HOSHINOYA Okinawa — a luxury resort embraced by the sea on Okinawa's main island — will offer "Autumn Colors Dessert Course" from October 1 to November 26, 2026, exploring the character of rare purple sweet potato varieties in an open garden where guests can feel the autumn breeze. Purple sweet potato, nurtured by Okinawa's climate, reaches its peak season in autumn. Built around ways of enjoying the ingredient that are only possible in its home region, the course opens with a "Purple Sweet Potato Tasting" that introduces the differences between varieties, then moves into a six-course lineup centered on a flan pâtissière that a chef bakes to order in the resort's Yugafu Kitchen. This time, the course adds a tea pairing chosen to complement each dessert, drawing out the flavor of the purple sweet potato. It's a luxurious occasion to enjoy the many expressions of purple sweet potato in an open setting, with the desserts finished right in front of guests.
Features of the "Autumn Colors Dessert Course"
1. A "Purple Sweet Potato Tasting" Reveals Varietal Character Only Possible in Its Home Region
At a special seat set up in the open garden beside the dojo, where guests can feel the autumn breeze, the course begins with a "Purple Sweet Potato Tasting" that introduces the flavor of different varieties. From the resort's wide selection of purple sweet potato, the chef selects three varieties at their peak, which guests taste simply first to confirm their flavor and texture, before trying each variety again in a petit four crafted to highlight its individual character. A variety known for its sticky texture and strong sweetness becomes a Basque cheesecake, while a variety with a sweetness reminiscent of carrot is served as a brûlée. Because raw purple sweet potato cannot be taken outside Okinawa Prefecture,* this is a chance to experience the depth of the ingredient in a way only possible in its home region.
* Reference: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Plant Protection Station, "Frequently Asked Questions (Domestic Travel)"
2. A Chef's Craft Elevates Purple Sweet Potato Into a Rich Baked Dessert
The centerpiece of the course is a purple sweet potato flan pâtissière that the chef bakes in the oven inside Yugafu Kitchen. As it bakes, a sweet aroma fills the kitchen, building anticipation. The finished flan pâtissière, with its crisp pâte brisée base, is served with purple sweet potato ice cream and finished with a rum-scented chocolate sauce, bringing together the rich sweetness and full flavor of the purple sweet potato. The contrast between warm and cold in that moment is a delicate pleasure only possible with a dessert served fresh from the oven.
3. A Tea Pairing Matched to the Course Draws Out the Flavor of Purple Sweet Potato
A tea pairing accompanies all six courses of the dessert lineup. The tea served with the pairing uses herbs grown in the kitchen garden attached to Yugafu Kitchen, chosen to match that day's seasonal purple sweet potato. As the chef prepares the freshly picked leaves in front of guests, their aroma is drawn out, filling the kitchen with the scent of tea being made. With a tea pairing that brings out the flavor of purple sweet potato, it's a luxurious time to savor the character and depth of each variety.
"Autumn Colors Dessert Course" Overview
- Period: October 1 – November 26, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Price: ¥9,680 per person (tax and service charge included, accommodation fee separate)
- Included: Six-course dessert lineup, tea pairing
- Capacity: Up to 3 groups (6 guests) per day
- Reservations: Accepted via the official website (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyaokinawa/) up to 1 week in advance
- Note: Ingredients and menu items may change depending on availability.
About HOSHINOYA Okinawa
Living alongside the sea, HOSHINOYA Okinawa is a "gusuku residence" that reimagines Ryukyu culture. Its grounds are surrounded by the "Gusuku Wall," inspired by Okinawa's historic sites, and a natural coastline, with colorful fields and gardens, ocean-view guest rooms, and a dojo where guests can experience Okinawan culture spread across a resort that runs along the coastline.
- Address: 474 Gima, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0327
- Phone: 050-3134-8091 (HOSHINOYA General Reservations)
- Rooms: 100 / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Rate: From ¥170,000 per room per night (taxes and service charge 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/
About HOSHINOYA
With the concept "To the best seat of the moment," HOSHINOYA provides extraordinary experiences through unique themes at each property. At facilities located in Japan and overseas, the land's climate, history, and culture are delicately woven into hospitality, allowing visitors to experience the finest moments that can only be tasted in the season they encounter, freeing them from the flow of daily time. Marking the 20th anniversary of the brand's founding in 2025, HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, which makes use of a nationally Important Cultural Property, opened in June 2026. HOSHINOYA Asuka is planned to open in 2027.
