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Celebrate the New Year with Mitsui Garden Hotels

As the New Year approaches, Mitsui Garden Hotels, managed by Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management from Chuo-ku, Tokyo, is ready to welcome guests with vibrant decorations and special events designed to immerse visitors in Japanese traditions. Each hotel across various locations, including Nihonbashi, Yokohama Minato Mirai, Kyoto, and Kumamoto, is hosting unique celebrations to immerse guests in Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Mitsui Garden Hotels aims to provide a rejuvenating and culturally rich experience for everyone staying in their facilities this New Year season, offering a sense of place and the festive spirit of the new year. Whether indulging in traditional Japanese cuisine or enjoying local events, guests can embrace the beauty and warmth of the Japanese New Year.

Notable New Year Events at Selected Hotels

Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier

Experience a tranquil New Year as you are greeted with sake and the soothing sounds of the koto. A live performance will fill the lobby with elegant music as guests enjoy a complimentary celebration sake sourced from Banzai-raku, a renowned sake producer from Ishikawa Prefecture.

• - Countdown Live

Date & Time: December 31, 2025, 23:20 – 00:20
Location: 9th Floor Lobby
Details: Enjoy a live jazz performance featuring drums, piano, wood bass, and vocals. Complimentary drinks and snacks will be provided without reservation.

• - Sake and Koto Performance Event

Date: January 1, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 9th Floor Lobby
Details: Guests can partake in the special sake offering. The Banzai-raku sake symbolizes joyful rituals connected to beginnings and celebrations.

... and many more events await guests at other locations, including expressive calligraphy performances at Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minato Mirai, and traditional New Year's meals at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minato Mirai

Here, guests can enjoy the dynamics of piano melodies paired with a live calligraphy performance by an artist while savouring complimentary sake and participating in the traditional kagamimochi ceremony. The first ten attendees will receive a hand-written character on special paper.

• - Kagamimochi & Sake Event

Date: January 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Location: Bar Bello Gatti on the 20th Floor
Details: Enjoy complimentary traditional sake offerings (served on a first-come, first-served basis).

• - Calligraphy Performance

Date: January 2, 2026
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Location: 20th Floor Salon
Details: Watch an outstanding calligraphy performance with complimentary participation.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

As a tribute to its temple roots, this hotel offers unique New Year meals including traditional Japanese soba on New Year's Eve and a special menu for the New Year featuring auspicious ingredients. On January 1st, guests can receive festive sake offered by the hotel staff in kimono attire.

• - New Year Soba

Date: December 31, 2025, 20:00 – 21:30
Location: Restaurant Soji-Kong
Details: Special limited offering for stand-by guests.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto

Offering a warm atmosphere with opportunity to engage in a New Year’s omikuji and fukubiki (fortune lottery), the Kumamoto hotel provides guests a cozy stay. In the lobby, where the atmosphere flourishes with the charm of New Year celebrations, guests can enjoy traditional zoni (mochi soup) and participate in the lucky draw during their stay.

• - Zenzai Offering

Date: January 1, 2026, 8:00 – 11:00 am
Location: 1st Floor Lobby
Details: Complimentary servings while supplies last.

Experience a Unique New Year at Mitsui Garden Hotels

Whether you are seeking a rich cultural experience or a quiet retreat, Mitsui Garden Hotels beckons you to spend the New Year in a setting that perfectly blends tradition with modern comfort. Each hotel uniquely reflects its local culture while offering luxurious amenities. For further details, check the official websites of Mitsui Garden Hotels and discover the myriad special events being held this New Year's season. Happy New Year!