Tokyo gives tourism update

Tokyo recorded 162 hotels opening their doors in 2018, increasing the number of accommodation options to 1,646, a 10% rise on the previous year. And this rate of growth shows no sign of slowing down as the city has a number of new hotels in the pipeline. One of these new establishments is the luxury Hotel Okura, which has had the majority of its rooms off-sale and under construction since autumn 2015. On 12 September 2019 it will be reborn as The Okura Tokyo and become the flagship of The Okura Heritage brand that encompasses Japan’s traditional, cultural and historical legacy. The hotel will span two buildings: The Okura Heritage Wing and the 41-storey Okura Prestige Tower. Both will feature rooms, restaurants and a bar.

Getting around Tokyo doesn’t need to be complicated for visitors. The Japan Limousine Service offers an elegant and easy way to explore the city, providing a guided private tour for international travellers. Experienced drivers will assist with transporting visitors to everything from a Kabuki or ninja show and flower arranging experience to districts such as Harajuku and Shibuya to get a flavour of Tokyo’s thriving fashion scene and entertainment. The city is also proud to offer the “universal design taxi” service, which caters to travellers of all needs, including wheelchair users.