Far East Hospitality has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of two new properties in Osaka under the Far East Village brand.
Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Namba South, and Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Honmachi mark the group’s latest move in its plan to double its portfolio to 2,000 rooms across Japan’s key cities – Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka – within the next five years.
The group entered Japan in July 2020 with Far East Village Hotel Tokyo Ariake, followed by a second hotel in Yokohama in June 2021. It added a third property in Tokyo Asakusa in 2023 despite pandemic-related travel restrictions.
With the addition of the two Osaka hotels, Far East Hospitality now operates five hotels in Japan within five years of entering the market.
Japan’s tourism sector has shown sustained recovery since the pandemic. In Tokyo, international visitor arrivals between January and October 2023 were around 12 times higher than the previous year and exceeded pre-pandemic levels by over 34 per cent. The upward trend continued in 2024, with the country recording 36.9 million international visitors, a 47.1 per cent increase from 2023.
The group said its continued expansion is supported by demand from inbound travellers and shifts in preferences toward personalised and culturally focused travel, trends that align with its offerings.
Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Namba South is a 77-room property located in the Oku-Namba neighbourhood, close to attractions such as Namba Yasaka Shrine and Dotonbori. The hotel is within walking distance of Daikokucho and Namba Stations, providing access to the wider Kansai region.
Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Honmachi has 165 rooms and is situated in the Chuo-ku business district near Osaka Castle. Guests can also access Osaka-jo Park and the Minami district from the hotel. A Village Passport guide is available to guests, offering local recommendations on dining, attractions and activities in the area.
“We’re excited to embrace the richness of Japan’s culture and bring our Live Like a Local philosophy to life, inviting travellers to engage meaningfully with what Japan has to offer. With our combined expertise and commitment to authentic hospitality, we look forward to delivering memorable guest experiences and unlocking full potential of these properties,” said Mark Rohner, chief operating officer of Far East Hospitality.
“Our entry into the Osaka market through the acquisition of two centrally located hotels and our partnership with Far East Hospitality for their management marks an exciting milestone in the continued growth of our hotel portfolio. We look forward to working with Far East Hospitality to deliver exceptional guest experiences and further strengthen our footprint in key locations across Japan,” added Benjamin Cho, principal of Anglo Fortune Capital Group.
