Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. , American multinational hospitality company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia has officially opened its first Hilton Grand Vacations resort in Kyoto, a charming city located on the island of Honshu, famous for its several classical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, many of them designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which embody its rich history as Japan’s Imperial capital for over a thousand year, also known for its opulent palaces, wooden houses, its traditional geisha culture, textile arts, beautiful zen gardens and its refined Kaiseki cuisine.
The opening of Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club marks the company’s debut in the city and its third in Japan joining the existing The Bay Forest Odawara, a Hilton Club, and The Beach Resort Sesoko, a Hilton Club. The company has operated in Japan since 2003 and has more than 75.000 members in the Asian country.
The resort is located at 429, Matsuyacho Shimogyo - ku near Gojo Station and one stop from Kyoto Station. Bukko - ji Temple and Nishiki Market are less than one kilometre away, while UNESCO World Heritage are within four kilometres, offering an easy access to several cultural sites, iconic markets and the Gion district.
The ten - story Tradino Kyoto Gojo preserves the building’s original structure and façade, with design elements inspired by kintsugi, a traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery using lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum, a 15th - century technique highlights cracks, embracing the history of an object and finding beauty in imperfection, stroingly influenced by wabi - sabi philosophy, and Japanese cypress and bamboo were sourced from local suppliers for the project.
The design incorporates features of Kyoto’s traditional wooden townhouses, known as kyo - machiya, and blends indoor and outdoor spaces.
The entrance features a Japanese moss garden and the lobby includes Japanese paper partitions and display alcoves for art and seasonal flowers.
The property features 63 one - bedroom suites with full kitchens and washer/dryers, accurately designed to reflect the local character and lifestyle of Kyoto, and an on - site fitness centre.
The resort joins the Hilton Grand Vacations brand part of a premier global vacation ownweship company (timeshare) headquartered in Orlando, Florida, offering upscale, flexible, points - based stays in spacious, residential - style suites, operating under a licensing agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Hilton Grand Vacations is partnering with the Kyoto Tourism Board to support sustainable tourism in the region. The company is also contributing to local and community organizations, including the Kyoto Center for Community Collaboration as well as with Jidai Matsuri and Aoi Matsuri Festivals.
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