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City, New York - September 22,
2010: Just as varieties of cultural
interest in Japan, the new hotel scene is a
mélange in style, concept, architecture and
destination. One of the highlights is modern
capsule hotels, one of the Japan's inventions from
the 1980s. Three of them re-blossomed in the
traditional city of Kyoto with the 21st century
style and Kyoto's traditional hospitality, modern
efficiency and affordability.
Nine
Hours, opened in December 2009,
has sleek d esign and Japan's technology nicely
applied for relaxation. Opened in March
2010, First
Cabin in Karasuma Kyoto provides
compact luxury from airline's first class, and
the Capsule
Ryokan Kyoto is a surprising unique
capsule with traditional ryokan interior such as
tatami flooring and futon
bedding.
Japanese brands are
competing in the hotel business in major destinations:
The Tokyu Hotels, one of Japan's most prestigious
hotel chains, is opening its door to Tokyo's most
stylish hotel the
Capitol Hotel
Tokyu on October 22,
2010. This is the flagship property of the
Tokyu Hotels with contemporary yet functional
design of an internationally renowned architect
Kengo Kuma. Guests will be greeted by the
calm Hié Shrine's garden as approaching the hotel
entrance. The hotel updates the traditional
hospitality from former Capitol Hotel Tokyu, who
proudly hosted the Beatles and other international
celebrities for the best luxurious experience in
Tokyo.
Following the grand
opening of Hoshinoya
Kyoto in December 2009 and the
unique capsule hotels, Kyoto is also adding
Hotel Kanra
on October 28 with the
Kyoto's traditional townhouse machiya atmosphere.
The hotel's highlight is "edutainment,"
which touches guests with real experience and
understanding of Kyoto's traditional beauty and
hospitality through the hotel's cultural and art
programs.
A big international brand
is also opening doors: St. Regis
Osaka is opening on October 1,
2010 on Midosuji Avenue, the equivalent of Champs
Elysees of Paris or the Fifth Avenue of New York
City. The world's highest luxury hotel is
the sophisticated calm atmosphere in the busy
merchant-oriented city with spectacular culinary
center of
Japan. |
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