Summaryof

The Okura Tokyo<July, 2022>

Contents

1. Brand Concept・・・・・・

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2. Whole View ・・・・・ ・・

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3. Two Buildings・・・・ ・・

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4. Establishment・・・・ ・ ・7

5. Facilities・・・・・・・・・

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Restaurant, Bar
Fitness & Spa
Guest Room, Club Lounge
Banquet Room
Okura Salon, Tea Ceremony Room, Hotel Okura Wine Academy, GO Salon
Shopping Arcade
Okura Museum of Art, Okura Garden

6. Symbolic Design・・・・・

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7. SDGs and Social Responsibility・・・・17
8. Awards and Certifications ・・・ ・・・ 19
9. Hotel Information ・・・・

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Media Contact
Public Relations: Hiroaki Matsumoto / Tetsuya Yabe / Kazuko Oguri
Hotel Okura Tokyo Co., Ltd.
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Tel: +81-3-3224-6731 Fax: +81-3-3224-6727
E-mail: pr@tokyo.hotelokura.co.jp

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1. Brand Concept

The Okura Tokyo opened on the 12th September, 2019.
Offering a signature combination of “traditional luxury” and “contemporary luxury”,
we look forward to welcoming guests from all over the world.

One Okura consisted by two stories
Recreated as the symbol of a new age, The Okura Tokyo consists of two buildings—The Okura Heritage
Wing that retains the globally acknowledged hospitality, while celebrating Japanese beauty and presenting
the local atmosphere and tradition, and The Okura Prestige Tower full of the modernism and dynamismthat embodies the global city, Tokyo.
The Japanese aesthetic and the stately, serene atmosphere that arise from it are irreplaceable essences of
Okura that we have long cherished since our founding, and what we will continue to have in the future.
Meanwhile, in Tokyo, where internationalization is expanding in various aspects, people's needs andexpectations from hotels are becoming more diverse.
This is a base, Okura Square
The Okura Tokyo is located on a hillside with an elevation difference of 19 m, surrounded by the slopes
Reinan-zaka, Edomi-zaka, and Shiomi-zaka. The Okura Square, the gate zone and façade of The Okura
Tokyo, is at the highest part of the premises. From the north, west, and east sides, the Heritage, Prestige,
and Okura Museum of Art, which is a private museum related to the Okura family, surround the space
filled with peaceful and dignified atmosphere created by the basin. In the Square with a floor covered in
granite patterned in ichimatsu, a traditional Japanese checkered pattern, a large water feature with a 42meter side length is situated. A beautiful view is created with the hotel buildings and surrounding
landscape reflected on the water in the morning and evening while the gentle breeze creates ripples on thesurface. The hexagonal island at the center of the Square with a willow tree planted is literally the center
point of Okura: The line drawn straight from there connects it to the center of each wing’s lobby for.
Serving as the entrance to the world of Okura, the Okura Square with its memorable view leads visitorsfrom the scenery in front of them to the hotel.

31. Brand Concept

The Okura Heritage (17-story medium-rise building)
Cherishing the theme of beauty and the heart of Japan that transcend borders, which has been handed down since
Okura's founding, we provide a truly rich, relaxing experience in a traditional Japanese atmosphere. The lobby isdesigned to resemble a tokonoma, an alcove in a traditional Japanese room where pieces for artistic appreciation aredisplayed, and is a place where guests can enjoy the balance of space and design. With spacious guest room 8 meters
wide and the luxurious yet down-to-earth furnishings, The Okura Heritage Wing provides guests who desire a private
space with a unique experience that reminds them of a hanare—a traditional Japanese dwelling built apart from themain building—while still staying in the city, and a relaxing time that cannot be found anywhere else. The Okura
Heritage Wing's private, spacious rooms may also serve as a guest house for world's dignitaries.

The lobby of the Okura Heritage Wing, which is designed to provide serenity andthus eschews from excessive decorations, making its space as a whole resemble atokonoma by furnishing it with seasonal flowers and artistic décor.
Details of Décor■Flower arrangement : Arrangement of seasonal flowers done by Sekiso School of Ikebana■ Front wall: Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry■ Stairwell lighting: Wisteria flower-shaped chandelier, designed by French architect Lina
Ghotmeh, the 12.5-meter-long artwork decorates the stairwell that connects the lobby in the
5F and 4F.
（Please refer to page 15 and 16 décor description for details)

The Okura Prestige (41-story-high-rise building)
The Okura Prestige Tower provides not only accommodation, but also has facilities such as restaurants and fitness
gyms, as well as banquet halls for weddings and other special occasions, with all facilities equipped with high-gradefeatures to meet all the guests’needs. The Tower's lobby is reconstructed as a faithful recreation of the original Okura
Lobby, a traditional lobby that garnered high praise both in Japan and abroad for its architectural beauty. The harmonyof internationality and the Japanese aesthetic, as well as the comforting atmosphere that allows guests to have arelaxing time just by being there, although the hotel itself is located in the center of the busy city of Tokyo, are both
unique features that cannot be found anywhere else and continue to be the essential foundations of Okura.
The traditional lobby that lets guests experience the Okura ambience in an
instant has been reconstructed in the Okura Prestige Tower. Although there arefew changes in appearance, each décor and furnishing, including the Okura
Lantern, has been repaired or newly created based on close research.
Details of Décor■ Large Flower Vase : center of the lobby■ Okura lanterns： lobby ceiling■ Four Petal Flowers ornamental textile ： lobby wall
■ Hemp leaf pattern muntins： lobby window■ Bamboo leaf shoji: lobby window■ Lacquered tables and chairs： lobby■ World Clock： lobby wall
（Please refer to page 15 and 16 décor description for details)

