Waldorf Astoria to open first hotel in Japan in 2026
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is opening Japan’s first Waldorf-branded hotel in Tokyo in 2026. The hotel will occupy the 39th ~ 47th floors within the Nihonbashi 1 Chome Central District Redevelopment.
US$600million+ resort condo development for Niseko
Another week, another multi-billion Yen project announced for Niseko. Singapore-based Shenning Investments is developing a luxury Capella-branded resort in Niseko’s Hanazono district with a planned opening in 2024 ~ 2025. The total cost of the project has not been disclosed but some have estimated it to be over 70 billion Yen (approx. 664 million USD).
Quick real estate news summary for the week
Japan’s home builders boosted by coronavirus crisis, APA starts work on 8th hotel in Roppongi, and Hotel Okura closes its South Wing for good. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.
Historic villa in Hayama to open as holiday rental
A historic 1920s villa in Hayama has been restored and will open up as a short-term holiday rental next month.
Troubles continue for Japan’s hotel industry
Several bumper years of growth for Japan’s hotel and tourism industry were brought to a swift end this year as foreign tourists were locked out by international travel bans. Domestic tourism also remains sluggish despite some efforts by the government to subsidize travelers.
Osaka sees steep drop in registered short-term accommodations
Almost a third of Osaka’s short-term ‘minpaku’ listings have been deregistered by their hosts since the start of the pandemic.
Quick real estate news summary for the week
New hotel opens in Karuizawa, typhoon damage to Japan’s oldest apartment building, and office rents drop for the first time in 7 years. Below is a quick weekly summary of some of the recent goings-on in the Japanese real estate market.