MGallery, Accor’s boutique collection of storied hotels, has signed Madarao Kogen Hotel and Lime Resort Myoko in Japan as part of a strategic partnership with Patience Capital Group, a real estate and private equity investment management firm with tourism assets across Japan.
Maud Bailly, CEO Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems said, “Madarao Kogen Hotel and Lime Resort Myoko joining MGallery Collection represents a new chapter for our collection in Asia — places where nature, design and culture converge. In partnership with Patience Capital Group, we are proud to bring MGallery’s spirit of memorable and meaningful travel to the Japanese Mountains, combining authenticity, sophistication and well-being in one of the country’s most inspiring destinations.”
Alpine luxury on Mt Madarao
Nestled within the heart of the Japan Alps at the northern most part of Nagano Prefecture, Mt. Madarao offers an exceptional retreat in every season. Perched along its scenic slopes, Madarao Kogen Hotel – MGallery Collection marks MGallery’s debut in Japan’s iconic snow region. Celebrated for its abundant and high quality powder snow or “Madapow” and 15 official tree-skiing courses—the most of any resort in Japan—Madarao Mountain Resort is a choice destination, especially for ski enthusiasts.
The existing property will undergo a comprehensive transformation, with its reopening anticipated in late 2027. The resort is planned to offer 80 guest rooms, ranging from standard rooms and deluxe rooms to suites designed to blend Alpine-style comfort with Japanese minimalism, where guests can enjoy a range of signature dining options, including multiple restaurants, a lobby lounge, an offsite “Ski Diner” at the crossroads of the ski runs and a destination pool bar. Additional planned amenities include conference facilities, hot springs, onsen baths, shops and ski rental services, ensuring an immersive leisure and wellness experience.
Wellness below Mt Myoko
Mt. Myoko at 2,454 metres, offers breathtaking views throughout all four seasons. In winter, the area is renowned for some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan—averaging 13.4 meters annually—and features one of the country’s longest ski runs at 8.5 kilometers with a vertical drop of 1,124 meters, attracting ski enthusiasts from around the world.
Located near the base of Mt. Myoko, within the beautiful Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, is Lime Resort Myoko – MGallery Collection. This existing property will be transformed into a modern wellness-focused resort and is expected to have 38 rooms. The resort will open by Winter 2026. Guests at the resort will enjoy restaurants and a lounge café & bar, complemented by onsen facilities, a fitness area and a kids club.
Resorts linked year-round
The two resorts are located 30 minutes apart and will be connected via a dedicated shuttle service, enhancing guest mobility and linking the properties to Patience Capital Group’s leisure assets in the region such as Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort and Nagano Dunes Golf Club. Other attractive destinations nearby include Togakushi Shrine, Naenataki Falls, Numanohara Wetlands, Lake Nojiri and Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Both resorts will cater to strong winter demand while offering numerous year-round activities such as skiing, hiking, cycling and forest bathing. The resorts are also about a three-hour drive or two-hour train ride from Tokyo.
Visionary partners
Renovations at both resorts will prioritize sustainability, integrating local materials and energy efficient technologies while respecting the natural contours and heritage of the sites.
Patience Capital Group aims to elevate Myoko and Madarao to international prominence as a premier four-season mountain destination with a distinct identity with these two MGallery resorts forming an integral part of this vision.
Ken Chan, Founder, CEO and CIO of Patience Capital Group said, “Our partnership with Accor reflects our shared belief in the long-term potential of mountain tourism in Japan. Together with MGallery’s global reach and excellence in design and operations, we aim to redefine the standard for four-season resort living—blending nature, culture and hospitality to position Myoko and Madarao amongst the world’s leading mountain resort destinations.”
Xavier Grange, Chief Development Officer Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, said, “Following the successful opening of our first MGallery in Japan last year in Sapporo, we are proud to collaborate with Patience Capital Group and expand our collection with two new MGallery mountain resorts in Japan. These two signings perfectly embody MGallery’s ambition to grow in authentic destinations where nature, culture and sophistication come together. After Valmorel in the French Alps, this marks another milestone in our strategy to bring the distinctive spirit of MGallery to exceptional mountain settings around the world.”
MGallery in Asia-Pacific
With more than 120 boutique hotels worldwide, MGallery continues its selective expansion in iconic destinations. Following the 2024 opening of Hôtel Sosei Sapporo – MGallery Collection, the signings of Madarao Kogen Hotel – MGallery Collection and Lime Resort Myoko – MGallery Collection marks the second and third MGallery addresses in Japan, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to authentic, story-driven luxury experiences in exceptional natural environments. With 38 MGallery hotels across Asia Pacific and China as of June 2025—representing 39% of the brand’s network and more than 5,200 rooms— MGallery continues to grow its footprint in the region, most recently with the opening of The Brighton – MGallery Collection in early October.
About MGallery Collection
The MGallery Hotel Collection brand thoughtfully selects and curates unique properties around the world, forming a storied collection of boutique hotels with true soul where captivating stories are lived and shared. These more than 120 boutique hotels all around the world enjoy a unique history and are inspired by the remarkable past of the building or by its destination that welcomes it. This allows the guests to experience memorable and meaningful moments.
The MGallery Collection establishments are hotels in which guests live an immersive experience, marked by exceptional interiors, an art of mixology that awakens all the senses and a well- being focused on balance in everyday life and mindfulness. It is a brand committed to women but also to local communities, promoting the know-how of surrounding artisans and producers.
MGallery Collection customers leave with an unconditional desire to discover the other jewels of the brand to live a new unique experience. The most renowned hotels in this collection include the Hotel Molitor Paris in France, the Municipal Liverpool in the UK, the Santa Teresa Hotel in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Manly Pacific in Sydney in Australia, Athens Capital in Greece or Hotel des Arts Saigon in Vietnam. MGallery Collection is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting more than 5,700 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL Accor, a booking platform and loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
