Far East Hospitality opens two hotels in Osaka

[SINGAPORE] Far East Hospitality announced on Tuesday (Jul 15) the opening of two hotels in the Namba South and Honmachi districts in Osaka, in a bid to expand its presence in Japan. This is in partnership with Singapore-based property investment advisory firm Anglo Fortune Capital Group.

The introduction of the Far East Village Hotel in these two areas is part of the group’s strategy to double its footprint to 2,000 rooms within the next five years across Japan’s key gateway cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka.

Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Namba South, is a 77-room hotel in the vibrant Oku-Namba neighbourhood, south of the city’s Namba district. It is within walking distance of key attractions such as Namba Yasaka Shrine and Dotonbori, and is near Daikokucho and Namba stations to offer access to the wider Kansai region.

The Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Honmachi, has 165 rooms and is in the Central Business District of Chuo-ku, close to the Osaka Castle. The hotel also offers easy access to popular landmarks such as Osaka-jo Park and the historic Minami district.

Mark Rohner, chief operating officer of Far East Hospitality, said: “We are focused on strengthening the Far East Village brand in the country’s key cities, particularly those with vibrant business and leisure appeal. With our combined expertise (with Anglo Fortune Capital Group) and commitment to authentic hospitality, we look forward to delivering memorable guest experiences and unlocking full potential of these properties.”

Benjamin Cho, principal of Anglo Fortune Capital Group, said: “Osaka’s dynamic tourism landscape and strategic location make it an ideal addition to strengthening our footprint in key locations across Japan.”

With the addition of the two hotels in Osaka, Far East Hospitality will operate five hotels in five years since its entry into Japan.

The group first made its entry into the country in July 2020 with the opening of Far East Village Hotel Tokyo Ariake, followed by Far East Village Hotel Yokohama in June 2021. It continued to open its third property Far East Village Hotel Tokyo Asakusa in 2023.