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For Tokyo Metro : Ginza Line/Namboku Line<Tameike-sanno>

Banquet
Entrance

Shiomi-zaka slope

For Tokyo Metro :Ginza Line<Toranomon>

For Tokyo Metro :Hibiya Line<Toranomon Hills>

Reinan-zakaslope

US Embassy

The Okura Heritage Wing

Main Ent.

Edomi-zaka
slope

Main Ent.

OfficeEntrance

The Okura Prestige Tower

Edomi-zaka ParkFor Tokyo Metro :Namboku Line
<Roppongi-itchome>

Okura
Museum ofArt

For Tokyo Metro : Hibiya Line
<Kamiya-cho><Basin＞

Okura Squre5

3. Two Buildings

64. Establishment

Although The Okura Tokyo was built on the site of the former
Hotel Okura Tokyo Main Building, the construction was not justa rebuilding of the Main Building, but rather a project that strived
to create a new brand and make a fresh start for everything.

The closing of the Main Building
About fifty years after our founding in 1962, discussions of rebuilding of the Main Building began in early
2000 due to the necessity of introducing new facilities to accommodate our guests’ needs and revamp our hotel
into a thriving business for years to come. At first, a plan to preserve the original “Three Arrows Architecture”
was discussed. However, after careful consideration, we finally decided to construct everything anew from thefoundation and up and closed the Main Building in August 2015.
Learning from our origin
Before the demolition of the Main Building, careful research was conducted by making measurements forevery area of the building, and by conducting an academic survey on the material and structure for parts
including walls, ceilings, and pillars, as well as décor and furnishings displayed in the lobby, etc. Thoroughresearch was especially conducted for the Okura Lobby, since it was to be reconstructed in the new structure
and we took it as our responsibility to pass down the tradition to future generations, and we managed to
discover details of construction work from over a half a century ago.

Creating a space
We were tasked with a big question of what kind of architecture to build on a site with a steep slope surroundedby three hills. As an answer to this question, the renowned architect Yoshio Taniguchi, who was charged withdesigning the lobby as the face of the new Okura, chose the landscape as one of the key factors. He considered
the land and the surrounding city as something absolute and lasting, while a building may not be so, andtherefore, he believed that a building cannot exist without its connection with the land. His fundamental belief
is that the only way to create a landscape that will be remembered by people is by creating a flow frompermanent structures, such as roads, squares, and landscape, to the premises and finally to the building itself,
thus preventing the latter from standing out as something out of place. This belief also happened to work intandem with the Okura Tokyo's role to serve as a landmark in Toranomon, which has been designated as alarge development area by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Connection with the city
The first step in creating a landscape was designing the Okura Square (See P.3 for more details). In order tosecure a space to quickly invite visitors into the world of Okura, we relocated the pre-existing Okura Museumof Art 6.5 meters closer to the Reinan-zaka, one of the aforementioned three hills, and by doing this we createda massive square surrounded by two buildings and the museum. In the square adorned with the vast waterfeature, a constant flow of life with people and cars is created as envisioned in the basic concept, and beyond
the square awaits an exceptional experience with various services offered in the two wings. The Okura Tokyo
is a special place that offers memorable scenes from the moment of welcoming its visitors to the time of saying
farewell.

75. Facilities ～Restaurant, Bar
Dining, Meeting, Learning and Resting.
The Okura Tokyo welcomes all occasions with the best quality service.
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Restaurant, Bar

French Cuisine <Nouvelle Epoque> 5F The Okura Heritage Wing
Paying homage to the tradition as Japan’s pioneer in French gastronomy, andestablishing Okura’s French cuisine at La Belle Epoque, the restaurant opens
afresh with a new name to continue the evolution of French cuisine in new era .
Chef : Shinichi Ikeda
Business hours： 7:00～9:30 / 11:30～14:30 / 17:30～21:30
Price range：
Breakfast from JPY5,000 / lunch from JPY10,000 / dinner from
JPY25,000
Capacity：
total 56, 1 private room
TEL :+81-3-3505-6073＊ Children allowed more than 12 years old.
＊ Dress Code : Smart Casual for Breakfast / Smart Elegance for Lunch & Dinner

