Hyatt Hotels Corp. has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Takenaka Corporation to open Andaz Hiroshima, the first Hyatt hotel in western Japan’s Chūgoku region. The hotel is expected to open in 2027 and will be located in the heart of Hiroshima.
Andaz Hiroshima will occupy the 21st to 31st floors of a new mixed-use high-rise, part of a major public-private urban redevelopment project in central Hiroshima. The hotel will feature 235 guestrooms and suites inspired by Hiroshima’s cultural legacy and the history of the site, which once connected Hiroshima Castle with the surrounding town. Onsite amenities will include restaurants, a rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic views, a fitness center with an indoor pool, and versatile banquet and event spaces.
Hiroshima is home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park. Nearby Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island is known for its vermilion gate appearing to float at high tide. The area offers island-hopping via a cycling route from Kure to Okamura Island, crossing seven islands via seven bridges. Hiroshima has a growing community of designers, artists, chefs, musicians and craftspeople, and features venues including the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, galleries and music spaces. The city is connected by Shinkansen with direct service from Osaka in about 90 minutes and from Tokyo in about four hours, and is also served by Hiroshima Airport.
Andaz, a brand within Hyatt’s Lifestyle Group, incorporates local culture and traditions into its design and service. Andaz Hiroshima will provide personalized experiences within a modern building and globally connected setting.
“Andaz Hiroshima will create a new pathway to explore Hiroshima’s culture,” said Amar Lalvani, president & creative director of The Lifestyle Group, Hyatt. “From music to makers, the local creative scene is thriving. Our guests will have an inside view of who and what are shaping this profound city’s future.”
We are delighted to bring the Andaz brand to Hiroshima, one of Japan’s most innovative cities,” said Masato Sasaki, president of Takenaka Corporation. “Hyatt has been an excellent collaborator for us on multiple high-profile projects, including properties in Kyoto and New York, and we are excited to work with them again on this exceptional development. We are confident that Andaz Hiroshima will become a beloved destination that embodies Hiroshima’s vibrant culture and brings together people and ideas from around the world.”
“It is an honor to announce plans to introduce the Andaz brand to Hiroshima. It is one of Hyatt’s most celebrated lifestyle brands,” said Sam Sakamura, representative director of Japan and Micronesia, Hyatt. “Hiroshima, a globally recognized destination offering a rich combination of culture, tradition and development, is the perfect location for a new Andaz hotel in Japan. We look forward to welcoming global travelers to Hiroshima with unforgettable, personalized experiences that reflect the unique spirit of this remarkable city.”
Andaz Hiroshima will be the second Andaz property in Japan following Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills.
