Dusit International has opened WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection in Hokkaido, Japan. The property officially marks the brand’s first hotel in Japan and Dusit’s third hotel in the country, following ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto.
The hotel is located on the shores of Lake Tōya within the Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark in southwestern Hokkaido, approximately 100 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport. Originally opened in 2018, the property was designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, the studio behind the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo and the V&A Dundee design museum in Scotland.
The hotel features 55 lake-view guestrooms and three two-story villas. Each guestroom offers approximately 37 square meters of space and includes a private open-air bath overlooking Lake Tōya. The property also includes a communal bath with lake views.
As part of the rebranding, the hotel’s dining concepts were updated to include EZO Cuisine, offering Japanese and Thai breakfast set menus and seasonal dinner menus; The Noodle Bar, serving classic Thai dishes; TARU Bar, which offers organic Japanese teas from Dusit’s Kyoto tea garden alongside sake, whisky and craft liqueurs; and Toya Bar, which offers cocktails and spirits.
“Japan is an important strategic market for Dusit, and the arrival of Dusit Collection represents another exciting milestone in our journey to bring our unique style of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to destinations with distinctive character and strong cultural appeal,” said Chanin Donavanik, group CEO, Dusit International. “WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection perfectly embodies the spirit of the Dusit Collection brand, demonstrating how thoughtful design, local connections, and personalised service can come together to create experiences that truly reflect their destinations.”