Following gastronomy and craftsmanship, Palace Hotel Tokyo continues its “Best of Japan” series in the realm of style. The Marunouchi property is launching “Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion”, an experience designed to offer an understanding of Japanese culture through fashion and textile art, announced on 14 July 2026 and available to book for stays from 22 July.
Far from simple luxury shopping, the programme focuses on heritage: encounters with iconic fashion houses, private tours, and cultural storytelling, under the guidance of a renowned specialist in Japanese fashion.
- Palace Hotel Tokyo is launching “Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion“, the latest chapter in its “Best of Japan” series.
- The package includes: a two-night stay, daily breakfast, a kaiseki dinner at Wadakura in tribute to Kenzo Takada, and a 3-to-4-hour private fashion tour with a private car and chauffeur.
- A choice of three itineraries, curated by Kaori Nakano, a specialist in fashion and luxury culture: Ginza, Daikanyama, or Omotesando & Ura-Harajuku.
- Starting from 372,000 yen for two people (approximately £1,900 / €2,200), for stays starting from 22 July 2026.
A Package Conceived as a Cultural Narrative
The package includes two nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast · in-room or at Grand Kitchen · and several signature touches: an original tote bag created by suzusan, a contemporary Japanese textile brand, and a gift from the visited fashion house. The gastronomic highlight is a kaiseki dinner at Wadakura restaurant, inspired by Kenzo Takada: the designer, a pioneer of Japanese fashion in Paris, was a regular guest at Palace Hotel Tokyo during his stays in the capital.
Three Fashion Itineraries Curated by Kaori Nakano
At the heart of the experience, the private three-to-four-hour tour (including car and chauffeur) can be chosen from three bespoke itineraries designed by Kaori Nakano, an academic specialising in fashion and luxury culture:
- Ginza: a private visit to Wako, an institution housed in the iconic Seiko House, spanning fine jewellery, watchmaking, and art exhibitions · with an optional detour to Dover Street Market and its seven floors of avant-garde fashion.
- Daikanyama: the flagship boutique of Jun Ashida, a pioneer of Japanese ready-to-wear whose legacy is now carried forward by his daughter Tae Ashida, followed by the workshop-showroom MIZEN TOKYO and its “Slow Fashion, Slow Luxury” philosophy.
- Omotesando & Ura-Harajuku: from Tokyo’s own Champs-Élysées to the backstreets of counter-culture, featuring boutiques from Kimono Yamato and its brands KIMONO ARCH and Y. & SONS, to explore the contemporary kimono.
Our Take
By entrusting its itineraries to an academic figure from the fashion world rather than a personal shopper, Palace Hotel Tokyo opts for cultural depth over mere luxury consumption · a sophisticated response to the demands of travellers who want to understand Japan, not just buy it. Starting from 372,000 yen for a two-night stay for two, the experience is positioned as a reasonable investment in cultural enrichment relative to the standards of the Marunouchi district.
Practical Information
- Address: Palace Hotel Tokyo, 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
- “Couture Tokyo”: stays from 22 July 2026, starting from 372,000 yen for two (excluding local taxes and service charge).
- Official website: palacehoteltokyo.com.
