The destination is the remote island of Okinawa (Okinawa PrefectureTo Kouri IslandAqua Car RentalA short drive of about an hour and a half in a Beetle!
The sea, sparkling with emerald blue light,Kouri Bridge"Nakijin Village(Nakijinson)Kouri IslandKourijima is an outlying island of Okinawa, yet it's easily accessible by car from the main island of Okinawa, and in recent years it has become a popular tourist destination!
The reason I visited Kouri Island this time was to visit a French restaurant that just opened on April 15, 2018.Restaurant 6Since our purpose was to have dinner at "", we chose to stay at the "Condominium Resort" on Kouri Island, which has a restaurant attached.Ocean Hills Kouri (Kouri Ocean Hills)I stayed using a special collaboration plan with "Ocean Hills KOURI"!
「Ocean Hills KouriThis hotel is easily recognizable by its traditional Okinawan red tile roof, a symbol of Okinawa, and consists of four independent condominium-style buildings, each with a different atmosphere, offering the best ocean views from every room on Kouri Island!
In the courtyard, a heart-shaped photo frame awaits you, perfect for taking memorable photos with the Kouri Bridge in the background – ideal for capturing a special moment to remember your trip!
The room we'll be staying in this time is the Deluxe Twin Room "Star Jasmine," which just opened in September 2017 on the second floor of the restaurant!
From your room, you can see the sparkling sea stretching out before you.Kouri BridgeWith a panoramic view of the sandy beach and harbor docked with yachts, you can enjoy the beauty of the lush Ryukyu forest while having the crystal-clear sea and blue sky all to yourself!
Above all, it's wonderful to know that even if you enjoy a late dinner at the restaurant, you can go upstairs and immediately find a relaxing space waiting for you!Restaurant 6The dinner course at this hotel consists of only one set menu with over 20 dishes, and if you want to enjoy the meal at a leisurely pace, it will take 3 to 4 hours. Considering that you might be traveling late at night after having some alcohol, having a restaurant attached to the accommodation is extremely convenient! Let's enjoy dinner to the fullest!
The "Star Jasmine" apartment boasts a spacious 44.79㎡ plus a 7.5㎡ terrace, providing a comfortable size for a couple, and features a living room with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering exceptional views.
An open-plan bathroom with a jacuzzi where you can relax while gazing at the sea.
And with a spacious king-size bedroom, you can enjoy a vacation while feeling the Ryukyu breeze!
Here, you only need to hand over the keys to the management staff twice a day—check-in and check-out—in a room-only style that offers the freedom to feel like you're in your own villa! Fill out the check-in sheet along with your room tour, and you'll be given a brief tour of the room and asked about how to use the controls!
This property features a simple kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and rice cooker. Cooking utensils, dishes, glasses, and cutlery are also readily available in the kitchen cabinets, allowing you to enjoy simple self-catering and providing peace of mind even for long-term stays!
After enjoying an early morning jacuzzi while gazing at the sparkling cobalt blue sea, I relaxed on the veranda, savoring the "tropical mango" provided as a welcome drink in the refrigerator and using the capsule coffee maker, while admiring the spectacular view. It was a truly blissful time!
He serves as the representative director of "Milkkuru Co., Ltd.," the company that operates the facility.Yuko HirataWhen I was greeted by Mr. Hirata and exchanged greetings, Mr. HirataKurobe City, Toyama PrefectureI heard that they are originally from Toyama and have moved to Okinawa! I was very interested to hear about their move, including the differences between snowy Toyama and warm Okinawa! Apparently, the facility owner is from Toyama, the same hometown as my husband, so I felt a strange sense of connection in Okinawa!
I'm looking forward to enjoying a relaxing Okinawan vacation on Kouri Island, a small island off the northern coast of Okinawa!
Ocean Hills KOURI
Address: 509 Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL: 090-2965-2536
https://oceanhillskouri.com/