Japanese Cuisine <Yamazato> 4F The Okura Heritage Wing
Separate counters for restaurant dining, sushi, tempura and even tea ceremonyroom are installed, offering the best of each while maintaining a sense of unity.
Yamazato strives to offer the finest Japanese dining at the hotel.
Chef : Tadashi Sawauchi
Business hours : 7:00～9:30（Sat.Sun.Holidays10:00）/ 11:30～14:30 /17:30～21:30
Price range：
breakfast from JPY4,000 / lunch from JPY10,000 / dinner from
JPY16,000
Capacity：
total 114 (including 10 at restaurant dining /12 (counter) and 8 (table) at sushi) / 12 at tempura , 5 private rooms
TEL :+81-3-3505-6070＊Children allowed more than 10 years old.
＊Dress Code : Smart Casual

Tepppanyaki＜Sazanka＞ 41F The Okura Prestige Tower
Premium food from across Japan such as special wagyu, seafood, andvegetables cooked on the well-polished iron plate can be enjoyed in the stylishinterior themed on earth and fire, along with the view from the top floor.
Manager : Toshiyuki Kunigo
Business hours : 11:30～14:30 / 17:30～21:30
Price range :lunch JPY 4,000 - 10,000 / dinner JPY16,000 - 48,000
Capacity :total 80, 5 private rooms
TEL :+81-3-3505-6071＊Dress Code : Smart Casual

Chinese Cuisine <Toh-Ka-Lin> 6F The Okura Prestige Tower
Offering premium taste that integrates traditional Chinese methods with thefour seasons of Japan. In the space inspired by Shangri-La., Chinese cuisinethat is more than just delicious will be served.
Chef : Ryusei Chin
Business hours : 11:30～14:30（Sat.Sun.Holidays15:30）17:30～21:30
Price range :lunch JPY 4,000-12,000 / dinner JPY 9,000-30,000
Capacity：
total 144, 8 private rooms
TEL :+81-3-3505-6068＊Dress Code : Smart Casual85. Facilities ～Restaurant, Bar

All-day Dining <Orchid> 5F The Okura Prestige Tower
Offering Okura’s signature dishes from the lively open kitchen. All occasions
are available from early morning to late night at a large hall with vaulted
ceiling, terrace tables and private rooms. Weekends buffet is also remarkable.
Chef : Akira Mashiyama
Business hours :Price range :6:30～22:00
breakfast from JPY2,200 / lunch from JPY3,200 (weekdays)
from JPY6,300 (Sat.Sun.Holidays) / dinner from JPY8,800
Capacity :total 162 in hall / total 46 at terrace, 2 private rooms
TEL :(03)3505-6069＊Dress Code : Smart Casual

Main Bar <Orchid Bar> 5F The Okura Prestige Tower
Stately furnished with succeeded items ; a symbolic long counter, the leather
chairs and the tables made of copper. The grand atmosphere and the skill offirst-class bartenders offer a moment of satisfaction. The liquor lineup features
over 200 types including globally rare items.
Business hours : 11:30～24:00
Capacity：
total 79（＊no smoking at all tables）
TEL :+81-3-3505-6076＊Dress Code : Smart Casual

Bar & Lounge <Starlight> 41F The Okura Prestige Tower
Offering flexible options depending on the situation. Consisting of three zones,
The Bar that includes a standing space, The Lounge imbued with a relaxing feel,and The Chef’s Kitchen with a personal and sophisticated atmosphere.
Available snacks and desserts on daytime with a panoramic view at 190m
above the ground.
Business hours :Capacity：

11:30～24:00
total 89 (including 8 at Chef’s Table), 1 private room(＊no smoking at all tables)
TEL :+81-3-3505-6075＊Dress Code : Smart Casual

Delicatessen <Chef’s Garden> 5F The Okura Prestige Tower
Chef’s Garden always offers more than 150 kinds of items, including Okura
original confectionery, which are perfect for gifts, bread, Japanese and Westernside dishes, condiments and drinks..
Business hours :TEL :6:30～22:00+81-3-3505-6072

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5. Facilities ～Fitness & Spa■

Fitness & Spa

Okura Fitness & Spa 27 / 26F The Okura Prestige Tower
Newly opened as a base for total wellness offering the finest relaxation andrefreshment for both men and women in an urban location. Completely
equipped with the most advanced exercise machines and treatment menu by
ANNAYAKE from France, its first and only operation in Japan.
<27F> Reception / Gym / Pool (25m×5 lanes）/ Bathroom / Sauna / Steamed Sauna
Relaxation Room / Club Salon<26F> Treatment Room (7 private rooms, total 10 beds)

Business hours :<Fitness> 6:00～22:00（Sun.～21:30）<Spa> 10:00～22:00（Sun.～21:30）Reservation required
Conditions of use : Membership system<exception> - Guests of The Okura Tokyo : Available Fitness & Spa- Visitors : Available only Spa (including Bathroom on 27F).
For additional use of gym and pool, JPY 13,200 separately
charged.
TEL :<Fitness> +81-3-3505-6078<Spa>+81-3-3505-6086《Spa Menu》

Combined traditional know-how from both East and West, the menu inspired by the five elements.
Body

