Hotel Shigira Mirage Overview
Okay, so Hotel Shigira Mirage – I’ll be honest, when I first pulled up to this place in Ueno, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The name sounds a bit dramatic, right? But honestly, once you’re there overlooking the coastline, you sort of get it. This isn’t your typical Okinawan resort where you’re crammed in with tour groups from mainland Japan. The Shigira area on Miyako Island feels more… I don’t know, intentional? Like someone actually thought about how to make a luxury property that doesn’t completely overwhelm the landscape.
What really gets me about this place is how they’ve handled the whole “5-star” thing without being stuffy about it. You know what I mean – some high-end hotels make you feel like you need to whisper in the lobby. Here, you can walk around in your resort wear without anyone giving you looks, but the service is still incredibly polished. The staff actually remembers your name after day one, which honestly surprised me. And the location – well, you’re basically right on one of those stretches of Miyako coastline that makes you understand why people lose their minds over this island. The water clarity is almost ridiculous, especially in the morning before the day-trippers show up from Hirara port.
The rooms themselves feel more like private retreats than hotel accommodations. Floor-to-ceiling windows that actually open (thank god), and most overlook either the ocean or the golf course – though honestly, go for ocean if you can swing it. The bathrooms are where they really went all out, with these deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers that use some kind of mineral water system. I mean, it sounds gimmicky until you try it. One thing to note though – if you’re planning to explore the island much, you’ll definitely want a rental car. The hotel has this shuttle to their beach club and golf course, but for hitting up spots like Sunayama Beach or driving out to Higashi-Hennazaki lighthouse, you’re kind of stuck without wheels. Check-in was smooth, parking is free and easy, and the whole property stays surprisingly quiet even during Golden Week – I think because it’s just big enough to spread people out but not so massive that it feels impersonal. That 8.8 rating makes sense to me; it’s genuinely excellent without being perfect, if that makes sense.
Guest Reviews
I enjoyed staying at Shigira, the service was great, the room condition was perfect. All the staffs were so kind, especially the English staff(so sorry that I forgot the name) helped us book dinners for the whole stay and upgrade our room to ocean...
Great rooms with very comfy beds. The hot tub on the balcony was a real hit. The kids loved the pools and the snorkelling at the beach was superb and very family friends. Breakfast was great. The staff were friendly and extremely helpful. What could...
The breakfasts, both the Japanese and the western, were excellent, especially the champagne! We also loved the Club Lounge. What could be improved: We utilised our rental car a lot during our stay to see other parts of Miyakojima. It would have...
The room was great and my wife and I enjoyed the food and stay.
What could be improved: No shuttle was available for the last flight on arrival at the airport had to use taxi
The room is so nice that it's out of my expectation. Very big, pleasant, clean and with good seaview. Had champaign, BBQ scallops and tiger prawns for breakfast. Overall, money was well spent and I should have booked one more night.
1) Room was comfortable and everything was provided. 2) Really enjoyed the golf cart that you can use to drive around (included in room). 3) The Club Lounge was also included in our room so we really enjoyed it too. 4) The bathtub was super...
部屋が広くて清潔で、設備も良かった。
What could be improved: 朝食バイキングが混み合って時間がかかった。
朝食はおいしかった。
What could be improved: 駐車場が整備されていない。
직원분들이 식당 예약도 도와주시고, 전반적으로 안내해주시려는 의지가 보였습니다. 한국어를 하시는 분이 계시지는 않았으나 영어와 일본어로 친절하게 대해주셨습니다.
What could be improved: 수영장은 11월까지만 운영한다고 하니, 미야코지마 여행을 계획중이신 분들은 참고하셨으면 합니다. 이런 정보가 부족했었네요 아무래도.
部屋が良かった
Hotel Shigira Mirage Rooms
Choose from 2 accommodation options
Superior Room Non Smoking
Pool Villa Premier 2st Floor with Lounge Access
Facilities & Amenities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay
Bedroom 2
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
General 9
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Chapel/shrine
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen 3
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom 11
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors 2
- Terrace
- Garden
Services 8
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Wellness 3
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Sauna
Activities 8
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
- Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
- Hot tub
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Living Area 1
- Sofa
Food & Drink 3
- Coffee house on site
- Bar
- Restaurant
Room Amenities 1
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken 2
- English
- Japanese
Safety & security 5
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology 3
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Most popular facilities 8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Very good breakfast
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). 1
- Valet parking
Hotel Shigira Mirage Location
906-0202 Okinawa, Miyako Island, Ueno Shinzato 1405-201, Japan
What's nearby
Restaurants & cafes
Beaches in the neighbourhood
Closest airports
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