4 Seasons Lodge Osaka Opens

A brand new beacon of luxurious and magnificence takes its place within the coronary heart of one of many world’s most dynamic cities, welcoming travellers and native friends with open arms and real heat. The all-new 4 Seasons Lodge Osaka is now open.

“With every new resort opening, we try to create new and thrilling experiences grounded in our real care and customized service, whereas embracing the distinctive locations during which we function,” says Rainer Stampfer, 4 Seasons President, World Operations, Accommodations and Resorts. “As we proceed to develop in probably the most sought-after Japanese markets, this Lodge uniquely incorporates a up to date ryokan, dazzling metropolis views from all rooms and amongst different choices, genuine Chinese language delicacies in a most trendy setting.”

Housed throughout the new One Dojima multi-use constructing by architects NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD, interiors of 4 Seasons Lodge Osaka are by a trio of Japanese design leaders, CURIOSITY, SIMPLICITY and DESIGN STUDIO SPIN.  Each element, each end and each luxurious has been rigorously crafted to set the stage for the nice and cozy welcome and caring service for which 4 Seasons is thought throughout Japan and around the globe.  Situated within the metropolis’s Dojima neighbourhood – house to quite a few cozy cafes, hidden bars and scenic waterways in addition to vital historic websites – friends get pleasure from quick access to quite a few different diversions by foot, automobile or boat, and even by prepare as a gateway to different cities.  The Lodge’s concierge crew enthusiastically shares their suggestions, tailoring itineraries and making preparations for friends of all ages and pursuits to take advantage of their time in Osaka.

“Osaka is quick changing into a brand new favorite amongst regional and international travellers, and our mission is to showcase town’s treasures – each well-known and hidden gems – whereas additionally providing town’s most relaxed and interesting luxurious hospitality expertise, whether or not eating with us, having fun with our spa, attending an occasion or staying in a single day,” says Common Supervisor Alastair McAlpine, a 4 Seasons veteran of almost three many years who has returned to his beloved Japan to open the Lodge.

A Lodge inside a Lodge: Introducing Osaka’s First Luxurious Ryokan Expertise

The primary of its sort within the metropolis, 4 Seasons Lodge Osaka debuts the devoted GENSUI 玄水 ground, a up to date ryokan expertise from the second friends step off the elevator on the twenty eighth ground.  Welcomed with a cup of inexperienced tea by the ground’s specially-trained 4 Seasons employees, friends are requested to take away their sneakers and supplied with slippers, or they’ll merely benefit from the really feel of rush-grass tatami mats on naked toes as they pad to their room or suite.  Designed by Japanese studio SIMPLICITY, every lodging is a contemporary expression of Japanese customs and design ideas, with the added luxurious of unobtrusive trendy conveniences.  Seating is low-slung, doorways slide silently and washi paper headboards look over luxurious futon-style sleeping platforms.  Facilities embrace yukatas (relaxed cotton kimonos), a mini-bar that includes curated alternatives, and a showering stool positioned within the bathe space.  GENSUI friends additionally get pleasure from unique entry to SABO tea lounge, providing bento-style breakfasts, tea rituals, and night sake and wine.

Along with the lodging on the GENSUI ground, 4 Seasons Lodge Osaka affords 130 extra visitor rooms and 24 suites, all with elevated metropolis views from the twenty ninth to thirty fifth flooring of the Lodge.  With fabulous views from each lodging, interiors provide an understated palette of harmonious colors, pure wooden and stone finishes, crisp white linens and myriad considerate touches that outline a keep at 4 Seasons.  Whereas the lavish Presidential, Grand Osaka and Dojima Suites are definitely the top of luxurious, these in-the-know will go for one among many rooms and suites located on the constructing’s curved and angled corners, opening up panoramic views of town and past.

To be among the many first in a single day friends and reap the benefits of the Grand Opening Supply on the all-new 4 Seasons Lodge Osaka, ebook on-line now.

Vacation spot Eating, Ingesting and Extra at 4 Seasons

In a metropolis at present boasting 85 Michelin-starred eating places, 4 Seasons is as soon as once more elevating the bar with a group of distinctive eating and ingesting ideas overseen by Director of Meals and Beverage Sebastian Gassen and Govt Chef Paolo Pelosi.

