[Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.] HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE will open in 2026, a new luxury hotel from the Mitsui Fudosan Group in a place connected to the Mitsui family in Kowakudani, Hakone.
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. Press release: November 7, 2024 HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE will open in 2026, the Mitsui Fudosan Group’s newest luxury hotel, located in Kowakudani, Hakone, a place connected to the Mitsui family. Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Shun Ueda) and Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Wataru Suto) have established a HOTEL in Hakone-cho, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture. THE MITSUI HAKONE will open in 2026. A new hotel will be born as HOTEL THE MITSUI, the Mitsui Fudosan Group’s top luxury hotel brand, following HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO (*), which opened in November 2020. (*) First in Japan to receive “Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars” for three consecutive years since opening, and in 2024 to receive “3 Michelin Key” (As of October 2024, only two hotels in Japan have achieved both “Forbes Travel Guide 5 stars” and “3 Michelin keys”) The project site is located within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, and is a vast site of over 135,000 square meters (equivalent to three Tokyo Domes) surrounded by the great nature of the Hakone mountains. It is a place connected to the Mitsui family, where there were many family villas. As a rare large-scale luxury hotel in the Hakone area, one of Japan’s leading hot spring resorts, we offer new value for your stay.
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collaboration with the world-renowned design firm “Yabu Pushelberg” and others. ■HOTEL THE MITSUI About the brand Since opening HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO in November 2020, HOTEL THE MITSUI has been focusing on traditional culture, architecture, crafts, food, etc. under the brand concept of “EMBRACING JAPAN’S BEAUTY”. While valuing the unique beauty of Japan that can be seen, we have provided a special experience and relaxation to all our customers through careful consideration and sophisticated behavior. HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE, which will open in Kowakudani, Hakone, will inherit this concept and will provide world-class hardware and services while making the most of Hakone’s blessed natural environment, offering an experience inspired by Hakone’s land and culture. Realize. Hakone, rich in magnificent nature, has a beauty of Japan that is different from the ancient capital of Kyoto. HOTEL THE MITSUI aims to be a hotel that warmly welcomes all guests with its unique services and provides true comfort and an irreplaceable time. Japan’s beauty and -EMBRACING JAPAN’S BEAUTY- Since ancient times, people living in Japan have felt the exquisite beauty of nature that changes with the seasons, and have cultivated a unique aesthetic sense of sharing the excitement of experiencing that beauty with others. We strive to be in harmony with the nature, climate, and history of the area, and feel the joy of our customers as our own. This is HOTEL THE MITSUI’s ideal hotel, and the idea behind our brand concept of “Japanese beauty.” ■Location of HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE Hakone is located on the Tokaido road that connects Tokyo, Nihonbashi, and Kyoto, and has been a historically important post town.Hakone has also been a summer resort for many people both domestically and internationally, including the
establishment of Japan’s first hotel exclusively for foreigners. It is a place that has welcomed many people, and even today it is one of Japan’s leading tourist hubs, attracting domestic and international tourists to enjoy hot spring experiences, numerous museums, and the view of Mt. Fuji from Lake Ashi. In addition, Hakone’s natural beauty is that it has a diverse landscape formed by ancient eruptions, and the combination of the rugged volcanic appearance that still remains today and the peaceful atmosphere of a resort area is a major natural attraction of Hakone. In particular, the planned site includes Mt. Sengen, which towers in front of the eyes of visitors, the Jakotsu River, which flows at the foot of the mountain and plays a soothing murmur, and the mysterious Chisuji River. It is a perfect location where you can fully experience the nature that changes its appearance depending on the seasons, such as the waterfall . Hakone’s hot springs were born from the activity of the volcano “Mt. Hakone,” and there are hot springs with a wide variety of spring qualities in the Hakone area. Kowakudani Onsen, where HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE is located, is characterized by its high salt content, and all guest rooms and thermal springs are filled with abundant natural hot springs that gush out at high temperatures from the source on the premises, creating a space that is one with nature. Enjoy an exceptional hot spring experience.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51782/742/51782-742-8b0cf5705d1555588f8a690b54df3de1-602×477.jpg Thermal spring (image) ■Features of HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE The main building is surrounded by a vast forest of 40,000 tsubo (40,000 tsubo) and allows you to experience the charm of the trees and valley with all five senses, the guest rooms with natural hot springs where you can enjoy the lush scenery and relaxing baths, art inspired by the nature and culture of Hakone, and the sky.