MGallery, Accor’s boutique collection of storied hotels, has signed Madarao Kogen Hotel and Lime Resort Myoko in Japan. Both properties form part of a strategic partnership with Patience Capital Group, a real estate and private equity firm with tourism-related investments across Japan.
Madarao Kogen Hotel – MGallery Collection is located on the slopes of Mt Madarao in the northern Japan Alps, an area famed for its powder snow and 15 official tree-skiing courses, the most of any resort in Japan.
The property will undergo a comprehensive transformation and is expected to reopen in late 2027 with 80 rooms, multiple dining options including a Ski Diner at the ski run crossroads, a lobby lounge, a destination pool bar, conference facilities, onsen baths, shops, and ski services.
Lime Resort Myoko – MGallery Collection sits near the base of Mt Myoko within Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park. Known for heavy snowfall and long ski runs, the resort will be transformed into a wellness-focused destination with 38 rooms, dining venues, onsen facilities, a fitness area, and a kids club. It is scheduled to open in Winter 2026.
The two resorts, located 30 minutes apart, will be linked by a dedicated shuttle service and connected to Patience Capital Group’s regional leisure assets, including Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort and Nagano Dunes Golf Club. Guests will have access to year-round activities such as skiing, hiking, cycling, and forest bathing. Both properties are approximately three hours’ drive or two hours by train from Tokyo. Renovations will prioritise sustainability, using local materials and energy-efficient technologies while respecting the natural landscape.
MGallery’s expansion in Japan follows the 2024 opening of Hôtel Sosei Sapporo – MGallery Collection. These signings mark the second and third MGallery addresses in Japan, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to authentic, story-driven luxury experiences in iconic natural settings.
“Madarao Kogen Hotel and Lime Resort Myoko joining MGallery Collection represents a new chapter for our collection in Asia… combining authenticity, sophistication, and well-being in one of the country’s most inspiring destinations,” said Maud Bailly, CEO Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems.
“Our partnership with Accor reflects our shared belief in the long-term potential of mountain tourism in Japan. We aim to redefine the standard for four-season resort living,” added Ken Chan, founder, CEO and CIO of Patience Capital Group.
