Risonare Kohamajima, the private island beach resort in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, will hold the "うつろい絶景ディナー" (Twilight Spectacular Dinner) for the second year running, from September 15 to October 31, 2026. Limited to just one group per evening, the dinner takes place on a hilltop seat at the adjacent Kohamajima Country Club golf course — a spot where guests watch the sun sink behind Iriomote Island, then look up as the sky fills with stars. This year's edition adds champagne and wine pairings and a brand-new dessert cocktail made with Okinawan awamori.
Feature 1: A Front-Row Seat for the Sky's Transformation — One Group Per Night
The venue is a dedicated seat on a rise within the Kohamajima Country Club golf course, with nothing to interrupt a sweeping panorama of the Yaeyama archipelago. As the amber light of sunset fades into dusk and eventually gives way to a dense spread of stars, one group has the entire sky to themselves. A gentle autumn breeze adds to the sense of being far from everyday life.
Feature 2: A Short-Course Dinner Showcasing Yaeyama Ingredients
The dinner menu features a short course built around local Yaeyama produce. The main dish is a steak wrapped and roasted in 月桃 (gettou / shell ginger) leaves, which impart a fresh, fragrant aroma unique to the plant. Dessert includes a panna cotta made with ジーマミー豆腐 (jimami tofu, a peanut-based Okinawan specialty), blending local flavors into a celebration of the occasion.
Feature 3: Wine Pairing and a New Awamori Dessert Cocktail Under the Stars
Drinks are matched to each course, progressing from champagne through to wine. New for 2026, the dinner closes with an original cocktail crafted to prolong the evening: awamori (an Okinawan distilled spirit) forms the base, joined by mango and other tropical fruits plus ヒパーチ (hipaachi / island pepper) spice — a fitting send-off under a starlit sky.
Event Details
Period: September 15 – October 31, 2026
Price: ¥30,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
Includes: Short-course dinner, wine pairing, dessert cocktail
Reservations: Via the official website (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/risonarekohamajima/); bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance.
Hours:
- September 15 – September 30: 5:45 PM – 8:45 PM
- October 1 – October 31: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Capacity: 1 group per night (up to 4 guests per group)
Eligible guests: Hotel guests only
Note: The event may be cancelled due to weather conditions.
Kohamajima Country Club
Located on Kohama Island in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, the Kohamajima Country Club is the southwesternmost golf course in Japan. Set in a warm climate year-round, it is the only course in the Yaeyama Islands where guests can play a full round, surrounded by brilliant turquoise sea and lush tropical vegetation.
Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221
About Risonare Kohamajima
A beach resort nestled among the Yaeyama Islands — the southwesternmost island chain in Japan — Risonare Kohamajima operates under the concept of "ゆくる exotic resort" (a laid-back, exotic getaway). Guests surrender to the unhurried pace of island life, immerse themselves in culture unique to Kohama Island, and soak in the scenery of the Sekisei Lagoon (石西礁湖), Japan's largest coral reef, for a journey available nowhere else.
Address: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221
Rooms: 60 rooms / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
Access: 25 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port離島ターミナル to Kohama Port, then approximately 10 minutes by shuttle bus
