ANA Holiday Inn opens in two new Japanese cities | News
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the back-to-back openings of two ANA Holiday Inn hotels in Japan: ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda, which welcomed its first guests on April 27, 2026, and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu, which opened on April 28, 2026. Both hotels, managed by Select Hotels Group, mark an important milestone for the Holiday Inn brand in Japan. Each will be the first international full-service hotel in their respective cities, bringing Holiday Inn’s signature warm and welcoming service to Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture and Tosu City, Saga Prefecture.
SANDA: WHERE NATURE MEETS WARM HOSPITALITY
ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda is located in the hilly area of Sanda, a city known for the harmony of the natural environment and modern life. It is just a minute’s walk from the Woody Town Chuo Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, and less than a ten-minute drive from the Kobe-Sanda Interchange. Located between Kobe and Osaka, the hotel is a natural base for business travelers and those exploring the wider Kansai region. The area offers real variety, from the Hokusettsu Sanda Technopark and Kobe Sanda Premium Outlet to the trails along the Hiratanigawa River Greenway, where guests can experience the quiet beauty of the changing seasons.
The hotel features 130 rooms, from cozy doubles to spacious twin layouts and a signature Japanese-style room, with traditional tatami floors and a low layout that offers a more locally inspired stay experience. In essence, Holiday Inn’s open lobby layout creates a relaxing, flexible space where guests can work, dine or relax throughout the day.
Mr. Eiji Baba, General Manager of ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda, said: “Sanda is a place where a deep connection with nature and the warmth of community life come together in a very special way. It is our privilege to bring the warm, genuine hospitality that defines Holiday Inn to this city, and we look forward to welcoming guests – whether they are here for business, leisure or just a moment of tranquility – and making them feel truly at home.”
TOSU: YOUR BASE FOR KYUSHU
ANA Holiday Inn Tosu opens at the intersection of Kyushu, where the Kyushu, Nagasaki and Oita highways meet at Tosu Junction. The hotel is a five-minute drive from JR Tosu Station and approximately 40 minutes from Fukuoka Airport, offering seamless connections to destinations across the island. In addition to its strategic location, Tosu is a city rich in history and character: guests can explore the old Nagasaki Kaido post road, discover lush natural landscapes or visit the Tosu Premium Outlet, all within easy reach.
Each of the hotel’s 127 modern rooms and suites offers thoughtful design and amenities, with flexible configurations for families and solo travelers, including single, double and suite options.
Mr. Hiroyuki Eguchi, General Manager of ANA Holiday Inn Tosu, said: “Opening as the first international full-service hotel in Tosu City is a true privilege, and one that we are deeply committed to honoring. Tosu is located at the center of Kyushu’s network of roads and railways, and we see ourselves not just as a hotel, but as a warm arrival point for anyone wishing to explore this remarkable island.”
Apple Road is the name of each hotel’s signature restaurant, a dining destination offering a variety of freshly sourced local and international dishes for the daily breakfast buffet, as well as space for guests to relax for lunch and dinner. Meetings and events options are also on offer for guests and locals, with each hotel offering six flexible rooms that can accommodate up to 250 guests.
True to the brand’s global promise, children 12 and under enjoy the Kids Stay & Eat Free program, which offers great value and reliability for traveling families.
Both hotels join Holiday Inn’s growing global portfolio, reinforcing IHG’s ongoing commitment to expanding one of the world’s most trusted and recognized brands to new destinations in Japan and the Asia Pacific region. Following the brand’s recent debut in Sapporo and Karuizawa, the openings continue Holiday Inn’s more than 70-year tradition of bringing the joy of travel to guests around the world.
