Quick real estate news summary for the week
OYO sells short-term letting unit, New World resort for Niseko, and DeNa moves into WeWork. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Six Senses and Banyan Tree to open in Kyoto in 2024
Six Senses and Banyan Tree will both be opening luxury hotels in Kyoto's Higashiyama district in 2024. Both hotels will be the first of their kind in Japan.
Quick real estate news summary for the week
UR acquires hotel in Harumi, LG sells office floor, and telework take-up sits at just 20%. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Shimane hotel sells for 2,000 Yen (US$18)
The town of Tsuwano in Shimane Prefecture has purchased an abandoned hotel and land for 2,000 Yen (approx. US$18). The 50-year old building will be demolished with the grounds turned into a public park.
Six Senses to open in Niseko
A Six Senses resort is coming to Niseko in 2024 ~ 2025 (since pushed back to late 2026). On April 8, the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper reported that IHG Hotels & Resorts is planning the luxury hotel for the Hirafu district.
More details announced for Shangri-La Kyoto hotel project
Developer Samty Co., Ltd. announced some additional details on Shangri-La Hotel’s plan to open a luxury, low-rise hotel in Kyoto.
Quick real estate news summary for the week
Shibuya office building sells for 6 billion Yen, Hilton to open in Miyakojima, Hankyu closes hotels, and Gifu and Mie both to see largest condo projects in history. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.