Palace Hotel Tokyo introduces ‘Sustainable Tokyo’

Monday, May 29, 2023

In the lead up to World Environment Day (June 5), one of Japan’s most-lauded home-grown brands is launching ‘Sustainable Tokyo’, a stay package that highlights local, environmentally-considerate elements and excursions alongside omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) in harmony with Mother Nature.

From the start, Palace Hotel Tokyo’s affinity to nature has been an intrinsic part of the luxury brand’s identity. From hand-tufted carpets inspired by the wabi-sabi beauty of moss to artwork deeply influenced by the property’s setting amidst the Imperial Palace gardens, the beauty and allure of its natural surroundings has been integral to the guest experience it delivers.

With ‘Sustainable Tokyo’, the hotel’s endeavoring to present travelers with a glimpse of how the country’s culture is inherently rooted in sustainability and harmony with the environment by offering a more natural perspective on the megalopolis.

The two-night stay features several exclusive elements to be enjoyed on-property as well as optional off-site pursuits such as recreational activities on land and water and an introduction to kintsugi, the art of beautifying imperfections in pottery in the spirit of mottainai – a Japanese philosophy rooted in reducing waste by not discarding objects until they have been utilized in every imaginable way.

Whether food enthusiasts or spa lovers, guests have the option of a prix-fixe dinner at Wadakura, the hotel’s signature Japanese restaurant, or a treatment at evian SPA TOKYO. Washoku, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a culinary expression of the Japanese people’s respect for nature through the sustainable sourcing, preparation and consumption of natural ingredients. At Wadakura, this is reflected in its seasonal dishes, which include organic, local produce and sustainably-sourced delicacies. For the custom-tailored experience at evian SPA TOKYO, guests can enjoy a 75-minute body treatment incorporating products made in Japan with naturally derived, domestically sourced ingredients.

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