Hotel Okura, Tokyo

2-10-4 Toranomon

Tokyo, JP

Rating: Five Star Deluxe Hotel

The Hotel Okura is centrally located in the heart of Tokyo, close to Tokyo's government offices, the business districts, Tokyo Tower, the Imperial Palace and the famed Ginza shopping area. It's the favorite of visiting heads of state, business executives, as well as the celebrities and the distinguished artists. Conservative and traditional in decor, the Okura combines Western comfort with Japanese design in the use of shoji screens, ikebana flower displays and a beautifully sculptured garden.

Room Information

Overview

All of our guest rooms, from Penthouse suites to Japanese suites to doubles, singles and twins, are equipped with a facsimile machine and a computer modem outlet. Also, a selection of more than 60 pay-per-view movies is available. Safety boxes are also standard in each room.

Guest Rooms

Each of our 858 guest rooms has been specifically designed to accommodate our guests in an ambiance of luxury and comfort. Understated European elegance with a sense of traditional Japanese beauty is what makes our guest rooms distinctively classic. Accommodations include: * 86 king-sized beds * 100 no smoking rooms * 1 wheelchair-accessible room

Suites

The 61 suites come in a range of sizes, from the Imperial and Presidential Suites with full-size living and dining rooms, to Royal Suites with combined living/dining room areas. Also offered are guest wash rooms, kitchens and corner suite locations. Select suites include videophones, video entertainment systems, fully color-coordinated design and furnishings, shower booth, bidet, video door monitoring system, connecting room availability, cocktail bar, dressing room area, and literature and reading materials on various subjects.

Restaurants

La Belle Epoque

Elegant gourmet French dining in an Art Nouveau setting. Complete with adjoining bar lounge and nightly music. Private rooms are available upon request. Reservations recommended. A jacket is required. Located in 12F, South Wing. Open from 11:30AM - 2:30PM and 5:30PM - 10:30PM.

Orchid Room

Featuring a variety of Continental specialities in a relaxed setting. Specialty buffets are served on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during lunch and dinner hours. Afternoon Tea between 2:30PM - 5PM. Piano music in evening hours. Reservations recommended. A jacket is required at dinner except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Located in 5F, Main Building. Open 7AM - 10AM, 11:45AM - 2:30PM and 5:30PM - 9:30PM.

Terrace Restaurant

Casual Japanese garden-side restaurant with a wide choice of Western dishes. A bakery and delicatessen corner offers take-out gourmet foods. Located in 1F, Main Building. Open 7AM - 9PM. Buffet breakfast, Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 10AM; Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 7:30AM - 10:30AM.

Dining Cafe Cameilla

Chefs prepare eggs in any style you prefer and right before your eyes, nearly 50 types of dishes are served, with selections as varied as French Toast and Chinese-style Porridge. A bakery and delicatessen corner offers take-out gourmet foods. Located in 1F, South Wing. Operating Hours: 06:30 a.m. - 00:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet: 06:30-10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday 07:00-10:30 a.m.

Yamazato

Tempura, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and other Japanese favorites expertly prepared and gracefully presented. Private rooms avilable upon request. A superb selection of the finest sushi is served in the famous Kyubei area during lunch and dinner hours. Reservations recommended. Located in 5F, Main Building. Open 7AM - 9:30AM, 11:30AM - 2:30PM and 5:30PM - 9:30PM.

Sazanka (Teppanyaki)

The finest grade of thinly sliced beef or sirloin steak. The freshest vegetables, fish and chicken cooked to perfection on an iron grill in front of you. Private rooms available upon request. Located in 11F, Main Building. Open 11:30AM - 2:30PM and 5:30PM and 9:30PM.

Toh-Ka-Lin

Authentic Cantonese cusine of the finest quality prepared by native chefs. Private rooms are available upon request. Reservations recommended. Located in 6F, Main Building. Open 11:30AM - 2:30PM and 5:30PM - 9:30PM. Dim Sum, Monday through Friday, 1PM - 4PM; Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 11:30AM - 4PM.

Chinese Table Starlight

Baron Okura

The wine dining and cigar bar (South Wing, 12th floor) with unrivalled selection of fine wines offers superb French and Chinese cuisines. Operating Hours Monday to Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sundays and holidays 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Bar Highlander

Liquors from around the world, including more than 200 varieties of single malt whiskeys served amidst genuine Scottish decor. Coffee or tea served before 4PM. Located in 1F, South Wing. Open Monday through Saturday, 11:30AM - 1AM and Sundays and holidays, 11:30AM - 12 midnight.

Pool-Side Restaurant

Located within the Okura Health Club. Special attention is paid to the calorie count and nutrient content in each item on the menu. Ideal for a post-exercise pick-me-up. Open to non-members as well. Located in 1F, South Wing. Open 11AM - 9PM.

Area Attractions

Imperial Palace

The residence of the Emperor since 1869. Previously, it was the castle and the headquarters of the Shogun. About five minutes' drive from the Okura.

Kasumigaseki Civic Center

Kasumigaseki and its neighboring Nagato-cho is the heart of administration and justice ministries in Japan. There are about 30 central government offices concentrated here. About a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Roppongi Entertainment District

Located here in this lively area are various kinds of modern restaurants serving international cuisine, supper clubs, bars, discos, sushi bars, yakitori shops, etc. About five minutes' walk from the hotel.

Tokyo Tower

One of the world's tallest independent towers, measuring 1,089 feet or 33 meters in height, the tower is used for television broadcasting. The observation platform commands a panoramic view of Tokyo and the Kanto Plain as far as the beautiful Mt. Fuji. About 15 minutes' walk from the Okura.

Area Map

Recreation

The Okura Health Club

* Indoor swimming pool * Whirlpool * Trainer-staffed gymnasium * Sauna * Massage room

The Okura Shukokan Museum

Houses valuable cultural relics and works of art including paintings, carvings and handicrafts from Japan and other parts of the Orient. This treasured collection belonged to Baron Okura, who also founded the hotel. Guests staying at the Okura may obtain admission passes from the hotel.

Tea Ceremony Room

In the "Chosho-an" tea ceremony room you may participate in a traditional tea ceremony in a tranquil authentic setting.

"Go" Salon

Guests may use the Salon at a special rate to enjoy a game of the traditional pastime of 'go'.

Outdoor Swimming Pool

Open from mid-June to mid-September.

Meeting Facilities

Overview

The Hotel Okura, Tokyo has a total of 64,438 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate 6,315 persons for a reception style within 33 meeting and banquet rooms. A variety of options ranging from a 2,600-person capacity main meeting hall, to various medium-sized conference rooms and smaller briefing areas, plus all other details necessary to plan and carry out a successful event.

Meeting Rooms

* Heian: 18,439 square feet * Gyokutei: 3,724 square feet * Icho: 2,486 square feet * Ariake: 2,486 square feet * Asuka: 2,486 square feet * Seiryu: 1,668 square feet * Suehiro: 1,270 square feet * Matsukaze: 1,539 square feet * Akebono: 11,087 square feet * Momoyama: 4,446 square feet * Kasuga: 3,197 square feet * Wakakusa: 1,884 square feet * Other (21 rooms): 9,726 square feet