Mori Building Co. and Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. announced on May 15 that they have selected Rosewood as the hotel operator for the Roppongi 5-Chome West District Category 1 Urban Redevelopment Project (Roppongi 5-Chome Project), marking Rosewood’s debut in the Tokyo market.
Inside Rosewood Tokyo: Luxury Hospitality at the Roppongi 5-Chome Project
Rosewood, the operator of an ever-evolving global collection of hotels, resorts and residences, currently manages 43 properties in 25 countries. As the brand’s first foray into Tokyo, Rosewood Tokyo will occupy the top floors of the 330-meter main tower of the Roppongi 5-Chome Project. Soaring above the 16,000-square-meter “urban forest” landscaping surrounding the building, Rosewood Tokyo will offer an attractive blend of cultural inspiration and tranquil healing within the heart of Tokyo.
In addition to some 200 guest rooms, the development will feature a variety of restaurants, banquet halls and a spa. The Roppongi 5-Chome Project will also introduce event halls and conference facilities that Rosewood Tokyo will seamlessly integrate with for enhanced meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) in the centrally located Roppongi area of Tokyo.
Vision Behind the Project
Shingo Tsuji, president and CEO of Mori Building, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rosewood to Tokyo through this partnership, which fulfills Rosewood’s long-held goal of expanding into the city. Roppongi 5-chome is an ideal location for this endeavor, which will create new value in Tokyo’s luxury market and boost the city’s global competitiveness.”
Kojun Nishima, president of Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Rosewood to create exceptional value through the Roppongi 5-Chome Project, a landmark development that symbolizes the future of Tokyo. We are confident that Rosewood’s distinctive vision and legendary hospitality will help transform the project into a one-of-a-kind global destination that captivates the world.”
Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, said, “We are excited to introduce Rosewood Tokyo, a strategic expansion that reinforces our commitment in Japan. Guided by our A Sense of Place philosophy, Rosewood Tokyo will celebrate the city’s cultural depth while delivering distinctive, locally rooted experiences in one of the world’s most influential global capitals.”
Through their ongoing advancement of the Roppongi 5-Chome Project, Mori Building and Sumitomo Realty & Development are committed to enhancing Tokyo’s international competitiveness as a leading global hub.
An outline of the Roppongi 5-Chome Project
- Site area: 10 hectares
- Total floor area: 1 million square meters
- Tower height: 330 meters
- Uses: Offices, hotel, residences, commercial facilities, school, cultural facilities, event halls and others
- Access: Direct underground connection to Roppongi Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Toei Oedo lines)
Figures are approximate.
About Mori Building
Mori Building is an innovative urban developer based in Tokyo. The company is committed to maximizing the magnetic power of cities by creating and nurturing safe, sustainable and cosmopolitan urban centers based on its unique Vertical Garden City concept of high-rise centers for business, education, leisure and residence. The concept is applied in the company’s many leading-edge projects, including Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills and Azabudai Hills in Tokyo, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jakarta MORI Tower. Mori Building is also engaged in real estate leasing, project management and consultation. mori.co.jp/en
About Sumitomo Realty & Development Co.
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. owns the largest total gross floor area of office buildings for lease in central Tokyo. With the leasing business—including luxury rental apartments and hotels—as its core earnings driver, the company has established a foundation for sustainable growth. In addition, as a comprehensive developer, it operates a wide range of real estate-related businesses—such as new condominium sales, remodeling, custom home construction and brokerage—thereby contributing to solving local and social issues.
About Rosewood
Rosewood is an ever-evolving global collection of hotels, resorts and residences, born through the discovery of remarkable places. With 43 one-of-a-kind destinations, each property celebrates the culture and community that shapes it, upholding the ideal of hospitality as mutually revitalizing. Every detail is intricately woven to tell the story of the place, offering unexpected moments of discovery and connection. Rosewood Residences extends this spirit, inspiring a life where belonging and curiosity enrich every day.
