The Okura, Tokyo

BEST FOR Its F&B o erings

DON’T MISS

A meal at Nouvelle Epoque

PRICE

Internet rates are upwards of ₹33,336

CONTACT

2 Chome-10-4 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan theokuratokyo.jp

The array of restaurants at the hotel o er cuisines that range from French to Japanese restaurants at the hotel o er cuisines that range from French to Japanese. At Orchid, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, I dined on a wholesome breakfast spread consisting of creamy yoghurt with applesauce, flu y pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup, and a cup of hot chocolate. Toh-Ka-Lin serves authentic Cantonese fare with a twist. Meals are artfully prepared at the guests’ tables. Qing dynasty antiques adorn the aesthetic walls of the restaurant. Nouvelle Epoque masterfully blends French and Japanese cuisine, marrying French techniques with local ingredients. Yamazaro provides a plethora of authentic Japanese dining options, right from kappo cuisine to private rooms, and has a curated selection of sake. The tea ceremony room truly embodies the essence of the Japanese spirit.

MEETINGS The Okura, Tokyo provides a heavenly setting for events and meetings. It features two spacious banquet rooms, with the Heian Room sprawling over 1968 sqm, and the Orchard spanning 678 sqm. The hotel also provides five function rooms of varying capacity, ranging from 450 to 80 persons, along with 12 fully-equipped meeting rooms to ensure a seamless experience for all kinds of gatherings.

VERDICT The Okura, Tokyo truly combines elegance with modernity to provide the ultimate bespoke experience for every kind of traveller in the heart of Tokyo.

Ravi Lalwani

WHAT’S IT LIKE Imperial Hotel, Osaka, features luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, along with a range of restaurants and bars. The hotel is the site of phenomenal views of the captivating Osaka city skyline and provides stately banquet and conference facilities. The hotel succeeds in balancing modern luxury and captures the essence of Japanese style and design.

WHERE IS IT Across the Okawa River from Kema Sakuranomiya Park, famous for its cherry blossoms, the hotel is within a ten-minute walk from both Osaka Tenmangu and Ougimachi subway stations. The iconic Osaka Castle is a 10-minute drive away. Japan mint, which is a favourite spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring, is just a 10-minute stroll away.

ROOMS O ering city or river views, the warm, tastefully furnished rooms include