Experience Japan’s Seasons at Hoshino Resorts: 2024 Calendar Series

Experiencing the Changing Seasons at ‘Hoshinoya’

Hoshinoya, a part of Hoshino Resorts, is a place where you can deeply experience Japanese tradition and culture. In 2024, Hoshinoya Kyoto and Hoshinoya Tokyo will offer a unique ‘Calendar Experience’, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in Japan’s unique seasonal sensibilities. Inspired by the ‘calendar’ and ‘almanac’, deeply ingrained in Japanese life since ancient times, this program is designed to let visitors feel the delicate transitions of the four seasons in Japan.

Kyoto, thriving for about 1100 years as the center of Japanese politics and culture, contrasts with Tokyo, which evolved from the Edo period to a modern global city. In these historic cities, Hoshinoya offers hospitality in the style of Japanese inns and seasonal experiences reflecting each region’s unique culture. Why not experience the beauty of Japanese seasons with the sophisticated service of Hoshino Resorts?

From New Year Kabuki to Summer Firefly Hunts

“Hoshinoya’s ‘Calendar Experience’ offers unique programs that let you fully enjoy Japan’s seasonal highlights. In January, experience the ‘New Year Kabuki Stay’ at Hoshinoya Tokyo, celebrating the new year while embracing the tradition of Edo period Kabuki viewing. In May, enjoy the ‘Eighty-Eighth Night New Tea’, participating in the age-old tradition of new tea picking. And in June, at Hoshinoya Kyoto, spend a summer night like a Heian period noble, surrounded by the glow of fireflies during the ‘Summer Evening Firefly Hunt’.

These experiences are more than just tourism; they offer deep insights into Japanese culture and history. By participating in these programs crafted by Hoshinoya, visitors can intimately feel the seasonal moods of Japan.

Accommodation Information and Access

While the experiences at Hoshinoya are exceptional, their accommodations are equally attractive. Hoshinoya Tokyo, blending traditional Japanese inn elements with a modern twist, offers a unique atmosphere. This tower, with two underground and 17 above-ground floors, features tatami-floored entrances, traditional Japanese rooms, and an onsen (hot spring) on the top floor. Room rates start from 112,000 yen per night, conveniently accessible from Tokyo Station and Otemachi Station.

On the other hand, Hoshinoya Kyoto is situated in the serene natural beauty of Arashiyama. Room rates here start from 136,000 yen per night, offering accommodations and cuisine that utilize Kyoto’s traditional techniques and local ingredients. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station and easily accessible from within Kyoto city.

A stay at Hoshinoya Tokyo and Hoshinoya Kyoto is indeed a special experience. However, the accommodation prices mentioned are as of the time of this article’s publication. When planning your trip, please check the latest prices and terms on the Hoshino Resorts official website. Keep in mind that prices and available services may vary with the season and special events, so we recommend checking the latest information before booking.