Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. has confirmed the 2029 opening of The Okura Resort Hakone Gora, marking the Okura Resort brand’s debut in Japan.
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Operator/Owner: Hotel Okura (Operations) / Nishimatsu Construction (Development/Ownership). Agreement finalized July 11, 2025.
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Location: Gora district, Hakone (attracting $approx 20$ million annual visitors).
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Concept: “Forest Hideaway” designed by Curiosity Studio.
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Key Feature: 58 spacious guest rooms, all featuring private open-air baths with Owakudani Hot Spring water.
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Amenities: Fine dining restaurant (with teppanyaki), large communal bathing area, lobby lounge bar, treatment rooms.
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Core Message: Delivering a refined, culturally authentic experience rooted in omotenashi and Japanese aesthetics (President Toshihiro Ogita).