Thailand's Dusit readies Japan hotel debut in Kyoto with cultural flair

Hospitality group looks to stand out by adding Southeast Asian touch

Dusit Thani Kyoto's lobby extensively uses wood, reminiscent of traditional Thai country homes. (Image courtesy of Dusit International)

TARO SAEKI, Nikkei staff writer

March 20, 2023 06:14 JST

TOKYO -- Thai hotel operator Dusit International will open two hotels in Kyoto that fuse Japan and Thailand, incorporating the Southeast Asian country's food and culture in a bid to stand out in the historical capital's crowded hospitality market.

The company's first hotel in the city will be the midpriced Asai Kyoto Shijo, with 114 guest rooms and a Thai restaurant, opening in June near Nishiki Market, a narrow shopping street popular with tourists.