(TAN): Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real Estate, a community-focused property developer based in Tokyo, to operate the Dusit Thani Kyoto — its first Dusit-branded hotel in Japan to be open in September 2023.
Signed through D&J, a subsidiary of Dusit International based in Tokyo, the historic deal reflects Dusit’s commitment to sustainable expansion by bringing long-term value to its local communities through creating jobs, contributing to the economy, and encouraging responsible tourism.
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Located in the centre of the city, only 850 metres from Kyoto station in the Honganji Monzen-machi district, the new hotel will comprise approximately 150 rooms over four floors. Facilities will include a Thai-themed all-day dining restaurant, a Japanese specialty restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, function rooms, a health club equipped for fitness, and wellness facilities.
“We are delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to work with Yasuda Real Estate to bring our unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to Japan for the first time,” said Suphajee Suthumpun, CEO of Dusit International. “Continuing our strategy for sustainable expansion, the signing of Dusit Thani Kyoto serves as a major milestone for our company. It also highlights our confidence in the strength and resilience of Japan’s travel market and its ability to bounce back strong after all the current challenges.”
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Guests will enjoy easy access to nearby attractions such as Higashi Honganji Temple, Nishi Honganji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kyoto Tower, and Kyoto Aquarium. Gion, the city’s famous Geisha district, is only 10 minutes away by train, while Nishiki Market, a shopping and dining street known as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen,’ can be reached in 15 minutes.
Masahiro Nakagawa, president, Yasuda Real Estate said, “With a locally inspired design and unique blend of Thai and Japanese hospitality traditions, Dusit Thani Kyoto will be ideally positioned to deliver a truly distinctive stay experience in the heart of the city.”