FacialRelax
Lumiere60min. ￥27,000 / 90min. ￥36,000

90min. ￥40,500

Hi

60min. ￥30,300

90min. ￥38,000

TsuchiRecharge

60min. ￥27,000 / 90min. ￥36,000

60min. ￥29,000 / 90min. ￥40,500

Kin

RebornRefresh90min.￥38,000

60min. ￥27,800

60min. ￥30,300 / 90min. ￥38,000

60min. ￥28,000

Moku

Sui

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5. Facilities ～Guest Room, Club Lounge■

List of Guest Rooms total 508 roooms《The Okura Heritage Wing》 total 140 rooms
Room type

Heritage Room

Dimension

Floor

53～63㎡ / 570～678ft

Heritage Room Bath with View
Heritage Corner
Heritage Room with Balcony
Heritage Suite
Ambassador Suite
Presidential Suite

2

6～17Ｆ

60㎡ / 645ft

2

6～17Ｆ

60㎡ / 645ft

2

6～17Ｆ

60㎡ / 645ft

2

6～9Ｆ

120㎡ / 1,291ft

2

7～9F / 15～16F

137㎡ / 1,474ft

2

6F

256㎡ / 2,755ft

2---《The Okura Prestige Tower》 total 368 rooms, including 98 rooms on Club Floor
Room type

Prestige Room
Prestige Room Bath with View
Prestige Room Upper Floor

Prestige Corner

Dimension

Floor

48㎡ / 516ft

2

28～33Ｆ

48㎡ / 516ft

2

28～33Ｆ

48㎡ / 516ft

2

34～36Ｆ

56㎡ / 602ft

2

28～36Ｆ《Club Floor》 37～40F The Okura Prestige Tower
Room typeClub Room

Dimension

Floor

48㎡ / 516ft

2

37～40F

48㎡ / 516ft

2

37～40F

Club Corner

56㎡ / 602ft

2

37～40F

Club Suite97～106㎡ / 1,044～1,140ft

Club Room Bath with View

Royal Suite

Imperial Suite■

Club Lounge

2

37F

201㎡ / 2,163ft

2

38F

730㎡ / 7,857ft

2---

37F The Okura Prestige Tower

Used for Okura Heritage Wing and Club Floor guests. The facilities include a conference room and dining area
which offers a food spread that changes three times a day. Club Floor guests may also check in and out here.
Business hours : 10:00～21:00
Capacity :total 80 (including a dining and meeting room)
Food Presentation: afternoon meal 14:00～16:30 /night hors d’oeuvre 17:00～19:30 / night cap 19:30～21:00

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5. Facilities ～Banquet Room■

Banquet Room（total 19）《Banquet Rooms》2 rooms
Name of venue

Dimension

Capacity (persons)

Heian Room

1,968㎡ / 21,184ft

Orchard678㎡ / 7,298ft

2

2

Floor

2,300

The Okura Prestige Tower 1F

650

The Okura Prestige Tower 2F《Function Rooms》5 rooms
Name of venue

Dimension

Capacity (persons)

Floor

Akebono Room

489㎡ / 5,264ft

2

450

The Okura Prestige Tower 1F

Maple

358㎡ / 3,854ft

2

280

The Okura Prestige Tower 7F

L’étoile

198㎡ / 2,131ft

2

150

The Okura Prestige Tower 41F

La lune198㎡ / 2.131ft

2

140

The Okura Prestige Tower 41F

161㎡ / 1,733ft

2

80

The Okura Prestige Tower 41F

Le soleil《Meeting Rooms》12 rooms
Name of venue

Dimension

Capacity (persons)

Floor

Chitose Room

112㎡ / 1,206ft

2

70

The Okura Prestige Tower 1F

Chelsea

105㎡ / 1,130ft

2

80

The Okura Prestige Tower 7F

Victoria

72㎡ / 775ft

2

50

The Okura Prestige Tower 2F

La météore

65㎡ / 700ft

2

50

The Okura Prestige Tower 41F

La lumière

65㎡ / 700ft

2

50

The Okura Prestige Tower 41F

Mayfair

64㎡ / 689ft

2

60

The Okura Prestige Tower 7FWindsor

63㎡ / 678ft

2

40

The Okura Prestige Tower 2FYork

63㎡ / 678ft

2

48

The Okura Prestige Tower 2F

12

The Okura Prestige Tower 7F

Lily / Iris / Cattleya /Rose

30～34㎡ / 323～366ft

2125. Facilities ～Okura Salon, Tea Ceremony Room, Wine Academy, GO Salon■ The Okura Salon

The Okura Salon 6F Okura Prestige Tower
Suitable for small meetings or discussions, this seating area is for One Harmony
members and hotel guests. You can also enjoy the view of the Okura Square
including the waterscape and Okura Museum of Art beyond from a large
window.
Business hours :Capacity :■9:00～18:00
total 60, 2 semi-private rooms, 4 private rooms

Tea Ceremony Room

<Chosho-an> 4F The Okura Heritage Wing
Restored adjacent to the Japanese Cuisine Yamazato. In respect to the original
version designed by the architect Mitsuhiko Otani, rebuilt by Yoshio Taniguchi.
After dining at Yamazato, or independently as a tea ceremony room between
lunch and dinner hours.
Business hours : 12:00 - 16:00 (Last entry at 15:30)* Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Price range :Tea Ceremony Service JPY2,750 / person
TEL :+81-3-3505-6070■

