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NBI Holdings Launches Hakone Gora Project

NBI Holdings, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has made an exciting announcement regarding its newest endeavor in the hot spring resort sector. The company is set to invest in the Hakone Gora area of Kanagawa Prefecture, intending to revitalize a hot spring inn with the goal of enhancing the guest experience through modernization and improved services.

Project Overview

As a company dedicated to regional revitalization, NBI Holdings operates under the concept of becoming a "MACHI-building co-creation company." This newest project marks a significant investment that aligns with their philosophy of promoting local growth. The company has acquired an existing hot spring inn, with plans to commence renovation efforts in collaboration with investors by 2025.

The focus will be on transforming the property into a luxury-grade resort, emphasizing design and quality to provide guests with an unparalleled experience in this iconic Japanese tourist destination. Expect notable enhancements that honor the traditional qualities of a hot spring resort while introducing modern luxuries.

Location and Specifications

• - Address: Miyagino, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
• - Land Area: 6,691.00 m² (approximately 2,024.02 tsubo)
• - Total Floor Area: 1,959.81 m² (approximately 592.84 tsubo)

Company Commitment

NBI Holdings began its investment strategy in April 2025, aiming for a total investment of 30 billion yen in hotels and inns across Japan by March 2027. With a solid trajectory in securing partnerships with domestic institutional investors and financial institutions, the company is positioned to increase its footprint in the hospitality industry nationally.

About NBI Holdings

• - Company Name: NBI Holdings, Inc.
• - Address: 5th Floor, Hibiya Central Building, 1-2-9 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - CEO: Takayuki Kanaya
• - Capital: 500 million yen
• - Business Focus: Real estate investment, financial services, regional revitalization projects
• - Licenses: Tokyo Governor’s Real Estate Transaction Business License No. (1) 111678, General Real Estate Investment Advisory License No. General-182

Leadership Profile: Takayuki Kanaya

Takayuki Kanaya, born in Tokyo in 1981, holds degrees from Keio University’s Faculty of Economics (2004). His career trajectory includes pivotal roles in major real estate companies and investment funds. In 2012, he joined Hoshino Resorts, where he took on the role of senior director of asset management. He became a board member at Hoshino Resort Co., Ltd. in 2020 and transitioned through investment firms leading up to his recent appointment as CEO of NBI Holdings in September 2024.

Kanaya is credited with over 200 billion yen in hotel real estate investments and several successful fund formations and acquisitions.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact NBI Holdings, Public Relations and IR Department at Tel: 03-6263-9193.