Tokyo's central business district grows into hotel hot spot

Singapore's Ascott ready to bring its most luxurious brand to Japan's capital

Tokyo Station is the hub of Japan's railway network. In recent years, a number of luxury hotels have opened in the business district surrounding the site. (Photo by Kentaro Iwamoto)

CHIHIRO ISHIKAWA and YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writers

December 10, 2024 13:02 JST

TOKYO -- Singaporean hotelier Ascott and Japanese real estate developer Tokyo Tatemono in late 2029 will open a luxury accommodation in Japan, the companies announced on Tuesday, as Tokyo's central financial district grows into a hotel hot spot.