{"id":36933,"date":"2026-06-08T04:09:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/36933\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T04:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T04:09:10","slug":"lxr-hotels-resorts-to-debut-in-tokyo-and-hakone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/36933\/","title":{"rendered":"LXR Hotels & Resorts to debut in Tokyo and Hakone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hilton\u2019s LXR Hotels & Resorts brands has been signed to manage and operate two new properties in Japan, adding Tokyo in 2027 and Hakone in 2028.<\/p>\n

LXR Hotels & Resorts is a handpicked collection of 40 trading and pipeline luxury properties in some of the world\u2019s most captivating destinations around the world. Defined by each property\u2019s singular sense of place, the brand curates deeply personal experiences that connect guests to culture, character and the emotional essence of the destination.<\/p>\n

Hotel Gajoen in Meguro, Tokyo<\/p>\n

In Tokyo, the iconic Hotel Gajoen in Meguro will reopen under LXR by 2027, marking the debut of the brand in Japan\u2019s capital. (Hotel Gajoen will become the second LXR Hotels & Resorts hotel in Japan following\u00a0ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts<\/a>). The storied property will enter a new chapter that brings together nearly 100 years of history, extraordinary Japanese artistry, and LXR\u2019s deeply personalised approach to luxury hospitality.<\/p>\n

\"\"Japanese style banquet room, Hotel Gajoen, Tokyo \u00a9 2026 Hilton<\/p>\n

The hotel is set to resume operations for its rooms and restaurants in mid-2026, ahead of its official debut, following a phased program of enhancements to its facilities and guest rooms.<\/p>\n

Long revered as a symbol of Tokyo culture and hospitality, Hotel Gajoen is celebrated for interiors shaped by extraordinary art, craftsmanship and design. The property is also home to Hyakudan Kaidan, or the Hundred-Step Staircase, the only remaining wooden structure within the hotel and a designated Tangible Cultural Property by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. With its singular sense of place and deeply rooted identity, Hotel Gajoen is a natural fit for the brand, where each property is defined by its own cultural resonance, intriguing design and highly personalised approach to luxury.<\/p>\n

\"\"Guest Room, Hotel Gajoen \u00a9 2026 Hilton<\/p>\n

The property will feature 60 guest rooms, including spacious suites of more than 100 square metres, along with five dining destinations, a spa, fitness centre and events space.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs demand for luxury brands continues to grow in Japan, the introduction of LXR Hotels & Resorts to Tokyo offers a new and distinctive option to both domestic and international travelers,\u201d said Hirohisa Fujimoto, Vice President, Development, Japan & Micronesia, Hilton.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrawing on more than 60 years of experience operating hotels in Japan, we are committed to preserving the rich heritage of this iconic property while catering to the evolving expectations of curious, experience\u2011seeking travelers that define the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand,\u201d Fujimoto said.<\/p>\n

\"\"Garden area, Hotel Gajoen, Tokyo \u00a9 2026 HiltonLXR Hotels & Resorts in Hakone<\/p>\n

Hakone Gora, located at the heart of one of Japan\u2019s most renowned hot spring destinations, is known for its natural scenery and natural hot springs. The resort faces a lush forest within Momijidani, one of Hakone\u2019s most beautiful autumn foliage spots. Scheduled to open in summer 2028, the hotel will be managed by Hilton and marks the first Hilton hotel in Hakone.<\/p>\n

\u201cHakone Gora represents a natural fit for LXR Hotels & Resorts, where a strong sense of place and locally inspired experiences define the brand\u2019s approach to luxury,\u201d said\u00a0Hirohisa Fujimoto, VP, Development, Japan & Micronesia, Hilton.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Hakone Gora, LXR Hotels & Resorts, rendering \u00a9 2026 Hilton<\/p>\n

\u201cThe introduction of LXR to Hakone Gora reflects the continued evolution of Hilton\u2019s luxury portfolio in Japan. This signing reinforces Hilton\u2019s commitment to accelerating growth in high\u2011demand luxury markets, responding to the evolving expectations of experience\u2011led travellers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Numerous cultural and artistic landmarks are within walking distance of the hotel, including the Hakone Open-Air Museum, the Hakone Museum of Art and Gora Park, offering guests opportunities to enjoy nature and the arts. The hotel is roughly 90 minutes by train from central Tokyo.<\/p>\n

\"HakoneHakone Gora Guest room with bath, LXR Hotels & Resorts \u00a9 2026 Hilton<\/p>\n

In Japan, LXR Hotels & Resorts made its debut with the opening of\u00a0ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts<\/a>\u00a0in Kyoto in 2021. With today\u2019s signing, LXR Hotels & Resorts continues its growth in Japan with additional properties in\u00a0Tokyo<\/a>,\u00a0Hiroshima<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Niseko, Hokkaido<\/a>\u00a0in Japan.<\/p>\n

Lead image: LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hakone Gora, Japan render \u00a9 2026 Hilton<\/p>\n

Other recents coverage on LXR Hotels & Resorts in LATTE:<\/p>\n

Read more: LXR debuts first Greek hotel, Sandblu Santorini<\/a>
Read more: Hilton\u2019s LXR to launch down under at the former Palazzo Versace<\/a>
Read more: Cameo Beverly Hills opens doors after LXR makeover<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hilton\u2019s LXR Hotels & Resorts brands has been signed to manage and operate two new properties in Japan,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":36934,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1517,27464,7164,8,25789,52],"class_list":["post-36933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tokyo","tag-hakone","tag-hakone-gajoen","tag-hilton","tag-japan","tag-lxr-hotels-resorts","tag-tokyo"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36933","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36933"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36933\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}