Mitsui Fudasan Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co. Ltd., a hospitality company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Tokyo operating and managing public hotels and motels in Japan, announced on February 1, 2026 the reopening of Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo located in Sapporo, vibrant capital of the mountainous northern island of Hokkaido, famous for its beer, winter sports, the iconic Sapporo Snow Festival with its intricate ice sculpture, beautiful parks and nature.
The property located at 6 Chrome - 18 - 3 Kita 5 Jonishi Chuo Ward, approximately a 4 - minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, within a 10 minute walk of Daimaru Sapporo, Hokkaido University, Odori Park and Sapporo Clock Tower reopened its doors after a comprehensive renovation that includes updates rooms, and public spaces, as well as the addition of new dining options.
On the same day, Sapporo - based restaurant group Graphic Holdings Co., Ltd. set to open new restaurants at both Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo and Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West.
The establishment's renovation features a design concept inspired by Hokkaido’s natural landscape and local culture. The hotel’s reception counter and selected interior elements are crafted from thinned wood sourced from forests owned by the Mitsui Fudosan Group in Hokkaido.
Public spaces have been renovated, the lobby lounge features artwork inspired by the Blue Pond in Biei, a famous, man - made scenic pond renowned for its mesmerizing, vibrant blue waters and submerged larch trees, created in 1988 following volcanic erosion control work on the Biei River, famous for its unique colour caused by aluminium and minerals in the water and the Historic Village of Hokkaido’s Red Brick Building, originally constructed in 1888 and listed as one of Japan’s National Important Cultural Properties in 1969.
The large public bath has been fully renovated, and a new utility lounge on the second floor provides coffee service, vending machines, laundry facilities, and microwaves.
Room configurations have been also updated, increasing the number of triple rooms from 20 to 102 units and adding 38 quadruple rooms, for a total of 177 rooms across seven types.
Interiors and furnishing have been modernized, with designs and signage reflecting traditional Hokkaido techniques such as “Yukara - ori” , a distinct type of hand - woven wool textile created by artist Aya Kiuchi in the 1950s, known for its vibrant, painterly designs depicting Hokkaido’s nature, often using over 200 colours and frequently used for items like obi sashes, coats and accessories.
The breakfast buffet at the hotel will include a live kitchen serving onigiri made with Hokkaido - grown “Nanatsuboshi” rice, miso - based dishes, and seasonal delicatessen items.
Graphic Holdings Co., Ltd will operate two new dining venues. At Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo, “Hakko &” on the first floor will focus on fermentation, using Hokkaido’s seasonal ingredients and Japanese culinary techniques.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo West, “WEST Table” will offer a Western - style breakfast using locally sourced ingredients and contemporary culinary techniques.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo will introduce a program for guests staying multiple nights that connects them with Sapporo’s food culture at Kita - No - Gourmet within the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market.
Through this program, breakfast vouchers can be redeemed at the market for seafood dishes such as sashimi and seafood rice bowls. A complimentary shuttle bus service will operate between the hotel and the market.
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