Wine Academy

Hotel Okura Wine Academy 41F The Okura Prestige Tower
The eight classes and curriculums are available to satisfy both beginners andexperts. In addition to gaining abundant knowledge, participants can enjoy
carefully cellared, select wines paired with various Okura’s cuisine.
Beginning :Every April and October (max. for 6 months, 90 min / class)Number of people : 15 persons per class
TEL：+81-3-3224-7690（Weekdays 12:00～17:00）■

GO (the game of GO) Salon

GO Salon 1F The Okura Prestige Tower
Go Salon is an exclusive salon where members of beginner level to dan-ranked
players can enjoy the great game of Go. The Salon offers private lessons byprofessional Go players and group lessons for beginners.
Lecturer : Professional GO players
Business hours :Price range :<exception >TEL :13:00～21:00 (L. A. 20:00) Sat.Sun.Holidays ～19:00 (L.O. 18:00)
Membership system- Guests JPY3,300- Visitors accompanied with members JPY4,400+81-3-3224-6640

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5. Facilities ～Shopping Arcade,Okura Museum of Art, Okura Garden
Shopping Arcade
Shopping Arcade 5 / 4 / B1F The Okura Prestige Tower■

The arcade consists of 20 stores that offer a wide variety of services, including various
boutiques, barber shops, beauty salons, and a dental clinic（information on each store isprovided on the next page).
Business hours : Depending on each shop■

Okura Museum of Art (Okura Shuko-kan)

Okura Museum of Art, surrounding the Okura Square with the two buildings of The Okura Tokyo, is thefirst private museum of art founded in 1917 by Kihachiro Okura (a businessman active from Meiji to
Taisho era, and a father of Kishichiro Okura, the founder of Hotel Okura Tokyo) . Stored about 2,500
pieces including 3 national treasures, 13 important cultural properties and 44 important works of art that
Kihachiro had collected Japanese and Asian antique arts and modern paintings as Kishichiro’s collection.
Opening hours :Closed :Admission :Address：
TEL ：
URL：

10:00～17:00（L. A. 16:30）
Mondays
Adults JPY1,000 / University & High School Students
JPY800 / under Junior High School Students FREE
*Separately charged for Special Exposition*Free for the guests of accommodation at The Okura Tokyo
2-10-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-5575-5711
www.shukokan.org

Collaboration with The Okura Tokyo
Admission ticket including Lunch : JPY5,500 / person
Admission ticket including Tea & Cakes : JPY3,000 / person＊Available at Okura Museum of Art and / or Orchid, all-day dining■ The Okura Garden

Situated on the north side of the Okura Heritage Wing, the garden was inspired by the kyokusui(meandering water) garden originally located on the 7th floor of the main building. Incorporating stones
and gravel, this garden represents the abstract concepts of water flowing from the Okura Square waterfeature. Taking advantage of slopes with a 19-meter variation in ground level, the Japanese landscapefeatures many trees and stones replanted or relocated from the main building, including the Okura’s hugesymbol ginkgo tree and a camphor tree planted by Meiji-era Admiral Togo Heihachiro. Part of the reason
for rebuilding the hotel was to turn an area of approximately 1.3 hectares*, half of the entire site, into agreen space and open it to the public. However, neighboring Edomi-zaka Park, a city planning park, wasthe first to benefit from Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s City Planning Park and Green Space
Development System . The adjoining Edomi-zaka Park, in addition to being the first urban development
park improved under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Urban Parks and Sustainable City Planning
Scheme, was in September 2020 awarded the 40th Green City Award sponsored by the Organization forLandscape and Urban Green Infrastructure.
*including Edomi-zaka Park
Opening hours :5:00～23:00

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6. Symbolic Design■

Explanation of each design
Okura lanterns ＜5F The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby＞
These are lanterns shaped like ornamental beads reminiscent of ancient ornamental beads datingfrom the Kofun (Tumulus) era. They are made up of 5 strings of ornamental beads, each ofwhich consists of ten pentagon-shaped plates. In the course of the restoration of these lanterns,
the light bulbs were replaced with LED lights in consideration of the environment, which
involved remaking the framework. Through a continuous process of trial and error, theuniqueness of the light generated by the original lanterns was recreated. The pentagon-shaped
faceted ornaments were newly produced with some original gold-color panels decorating thelantern surfaces; these were selected for reuse as they were well preserved.

Hemp leaf kumiko lattices ＜5F The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby＞
Muntins are detailed pieces of framework providing structure for fittings such as the shoji andfusuma used to partition rooms within a house; "Muntin craftsmanship" is the technique of
putting these detailed members together by hand without using nails or adhesive agents. It has
been an element of Japanese traditional culture since the Asuka era. In addition, hemp leaf has
been treasured by Japanese people as bringing luck since ancient times; this particular pattern isformed by a series of continuous isosceles triangles. During restoration, it was determined thatthe plain-wood finish would be reproduced with the characteristics of hinoki (Japanese cypress),
instead of the shiny black finish of the old wood.

