Ever since its grand opening in 2012, Palace Hotel Tokyo has been host to various events and promotions featuring the diverse culture of Japan.

The Essence of Japan series launched in 2022, and for its first installment the hotel united with some of the best ryokans in the country for a dinner event with each property. Part II of the series held later that year was an introduction to various Japanese traditions from connoisseurs.

Part III held in May 2023 highlighted the enticing flavors of Yamanashi, made with carefully selected ingredients nourished by the water of the Southern Alps.

With future events, the series will continue to focus on the fine food culture of local regions, conveying the allure of Japan’s rich regional culture.

On our 10th anniversary milestone year, Palace Hotel Tokyo collaborated with eight of The Ryokan Collection‘s finest member ryokans, properties showcasing their refined local cultures, with hopes of rediscovering the charm of local traveling and inspiring new travels in Japan.

In an effort to further promote Japan’s tourism industry, the event presented the profound charm of the country’s ‘travel culture’ from the hotel’s one-of-a-kind location just opposite the natural splendor of the Imperial Palace gardens.

Dates: January 14 (Fri.) through March 18 (Fri.), 2022

Welcoming connoisseurs of various fields, the four-part event each featured a talk show on Japanese traditional cultures and arts that have been and will be inherited across time, connecting the past, present and future.
The profound world of calligraphy, etiquette, brocade and bamboo lights were presented along with cuisine from the hotel chefs.

Dates: May 31 (Tue.) through July 1 (Fri.), 2022

Winemaker Ayana Misawa from Grace Wine, one of the leading wineries in Japan, and owner-chefs from two restaurants representing Yamanashi – Shinji Yamada of La Cueillette and Masaya Toyoshima of TOYOSHIMA – will come together with the chefs of Palace Hotel Tokyo for a collaboration dinner event.

Date: May 16 (Tue.), 2023