Key Facts
• Hoshino Resorts announced a new hotel opening in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, this winter.
• The hotel, named “Risonare Shimonoseki,” will open in December 2025.
• All 187 rooms will feature views of the Kanmon Strait.
• Unique amenities include an outdoor pool using seawater and rooms with indoor sand beaches.
• Hoshino Resorts CEO Yoshiharu Hoshino highlighted the need to attract more overnight visitors.
• The company signed a regional revitalization agreement with Shimonoseki City.
• Planned activities include tours of Karato Market and boat experiences.
• The hotel concept is “Designer Hotel of the Strait.”
Summary
Hoshino Resorts is set to open “Risonare Shimonoseki” in December 2025 in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. The hotel, designed as a “Designer Hotel of the Strait,” will feature 187 rooms, all offering views of the Kanmon Strait. Unique amenities include a seawater outdoor pool and rooms with indoor sand beaches. CEO Yoshiharu Hoshino emphasized the goal of increasing overnight stays in the area. The company has partnered with Shimonoseki City to promote regional tourism through activities like Karato Market tours and boat experiences. This initiative aims to boost local engagement and attract longer-staying visitors.
