The Okura Tokyo
Japan

The Okura Tokyo
2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
https://theokuratokyo.jp/en/

HOTEL INFORMATION

Group

Okura Nikko Hotels

Shareholders

Stock exchange

Date of creation

September 12, 2019

Hotel General Manager

Mr. Kenji Takayanagi, has been worked as General Manager (Guam, Tsukuba, Fukuoka and Tokyo) for more than 17 years in Okura Nikko Hotels.

Hotel Positioning

5-star Luxury, a member of The Leading Hotels of The World,

Development strategy

We historically receive business from many aspects, like Corporate customer, Government / Embassy and etc. However, after our reopening in 2019, we strongly focus on luxury leisure market to welcome foreign luxury traveller by showing Japanese aesthetic of The Okura Tokyo. As a result, more than 70% of guests were non-Japanese customers with higher ADR in spring time.

Renovation date

Rebuilt and Reopened on September 12, 2019.
The original hotel was demolished and The Okura Tokyo was rebuilt as brand new 2 buildings with 2 brands, The Okura Prestige and The Okura Heritage.
The world famous lobby of The Okura Tokyo was designed by Mr. Yoshio Taniguchi, linking designs in the original Hotel Okura Tokyo’s lobby, designed by his father, Mr. Yoshiro Taniguchi.

The Okura Resort

History & Story

• To create a truly Japanese hotel with elegance and comfort equal to the world’s best luxury hotels – Orinigally opened its door in 1962, the hotel’s vision is the same after its rebirth in 2019, as The Okura Tokyo.
• The Okura Tokyo is a synthesis of our group’s two brands: The Okura Heritage, representing authentic elegance and refinement, and The Okura Prestige, representing contemporary luxury and urbanity.
• The hotel has carefully cultivated these two brands since the hotel first opened, guided by the Japanese aesthetic of valuing understated refinement over overstated luxury, as well as of providing the utmost in Japanese hospitality for every single guest. Today, The Okura Tokyo continues to greet out guests with unsurpassed personal attention.

Main Strengths, Special Touch

• Its Japanese Aesthetic, represented by its iconic lobby.
• Step into the lobby and enter a world of tranquility and relaxation. The Japanese aesthetic goes beyond mere surface appearance.
• Okura Museum of Art, the existing Japanese oldest private museum, is standing within the hotel siting. It owns 2,500 items, including 3 national treasures, and staying guests may visit the museum for free.

Location

• Located in the heart of Tokyo, The Okura Tokyo is 5-10 min by car from Imperial Palace (the center of Tokyo), Tokyo Station (the central station), Roppongi (nightlife), Ginza (shopping district), and Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo.
• It takes 30 mins by car from Haneda Airport, and 70 mins from Narita Airport.

Key sites/activities in the area

• ”teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM”, in Azabudai Hills, the newest shopping complex in the city. (5 mins by car)
• ”Tokyo Tower”, the symbol of Tokyo (5 mins by car).
• The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby “Symbolic Design Tour”, in-hotel activity.
• Tea Ceremony Experience at “Chosho-an”, a Tea Ceremony Room inside the hotel.

Fun facts

Okura historically hosted and brought true satisfaction to people from all over the world, including British Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1986.

HOTEL FEATURES

Accommodation

• Number of suites: 17
Club Suite, 106sqm, 37-40 floors in Prestige Tower, view of Tokyo cityscape, access to Club Lounge.
Heritage Suite, 120sqm, in Heritage Wing, equipped with steam sauna and whirlpool tub, access to Club Lounge in Prestige Tower. Some Heritage Suite have balcony.
• Number of Heritage Rooms: 133
Heritage Room, in Heritage Wing, minimum 60sqm (all rooms are Junior Suite), Japanese aesthetics, all Heritage Rooms are equipped with steam sauna and whirlpool tub, some Heritage Rooms have balcony.
• Number of Prestige Rooms : 358
Prestige Room, minimum 48sqm, 28-36 floors in Prestige Tower, view of Tokyo cityscape.
Club Room, minimum 48sqm, 37-40 floors in Prestige Tower, view of Tokyo cityscape, access to Club Lounge.