Four Petal Flowers ornamental textile＜5F The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby＞
A pattern of four petal flowers designed by the late Kenkichi Tomimoto, an authority on
porcelain and a living national treasure, was produced as a tsuzure-ori (tapestry weave) by
Tatsumura Textile Co., Ltd. based in Nishijin, Kyoto, creating an ornamental textile which
resembles a folding screen. At the time of restoration, there were no records describing the
production process other than the original design drawings; the technique of embossing withflowers had been lost so trial and error was used until it was recreated based on the Four Petal
Flowers tapestry in the original main building lobby which provided clues.

Lacquered tables and chairs ＜5F The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby＞
A lacquered table featuring deep black and vermillion colors designed to resemble the center ofa plum blossom, and 5 chairs arranged to resemble the petals, when seen from above. During
restoration, the table and chair frame-works were reused as foundations. The tables were
repaired, reinforced and re-lacquered; the chairs were reupholstered and restored to their
original brand-new appearance.

Bamboo leaf shoji＜5F The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby＞
Designed by Seido Iwata, the first head of Sekiso School of Ikebana, the paper sliding door,
called shoji in Japanese, shows the silhouette of bamboo leaves gently swaying outside thewindow on the translucent washi paper. The shoji is illuminated by sun and lights, andtherefore shows different expressions depending on the seasons and the time of day.

Large Flower Vase ＜5F The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby＞
The hexagonal flower vase in the front of the lobby, was created at the suggestion of the late
Yoshiro Taniguchi, the architect of the Hotel Okura. Seido Iwata, the first head of the Sekiso
School of Japanese flower arrangement and a member of the Design Committee, consideredthat although normally done out of sight, each gesture of flower arrangement can be an act of
hospitality towards the guests, and established the large vase setting. Together with Japanese
flowers and trees of the season, the vase offers a dignified and graceful atmosphere.

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6. Symbolic Design

World Clock ＜5F The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby＞
Reformed the world clock installed in the lobby of the main building of Hotel Okura Tokyo. A
map sketch brought from the old Dutch chart is preserved, indicating the present time at 86
cities of the Six Continents by choosing the name of city on the touch panel. Not only ticking
the precise time of the world, but also creating a fine atmosphere of the new lobby.

Brocade Patchwork (Nishiki-Harimaze) ＜4F Entrance of Yamazato＞

Inspired by the important cultural property “Orimono Nuiawase Dofuku” (textile patchwork
garment) from the Muromachi-Momoyama Period, small silk fabric pieces are stitched together
to create a large wall decoration. It was designed by the Design Committee members Saburo
Mizoguchi and Kenichi Shigeoka, from the aspect of making use of classic art in the present
age. The First Heizo Tatsumura, the founder of Tatsumura Textile Co., Ltd. and an authority on
the treasure textiles and famed textiles that were handed down within Horyuji and Shosoin was
assigned to create the decoration. He tried various measures such as imbedding twisted golden
threads to make the boarders of each section stand out.

Wisteria Trellis ＜ 1F The Okura Prestige Tower Entrance of Banquet Floor
The chandelier is based on the motif of the wisteria, enjoyed as an early summer flower sinceancient times, as seen in examples such as the wisteria banquet held in the Heian Place.
Designed in the shape of clusters of pale purple crystal glass, the original chandelier used toadorn the entrance to the banquet hall in the main building as a traditional embellishment
typical of Japanese-style banquet rooms. The new chandelier is a modern, sophisticated design
without a trellis.

Diamond pattern ＜1F The Okura Prestige Tower Foyer and others＞
The diamond pattern has been adopted in Japanese art from the ancient times, and is also the
motif of the Okura family crest of a five-layered diamond. It can be found in many places at
The Okura Tokyo, such as the artwork adorned on the Club Floor halls, and the diamondpattern on the exterior of the Heritage. Each shines as a symbol of The Okura Tokyo that
integrates tradition and modernity, as well as Japanese and Western styles.
(Left figure : A tapestry on the wall of foyer on 1F The Okura Heritage Wing)

Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry ＜5F The Okura Heritage Wing Lobby＞
The Okura Heritage Wing’s lobby will welcome guests with the quiet warmth of tastefulJapanese designs and a beloved wall mural inherited from the former Hotel Okura Tokyo. The
spacious lobby will be accentuated with additional iconic Okura decorations, including thepanels of the “Sanjuroku-nin kashu” (Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry) that adorned the Heian
Room, the largest banquet hall in the original Main Building.

Wisteria Chandelier ＜ 5F The Okura Heritage Wing Lobby ＞
Based on the wisteria trellis mentioned above, the chandelier is the work of Paris-basedarchitect Lina Ghotmeh. Taking advantage of the stairwell between the 4th and 5th floors, 2400
pale purple crystals are scattered along 12.5m wires stretching from ceiling to floor. The
chandelier in the French restaurant Nouvelle Epoque on the 5th floor of the Heritage Wing andthe ornaments in the private rooms are also the work of Lina Ghotmeh.

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7. SDGs & Social Responsibility

Ever since we first established our doors in 1962, our aim has been to be a world-class international hotel in Japan,
striving for the development of society through the provision of facilities and services of the highest quality.
Going forward, we will continue to formulate new action plans and contribute to the creation of a better society.

