Hilton Sapporo Park — Photo by Hilton

today announced that the company entered into a franchise agreement with GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. to open Hilton Sapporo Park in 2023 as a part of reconstruction project for the current Sapporo Park Hotel. This is the second Hilton property in Hokkaido, following Hilton Niseko Village. The hotel will be managed by GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.

Sapporo is the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, where people can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons throughout the year. The number of inbound travellers visiting Sapporo has been growing and hit a record high in 2017. With the Hokkaido Shinkansen set to be extended to Sapporo in 2030, and the bid for the Winter Olympic Games, it is an international tourist destination that is attracting much attention both at home and abroad in terms of tourism and MICE demand.

The approximately 350-room new hotel will offer guest facilities including restaurants, banquet rooms, chapel, swimming pool and fitness. Located in the center of Sapporo city, it is conveniently situated within easy walking distance of the main business, entertainment and shopping districts. The hotel is adjacent to Nakajima Park, which is listed as one of "100 Most Popular Urban Parks in Japan." The park has a historically significant building, a concert hall and a shrine inside that is one of the main attractions in the city.