Total of 15 Fairfield By Marriott In Japan

Marriott International, Inc., today announced the signing of 12 Fairfield by Marriott hotels across five prefectures in Japan Kyoto, Wakayama, Mie, Gifu and Tochigi in a long-standing collaboration with Japanese real estate developer, Sekisui House; in total, an anticipated 15 hotels will be signed by next year. All properties are expected to open by 2021, with the first dozen hotels scheduled to open in late 2020. All properties are expected to open by 2021, with the first dozen hotels scheduled to open in late 2020. With more visitors exploring Japans lesser known destinations, these upcoming Fairfield by Marriott Hotels will give travelers access to remote destinations whilst ensuring that guests can count on the international brands standards of warm hospitality and inviting spaces with each and every stay.

The upcoming Fairfield by Marriott hotels will be situated in convenient locations near popular roadside rest stations called Michi-no-Eki in Japan. The Michi-no-Eki system was launched 20 years ago by the Japanese government to create a safe and comfortable roadside stop-over for road trip travelers, which also feature unique attributes of each region. There are currently more than 1,000 stations along popular motorways that provide convenient services for travelers, including locally-inspired dining venues, farm-fresh produce and traditional handicrafts. Many rest stops also have a tourist information center that guide visitors to nearby attractions, since many Michi-no-Eki stations are located near national parks and historic UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The swift speed and efficiency in which the hotels are expected to open is largely due to the innovative construction process. These new Fairfield by Marriott hotels in Japan will be the first of their kind to be constructed in a factory, before being shipped to each site for assembly. This innovative modular construction model allows the hotels to maintain high-quality standards as well as reduce the construction assembly time on site. The hotels feature between 49 to 96 rooms and will offer guests comfortable yet simple hotel experiences in beautiful destinations.

As part of the Kansai region, the Kyoto Prefecture is prized for its historic heritage and stunning nature, which attracts visitors year-round to experience the four seasons. There are three hotels planned to open in Kyoto and its surrounding area by late 2020:
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Miyazu with 85 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba with 75 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro with 51 rooms

Known for its beautiful beaches and mountainous landscape, including the UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve, there are two hotels planned to open in the Mie prefecture by 2020:
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Mihama with 50 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Odai with 70 rooms

The Wakayama prefecture is reputed for its national parks that showcase stunning seaside scenery. Three hotels are expected to open by 2021:
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Chikatsuyu with 50 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Susami with 50 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto with 96 rooms

In the wild and largely unexplored wilderness of the Gifu prefecture in the Chubu region, travelers will find traditional mountain villages including UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawa-go. Four Fairfield by Marriott Hotels are expected to open in the region by 2021.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino with 53 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo with 90 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shokawa with 60 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park with 67 rooms

Kanto regions Tochigi prefecture features numerous historical sites including Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Three hotels are expected to open in the area by late 2020:
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya with 87 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nasushiobara with 79 rooms
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Motegi with 49 rooms

Each of the hotels will be newly-built standalone properties with its own warm atmosphere, located either at or within short walking distance of the roadside service areas of Michi-no-Eki along the national or prefectural routes or highways and will provide a convenient access to notable leisure attractions in the region. Some of the Michi-no-Eki locations are accessible via scheduled bus services to major cities and towns with shuttle bus services between major transportation hubs and leisure attractions. All Michi-no-Ekis offer basic facilities including tourist information centers, restrooms, and 24-hour parking and the majority of them also provide dining venues, retail, and recreational facilities.

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