Combining the cosmopolitan finesse of the world’s largest luxury hotel company with the rich local heritage, we will create unimaginable opportunities that will allow you to become one with nature and connect with your true self.

Each of our 89 spacious rooms has been planned for optimal relaxation, with calming Japanese-inspired design, modern amenities to meet every need, and impressive views of the natural world surrounding the resort. Rejuvenate by immersing yourself in unparalleled relaxation, allowing our skillful therapists to take you on a journey of disconnecting from your daily routine. The resort’s modern onsen and infinity pool design will make you feel like a celebrity, living the life of your dreams.

And a choice of the Chef’s unique blend of seasonal creations will complete your perfect picture just like an artist finishes a painting with the last stroke of his brush.

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Nothing should stand between you and your urge to explore.  Head out to take the city by storm, and return to contemporary rooms equipped with luxurious bath amenities, a TV and a Nespresso ® coffee machine, to relax and recharge.  Stay in upscale guestrooms in the heart of Ginza that provide everything you need and nothing you don’t.

Enjoy everything beyond the famed luxury shopping in the streets of Ginza, and step out to discover the cultural experiences, tastes and sights at the intersection of ever-changing culture and everlasting tradition in Tokyo.  Head over to nearby icons like the Ginza Six or the Tokyu Plaza Ginza, or hop on the subway for attractions like Omotesando, Tokyo Tower, Asakusa and beyond.

Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo offers a unique local bar and restaurant experience.  Featuring a relaxed environment for handcrafted cocktails and a contemporary menu with locally sourced ingredients, the restaurant and bar serve local favorites with a twist for those food and drink-centric travelers.  Start your days of exploration here with a daily buffet and delectable locally inspired creations, or end it with a drink or two by the bar.

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With a design aesthetic inspired by the beauty of its natural surroundings, the resort’s 50 rooms and suites offer breathtaking views of nearby Mount Yotei the “Mount Fuji of Hokkaido” and Mount Niseko Annupuri. Guests will be pampered with the ultimate in luxury at the resort, which features a traditional Japanese onsen, or hot spring spa, fed by the mineral-rich waters of Niseko’s natural underground thermal springs. Dining at Higashiyama Niseko Village is elevated to another level, where highly skilled chefs interpret the exquisite culinary traditions of Japan with ingredients that reflect the changing seasons.

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Unforgettable natural beauty of the area is reflected throughout the hotel. Beautifully appointed locally-crafted art welcomes guests in the lobby, the elevated infinity pool gently blends the scenery with the wide ocean in front. Each of the 58 contemporary guest rooms and suites are designed with an inspiration of the island beaches with white colored décor and seamless blue ocean views. Natural wooden tables and art pieces with seashells add indigenous styling to the rooms. Four guestrooms have dog-friendly features, offering a comfortable stay for all family members. The resort’s beautiful grass garden and beach bar facing the ocean, features places to unwind, as well as dining areas that provide captivating, endless views.

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Together with YTL Hotels, the award-winning studio, Design Intervention, has created bespoke interiors with key Japanese design principles in mind; each townhouse embraces shibumi and its key principles, crafted with a sense of calm and a touch of richness, through contemporary furnishings that brings an undercurrent of glamour and warmth.

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 Nestled at the southernmost point of Japan’s Okinawa region, ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort is a haven of natural beauty. As the gateway to the 21 islands making up the Yaeyama archipelago, visitors to the island are treated to endless horizons of azure water and direct access to picturesque Maesato Beach. Home to the rare blue coral reef of Shiraho, one of the world’s biggest and oldest blue coral reefs. It’s a place where time simply stops. 

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