Hilton marks milestones as it opens Hilton Kyoto and Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda

Hilton announced the opening of two new hotels in Japan, a move that shows its drive to expand its presence in the country.

The opening of the Hilton Kyoto marks the debut of the company’s flagship brand in the city considered to be the heart of cultural tourism in Japan.

Likewise, the opening of the Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda is another milestone, as it is the first Canopy property to open outside of China.

Two distinctive properties

Hilton area vice-president and head for Japan, Korea, and Micronesia Joseph Khairallah expressed his pleasure at the opening of Hilton’s flagship brand hotel in Kyoto. 

Khairallah said: “With its strategic location and signature Hilton hospitality, Hilton Kyoto is ideally suited to serve business and leisure demand in the Kyoto market. The hotel is well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of guests along with our four other hotels in the city. We look forward to providing our signature hospitality and thoughtful service to both international and domestic guests in Kyoto.”

For his part, Hilton president in the Asia Pacific Alan Watts remarked on the timely opening of Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda, given that the city is getting ready to welcome global travellers next year for Expo 2025.

Watts said: “We are proud to debut our Canopy by Hilton brand and deliver truly bespoke, locally inspired stays in one of the world’s most sophisticated travel destinations. Canopy Osaka Umeda represents yet another exciting growth chapter for Hilton, this time within the vibrant, fast-growing lifestyle category, and is set to define new benchmarks for hospitality once again.”

Infusing tradition into modern hospitality

Hilton Kyoto is situated in the Kawaramachi Sanjo neighborhood, approximately 15 minutes by car from Kyoto Station or a two-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line. 

The hotel offers convenient access to major tourist attractions such as the world-famous Kiyomizu Temple, known for its distinctive architecture, as well as the Heian Jingu Shrine. 

Hilton Kyoto is also within walking distance of Gion and Pontocho, entertainment enclaves well-known for their traditional streetscapes. 

The design of Hilton Kyoto is centered around the concept of creating a ‘Kyoto synapse’: seamlessly connecting guests to the city’s unique blend of history, modernity, tradition, and innovation. 

Drawing inspiration from orimono, Kyoto’s iconic textiles, the hotel’s design elements of intricate lattice patterns greet guests upon arrival in the stunning five-storey atrium lobby.

A colourful addition to a dynamic city

Located within one of Japan’s most exciting urban centers, Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda offers a thoughtfully curated, boutique stay, drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy and cultural heritage of Osaka. 

Whether for business or leisure, guests are invited to experience a modern and stylish stay rooted in the culture of the local area. 

Located within the expansive GRAND GREEN OSAKA urban complex, the hotel is surrounded by UMEKITA PARK, lifestyle stores, and community spaces that foster idea generation, innovation and collaboration amongst organizations and institutes in public and private sectors. 

Conveniently located an approximately seven-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, the hotel provides easy access to major JR, Hankyu and Osaka Metro lines, with Kansai International Airport just an hour away by train. 

In this prime location, the hotel also serves as an ideal base for exploring neighboring cities like Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. 

As a Canopy signature offering, guests can also immerse themselves in the surroundings with complimentary rental bicycles to explore the unique neighborhoods.