A Touch of Dior at Palace Hotel Tokyo”: A Celebration of the Iconic French Maison’s Enduring Love of Japan

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TOKYO (April , 2026) – To mark the unveiling of the Dior Bamboo Pavilion, the only Japanese-brand hotel in Tokyo to hold both Forbes Travel Guide’s Five Stars and Michelin Guide’s Three Keys has launched an exclusive collaboration celebrating the artistic ties between Dior and Japan.

Located in Daikanyama, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion is a concept store inspired by Christian Dior’s love of nature. Its golden aluminium façade evokes Japanese bamboo forests and is illuminated nightly, reminiscent of the hôtel particulier at 30 Avenue Montaigne. Inside, Parisian sophistication meets Japanese artisanship, showcasing Creative Director Jonathan Anderson’s latest collections, including limited-edition pieces exclusive to the Pavilion. Outside, a conceptual garden by landscape designer Seijun Nishihata highlights the fusion of Japanese and French creativity.

Masaru Watanabe, Senior Managing Director and General Manager of Palace Hotel Tokyo, stated, “The collaboration between us and Dior is a natural one, as Palace Hotel Tokyo has come to represent Japanese elegance in hospitality while maison Dior represents the essence of French elegance in fashion.”

“A Touch of Dior at Palace Hotel Tokyo” includes:

  • One-night stay in choice of Club Deluxe with Balcony, Executive Suite, or Premier Suite

  • Early check-in from 1:00 pm

  • Club Lounge access and privileges

  • Breakfast at Club Lounge, Grand Kitchen, or in-room

  • Dior-inspired in-room floral arrangement

  • Welcome bottle of Champagne (Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut for Club rooms, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs for suites)

  • Box of “Les Bonbons Bouton de Christian Dior” chocolates

  • “Miss Dior” cocktail at Lounge Bar Privé or The Palace Lounge

  • Privately guided tour of Dior Bamboo Pavilion with private transfer

  • Light meal at Café Dior by Anne-Sophie Pic (90-minute seating)

Café Dior by Anne-Sophie Pic offers a seasonal set menu exclusively for Palace Hotel Tokyo guests, including soup, sandwich and salad, dessert, and coffee or tea. At Lounge Bar Privé, the “Miss Dior” cocktail blends Pernod with orgeat, enjoyed with views of the Imperial Palace gardens.

The stay experience is available through March 31, 2027, limited to one booking per day. Rates start at JPY 251,000 for Club Deluxe with Balcony rooms and JPY 407,000 for suites. Rates include 10% consumption tax; a 15% service charge and Tokyo accommodation tax of JPY 200 per person apply separately. Bookings must be made at least seven days prior to arrival. Blackout dates are December 26, 2026 – January 5, 2027.

Palace Hotel Tokyo Exterior at Dusk

 Dior Bamboo Pavilion - Tokyo - © Daici Ano

 Dior Bamboo Pavilion - Tokyo - Café Dior - © Daici Ano

 Miss Dior Cocktail at Palace Hotel Tokyo

 'Les Bonbons Bouton de Christian Dior' Chocolates

Palace Hotel Tokyo Earns Prestigious GSTC Certification for Sustainability

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Tokyo, February 2026 – Palace Hotel Tokyo has become the first Japanese-owned and managed hotel to achieve certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), marking a milestone in the country’s hospitality industry. The MICHELIN Three-Key property now joins a select group of hotels worldwide recognized for their verified commitment to sustainability.

The GSTC certification is awarded following a rigorous third-party assessment against 167 benchmarks across four key areas: sustainable management, community benefits, cultural heritage, and environmental protection.

Commitment to Sustainable Management

Led by General Manager Masaru Watanabe, the hotel’s Sustainability Liaison Group meets monthly to review initiatives, while all staff undergo training to ensure alignment with GSTC standards and the hotel’s sustainability policy.

Supporting Local Communities

Palace Hotel Tokyo partners with Food Bank Net, donating excess baked goods to support families and children’s cafeterias. In 2025, the hotel sourced 61% of its ingredients domestically, with 73% of fresh produce grown locally.

Preserving Cultural Heritage

The hotel integrates traditional craftsmanship and locally sourced materials into its design, while staff actively participate in cultural events such as the Kanda Myojin festival, a centuries-old Shinto tradition.

Protecting the Environment

Situated beside the Wadakura moat, the hotel collaborates with Japan’s Ministry of the Environment to conserve the surrounding landscape, including aquatic plant management. Its long-standing “Eco-Palace” initiative also repurposes kitchen waste into fertilizer, supporting local farms.

“To us, the GSTC certification is as meaningful as our Five Stars from Forbes Travel Guide and our Three Keys from MICHELIN,” said Watanabe. “We are wholeheartedly committed to sustainability as we extend our distinctive omotenashi to guests, our community, and society in harmony with nature.”

This recognition strengthens traveler trust, combats greenwashing, and positions Palace Hotel Tokyo as a leader in attracting eco-conscious guests. The hotel has also been named a “Sustainability Leader” by The Leading Hotels of the World, further affirming its comprehensive sustainability management plan.

For more details, visit: Palace Hotel Tokyo Sustainability Concept (en.palacehoteltokyo.com in Bing).