THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
June 15, 2021 at 07:00 JST
An artist's rendition of the hotel planned by Imperial Hotel Ltd. in Kyoto's Gion district. The design will make use of the front exterior of the still-standing Yasaka Hall. (Provided by Imperial Hotel)
The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it will open a luxury hotel under the same name in Kyoto in spring 2026 by renovating a historic landmark in the ancient city's Gion traditional entertainment district that is the home of geisha culture. [Read More]
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