Hulic Atami and Hakone
[Left] Hakone-Suishoen; [Right] Atami Fufu Ryokan.

To capitalise on the growing industry for luxury boutique-style ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), real estate giant HULIC and Kato Pleasure Group (KPG) established KH Resort Management on July 1. The company will engage in the operation of ryokans as well as providing consulting services.

In April 2015, HULIC acquired two hotels from KPG - the Hakone-Suishoen and the Atami Fufu Ryokan - for approximately 4 billion Yen (approx. 33.6 million USD at the time). The newly formed company plan to acquire up to 10 high-end ryokans in hot spring resort areas within 1.5 ~ 2 hours from central Tokyo.

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