Hotel Okura counts on post-virus travel boom with Kyoto annex

Operator plans first new namesake location in Japan in decades next year

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A rendering of Hotel Okura's new Kyoto annex, which is designed for those seeking a luxe experience at a smaller hotel. (Photo courtesy of Hotel Okura)

KEIJIRO OHATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Hotel Okura will open the first new Japanese location of its namesake brand in 20 years to prepare for a tourism rebound after COVID-19 vaccines reach more people worldwide.

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