The Lodge’s signature restaurant is Jiang Nan Chun, the place genuine Cantonese delicacies is introduced in a placing setting that emphasizes an interactive eating expertise.  Right here, underneath hovering ceilings and in opposition to glittering skyline views, friends are handled to barbecue specialties, in addition to a show-stopping roast duck carved tableside.  The restaurant additionally affords two semi-private eating rooms, plus one totally non-public room with its personal present kitchen.

Additionally on the thirty seventh ground is vacation spot cocktail emporium Bar Bota. With a dramatic bar taking centre stage, this glamorous setting infuses Osaka’s vibrant cultural heritage with a world outlook. Head Bartender Andrei Marcu prepares handcrafted libations incorporating native botanicals, the best Japanese whiskeys and gins, and Insta-worthy shows.

Led by Govt Sous Chef Hiroaki Nagaishi, Jardin was conceived as an ethereal, garden-like house the place friends can get pleasure from a world semi-buffet breakfast every morning, beautiful afternoon tea units crafted by Govt Pastry Chef Hafiz Razali within the afternoon, and a menu of basic French dishes every night. Visitors can select from each indoor and out of doors seating at Jardin.

Two extra venues are Farine, an artisanal bakery that gives gentle lunches, candy treats and speciality coffees and teas on the go, and CHA, a quiet oasis infused with Japanese touches providing a handpicked choice of Japanese teas, for in-house friends solely.  Each are positioned on the primary ground at avenue degree.

Extra to come back:  Later this 12 months, 4 Seasons Lodge Osaka will introduce an 18-seat sushi restaurant with a personal eating room for as much as six friends on the thirty seventh ground.

For eating reservations, contact +81 (6) 6676 8591 or e mail restaurant.osaka@fourseasons.com.

Spa and Wellness at 4 Seasons

Encompassing the complete thirty sixth ground of the Lodge, The Spa at 4 Seasons is a sky-high oasis of rest, indulgence and wellbeing.  With soothing hues and curving traces, every house flows into the following as friends immerse within the therapeutic connection of water all through.  5 spa therapy rooms – together with a pair’s room with non-public tub – all provide lofty metropolis views.  Signature rituals embrace a 100-minute, excessive efficiency facial impressed by the legendary Empress Kōmyō, whose identify signifies brightness and radiance; and a collection of tub experiences harnessing the therapeutic properties of seasonal herbs.  Together with a spread of massages, facials and physique therapies uniquely created for this spa, busy friends can even select a mini-treat from a menu of 15-30 minute “Fast Replenishers.”

Wellness services additionally embrace ofuro (Japanese baths which were an vital a part of every day life in Osaka for hundreds of years) and sauna, a 16 metre (52 foot) indoor pool that seems to spill by way of home windows into town’s community of waterways, and a 24/7 health centre with motivating floor-to-ceiling views throughout town.

To ebook a spa expertise at 4 Seasons Lodge Osaka, contact +81 (6) 6676 8691 or e mail spa.osaka@fourseasons.com.

Productive Conferences and Memorable Particular Occasions at 4 Seasons

Assembly planners and wedding ceremony {couples} shall be impressed by the chances of the versatile second ground occasion areas at 4 Seasons, that includes a 220 sq. metre (2,400 sq. foot) naturally-lit Grand Ballroom that may be divided into two or three smaller areas.  A superbly designed Backyard Terrace will be reached from the ballroom or the beneficiant pre-function house, perfect for cocktail receptions and assembly breaks.  Restrooms and a cloak room are conveniently adjoining on the identical ground, which will be reached both through elevator, or a picture-perfect staircase from the Lodge’s predominant foyer.

For extra intimate gatherings, the thirty seventh ground Sky Salon stands out as an opulent expression of contemporary Japan, full with its personal open kitchen and bar, in addition to a personal restroom.  Lustrous finishes and dazzling skyline views counsel high-level enterprise conferences by day, and glittering social occasions by night time.

To start planning an occasion, contact the skilled catering crew at 4 Seasons at +81 (6) 6676 8682 or e mail catering.osaka@fourseasons.com.