■Environmental initiatives
Making energy conservation compatible with a comfortable environment
 Cooperation in the efficient use of energy and full utilization of waste heat in line with the times of peak use in each of the sectionsof the multi-function facility incorporating the hotel, offices and the museum (Centralization of the facility heat source,
introduction of large-scale heat storage tanks, use of waste heat from kitchen drainage and combined heat and power system,
optimal operation of equipment through BEMS※） ※Building Energy Management System
 Proactive adoption of energy-saving equipment (LED lighting, motion-sensor lighting, computer-linked air-conditioning setback
control, heat exchange between fresh air intake and internal air exhaust, variable air volume (VAV) control system, etc.）
 Thorough-going energy-saving measures（meticulous temperature control, turning off of air-conditioning/lighting when not in use）
 Adoption of Low-E multi-layer glass (Building exterior), installation of water-saving equipment (washbasins, toilets)
 Utilization of well water, re-use of rainwater, kitchen waste water, pool drainage, as greywater Active use of domestic timber and lumber from thinning (amount used 395.01㎥）＜Certification ＞Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism “Leading Project for Sustainable Buildings (CO 2 reduction”
In recognition of our construction of an efficient energy system taking advantage of the characteristics of a facility incorporating
different applications, namely those of a hotel, offices and others; our ability to maintain functionality in the event of a disaster taking
into account collaboration with the local community, and to create cool spots; and our measures to reduce CO 2, we were certified by
the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a leading project with excellent CO 2-reduction capability.
＜Certification＞ Minato City ‘Building with certified CO2 storage’ under the “Minato Model CO2 Storage Certification System”
Greening Policy; Relaxation and greenery in the community Selection and arrangement of trees/building layout planning taking wind currents into account・The creation of effective cool spots through the planting in a variety of configurations of 400 tall trees, 1,100 medium-sized trees
and 51,000 shrubs
・A building layout plan that does not block the flow of the wind, and the securing of air flow through the cool spots
 Development of green space equivalent to half the area of the site
 On a site of 25,500㎡※, 12,800㎡ is set aside as green space ※Includes the site of the Okura Museum of Art and the 2,500㎡ of
the Edomizaka Park, donated to Minato City.
 Part of the green space is open to the local community, as the Minato City Edomizaka Park.
・2,500㎡ to the east of the site was developed as the Minato Municipal Edomizaka Park and donated to Minato City.
・Over 5,000㎡ of gardens to the north of the site are an open space free of access to the public.
＜Award＞40th Green City Award , Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award Urban planning for comfort and safety
・Ensuring seismic resistance in buildings that do not collapse even in an earthquake of a scale likely to occur only once in several
hundred years
・Achievement of high seismic resistance performance through efficient architectural planning and the introduction of a vibration
control system Securing of lifelines during times of emergency (For over 72 hours)
・Emergency generator：3,500kVA×1 unit + oil tank with 72 hour capacity
・Laying of earthquake-resistant moderate-pressure gas lines and introduction of a cogeneration system (CGS) (930kW×2 units)・Installation of well water filtration system as a source of potable water・Securing of well water, rain water, heat storage tank water and pool water as a source of water for miscellaneous use (enough for
7 days)・As provision against damage to the sewer main, installation of an emergency drainage tank for temporary storage (7-day capacity) Conclusion of a disaster agreement with Minato City Government stipulating provision of a temporary evacuation site (approx.
5,700㎡) for persons unable to return home, and acceptance of evacuees
・Purchase/stockpiling of drinking water, emergency food, portable toilets, mobile phone chargers, blankets, etc.
 Enhancement of safety at the individual level
・Acquisition of the international standard GBAC accreditation, and regular follow-up
 Implementation of regular disaster-response training
・Implementation of evacuation drills in cooperation with the building owner (Once a year)
 Implementation of regular in-house fire-fighting training
・Implementation of evacuation drills for an assumed fire (Once a year)
・Implementation of initial fire-fighting training (Each month) Regular life-saving/first-aid training events, level of qualified personnel maintained at 80%
 Implementation of training utilizing the safety check system (Twice a year)17

