Two domestic hotel operators are shaking up competition in Tokyo¡¯s luxury accommodation market by attempting to make their new properties more inviting for inbound visitors.
The first such operator, Hoshino Resorts Inc., has opened a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) named Hoshinoya Tokyo in the capital¡¯s Otemachi business district.
Located a short walk from Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, the 18-story building features 84 guest rooms, a Japanese restaurant, a spa and conference facilities. Although it is billed as a traditional Japanese-style inn where guests can relax in tatami-floored rooms while enjoying hot-spring baths and seasonal cuisine, Hoshinoya Tokyo also provides all the amenities and comfort required for modern living.
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