Hoshino Resorts Inc

Hoshino Resorts Inc. (Yoshiharu Hoshino, CEO) Now staying in a ryokan is one of the most popular opens in Tokyo its fifth HOSHINOYA, since the experience for tourists from overseas to enjoy the opening of HOSHINOYA Karuizawa in 2005. authentic Japan. “HOSHINOYA Tokyo” is situated in Otemachi, the At HOSHINOYA Tokyo, you have everything that you economic center of Japan, surrounded by financial want to feel in the true Japan without leaving Tokyo. and media giants. Otemachi, next to the Imperial Enjoy the valuable moments of this once-in-a-life- Palace, was an area of Bushi’s (vassals) mansions time encounter at HOSHINOYA Tokyo. during the Edo-period, Tokugawa shogunate. Hence, this area has a distinctive atmosphere different from other areas of Tokyo such as Shinjuku or Shibuya. Hoshino Resorts HOSHINOYA Tokyo is uniquely created as a Founded in 1904 by Kuniji Hoshino as a forestry “Japanese Ryokan” reminiscent of a “Tower” imbued business in Karuizawa, in the Japanese Alps, it with Hoshino Resort’s 100 years of expertise in the opened its first hot spring resort in 1914. business. Rebranded by Yoshiharu Hoshino in 1995 as A ryokan is a traditional Japanese style inn where Hoshino Resorts, it has expanded across Japan you can relax in a tatami-floored room with hot with local culture and tradition focus. Hoshino spring baths and seasonal cuisine. Ryokans, however, Resorts has developed three separate hospitality are hard to find in large cities and are more typically brands over the years aimed at different audiences. located in scenic areas such as in the mountains or by Besides its flagship HOSHINOYA, it also operates the ocean where the beauty of the seasons are the KAI and RISONARE. Now it operates 35 celebrated. properties around Japan.

To stay at a ryokan means enjoying the local geography, customs, and seasonal delights in the particular way suggested by the inn itself. It is both a destination and a getaway where one goes to leave their cares behind for the duration of their stay. There are elements hidden throughout the building that reveal themselves on different days and at different times. Upon entering, the guest is whisked off into another world where they, together with the other guests, share the joys of seasonal decor, food, and friendships that they discover in the ryokan.

t Hoshino Resorts, we have a tradition of Our first HOSHINOYA in Karuizawa was built on building our resorts from elements that are the theme of “an alternative Japan.” We envisioned a A indigenous to their remote locations. By country that had kept all of its best elements, seeking doing so, we have been able to subtly communicate to continually modernize them instead of dismissing the charms of these specific locations to our guests, them as obsolete and tossing them out. In that vein, bringing them to an understanding of why we built HOSHINOYA Tokyo is a manifestation of an the resort there in the first place. This gives guests the imaginary Tokyo where the ryokan culture has feeling that the long journey they made to stay with continually evolved instead of fading away. This is us was worthwhile. When I was first given the the “alternative Japan” that we are presenting to the opportunity to build a resort in Tokyo, I found myself world in 2016. at a loss. After all, the charms of the city are already well known to so many people around the world. After toiling to formulate one concept after another to no avail, I switched gears and followed a new line of thought. Instead of focusing on what we could offer our guests, I began to think about what we could offer Tokyo. That was how I arrived at the idea of a “tower ryokan”. There are many elements of traditional Japanese culture that are slowly disappearing from Tokyo. The modern Tokyoite does not see a place for a ryokan in the city. In my thinking, if one ryokan manages to remain in Tokyo years from now, it will be for one reason: Because it Mix of Old and New in Tokyo has evolved to become even more accommodating Unique combination of a relaxed atmosphere at and intuitive than the Western hotel. Tokyo Imerial Palace and livery Otemachi buildings.

HOSHINOYA Tokyo lies in the city's economic center amid a landscape of buildings owned by financial and media giants. It is located on property once owned by the heirs of Sakai Tadatsugu, right-hand man to the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Such a location calls for a suitably grand facade; yet these factors must not betray the creativity and sense of play that are essential to the HOSHINOYA experience. Balancing these concepts, a “tower ryokan” offers the warmth and relaxed ambience of a traditional Japanese inn, without being overshadowed by its imposing surroundings. 1

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zuma, who has designed all four HOSHI- She started by making sure every walkable surface, NOYA to date, designed the interior and including corridors, was layered with soft tatami A acted as consultant for the exterior, matting. Unlike the typical ryokan, there are no which was built by large-scale construction special- wooden floors. She then outfitted the rooms and ists Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei and NTT Facilities. public areas with furnishings that encourage a Building a ryokan right in the middle of Tokyo was floor-level style of relaxation as is traditional in always going to be an ambitious project, but it was Japan. important that such a scale did not overwhelm the The exterior of the structure is shrouded by a metal HOSHINOYA ethos. Azuma, therefore, started with lattice of komon patterns. These patterns are the most basic concepts associated with ryokan. traditionally featured on kimonos and are designed to Upon arrival at a traditional ryokan, a guest first be difficult to discern from a distance, while removes their shoes, and is then led to their room. revealing their elegance up close. By veiling the Although simple in nature, this process is significant. building behind this classic design, Azuma has given It is both an invitation for the guest to treat the entire it the look of an elegant jewel box hidden among the building as if it were their home, as well as a soaring office buildings that surround it. HOSHI- confirmation of the inn's exclusivity – one cannot NOYA Tokyo promises a new kind of ryokan enter the premises uninvited. Believing this to be a experience for both Japanese and non-Japanese valuable cultural experience, Azuma used this as a guests. basis for her entire interior design concept.

A bamboo closet and shoji sliding doors evoke a peaceful ambience in this traditional Japanese-style room.

Capacity: 2 persons Area: 41～49m2

These corner rooms, located at the far end of each floor, are the largest rooms at HOSHI- NOYA Tokyo, and also the most tranquil. Three single-size futons can be laid out on the room's bed stand.

Capacity: 3 persons Area: 83m2

Soaking and relaxing in a hot spring bath is the most pleasurable moment of a ryokan stay. Otemachi Hot Spring and a spa occupy the 17th floor of HOSHINOYA Tokyo. The baths, which are supplied with curative waters, are located in rooms with open roofs, providing guests with a full view of the sky as they soak. It is a luxury available only to guests of the resort.

Opening Hours: 3:00pm ~ 12:00am

We offer special programs with various kinds of oil and aroma where a dietician specialist guides participants toward complete inner and outer balance.

The executive chef at HOSHINOYA Tokyo applies his novel take on ryokan course dining while staying faithful to the spirit of the recipes and dishware that were traditionally developed in regions around Japan to enhance the appeal of local ingredients.

Whether in the mountains, by a river or by the sea, our flagship resorts invite you to experience the very best of Japan. Each HOSHINOYA destination beckons with one-of-a-kind cultural experiences that unlock the rich treasures of its locale, making for an unforgettable getaway.

A secluded moutainside ryokan resort with A picturesque nobles’ retreat in the millenni- A village perfectly harmonized with its natural hot springs. al city of Kyoto. island surroundings and Ryukyu heritage.

The magic of highland glamping. Authentic Japanese omotenashi hospitality Idyllic peace in a mystical river valley. in the heart of Tokyo.