Unzen Kanko Hotel Japan
Unzen Kanko Hotel
320 unzen, obama-cho, unzen city, Nagasaki 854-0621 JAPAN
www.unzenkankohotel.com/english
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Dojima Building Co.Ltd,
Date of Creation
October 10. 1935
Hotel General Manager
Ms.Satoko FUNAHASHI (Margaret) more than 20 years experiences in hospitality industory. Finished and graduated from Hotel Management School and other in Switzerland. Major subjects : branding and Marketing strategy. Currently have experience as General Manager for 4 years.
Hotel Positioning
4.5 star classic luxury and historical hotel. We left from SLH dated in 31st July 2017 due to our starategy planning.
Development Strategy
Increasing number of travellers from overseas especially in Europe ; 20% more than previous business year. To strengthen the sales and promotions activities in Europe. To develop the efficient and flexible customer made for luxury travellers with others cooperation
HOTEL NAME
History & Story
Unzen Kanko Hotel opened on 10th October 1935. As the first hotel in Japan to openly commit itself to tourism and to use the word of « kanko » (means tourism) in its name to promote the idea that country’s « glory » is its culture, Unzen Kanko Hotel gained a lot of attention as a prominent resort hotel and as well as is regarded the standard bearer of Japan’s tourist industry.UKH was built before WW2 and is both a National Asset and Reristered Tangiable cultural Property. With 83 years of history and strong tradition, hotel is passing on to future generations the ckassic spirit of the past.
Date Renewal
In 2004, major renovations lasting five years were launched. While retaining the old emblematic façade, doors, beams, lightning and furnishings, the bathrooms and bedding were upgraded to provide a more comfortable stay. The result in elegant guest rooms with the warm, simple atmosphere of a mountain lodge, featuring William Morris wallpaper and clawfoot bathtubs.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
The hotel is designated an important National Asset and Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Guests can enjoy the blessings of Japan’s nature while staying in a western-style hotel. « East meets West »touches all part of our back to the origin « brand strategy »
Location
The natural surroundings that embrace the hotel vividly reflect the changing seasons. In spring, the mountains are bathed in pale pink rhododendrons and Miyama-Kirishima. Before cicadas begin to sing, and then the cool highland breeze announces the arrival of summer. Once the autumn leaves have faded and mysterious hoarfrost shapes appear, the first signs of an Unzen winter.
Key sites/activities in the area
1 :Natural springs of Unzen Jigoku are a popular tourist attraction.
2:Unzen Nitta pass is a spot where you can enjoy the four seasons of unzen. Stunning Landscape from top of the hills, Colored trees in Autumn season (many tourists come over to here from all over the world). 3:Golf, the first public golf course where is located near hotel. It takes for 5 minutes by car. 4: Swimming, very clean and beautiful coast is possible to enjoy swimming, it takes about 20 min by car.
Fun Facts
The imposing Billiard Room at Unzen Kanko Hotel with original sword and shield motif stained glass windows and the red carpet is a perfect venue to spend a relaxing evening. And Library: many thousand volumes of books and magazines. audio visual room: provided for more than 100 DVD and movies, stay guests could enjoy it upon availability ( reservation is required before using)
Children’s Corner
We do not have child-specific programming but welcoming to families. There are some small specific museum and centers i.e. bird watching, guidance for natural forest tree, flowers etc. Guest can join some optional tour around region with guide if they want. ( must be charged )
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
- Number of suites:
- 2Rooms
- Number of Luxury rooms:
- 23Rooms
- Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
- 39Rooms
Restaurants & Bars
- DINING FRENCH :They can enjoy Unzen cuisine mixed with French cooking using locally grown seasonal products. These can be enjoyed in the grand and spacious dining hall with its high ceiling and polished floor.• YOUTEI Japanese :Japanese cuisine prepared with Japanese chef’s technique and the select ingredients from locally grown seasonal products from Unzen, Shimabara peninsula.•BAR :In this quiet and comfortable feeling bar, you can enjoy a variety of cocktails•LOUNGE :Enjoy tea time at Terrace & Lounge especially in spring and summer seasons.
Wellness
- Natural hot spring Spa: we have 3 different type of spa, for gentlemen for ladies and for the private room
Corporate & Celebration Events
- 10th October: hotel foundation anniv.
- Christmas special consert and Dinner
- New years days celebration
Extra Notable Features
- Golf: it takes for 5 min by car
- Sea Swimming; it takes 20min by car
Hiking: anytime but it depends on the weather
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014
Number of employees
Approximately 50