Jungle Hotel Painu Maya is a tranquil hideaway on the remote Iriomote island in southern Japan. Soak in its pristine subtropical jungles, home to the elusive and endangered Iriomote cat! Strolling along the property’s expansive gardens dotted with pathways, bridges, and wooden decks, enter the bright and airy lobby lounge with large multi-level windows. Check into your spacious rooms that offer soothing interiors, tastefully appointed with private hot tubs, and tatami seating areas including chabudai. Laze in your cozy balconies overlooking a nearby stream, and enjoy the natural beauty around as conversations with your loved one adds to the scenery. Take a dip in the free-flowing outdoor pool that offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding forested hills. Settle down with a few signature drinks and browse lifestyle glossies at the library lounge. Dining at the in house restaurant, savor an assortment of Okinawan dishes featuring locally-grown produce, complemented by the local alcoholic drink, the fiery awamori!
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