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.
| Facility Name | Estimated Rooms | Scheduled Opening Date |
| Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station | 270 rooms | 2026 |
| Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier | 185 rooms | July 31, 2024 |
| (Tentative Name) Kyoto Shokokuji Monzencho Project | 135 rooms | 2026 |
| Capella Kyoto | 92 rooms | March 2025 |
| Regent Kyoto | 86 rooms | 2024 |
| (Tentative Name) Shangri-La Kyoto Nijo Castle | 77 rooms | March 2025 |
| (Tentative Name) Kyoto Social Welfare Hall Redevelopment Project | 70 rooms | 2024 |
| (Tentative Name) Yasaka Hall | 60 rooms | Spring 2026 |
| (Tentative Name) Higashiyama Shichijo Hotel New Construction Plan | 53 rooms | 2026 |
(Source:MetroEngines Research)
Introducing Some New Facilities in Kyoto City
Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station
“Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station” will be the ninth “Courtyard by Marriott Hotel” in Japan, located a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station. The hotel can be accessed from Osaka International (Itami) Airport in about 45 minutes (approximately 40 km) by car. The hotel will feature 270 rooms, including suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a café, and a café & bar where guests can relax with cocktails after a day of work or sightseeing. Guests will also have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier
“Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier” will be the first of the “Mitsui Garden Hotels” Premier series in Kyoto. The hotel will have rooms averaging over 30㎡, with about 40% being king rooms. It will offer diverse needs, including spacious 54.9㎡ suites overlooking a courtyard and the Kyoto Cultural Museum, rooms accommodating 3-4 guests with daybeds, and rooms equipped with washing machines and work desks for medium to long-term stays. The hotel will also feature a restaurant, cheese factory, bar, private spa, and fitness gym.
Capella Kyoto
“Capella Kyoto” will be the first Japanese hotel of the “Capella Hotels & Resorts” brand, which operates in Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ubud (Bali), Shanghai, and Hainan Island. The site is in Higashiyama, Kyoto City, on the former grounds of Shindo Elementary School, established in 1869 and beloved by the community for over 100 years. The hotel will have four floors above ground and two below, featuring 92 rooms, including suites, a restaurant, banquet hall, and spa. As a flagship hotel of Capella Hotels & Resorts, it aims to offer world-class service.
Kyoto’s Perspective on the “Osaka/Kansai Expo”
As mentioned earlier, the rapid hotel development in Kyoto City is influenced by the “Osaka/Kansai Expo,” which will be held for six months from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The Expo will take place on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Konohana Ward, Osaka City. While Kyoto may seem less directly related compared to Osaka City, it is a highly recognized and popular tourist destination for international visitors in Japan.
Moreover, with large-scale events and international conferences expected throughout the Kansai region during the Expo, extended stays by visitors are anticipated, with economic ripple effects estimated to reach 2.91 trillion yen.
Additionally, the “Golden Route,” a popular wide-area sightseeing route for first-time inbound tourists to Japan, includes Kyoto along with Tokyo, Hakone, Mount Fuji, Nagoya, and Osaka. The “Osaka/Kansai Expo” is expected to serve as a catalyst, attracting many international visitors to travel extensively around the Kansai region and beyond.