In Brief: Hilton Grand Vacations has broadened its footprint in Japan by inaugurating a new resort in Kyoto, marking a significant step in its Asian market expansion strategy.
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Guestroom at the Tradimo Kyoto Gojo – Image Credit Hilton
Hilton Grand Vacations has opened Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, its first resort in Kyoto and third in Japan.
Key Details
Tradimo Kyoto Gojo is a 63-suite resort located in Gojo, Kyoto. The property is Hilton Grand Vacations’ first in Kyoto and third in Japan. The building is ten stories high and retains its original structure and façade. The resort is situated one stop from Kyoto Station and is near World Heritage sites, the Gion district, and Nishiki Market. Hilton Grand Vacations is partnering with the Kyoto Tourism Board and supporting local nonprofit and community organizations.
Project Overview
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. has opened Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, marking the company’s first property in Kyoto and its third in Japan. The resort features 63 one-bedroom suites with kitchens. The suites are designed to reflect the local character and lifestyle of Kyoto.
Development
The ten-story Tradimo Kyoto Gojo preserves the building’s original structure and façade, with design elements inspired by kintsugi, a Japanese art form. 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.
Location
Tradimo Kyoto Gojo is located in Gojo, Kyoto, near Kyoto Station. The location provides access to cultural sites and markets, including World Heritage sites, the Gion district, and Nishiki Market.
Company Presence in Japan
With the opening of Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, Hilton Grand Vacations now has three resorts in Japan: Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, 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 there.
Community Initiatives
Hilton Grand Vacations is partnering with the Kyoto Tourism Board to support sustainable tourism in the region. The company is also contributing to local nonprofit and community organizations, including the Kyoto Center for Community Collaboration and the Jidai Matsuri and Aoi Matsuri festivals.