7. SDGs & Social Responsibility
Rigorous sorting and recycling of waste
We have switched over to the use of paper straws, discontinued the use of plastic bags and carry out rigorous sorting of all waste
generated in-house. With respect to the processing of kitchen waste, it is not transported elsewhere or burned; we make use of a garbage
disposal unit that breaks it down into water and carbon dioxide.
Promotion of the use of recycled items
We work to recycle paper, to reduce paper usage for pamphlets and other printing materials and to increase the use of recycled paper, andare promoting the digitization of all reports and documents.
■Initiatives in the community
Since 2012 we have cooperated in revitalizing the local community, with participation in such activities as Minato City’s “Shiba District
Clean Campaign - A Town with Zero Smoking on the Street” and the Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine festivals. From 2006 to 2018, we also
took part as volunteers in the “Tokyo Sports Meet for the Intellectually Impaired”.
■Initiatives in the working environment
Childcare leave/Shortening of working hours
Employees may take childcare leave until the child reaches the age of 3, and may work shorter hours until the child enters elementary
school, both systems being over and above the statutory requirements.
100% of eligible female employees take childcare leave. We also encourage male employees to take childcare leave, and from 2009 thisinitiative has started to show results.
We also have a system of shorter working hours for those not currently caring for a child of pre-school age, available to full-time
employees only. Any employee with an acceptable reason may apply to work shorter hours; either a shortening of the work day by up to
3.5 hours, or a shortening of the work week by up to two days.
We are also working to provide a better environment for those taking leave, including the provision of health checks for employees
during maternity leave or childcare leave.
Use of day-care center
We have an arrangement with a day-care center, use of which is one of our employee welfare benefits.
Establishment of a helpline
We have established a counselling service to take up employees’ problems, complaints and questions, by means of which we aim tocreate a comfortable work environment.
We have in place our Helpline, handled by male staff members, and Helpline F, handled by female staff members; employees are free tochoose for themselves which to consult. Survey forms are distributed and collected in on a regular basis; suggestion boxes are in place;and harassment awareness training is held. These are all part of a continuing effort to nip problems in the bud.
■Establishment of committees
Internal Control Committee
This committee supervises the activity plans and state of implementation of each activity, and strives for compliance with the law andimproved corporate value.
Information Security Committee
This committee picks up key in-house issues such as the handling of corporate information and personal information, and studies
appropriate measures.
Compliance Committee
This committee is engaged in the deliberation and formulation of relevant regulations, awareness, enlightenment and prevention
activities, the gathering of information, the operation of the counselling service, the investigation and verification of the state ofcompliance and the taking of the appropriate steps.
Risk Management Committee
This committee plans the activities to be undertaken in normal times and reviews our operational structure based on the BCP (BusinessContinuity Plan).
Crime and Disaster Prevention Committee
This committee holds regular disaster evacuation drills and company-wide meetings to consider disaster-prevention measures.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee
This committee works to pass on industry group guidelines and health and safety know-how, and to build and operate proprietary inhouse systems.
Food Hygiene Management Committee
This committee oversees the continued monitoring by an external specialist company, mandates the use of the health check management
system, promotes understanding of food safety and quality, and reports on the undertakings of each department.
In addition, it implements regular training in measures to prevent food poisoning and classes in hand-washing, and makes every effort to18
encourage correct hand-washing.

8. Awards & Certifications

The facilities and activities of the Okura Tokyo have received awards and certifications in various fields in recognition of
their wide-ranging social responsibility and high quality of their services.
■Awards
 JIA (The Japan Institute of Architects) Award 2020
 2020 CFT Structural Award by Association of New Urban Housing Technology
 Japanese Society of Steel Construction Awards
 The 22nd Best Work Award by Japan Society for Seismic Isolation of New Urban Housing Technology
 Interior Planning Awards 2020
Banquet rooms (Heian Room, Akebono Room, etc.) : President of the Japan Architectural Education and Information
Center Award・ Guest Room : Winning Works
・ All-Day Dining Orchid：Winning Works The 40th Urban Green Award, Minister for Land, Infrastructure Transport and Tourism Award Illumination Awards : Award of Merit MECENAT Award 2021 for Excellence
・ Lobby Concert 25
・ Hotel Okura Music Award Minato Award for the Development of Greenspaces
 The 62nd BCS Prize 2021 Award of Excellence / Structual Engineering Award by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)■Certifications
 2019 Certification from the Minister for Land, Infrastructure Transport and Tourism as a “Leading business in
Sustainable Buildings, etc. (CO2 Reduction)” 2019 Authorized by Certification from Minato city as a “Building certified for a fixed amount of CO 2” under the “Minato
Model Certified Fixed Amount of Carbon Dioxide System”■Other awards and prizes<Hotel>Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award 2020 : The 4th place in the top hotels category in Japan
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award 2021 : The 2nd place in the top hotels category in Japan / The 1st place in the top
hotels category in Tokyo<Spa>
 CRYSTAL Awards 2020 (Spa & WELLNESS JAPAN) : Top 10 Spa of Japan
 CRYSTAL Awards 2021 (Spa & WELLNESS JAPAN) : Top 10 Spa of Japan<Personnel>
 2020 Tokyo Metropolitan Outstanding Craftsman（Tokyo Meister）Governor’s Award in Catering Category :Akira Moriyama, Manager of Banquet Service Division 2021 Gendai no Meiko (the award for The Contemporary Master Craftsman) by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in
Cooking and Food Service Category : Ryusei Ching, Grand Chef of Chinese Cuisine H.B.A. Classic - Original Cocktail Competition- Championship 2021, Overall Champion Grand Prix : Ministry of Land,
Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Award :Kenji Nakano, Senior Bartender of Bar & Lounge Starlight<Other> 2020 LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD : Change-Makers Winner : Provision of meals to health workers

199. Hotel Information

Name： The Okura Tokyo
Address : 2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
TEL :+81-3-3582-0111
URL :https://theokuratokyo.jp/en/20