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September 24, 2020
A new Four Seasons opens on the upper floors of Tokyo's Otemachi | TRAVEL
TRAVEL | Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi
Enjoy views from the upper floors, and indulge your senses with exquisite dining and cutting-edge therapies.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi, the third Four Seasons property in Japan, has opened.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi | Edit by TSUCHIDA Takashi
Implementing the unique global health and safety program "Lead With Care"
Otemachi, Tokyo—a district that has prospered since the Edo period and is now Tokyo's premier financial center. Adjacent to the lush Imperial Palace gardens and directly connected to Otemachi Station, a hub for Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi has arrived.
The hotel occupies the top six floors of a 39-story building designed by the American architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The hotel's interiors blend Japanese aesthetics with 360-degree panoramic views, characterized by minimalist lines, soft textures, a calming color palette, and spaciousness. On clear days, Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance.
Four restaurants and bars are situated across three distinct spaces and a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views, with Italian Executive Chef Marco Riva bringing a dynamic approach to dining.
Michelin-starred chef Guillaume Bracaval presents innovative, contemporary French cuisine at "est," utilizing ingredients sourced from across Japan to highlight their natural flavors. PIGNETO, led by Chef Yoshihiro Kigawa, offers Italian dining, while the bar "VIRTÙ" evokes a Parisian ambiance against the backdrop of Tokyo. At "THE LOUNGE," Executive Pastry Chef Yusuke Aoki and a traditional Japanese confectioner offer sweets and savories for a classic afternoon tea experience.
Located on the 39th floor, the hotel's highest level, "THE SPA" features five private treatment rooms, including a couple's suite for simultaneous treatments. Indulge in relaxation with the "Yakusugi Forest Renewal" treatment, utilizing thousand-year-old Yakusugi cedar from Yakushima, or experience cutting-edge therapies.
Additionally, the hotel offers a steam room, baths, a fitness center with personal training options, and a heated swimming pool.
The 170 guest rooms, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, and the 20 suites, including the luxurious Imperial Suite on the 38th floor, offer stunning city views. Four Seasons' signature beds and spa-like bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay.
The hotel also provides facilities for weddings, conferences, and events.
In addition to adhering to Tokyo's health and safety guidelines, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi implements its unique global health and safety program, "Lead With Care." By leveraging cutting-edge technology and tools informed by medical expertise, the hotel ensures a safe welcome for its guests. Experience the sensory delights that only Four Seasons can provide.
