Hotel brand HOTEL THE MITSUI is set to expand its presence in Japan with the opening of HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE in 2026.
Located in the hot spring resort area of Hakone, within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the hotel will feature 126 rooms.
The move follows the opening of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO in 2020, which received the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for three consecutive years and Three Michelin Keys this year.
The new property will continue the brand's "Embracing Japan's Beauty" concept.
It will be situated in a forest offering views of the surrounding greenery. It will feature guest rooms, averaging 60m², villas, and a Presidential Suite.
The hotel will be accessible with a two-minute walk from Kowakudani Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway.
The structure, a mix of reinforced concrete with steel and wood, will include three floors above ground and two underground. Construction started in July.
The design and construction of HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE is being undertaken by Takenaka Corporation, with interior design by Yabu Pushelberg and exterior design by KOBAYASHI MAKI DESIGN WORKSHOP.
Managed by Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management, which also oversees Halekulani Okinawa and HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, the new hotel will join Marriott International's Luxury Collection.
This partnership aims to leverage Marriott's global network and reputation to attract a diverse clientele from both Japan and international destinations.
