Miru Amami

We had a wonderful time at Miru Amami. The place, the food and the people, every single thing together makes Miru Amami the perfect spot to relax. The staff is really warm and professional, everything was just perfect. The room was like a escaping to a private place where you can just listen to the sea and nature. We celebrated my husband’s birthday and Miru Amami staff just made it extra special. It is perfect to spend time with your partner and family. I would highly recommend it as a romantic getaway.

Amami is a hidden treasure. And on Amami, Miru is the most exquisite Diamond. The cabins as well as the Restaurant are of exceptional architecture inside and out. The service is super forthcoming. The location directly on a clean, calm, sandy beach with turquoise water is top notch. And the restaurant is the best on the island. Very high end by international standards! Thank you Miru crew! : J

We chose to stay on Amami Island for our honeymoon/anniversary in lieu of a trip to Okinawa and we couldn't be happier with the decision to come to Miru Amami!! The staff were very friendly, warm, and accommodating. They made sure to be attentive to any needs that arose during our stay and made sure that we were incredibly comfortable and made our celebration feel very special. The resort truly felt like a little slice of paradise that we had the honor of being able to enjoy. We decided to eat at the restaurant Amanari at the resort for breakfast and dinner and were truly taken aback by the exceptional service by the staff. Kenshin-san, Megumi-san, and the rest of the staff at Amanari did an incredible job explaining the dishes that were served and educated us on where they were from on the island and their cultural significance. We learned a lot about the amazing ingredients that are naturally found on Amami island and we felt that the kitchen staff did a wonderful job of presenting them in a fashion that was not only appealing visually but also tasted delicious. We are very thankful to all the staff at Miru for making this an unforgettable experience for our special occasion and we look forward to returning in the future.

We stayed with my fiancé in July for four days. They were unforgettable moments that we will always carry in our hearts. We had an ocean view villa with dinner included. The room was beautiful, with all the highest level comforts. We were very impressed by the exceptional level of the staff working at the facility; they were extremely kind, helpful, always smiling, and affectionate. The excursions we booked were unforgettable. A special mention for all the dinners we enjoyed, which seemed like they were made by a Michelin star chef. Thank you so much, we will never forget it. Ciao!

We spent our honeymoon at Miru Amami. It was wonderful. Perfect location directly on the ocean. Really nice bungalows with great view and super nice furniture. Every room is equipped with a lot of thoughtful small things (pyjamas, hygiene articles, Flipflops for the beach, beach mats etc) to give you the feeling of being at home. Breakfast (western or Japanese style) was included and very delicious. From the restaurant you have an amazing view on the ocean. During our stay we had dinner at the restaurant twice. The dinner has 7-8 courses and consists of local seasonal ingredients (vegetables, fresh fish and meat). It‘s soo tasty!! The staff is very lovely. They always help you, so that you can enjoy every second of your stay!

An unforgettable experience! We had the most wonderful stay at Miru, everything exceeded our expecations. The accommodation is beautiful, incredibly clean, well maintained throughout your stay and comes with really thoughtful touches. The staff are outstanding. Everyone who served us was so friendly, professional and happy to help with any request. The food at Miru is some of the best food we have ever eaten, an absolute highlight of our two week trip to Japan. The Japanese breakfast was delicious and the daily-changing tasting menu for dinner using local ingredients and cooking techniques was just phenomenal. We cannot fault Miru, an absolute treasure and we were sad to leave. Can't wait to return.

Absolutely the best hotel experience ever! My wife and I have stayed in dozens of hotels in many countries but never experienced such amazing service, kindness from the entire staff. The room was very spacious, the food was very delicious and plentiful. We are very grateful to the entire staff. It was our second visit to Miru Amami in two years, and we had even more amazing experience. 10 stars to entire staff.

We stumbled upon the Amami Islands while looking for a beach alternative to Okinawa or the high-rise mainland resorts. A convenient two hours and fifteen minute flight from Tokyo – one hour shorter than reaching Okinawa – the Amami Islands feel ripe for discovery as a tourist destination for their distinctive blend of nature, history and marine and land excursion offerings. Yet, they appear to enjoy their status as a low-key destination, maybe for the better: no crowds, no cruise ships, few resorts, a local feel to everything, but also an excellent road infrastructure and a well-organized tourist information system. Amami O-Shima is served by only a handful of daily fights from Tokyo, but by frequent service to the prefectural capital, Kagoshima, at the southern tip of Kyushu. Just like the Amami Islands themselves, the Miru Amami is a small hidden gem: it offers a high level of accommodations, service and food quality, all delivered without pretension and effortlessly surpassing the standards of many boutique hotels in the West.|LOCATION: on the north side of Amami O-Shima and a 20 minute drive from the airport (rental cars represent the only practical way to visit the island), it overlooks a quiet bay flanked by lushly forested hills and scattered buildings. On the outskirts of a small village, it is not a secluded location, but its placement makes it feel as such. The hotel is perched atop a natural beach typical of the island, with coarse white sand dotted with coral fragments; the water temperature was perfect, with just enough waves to make it interesting. I recommend wearing the rubber booties that the hotel, of course, makes available. (The coastline is spectacular, but also sadly ruined in places by rubbish swept ashore – a harsh reminder of the unmanageable amount of trash floating on the ocean.)|ROOM: we spent three nights in a Pool Villa, which easily accommodated our family of four in two separate partitioned areas, one with Western beds and the other with tatami beds. The room features plenty of storage space and a large bath with a separate wet area, plus a sizable outdoor private swimming pool with a wraparound deck and recliners to relax and star gaze. The only feature topping the brightness of its design, aimed at soaking in the sunlight and the views, was the surprising amount of thoughtful room amenities, including cosmetics, accessories, towels of all sizes, umbrellas, free quality snacks and beverages.|AMENITIES: the restaurant, Amanari, really topped things off. It offers a daily rotating dinner menu featuring a surprising variety of creatively interpreted and artfully plated Japanese dishes: truly amazing what two chefs in a small kitchen can accomplish! The breakfast follows a similar concept, with a rotating choice of Japanese or Western menus. Dinner and breakfast are included in the room rate and would be a sin not to take advantage of them. The front desk also helped us arrange a day tour of the island (ask for John from Amami Tours) and I am sure could also suggest many interesting local restaurants and excursions.