Olympic garden monument
A midcentury landmark wrapped around a four-century-old sanctuary, where leafy strolling paths wind past a six-meter waterfall and koi ponds.
“The Main was reopened in 2007 with a Hybrid Hotel Project, which features new earthquake resistance and more eco-friendly facilities.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A four-century-old Edo samurai estate turned into ten acres of strolling gardens with koi ponds and waterfalls.
Remarkable
An urban campus encompassing thirty-seven restaurants, garden walking trails, tennis courts, and summer pool festivities.
Remarkable
A 1964 Olympic landmark where generations of Tokyo families celebrate milestones across spacious ballrooms and banquets.
What they say
Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Tatler.
The Main building's 556 beautifully designed rooms (21 of which are suites) are elegant and simple, letting the splendid garden views take center stage.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in diplomatic Kioicho, the lush estate offers quiet paths just minutes on foot from Akasaka-mitsuke Station and Tokyo's political quarter.
The rooms
Shin-Edo rooms feature aromatic hinoki cypress soaking tubs and ukiyo-e prints, while large windows frame views of the ancient gardens.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
Central Tokyo's largest outdoor hotel pool sits among garden trees, lighting up on summer nights for evening swims.
At the table
A garden pavilion serves teppanyaki among the trees, and the seventeenth-floor circular dining room takes in panoramic skyline views.
How it began
Industrialist and former sumo wrestler Yonetaro Otani built the hotel for the 1964 Olympics on a historic samurai clan estate.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.