South Korea’s Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed Sono Moon Nagoya, marking its first hotel project – and first Sono Moon property – in Japan.
Sono Moon Nagoya will be a mid-scale lifestyle hotel located eight minutes from Nagoya Station. Its design will draw inspiration from the city’s history, food culture, seasonal festivals and lesser-known local stories, offering guests a stay distinctly rooted in Nagoya.
The property will be owned by Escon Japan REIT Investment Corporation, with Polaris Holdings, a listed Japanese hotel company, acting as master lessee.
Jihong An, senior vice president of Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia, said: “Japan is a strategic growth market for Sono, and this signing represents an important first step in building a long-term presence here.
“Sono Moon Nagoya reflects our approach to combining strong locations, flexible operating models, and brands that resonate with today’s travellers. With major demand drivers ahead, including the Asian Games in September, we see strong potential for Nagoya as a gateway city.”
