The Star Bar
Okinawa
Bar in Okinawa, Japan
Book with PearlWhy go
The Star Bar is worth booking for a first-night Ishigaki drink if the goal is sunset, ocean views, cocktails built around Okinawan fruit and Awamori. It is better for couples, resort guests, mixed drinking/non-drinking groups than for anyone seeking a serious late-night cocktail crawl or a full dinner plan.
About The Star Bar
The Star Bar in Okinawa is best understood as a relaxed, upscale resort bar with open-air seating by the pool, daylight views of the emerald ocean, a softer, more adult mood at night. The details are simple: it is open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM, the listed price is $30 per person, the atmosphere is scenic, romantic, modern, elegant.
Poolside atmosphere is the main reason to go
The clearest reason to choose The Star Bar is the setting. By day, the open-air seating and ocean views make it a natural stop for a resort-style pause by the pool. At night, the lighting and atmosphere shift toward something more romantic and adult, especially for enjoying the sunset and starry sky.
Venue details do not confirm a specific cocktail list, food menu, cuisine, chef, seat count, or awards. Plan around the atmosphere, hours, $30-per-person price point rather than a specific dish or drink. The style is relaxed and upscale rather than formal, so first-timers should think polished resort setting with a scenic backdrop.
Because the confirmed hours run from 10 AM to 11 PM every day, The Star Bar works for daytime, sunset, or evening visits. The strongest fit is a scenic stop before or after other Okinawa plans, rather than a food-focused outing built around a specific menu.
Use it for sunset, not for a full dinner plan
The setting does a lot of the work here. By day, the open-air format suits poolside relaxation and casual resort pacing with ocean views. At night, the softly lit atmosphere is better suited to a calm, elegant bar visit than to a food-focused plan.
For broader trip planning, use our full Okinawa restaurants guide, our full Okinawa hotels guide, our full Okinawa bars guide, our full Okinawa wineries guide, our full Okinawa experiences guide. For The Star Bar specifically, the most reliable planning details are the daily 10 AM–11 PM hours, the $30-per-person price, the scenic resort atmosphere.
Quick reference: go for the poolside setting, ocean views, sunset atmosphere, relaxed upscale mood; do not make it the anchor for a food-focused evening unless you have confirmed current menu details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 1625 Arakawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0024, Japan
- Website
- fusaki.com/restaurant/starbar
- Phone
- +81 980-88-7095
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, upscale resort atmosphere with open-air seating by the pool, daylight views of the emerald ocean, and a more adult, softly lit setting at night ideal for enjoying Ishigaki’s sunset and starry sky.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- 石垣パインアップルモヒート
- 沖縄シークヮーサーモヒート
- しまモヒート
- FUSAKIモスコミュール
- フサキビーチ
Planning details
Location
1625 Arakawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0024, Japan · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lounge & Bar ADAN, Notable alternative
- Moon Shell, Notable alternative
- Choma Bar, Notable alternative
- Yukuu, Notable alternative
- Bar & lounge The Shigira, Notable alternative
Bar context
Against Lounge & Bar ADAN and Moon Shell, The Star Bar is the simpler bet for an easy Ishigaki stop rather than a room chosen for a clearly signposted hotel-bar experience. Pick it when convenience matters more than a polished lounge setting.
If ambiance is the deciding factor, cross-shop Bar & lounge The Shigira before committing, especially for a date or a resort-led evening. Choma Bar and Yukuu are better comparison points for readers willing to look beyond the immediate metro area rather than defaulting to the easiest Okinawa option.
For booking difficulty, The Star Bar reads as the low-friction choice in this set. For a more deliberate Okinawa bar crawl, start with ADAN or Moon Shell, then keep The Star Bar as the flexible fallback when the night needs less planning.
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| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Star Bar | Okinawa | No published awards |
| Lounge & Bar ADAN | Okinawa | No published awards |
| Moon Shell | Okinawa | No published awards |
| Choma Bar | Miyakojima | No published awards |
| Yukuu | Miyakojima | No published awards |
| Bar & lounge The Shigira | Miyakojima | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Star Bar open late?
The Star Bar is open daily until 11 PM in Okinawa. It works for an evening visit, but it is not a very late-night bar.
How much does The Star Bar cost?
The price is $30 per person. Plan around that price point when deciding whether it fits your Okinawa itinerary.
What's the best time to go to The Star Bar?
The venue is open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM, so timing is flexible. Sunset into evening is the most natural fit if you want the scenic, romantic resort atmosphere and the softly lit nighttime setting.
What is the atmosphere like at The Star Bar?
The atmosphere is relaxed and upscale, with open-air seating by the pool, daylight views of the emerald ocean, a more adult, softly lit mood at night. The overall style is scenic, romantic, modern, elegant.