Restaurants & Bars

• Japanese Fine Dining “Yamazato” : Counter seating for kappo cuisine, sushi and tempura, along with private rooms and a dining hall for a variety of occasions, all under one roof. In addition, Tea Ceremony Room is also in this restaurant. (4th Floor, The Okura Heritage Wing)
• Teppanyaki “Sazanka” : Enjoy dishes prepared right before your eyes with the finest ingredients by our dexterous chefs in a spacious restaurant with a top-floor view of the city. (41st Floor, The Okura Prestige Tower)
• French Fine Dining “Nouvelle Epoque” : Contemporary fusion of French and Japanese cuisines, earned a Five-Star rating in restaurant category in Forbes Travel Guide 2024. (5th Floor, The Okura Heritage Wing)
• Chinese Fine Dining “Toh-Ka-Lin” : Cantonese restaurant features unique Chinese dishes prepared the traditional way, fused with Japan’s four seasons and superb service. (6th Floor, The Okura Prestige Tower)
• All Day Dining “Orchid” : With a café area and dining area, course meals served in private rooms, and a terrace for parties. (5th Floor, The Okura Prestige Tower)
• Bar & Lounge “Starlight” : Enjoy a panoramic view of Toranomon from the top floor of the hotel. (41st Floor, The Okura Prestige Tower)
• Main Bar “Orchid Bar” : The Orchid bar features the widest selection of original blend malts and no-longer-distilled rare whiskies among hotel bars in Japan. (5th Floor, The Okura Prestige Tower)

Wellness

• Okura Fitness & Spa : Okura Fitness offers full-scale training with the latest equipment as well as a comfortable sauna and carbonated spring with an excellent view of Tokyo, while Okura Spa offers treatment menus with the motif of the natural philosophy of the “5 elements” that has been handed down from ancient times in East Asia. Okura Fitness & Spa was selected as the “Top Spa of Japan” at the Crystal Award 2022 (Spa & WELLNESS JAPAN). (27th Floor, The Okura Prestige Tower)

Some facilities at Okura Fitness & Spa will be closed due to periodic inspection and maintenance during January 13 – 16, 2026.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

For more details Please see HERE

Corporate & Celebration Events

• On daily basis, we receive tons of inquiry from corporate account not only domestic, but also from overseas. We have enough number of banquet rooms in total 19, containing 2,000sqm ball room, named Heian. Heian can accommodate 1,500 pax standing reception.
• Through the year, more than 500 wedding reception is held on weekend, as having wedding reception at hotel is one of popular way to invite people and celebrate together.

Extra Notable Features

• Okura Museum of Art, the existing Japanese oldest private museum, is standing within the hotel siting. It owns 2,500 items, including 3 national treasures, and staying guests may visit the museum for free.

Hotel and restaurant Awards

2024
• Forbes Travel Guide’s 2024 Star Awards
• Hotel : The Okura Tokyo Earns a Five-Star Award
• Restaurant : French Fine Dining Nouvelle Epoque Earns a Five-Star Award
• Spa : Okura Fitness & Spa Earns a Four-Star Award

2023
• Certified as a Sustainability Leader by The Leading Hotels of the World
• Certified as “ESG Practice 4” of Sakura Quality An ESG Practice, GSTC-Recognized Standard that assures the quality of hotels and ryokan which address the SDGs

2022

• Condé Nast Traveler 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards : The 2nd place in the top hotels category in Japan / The 1st place in the top hotels category in Tokyo
• CRYSTAL Awards 2022 (Spa & WELLNESS JAPAN): Top Spa of Japan
• 2022 Excellence Award “Cross-sectional Initiatives for SDGs” by JAPAN HOTEL ASSOCIATION

2019-2021

• Condé Nast Traveler 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards : The 2nd place in the top hotels category in Japan / The 1st place in the top hotels category in Tokyo
• MECENAT Award 2021 for Excellence
• The 6th INTERIOR PLANNING AWARD 2020 by Japan Federation of Interior Planner’s Association
• Banquet and Conference Rooms (Heian Room, Akebono Room etc.) : President of the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center (JAEIC) Award
• Guest Rooms: Winning Works
• All Day Dining Orchid: Winning Works
• The 40th Urban Green Awards : Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award
• Certification from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a “Leading business in sustainable buildings, etc.(CO2 Reduction Promotion Type)”
• Authorized by Certification from Minato City as a “Building certified for a fixed amount of CO2” under the “Minato Model Certified Fixed Amount of Carbon Dioxide System”

Number of employees

750 (April, 2023)

The Okura Tokyo Japan