In February 2024, Aman will opened the world’s first hotel under the new brand Janu within Azabudai Hills. The word “Janu” derives from Sanskrit, meaning “soul.” The concept revolves around “connection,” “inspiration,” and “curiosity.” Related Article: Azabudai Hills, a “modern urban village” in a new era, makes its debut! The hotel is situated on floors 1 through 13 of the Azabudai Hills Residence A...
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, consisting of hotels and entertainment facilities, opened in April 2023. It is one of the largest scale complexes measuring approximately 225 meters in height with 48 above-ground floors, 5 basement floors, and a penthouse floor. The upper floors serve as accommodation facilities, housing two hotel brands operated by Tokyu Hotels. [related article] Tokyu Kabukicho Tower has opened Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A...
Cozy hotel in Ikebukuro: All gest rooms have sauna Hotel Hisoka Ikebukuro opened on March 1, 2022, under the concept of ‘‘a place where you can be yourself and be at peace.’’ All rooms are equipped with a sauna or steam room, making it a haven away from the city. The hotel was designed and built by UDS, known for its real estate renovations,...
Chic capsule hotel starts AI sleep analysis Nine Hours, a design-conscious capsule-type hotel, has entered the field of wellness by launching a sleep analysis service called “9h Sleep Fitscan” in December 2021. The aim of the service is to support the health of its guests. Nine Hours uses AI to determine the quality of sleep by collecting data on guests’sleeping faces, snoring sounds, unconscious...
Innovative design hotel made of cement and wood One@Tokyo was designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. Its bold design combines industrial materials, such as cement, and with natural materials like wood in both its exterior and interior spaces. Its design pays homage to the district of Oshiage, which is known for its light manufacturing industry. Kuma explains it as follows: “To recall the rather...
Experience energetic Tokyo in middle of Shibuya A three-minute walk from Shibuya Station, the Shibuya Ward Municipal Miyashita Park, constructed as a hanging garden in 1953, was reborn as a complex facility, Miyashita Park, in 2020. It consists of the Rayard Miyashita Park shopping mall, the Sequence Miyashita Park hotel, and the Shibuya Ward Municipal Miyashita Park located on the lawn-covered roof. Talented creators, including Makoto Tanijiri and Ai Yoshida of Suppose Design Office,...
Modern hotel opens in former financial district Kabuto-cho Nihonbashi Kabuto-cho was once known as the “Wall Street of Japan,” as it was a hub for banks and securities companies. After a period of stagnation due to the relocation of the financial companies, the area is currently going through a makeover with the establishment of various new spaces and facilities. One such noteworthy complex facility...
Hotel has rooftop infinity pool in Tachikawa The Sorano Hotel opened in 2020 in Tachikawa city, which is a 30-minute train ride from the Shinjuku Staion. Unlike the other hotels in Tokyo, it offers a unique wellness experience. Guests can immerse themselves in mind and body healing with the help of elements such as food, hot springs, spas, and fitness. It boasts a picturesque...
Spectacular Tokyo Unkai in lush garden With the blooming of cherry blossoms in the spring, the fireflies in early summer, the red maples in autumn, and the snow and camellias in winter, the seasonal beauty of the extensive Japanese garden makes it the hotel’s biggest attraction. Originally created by former Prime Minister Aritomo Yamagata, the garden has several points of historic interest, such as...
Enjoy your stay facing Sumida river at Lyuro This hotel is in the downtown area of the Fukagawa district, where tradesmen and artisans lived during the Edo period (1603−1868). It is fun to walk around the area and see its old charm. Lyuro, whose name is derived from a combination of the words “flow” and “road,” has a comfortable terrace that faces the Sumida...