・We create a comfortable space that combines attention to detail and delicacy in everything, including thermal springs that allow you to feel a moment of relief from everyday life in a space where forest and water come together. There are 126 rooms with an average size of approximately 60 square meters, and we offer a variety of room types, including villas of over 100 square meters and presidential suites of over 240 square meters. In addition, at the hotel’s all-day dining and specialty restaurants, you can enjoy seasonal cuisine while looking out at the magnificent nature that spreads before your eyes from the outdoor terrace seating and open windows. Together with outstanding designers including the world-famous design firm Yabu Pushelberg, we are planning a facility that pursues new value by modernizing the traditions and culture of Hakone and the beauty of Japan. Rather than chasing temporary trends, we create timeless value and create sophisticated, one-of-a-kind hotels. [Main designer] Interior Designer: Yabu Pushelberg Interior salon (specialty restaurant) : A.N.D. (AOYAMA NOMURA DESIGN) Exterior designer: Kobayashi Maki Design Workshop Landscape designer: On-site planning and design office The hotel will be managed by Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management Co., Ltd., which operates Halekulani Okinawa and HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO. We are working to create a luxury hotel that brings together the full strength of the Mitsui Fudosan Group, with a view to opening in 2026, so please look forward to it. Additionally, we have decided to partner with Marriott International’s luxury brand “Luxury Collection.” By collaborating with the company, which has member customers all over the world, we aim to become a hotel that can be used by many customers from Japan and overseas. ■Plan overview Hotel name HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE Location 450-1 Mitsukizawa, Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, etc. (lot number) Site area Approximately 135,500 square meters Development area Approximately 50,500 square meters Total floor area Approximately 23,600 square meters Transportation (access) 2 minutes walk from Hakone Tozan Railway “Kowakudani” station Structure/Scale Reinforced concrete construction (some steel and wooden construction), 3 floors above ground, 2 floors underground Start of construction July 2024 Opening of business 2026 (planned) Design/construction Takenaka Corporation Number of rooms 126 rooms Ancillary facilities
Restaurants, bars, thermal springs, fitness gyms, etc. ■Map (Wide area map)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51782/742/51782-742-1313fb258779507e2deb2584a223ff2b-875×492.png ■Mitsui Fudosan Group’s resort/luxury hotel business The Mitsui Fudosan Group is promoting the development of resorts that take advantage of the natural and regional characteristics, as well as the attraction and development of internationally acclaimed hotels both domestically and internationally. Halekulani Okinawa, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO has been awarded “Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars” for three consecutive years since 2022. In addition, six hotels operated by the Mitsui Fudosan Group were selected for the Michelin Key, which was announced in July 2024, and have received high evaluations based on global standards. [Luxury hotels developed and operated by the Mitsui Fudosan Group (including scheduled openings)] Opening year Hotel name 2016 AMANEMU 2019 Halekulani Okinawa 2020 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO 2023 BVLGARI HOTEL TOKYO 2026 (planned) HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi [Hotels operated by Mitsui Fudosan Group selected by Michelin Key (announced in July 2024)] 3 Michelin Keys: “The best places to stay in the world” (4 out of 6 hotels) HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi AMANEMU 2 Michelin Key: “Accommodations that provide a wonderful stay” (1 out of 17 hotels) Halekulani Okinawa 1 Michelin Key: “Accommodations that provide a special stay” (1 out of 85 hotels) Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/51782/742/51782-742-456bcd88e5affe44586544da792e725b-664×442.jpg HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO (opened in November 2020) ■About sustainability of Mitsui Fudosan Group The Mitsui Fudosan Group is committed to creating social value and creating economic value based on the & mark philosophy of “creating new value through symbiosis, coexistence, and co-creation, and continuing to take on challenges to achieve this goal.” We believe that creating social value leads to the creation of economic value, and that we can use that economic value to create even greater social value. In addition, when formulating the new Group Management Philosophy in April 2024, the following “GROUP MATERIALITY (priority issues)” were set: “1. Contribution to industrial
competitiveness,” “2. Coexistence with the environment,” “3. Healthy… We have identified six areas: “Vitality,” “4. Safety and security,” “5. Diversity and inclusion,” and “6. Compliance and governance.” We will address these material issues through our core business and contribute to sustainability. [Reference] “Formulation of group long-term management policy”
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/innovation2030/ “Group materiality” https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/esg_csr/approach/materiality/