‘Hoshinoya’ is a collection of properties, each offering a truly extraordinary escape through its own unique themes. ‘Hoshinoya Tokyo’, a Japanese ryokan in a tower that continues to evolve in step with the modern era, is offering a winter stay inspired by Japan’s finest traditions from 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027. Highlights during this period include bathing in the Otemachi Onsen, sourced from 1,500 metres below ground, as well as special post-bath sweets to be savoured in the Ochanoma Lounge; a reinterpretation of Edo’s chic street-food culture; and the winter-exclusive ‘Tenku Asa Keiko’ (Morning Training in the Sky), where guests warm their bodies with early morning sword-swinging practice. Furthermore, the New Year will feature a New Year’s tea ceremony and other traditional seasonal delights. This is a special stay where you can immerse yourself in an extraordinary experience whilst remaining in the heart of the city, deeply rejuvenating both body and mind.
Early Morning Training Session: Warming Up with Rapid Sword Swings
Held on a rooftop 160 metres above ground, overlooking the city of Tokyo, this rapid sword-swinging training session is supervised by a master of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū school. Under the crisp, clear winter morning sky, participants swing their wooden swords with vigour to warm their frozen bodies right to the core. Overlooking the spectacular cityscape of central Tokyo, you’ll regulate your breathing and posture in the tradition of the Edo-period samurai—an extraordinary experience unique to this venue. After the training session, head to Otemachi Onsen. Wash away the sweat with a refreshing bath and surrender yourself to the mineral-rich waters, guiding your mind and body into a state of even deeper relaxation. The sky, viewed through the open-ceiling atrium, takes on a different character from the previous evening’s twilight or night, allowing you to luxuriate in a morning bath that is truly unique.
Period: 1 December 2026 – 28 February 2027
Times: From 6:50 / From 7:50
Price: 6,000 yen per person (including tax and service charge; accommodation not included)
Rich ice cream to enjoy after a soak in the natural hot springs: Winter matcha topping
After checking in, begin by warming yourself through and through in the ‘Otemachi Onsen’, drawn from a depth of 1,500 metres below ground. Derived from seawater trapped deep underground, ‘Otemachi Onsen’ is rich in salt and offers excellent moisturising and heat-retaining properties. Once you have warmed up thoroughly in the hot springs, make your way to the ‘Ochanoma Lounge’, which is connected to each guest room via a tatami-floored corridor. We serve our homemade ice cream generously topped with fragrant matcha, freshly whisked right before your eyes. The exquisite contrast in temperature pleasantly stimulates the senses, offering a deeply atmospheric experience unique to traditional Japanese ryokan.
| Period: |
1 December 2026 – 28 February 2027 |
| Time: |
From 16:30 / From 17:00 |
| Price: |
2,057 yen (including tax and service charge) |
‘A Moment Before Dinner’: Elegantly Savouring the Charm of Edo
To complement the anticipation before dinner, we present a moment that reinterprets Edo’s chic street-food culture in the Hoshinoya Tokyo style. The flavour is all the more exceptional when you deliberately step out into the slightly chilly evening air. We pair piping-hot hanpen, infused with a broth rich in umami, with a flavourful cup of hot sake. A flavour born in Nihonbashi and cherished at street stalls. As you let your thoughts wander to the winter scenery of Edo, this rich start to the evening quietly heightens your anticipation for dinner.
| Period: |
1 December 2026 – 28 February 2027 |
| Time: |
17:00 – 18:00 |
| Price: |
Free |
‘New Year’s Tea Ceremony’: Celebrating the New Year in a serene setting overlooking the city centre’s skyscrapers
We are hosting a ‘New Year’s Tea Ceremony’ in a tatami room featuring a traditional hearth. Against the backdrop of Otemachi’s modern skyscrapers, we will serve matcha to mark the start of the year in a serene space bathed in the light of the New Year. Savour this time-honoured New Year tradition, which dates back to the Edo period, amidst a setting imbued with the contemporary aesthetic unique to a Japanese ryokan in the city centre. It is a special occasion to sit upright amidst the festive atmosphere of the New Year and celebrate the refreshing start to the year.
| Dates: |
1–3 January 2027 |
| Booking: |
Not required |
| Fee: |
Free of charge |
