Hilton will bring its LXR Hotels & Resorts brand to Tokyo with the rebranding of Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, which is scheduled to join the luxury collection in 2027.
Owned by Brookfield and managed by Hilton, the property will undergo a phased enhancement programme before reopening its guestrooms and restaurants in mid-2026. It will continue operations ahead of its official transition to the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand.
The move marks the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Tokyo and the second in Japan, following Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts. It also forms part of Hilton’s broader luxury expansion plans in Japan, with additional projects planned in Hiroshima and Niseko, Hokkaido.
Located in Meguro, the hotel has a history dating back almost a century and is known for its Japanese artwork, architecture and cultural heritage. The property is home to Hyakudan Kaidan, or the Hundred-Step Staircase, a designated Tangible Cultural Property of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the only remaining original wooden structure within the hotel.
The hotel will feature 60 guestrooms, including suites exceeding 100m², alongside five dining venues, a spa, fitness centre and approximately 5,700m² of meeting and event space.
Situated near Meguro Station, the property provides access to central Tokyo and is located close to the Meguro River, a popular cherry blossom viewing area with around 800 trees.
Hirohisa Fujimoto, vice president, development, Japan and Micronesia, Hilton, said: “As demand for luxury brands continues to grow in Japan, the introduction of LXR Hotels & Resorts to Tokyo offers a new and distinctive option to both domestic and international travellers.”
