{"id":54837,"date":"2026-06-19T15:32:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/?p=54837"},"modified":"2026-06-25T13:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:53:28","slug":"japan-pdu-june-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/japan-pdu-june-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Destination Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54837\" class=\"elementor elementor-54837\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b133d3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b133d3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69a7bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d69a7bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Partner,<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While June is traditionally a quieter month for international arrivals, those who travel to Japan now are treated to one of its best-kept secrets. Far from being a spoiler for travel plans, the rainy season (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tsuyu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) blankets Japan\u2019s countryside in a brilliant, hyper-saturated green.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highlight of this season is undoubtedly the hydrangea (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ajisai<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) blooming in shades of deep blue, purple and pink. Temples become living watercolor paintings, heavily shrouded in a magical mountain mist that makes for unforgettable photography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June was also a particularly important month for EXO Travel Japan, as we had the privilege of hosting the EXO Leaders Summit. Welcoming colleagues from across the EXO network to Japan provided a valuable opportunity to share ideas, discuss industry trends, strengthen cooperation between destinations and showcase some of the unique experiences Japan has to offer.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please also note that <\/span><b>our office will be closed on July 3rd for our annual employment training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we recommend planning requests and operational matters accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1689a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1689a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf37e4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf37e4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ZdEu2JcJxLmGZS323eoffEMZZDKbK292\/view\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Click here to check out Hotel Renovation Update in Japan, 18 June 2026.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363e26c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363e26c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1XZPMLfGCWcBlzrrCDTJE7PBWRF1m5XW2\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Click here to check out our new Accommodation Tax Guide.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65429cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65429cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebc9a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ebc9a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6e6917 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6e6917\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Destination news<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86dd1b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86dd1b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noto Peninsula continues its recovery<\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recovery of the Noto Peninsula continues to advance, with tourism gradually returning to the region following the 2024 earthquake. One of the most symbolic initiatives is the transformation of Noto Satoyama Airport into the world&#8217;s first Pok\u00e9mon-branded airport, reopening as \u2018Noto Satoyama Pok\u00e9mon With You Airport\u2019 from July 2026. The project aims to support tourism recovery and regional revitalisation, with themed facilities, transportation and visitor experiences planned throughout the area.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Gajoen Tokyo enters a new chapter<\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Tokyo&#8217;s most iconic hospitality landmarks, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, is preparing for a major transformation. Following extensive renovation works, the property is expected to resume hotel and restaurant operations in 2026 before officially debuting as Gajoen Tokyo, LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts in 2027. The project will preserve the property&#8217;s rich artistic heritage while introducing a new luxury hospitality concept under Hilton&#8217;s LXR collection.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hilton brings luxury LXR brand to Hakone<\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hilton has also announced the opening of LXR Hotels &amp; Resorts Hakone Gora in summer 2028. Located in one of Japan&#8217;s most famous hot spring destinations, the resort will feature 94 rooms, onsen facilities, wellness amenities and direct access to Hakone&#8217;s cultural attractions and scenic landscapes. It will become Hilton&#8217;s first property in Hakone and only the second LXR hotel in Japan.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hilton Takayama Resort opening this year<\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highly anticipated Hilton Takayama Resort is scheduled to open gradually from 14 September, 2026. As the first Hilton-branded property in Gifu Prefecture, the hotel will offer over 280 rooms and strengthen Takayama&#8217;s position as one of Japan&#8217;s leading cultural and alpine destinations. It\u2019s expected to be fully open from Spring 2027.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyatt Altona Yoichi announced for Hokkaido<\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyatt has announced plans to open Hyatt Altona Yoichi in Hokkaido in 2028. Located in the Yoichi area, famous for its whisky distilleries, orchards and proximity to Niseko and Otaru, the property is expected to further strengthen Hokkaido&#8217;s appeal as a year-round destination for international travellers.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes to tax-free shopping procedures<\/span><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan is also preparing changes to its tax-free shopping system. While details continue to be refined, the future process is expected to move closer to European-style VAT refund systems, where travellers pay the full purchase price and complete refund procedures upon departure from Japan. Visitors planning significant shopping should stay informed as implementation details become clearer.<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shinkansen to introduce luxury &#8220;Supreme Class&#8221; private suites<\/span><\/h5><div><p id=\"m_-3426745747220278679gmail-p-rc_99a385e5b1419f14-32\">JR has announced the introduction of a new top-tier\u00a0<b>&#8216;Supreme Class&#8217;<\/b>\u00a0service, available from\u00a0<b>October 1st<\/b>\u00a0on selected Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen trains.\u00a0Fully enclosed private cabins with lockable electronic doors will be available in two layouts:\u00a0<b>Single Rooms<\/b>\u00a0tailored for solo VIPs and executives, and\u00a0<b>Double Rooms<\/b> featuring an additional sofa-style seat for up to two passengers. Each premium suite includes full climate and lighting control via an in-room tablet, dedicated Wi-Fi, personal baggage storage and individual headrest speakers for maximum privacy.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc9160d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc9160d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eec6d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9eec6d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78708f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"78708f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-39164\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be627bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be627bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8802d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a8802d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f085186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f085186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Hilary Nisbet<\/p><h4>Product Manager<\/h4><h4>EXO Japan<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32091c3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"32091c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"mailto:hilary@exotravel.com\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Hilary<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catch up on the latest news from EXO Japan!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55126,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[228,1310],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japan","category-product-update"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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