SHIMODA TOKYU HOTEL is renovating the entire building in preparation for its 55th anniversary.
It will be reopened in the spring of 2017.
54 years of progress supported by you all,
We will renovate the hotel to ensure that it continues to be a popular choice.
See our vision for the future.
*The article on this page was created and published in May 2016.
54 years of history supported by everyone
1961-62 Showa 36-37
The ground-breaking ceremony on October 4th
Groundbreaking ceremony
In December, the Izukyu Railway opened its Ito-Izukyu-Shimoda section.
A full view of the site at the time of the ground-breaking ceremony
Land development and construction
You can see the scenery that remains today, including the S-shaped curve leading to the parking lot and the magnificent view 56 meters above sea level.
1962 Showa 37
Opening on October 8th
[Full view of the building at the time of opening] It was a five-story building with 70 guest rooms (now 112). In Shimoda, where hot spring inns are the norm, a Western-style hotel was a rare building.
Completion ceremony held on October 8, 1962. TOKYU HOTEL Chain Co., Ltd.'s first chairman, Hoshino Naoki (second from the left), and first president, Goto Noboru (third from the left)
Grand opening party held at the garden
A scene from a seminar hosted by Keio Business School (KBS) that began in November. KBS was founded in 1962, just like our hotel.
Commemorative photo of participants of the KBS seminar. Seminars have been held at this hotel for 54 years since it opened.
1963～ Showa 38～
Black Ship Festival
Shimoda City's largest festival, which has been held since 1934 (but was canceled during the war), will celebrate its 77th anniversary in 2016.
Since the year after it opened, our hotel has been used for VIP accommodations, welcome parties, and luncheons.
The 25th Black Ship Festival in 1964. The guests of honor were the US Ambassador to Japan, Mr. and Mrs. Esman. They were moving from our hotel to the venue for the commemorative ceremony.
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Johnson attending the Black Ship Festival in 1968
A welcome reception was held in the garden that same year.
Every year, dignitaries from the United States such as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, the Commander of the U.S. Navy in Japan, and the Commander of Yokosuka Naval Base stay at the hotel.
A photograph published in a pamphlet before the new building opened (1972).
The motorboat was owned by the hotel at the time. The hotel can be seen on the hill.
September 1965, Hotel Staff Swimming Meet
September 1965, Hotel Staff Swimming Meet
1970～ Showa 45～
We were honored to be attended by Emperor Showa and Empress Michiko.
In March 1970, the Shizuoka Shimbun newspaper carried an article about Emperor Showa and Empress Michiko's visit to the Susaki Imperial Villa, which was under construction.
We stayed at this hotel on March 16th.
New building opens
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new building on October 21, 1971
The new building construction ceremony
Meals served at the Christmas party on December 25, 1972, the year the new building opened.
Facilities at the time of opening
Lobby. Before the new wing was added (1972), there was a spiral staircase leading down to the first floor.
Dining
A bar frequented by celebrities
The deluxe room (now the suite room) has been used by members of the imperial family.
Hot spring bath. At that time, there was a hot spring bath and a family bath.
It was later remodeled into separate hot spring baths for men and women.
Garden Pools, Past and Present
The garden pool at the time of opening
You can see Nabeta Beach.
The current garden pool
Nabeta Beach remains the same as it was in the past, but coconut trees and other plantations have grown large.
Spring 2017: Towards becoming an even more beloved hotel! ~Renewal vision~
CONCEPT
Centered on creating facilities that meet the needs of all generations and passing on traditions
We will be renovating with the concept of "returning to our roots."
We aim to evolve into a destination-oriented hotel that people will want to visit again and again.
The completed lobby lounge will make the most of the excellent views.
The completed restaurant image is one where you can enjoy both Japanese and Western styles.
An example of how the twin room will look when completed. We will provide beds that can comfortably accommodate three or four people.
What to expect after the renovation
[Increasing the enjoyment of food]
・Restaurants will be concentrated on the first floor, allowing customers to enjoy both Western and Japanese cuisine.
[Improving the comfort of the hot spring baths]
・We will be expanding and renovating part of the hot spring bath, which has been requested by many customers.
[Enhancing facilities]
・We have a permanent banquet hall with a great view that can accommodate the needs of various banquets, including weddings.
・The bar corner will be revived in the lounge overlooking the sea, creating a space where people can gather and become the face of the hotel.
[Enhancing guest rooms]
・It will be transformed into a twin room with comfortable beds that can accommodate 3 or 4 people.
・Deluxe rooms are now available, including rooms with the best views and rooms with view baths.
[Increase the appeal of your garden]
Taking advantage of the excellent views that have been highly praised by customers, we will redevelop the garden into an attractive one, including creating a flower walking path where you can walk, view flowers, and enjoy the changing seasons.
Related information
In the fall of 2016, the current boiler was to be retired due to renovation work on the entire building. We turned the basement heart of the hotel into a gallery, displaying the solidly constructed "sectional boiler" that has been working day and night in the basement for 54 years since the hotel opened.