Kyoto
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Awarded for the Second Consecutive Year in Kyoto Saga: Sun Members Kyoto Saga Selected as an “Excellent Business Operator for Kyoto Tourism Morality”
(Source : Resorttrust, Inc.) Sun Members Kyoto Saga, operated by Resorttrust, Inc., has been recognized as an "Excellent Business Operator for Kyoto Tourism Morality" for the fiscal year 2024. This award is based on the "Kyoto Tourism Morality" established by Kyoto City and the Kyoto City Tourism Association, and honors businesses that implement outstanding initiatives aimed at realizing sustainable tourism through harmony with the local community, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation. Sun Members Kyoto Saga has received this award for the second consecutive year.
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Kyoto City: Utilizing a 100-Year-Old Kyomachiya as Lodging Facility and Company Housing
Since the 2020 fiscal year, the city of Kyoto has been implementing the "Kyomachiya Rental Model Project." This initiative involves leasing traditional Kyoto townhouses (Kyomachiya) from their owners and subleasing them to private businesses for renovation and use. The project aims to leverage private sector resources to preserve and utilize these historic buildings. Recently, a more than 100-year-old Kyomachiya in Shimogyo Ward has been selected as the third project under this model. It will be renovated and used as a combined lodging facility and company housing.
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Hilton Kyoto Achieves Japan’s First 5-Star “DBJ Green Building Certification” for Environmental and Social Consideration
(Source: Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd) Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. has developed the "Hilton Kyoto," a building that has received the "DBJ Green Building Certification (Plan Certification)" as a top-class building in terms of "environmental and social considerations" in Japan. This certification was established by the Development Bank of Japan Inc. and is a system that comprehensively evaluates environmental initiatives through real estate. Notably, the achievement of receiving the highest rank of 5 stars and obtaining certification at the planning stage is a first for a hotel.
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Latest in May 2024! Comprehensive Guide to New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City
Distribution of New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City According to MetroEngines Research, the distribution of new facilities opening in Kyoto City is as follows. (Source:MetroEngines Research) The Key Phrase for New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City is "Osaka/Kansai Expo" Even in Kyoto City, the construction of international luxury hotels is progressing rapidly. The background for this is largely influenced by the upcoming "Osaka/Kansai Expo." According to MetroEngines Research, of the nine facilities introduced this time, five are scheduled to open by March 2025, reflecting a clear intent to actively capture domestic and international demand during the "Osaka/Kansai Expo," which will be held for six months from April 13 to October 13, 2025.
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“Six Senses Kyoto”: Japan’s First Nature-focused Luxury Hotel Merges Tradition and Sustainability for Spring 2024 Opening
（Source：Six Senses Kyoto） Under the joint investment and development by the Wealth Management Group, and operated by the group's World Brands Collection Hotels & Resorts, Japan's first nature-focused luxury hotel, 'Six Senses Kyoto,' is set to grand open on April 23, 2024. Emphasizing well-being, sustainability, and harmony and integration with the local Kyoto culture, it aims to offer unforgettable experiences to guests from around the world through these integrated principles. Mr. Nicholas Black has been appointed as the General Manager of the hotel, and reservations can be made through the official website.