[Hoshino Resorts Okinawa Facilities] Peace of Mind Even When Ships Stop! Launch of "Typhoon Peace of Mind Special Clause 2026" Waiving Cancellation Fees Even During Ferry Suspensions

Hoshino Resorts, which operates 77 facilities in Japan and abroad under the theme "Making Travel Fun," began offering the "Typhoon Peace of Mind Special Clause 2026" for accommodation reservations in Okinawa Prefecture on May 31, 2026. This is a reservation support service that provides waivers of accommodation cancellation fees and discounts on accommodation charges, allowing travelers to book with peace of mind even at facilities in Okinawa, which is prone to typhoons. The service was launched in 2023 to alleviate the anxiety of those hesitant to travel to Okinawa due to typhoons and to encourage them to plan and book their trips with confidence. In its fourth year, the program has been strengthened by newly adding "ferry suspension" as a condition for waiving accommodation cancellation fees, continuing to provide enhanced support.

Initially, the service is being applied in Okinawa Prefecture, which has a high frequency of typhoon landfalls. In the future, the company is considering expanding it to the Kyushu, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions.

Background

The number of typhoons approaching Okinawa Prefecture is higher compared to the mainland. Specifically, an average of 7.7 typhoons approach or make landfall in Okinawa each year, with many concentrated in the summer season from June to October. (*1) Consequently, it was believed that a certain number of people hesitate to make reservations due to concerns about encountering a typhoon during their trip. Therefore, Hoshino Resorts is launching a support service to help people plan their Okinawa trips with peace of mind.

*1 Japan Meteorological Agency "Climate of the Okinawa Main Island Region" "Normal Values for Typhoons"

Three Key Points of the Typhoon Peace of Mind Special Clause 2026

Point 1: Waiver of Airline Ticket Cancellation Fees, or Free Accommodation Cancellation if Ferry is Suspended

If the airline tickets you plan to use (outbound or return) are subject to a cancellation fee waiver (no charge) due to a typhoon, or if the ferry (outbound or return) is suspended, the accommodation cancellation fee will be waived.

Point 2: 50% Discount on Room Charges When a Typhoon Approaches

On days when, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency forecast announced at 3:00 PM on the day of stay, the hotel is expected to enter the typhoon storm zone by 11:00 AM the following day (*2), the room charge will be discounted by 50% from the regular rate (*3). (*4) For prepaid reservations, the difference between the room charge calculated at a 50% discount from the regular rate (as of 3:00 PM on the applicable day) and the booked room rate will be refunded. If the reservation was made at less than 50% of the regular rate, no refund will be given.

*2 For Hoshinoya Okinawa and Hoshinoya Taketomi Island, this applies to days when the hotel is expected to enter the typhoon storm zone by noon the following day. *3 The regular rate is the price as of 3:00 PM for the following accommodation plans sold on the official website: Hoshinoya / Iriomote Hotel | Accommodation Fee; Risonare | Basic Rate (no meals); OMO | Omo-tabi (no meals); BEB | Standard Plan (no meals). *4 This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.

Point 3: Special Rates for Pre- and Post-Stay Extensions

If you wish to extend your stay before or after due to reasons such as a typhoon suspension, you can stay at a 50% discount off the regular room rate. If the hotel is fully booked, it may not be possible to reserve a pre- or post-stay extension.

The above special clauses apply automatically to all eligible guests without the need for application.

Overview

Announcement Start Date: May 31, 2026

Target Facilities: Hoshinoya Okinawa / Hoshinoya Taketomi Island / Risonare Kohamajima / OMO5 Okinawa Naha / BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki / Iriomote Hotel

Target Stay Dates: Check-in from May 31, 2026, to Check-out on December 1, 2026

Reservation Method: Book accommodation on the official website

* Reservations including airfare are not covered by this special clause. * No application is required for this special clause. It also applies to reservations made before the announcement start date.

Reservation Deadline: Up to 5 days before the stay date

<Target Facilities for this Special Clause>

Hoshinoya Okinawa

A "Gusuku Residence" that sublimates Ryukyu culture, living with the sea. Inspired by Okinawan historical sites, the property features a "Gusuku Wall" and is surrounded by natural coastline. Within the grounds are colorful fields and gardens, rooms overlooking the sea, and a dojo for experiencing Okinawan culture. It is a resort along the coastline that gathers the luxuries of Okinawa.

Location: 474 Gima, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0327 Phone: 050-3134-8091 (Hoshinoya General Reservations) Number of Rooms: 100 rooms / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM Rate: From 136,000 JPY per night (per room, tax and service charge included, meals not included) Access: Approximately 1 hour by car from Naha Airport (airport limousine bus available for a fee) URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyaokinawa/

Hoshinoya Taketomi Island

Located in the east of Taketomi Island, "Hoshinoya Taketomi Island" is a village of Ryukyu red-tile roofs. On the approximately 20,000 tsubo site, there are detached guest rooms built with respect for tradition according to the "Taketomi Island Landscape Formation Manual," just like the houses on the island, along with white sand alleys, a pool, and a lookout, forming a small village.

Location: Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1101 Phone: 050-3134-8091 (Hoshinoya General Reservations) Number of Rooms: 48 rooms / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM Rate: From 112,000 JPY per night (per room, tax and service charge included, meals not included) *Regular reservations require a minimum stay of 2 nights Access: Approximately 10 minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port; shuttle service available from Taketomi Port URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/hoshinoyataketomijima/

Risonare Kohamajima

A "Yukuru Exotic Resort" where you surrender to the flow of time created by the atmosphere of Okinawa's remote islands. A remote island resort hotel surrounded by the beautiful blue scenery of the "Sekisei Lagoon," the largest coral reef in the Northern Hemisphere. On a vast site of approximately 360,000 tsubo, only 60 guest rooms are scattered, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely time in a spacious, open atmosphere.

Location: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1221 Phone: 050-3134-8093 (Risonare Reservation Center) Number of Rooms: 60 rooms / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM Rate: From 20,700 JPY per night (per person for 2 guests per room, tax 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 from Kohama Port URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/risonarekohamajima/

OMO5 Okinawa Naha

Naha, the largest city in Okinawa Prefecture, serves as a base with excellent access to the central and northern parts of Okinawa and the remote islands. The concept is "Bazaar, Chimu-dondon." Viewing the entire city of Naha, which has cultivated a unique atmosphere since the Ryukyu Kingdom era, as a "bazaar" (market), it proposes an exciting trip that makes your heart pound (chimu-dondon) with the deep Naha culture passed down to the present day.

Location: 1-3-16 Matsuyama, Naha-shi, Okinawa 900-0032 Phone: 050-3134-8095 (OMO Reservation Center) Number of Rooms: 190 rooms / Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM Rate: From 16,000 JPY per room per night (tax included, meals not included) Access: 6-minute walk from "Kencho-mae Station" on the Yui Rail / 8-minute walk from "Miebashi Station" / Approximately 8 minutes by car from Naha Airport (along National Route 58) URL: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/omo5