Developer abandons plans to build apartments on former Kyoto hotel site

Kyoto Kokusai HotelHankyu Realty has given up on plans to build apartments on the site of the former Kyoto Kokusai Hotel after facing strong opposition from Kyoto City officials who want to see a new hotel built instead.

The development site is located in a prime position across the street from the east entrance to Nijo Castle in the centre of Kyoto.Read more