well managed. The hospitality was ex…”
Alvin M · ★5 · 5 months ago
“We have been here 2 times before the renovation, after having read a few unhappy reviews we had some minor concerns. However, we were happy to witness that all excellent things that were there before the closure are still available (outstanding service, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, etc). The new pools at the beach are a great addition. This time we appreciated the onsen…”
Alvy74 · ★5 · 5 months ago
“This resort is amazing! The rooms are comfortable and clean, the shared baths have everything you need, the main facility has many areas to relax or read, and the food is exquisite,from the morning breakfast to the wagyu steak dinner. There are many activities to do in the resort or outside. The resort beach/pool is great with activities such as kayak, sup etc... The most beaut…”
Details are from the official website (checked October 2026) and Google Maps. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you book. Business owners: to correct or add information, email info@tabicuration.com.