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Regent Kyoto: Agreement in 2024, Opening in 2028 The legendary luxury brand Regent Hotels & Resorts (IHG) will write a new chapter on the historic grounds of the long-established ryōtei “Okazaki Tsuruga” in Kyoto’s Okazaki district. ...

A New Landmark within Walking Distance of Tokyo Disney Resort® Located just a 5-minute drive from JR Maihama Station and within walking distance of Tokyo Disney Resort®, the new flagship property of Royal Park Hotels — The Royal Park Hot...

Imperial Hotel to Open Its First New Property in 30 Years The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is scheduled to open in Spring 2026 in the Gion district of Kyoto. It will be the fourth Imperial Hotel property following Tokyo, Kamikochi, and Osaka, m...

The Third Conrad in Japan Opens in Yokohama! Hilton’s most luxurious brand, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, will make its Yokohama debut in 2027. Conrad Yokohama will occupy floors 1–16 of a new 40-story mixed-use tower, becoming the city’s sec...

A National Cultural Property Reborn as a Luxury Hotel — Japan’s First Prison Hotel Located in Nara City, the Former Nara Prison (Nara Juvenile Prison) is an architectural relic from the Meiji era. Completed in 1908 as one of Japan’s Five...

Aman Niseko introduces a new vision of wellness Aman’s fourth resort in Japan, “Aman Niseko”, is scheduled to open in 2026. Nestled in the great outdoors of Niseko, Hokkaido, this new sanctuary is drawing attention as Aman’s first fully ...

Hilton’s most prestigious brand “Waldorf Astoria” makes its debut in Japan! In 2026, the Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi is scheduled to open. As Hilton’s flagship luxury brand and the first Waldorf Astoria in Japan, it follows the lega...

A New Straitside Resort, “RISONARE Shimonoseki,” Is Opening! On December 11, 2025, a new property “RISONARE Shimonoseki” will open in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Operated by Hoshino Resorts, RISONARE Shimonoseki will debut in...

Four Seasons Debuts in Onna, Okinawa! In summer 2027, the world-renowned luxury brand Four Seasons will open its first property in Onna, Okinawa. The Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa will span an expansive site of over ...

HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE — A Special Time in Step with the Four Seasons The highest-tier luxury hotel brand “HOTEL THE MITSUI,” developed by the Mitsui Fudosan Group, is adding a new flagship. Opening in 2026 on the historic Mitsui family...