“Hotel the Mitsui Hakone” scheduled to open in 2026 A new luxury hotel in Hakone connected to the heritage of the Mitsui family
Mitsui Fudosan Group’s luxury brand “HOTEL THE MITSUI” is born in Hakone. World-famous interior designer Pushelberg Yabu creates a sophisticated and comfortable space with 126 guest rooms and a natural hot spring that makes the most of the connection with nature. hot spring facilities
TOKYO , Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management Co., Ltd., two of the world’s leading real estate companies, have opened Hotel the Mitsui Hakone in Hakone, Japan (Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture). Masu. This new 126-room property is located on more than 33 acres of Hakone’s premier hot spring resort area within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
This is a new development for the luxury hotel brand “Hotel the Mitsui” following the opening of Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto in 2020, and has been awarded a five-star rating by the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide for the third consecutive year. It has already won many awards, including receiving three Michelin Keys in 2024*. .
concept
HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE inherits HOTEL THE MITSUI’s concept of “conveying the beauty of Japan” and provides world-class hospitality and high-quality facilities while valuing the region’s rich nature and culture. . The Mitsui brand values harmony with local nature, history, and aesthetic sense, and finds beauty in the changing seasons, which have long inspired Japanese sensibilities. This vast site was once the villa of the Mitsui family and is associated with historical heritage.
position
Historically an important post town on the Tokaido route between Tokyo and Kyoto, Hakone is famous for its hot springs, museums, and views of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, and is a top destination for tourists from all over Japan and the world. With a unique landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity, and tourist attractions such as Asamayama Park, Jakotsu River, and the mysterious Sensuji Waterfall, it offers the perfect location to immerse yourself in the ever-changing beauty of nature. Masu.
Hakone’s hot springs were also created by volcanic activity, and have a wide variety of unique mineral waters. Hotel The Mitsui Hakone, located in Kowakudani, is home to a distinctive high-salt hot spring. With our relaxing hot spring facility and all guest rooms drawing their own hot spring water, you can enjoy an immersive and exquisite hot spring experience.
Features
Hotel the Mitsui Hakone collaborates with renowned designers such as Yabu Pushelberg to create timeless, unique and sophisticated spaces that embody Japanese beauty and tradition and set new standards for luxury. We are aiming for Surrounded by lush forests, the main hotel building allows guests to experience the sensory delights of forests and valleys, while the 126 spacious guest rooms offer views of the surrounding greenery. Rooms average approximately 60 square meters / 645 square feet, with larger villas and presidential suites, each filled with natural light and offering comfort and elegance.
Dining options include all-day dining and specialty restaurants, where you can enjoy seasonal cuisine on expansive terraces and open windows with spectacular views.
Project overview
Hotel name: Hotel The Mitsui Hakone
Location: 450-1 Kowakudani, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Site area: Approximately 33 acres
Access: 2 minutes walk from Hakone Tozan Railway Kowakudani Station
Structure/Scale: Reinforced concrete construction (partially steel frame/wooden construction), 3 floors above ground, 2 floors underground
Start of construction: July 2024
Opening: Scheduled for 2026
Design and construction: Takenaka Corporation
Number of rooms: 126 rooms
Facilities: Restaurant, bar, hot spring, fitness gym, etc.
design team
Interior designer: Yabu Pushelberg
Specialty restaurant interior designer: AND (AOYAMA NOMURA DESIGN)
Exterior designer: Maki Kobayashi Design Workshop
Landscape Designer: Onsite Studio
The hotel will be operated by Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the highly acclaimed Halekulani Okinawa and HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO. Hotel the Mitsui Hakone, in partnership with Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, leverages Marriott’s global network and reputation to attract a wide range of customers and welcome guests from Japan and abroad.
For more information about the HOTEL THE MITSUI brand, please visit https://www.hotelthetsutsui.com/ja/kyoto/.
*As of October 2024, there are only two hotels in Japan that have obtained both certifications.
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