Hoshino Resorts launched its "Typhoon Anshin Tokuyaku 2026" (Typhoon Peace-of-Mind Special Provision 2026) at six of its Okinawa properties on May 31, 2026. The program offers cancellation fee waivers, typhoon-period discounts, and special extended stay rates for guests whose travel is disrupted by typhoons. It covers check-ins from May 31 through check-outs by December 1, 2026.
Okinawa sees an average of 7.7 typhoon approaches or landings per year, with most concentrated in the June–October summer travel season — a factor that leads some travelers to hesitate when booking. Hoshino Resorts has run a similar initiative since 2023, and in its fourth year, the program has been expanded to include ferry cancellations as a new qualifying event for accommodation fee waivers, in addition to the existing flight cancellation provision.
The program is expected to eventually expand beyond Okinawa to Kyushu, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions.
Three Key Benefits of the Program
Point 1: Cancellation Fee Waiver for Flight or Ferry Disruptions
If the airline waives its cancellation fee (no-charge) for a typhoon-affected flight — either inbound or outbound — or if the ferry you planned to use (inbound or outbound) is cancelled due to a typhoon, the hotel accommodation cancellation fee is also waived.
Point 2: 50% Room Rate Discount During Typhoon Approach
If the Japan Meteorological Agency's forecast at 3:00 PM on your stay date indicates that the hotel is expected to be within the typhoon's severe wind zone by 11:00 AM the following day — or by 12:00 PM for Hoshinoya Okinawa and Hoshinoya Taketomijima — the room rate is discounted by 50% from the standard rate.
For prepaid bookings, the difference between the standard rate minus 50% and the prepaid amount will be refunded. No refund applies if you already booked at a rate lower than 50% of the standard rate.
The standard rate is defined as the room rate of the following plans on the official website as of 3:00 PM on the applicable day:
- Hoshinoya / Iriomote Island Hotel: Room rate
- Risonare: Base rate (meals not included)
- OMO: Omotabi plan (meals not included)
- BEB: Standard plan (meals not included)
This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
Point 3: Special Rates for Early Arrival or Extended Stay
If you need to arrive a night early or extend your stay due to typhoon-related flight or ferry disruptions, rooms are available at 50% off the standard rate. Availability cannot be guaranteed if the hotel is fully booked at the time.
All three provisions apply automatically to all eligible bookings — no prior application is required.
Program Overview
- Start date: May 31, 2026
- Eligible stay period: Check-in from May 31, 2026 through check-out by December 1, 2026
- Eligible properties: Hoshinoya Okinawa / Hoshinoya Taketomijima / Risonare Kohamajima / OMO5 Okinawa Naha / BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki / Iriomote Island Hotel
- Booking method: Book directly on the official website (packages including flights are not eligible)
- Booking deadline: Up to 5 days before your stay date
- Application: Not required — automatically applied, including to reservations made before the program's start date
Participating Properties
Hoshinoya Okinawa
Set along the coastline of Yomitan, Okinawa, Hoshinoya Okinawa draws on the imagery of Ryukyuan gusuku (castles) and historic sites. The resort features the distinctive "Gusuku Wall," a natural shoreline, colorful gardens, and a cultural dojo for Okinawan experiences.
- Address: 474 Gima, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0327
- Rooms: 100 / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Rate: From ¥136,000 per room per night (taxes and service charges included, meals not included)
- Access: Approximately 1 hour by car from Naha Airport (airport limousine bus available, fee required)
- URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyaokinawa/
Hoshinoya Taketomijima
Located on the eastern side of Taketomi Island, Hoshinoya Taketomijima is a village-style resort built in accordance with the Taketomi Island Landscape Formation Manual, featuring traditional red-tile rooftops. The roughly 66,000 sqm property includes freestanding guestrooms, white sand pathways, a pool, and an observation deck.
- Address: Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1101
- Rooms: 48 / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Rate: From ¥112,000 per room per night (taxes and service charges included, meals not included) *Minimum 2-night stay for standard bookings
- Access: Approximately 10 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port; shuttle service available from Taketomi Port
- URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyataketomijima/
Risonare Kohamajima
Risonare Kohamajima sits on Kohama Island, surrounded by the Sekisei Lagoon — the largest coral reef in the Northern Hemisphere. Just 60 guestrooms are spread across a vast site of approximately 1.2 million sqm, offering a quietly expansive island escape.
- Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221
- Rooms: 60 / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Rate: From ¥20,700 per person (based on 2 guests per room, taxes included, meals not included)
- Access: 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Kohama Port, then approximately 10 minutes by shuttle bus
- URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/risonarekohamajima/
OMO5 Okinawa Naha
OMO5 Okinawa Naha is located in Naha, Okinawa's largest city, with convenient access to central, northern, and island destinations across the prefecture. The hotel's concept — "Bazaar, Chimu Dodon" — takes its cue from Naha's long history as a vibrant trading hub, encouraging guests to explore the city's unique local culture.
- Address: 1-3-16 Matsuyama, Naha, Okinawa 900-0032
- Rooms: 190 / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Rate: From ¥16,000 per room per night (taxes included, meals not included)
- Access: 6 minutes on foot from Yui Rail "Kencho-mae" Station, or 8 minutes from "Miebashi" Station; approximately 8 minutes by car from Naha Airport (along Route 58)
- URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/omo5okinawanaha/
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki is located in Onna-son, one of Okinawa's premier beach resort areas. The hotel provides a relaxed, unhurried Okinawa stay with condominium-style rooms, a 24-hour public lounge called "TAMARIBA," and a poolside gazebo.
- Address: 1860-4 Seragaki, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 904-0404
- Rooms: 105 / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Rate: From ¥9,000 per person (based on 2 guests per room, taxes included, meals not included)
- Access: Approximately 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport (approximately 10 minutes from Yaka IC on the Okinawa Expressway); approximately 75 minutes by airport limousine bus (fee required)
- URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/beb5okinawaseragaki
Iriomote Island Hotel
Iriomote Island Hotel aims to be Japan's first "eco-tourism resort," offering year-round nature tours that highlight the value of this UNESCO World Heritage island. Sustainability initiatives include reusable bottle lending and roadkill prevention activities.
- Address: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1541
- Rooms: 139 / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Rate: From ¥24,000 for 2 nights per person (based on 2 guests per room, taxes included, meals not included)
- Access: Approximately 45 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal to Iriomote Uehara Port, then 10 minutes by car
- URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/iriomote/
