Ishigaki Hills

Two private villas perched above Ishigaki's southern coast, each with its own heated infinity pool and unobstructed Pacific views. Inside, the open-plan layouts run to lofted bedrooms and an electric piano, which signals the kind of stay where you genuinely lose track of the day. Families or groups book the whole villa, cook together, and end up on the deck watching the stars. The Michelin Guide has it among its selected hotels.