Why 2025 is the perfect year to travel to Japan
Japan is especially worth visiting in 2025: with the Expo in Osaka the country places a strong focus on the future – with themes such as sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation. It’s a great opportunity to (re)discover Japan not just as a technological powerhouse, but as a destination rooted in deep aesthetics and mindfulness.
Two of our LIFESTYLEHOTELS embody this spirit in unique and inspiring ways: K5 in Tokio and the Genji Kyoto.
K5 Tokyo – Urban Retreat in the Heart of the Metropolis
Located in the vibrant Nihonbashi district, K5 offers a refined, almost poetic retreat from the city’s energy. Housed in a former bank building, the hotel blends Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian clarity, creating an atmosphere of calm and clarity. Open spaces, natural materials, and an intentional use of light invite guests to slow down and experience mindfulness in an urban setting.
Highlights: The fermentation-focused bar Ao, and the serene library lounge – ideal for contemplation or quiet conversation.
Genji Kyoto – Finding Beauty in Stillness
Kyoto is Japan’s spiritual heart, and Genji Kyoto is a contemporary reflection of its essence. It’s a place of quiet elegance and thoughtful detail, where traditional architecture merges seamlessly with modern sensibility. From the building’s natural integration into the surrounding landscape to the daily tea ceremonies, guests are invited to reflect, reconnect, and be present.
Genji is not just a hotel – it’s a space for inner stillness and an invitation to engage with Kyoto’s poetic soul.
The Expo as a Catalyst – The Hotels as a Destination
The Worldexpo in Osaka runs under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. It explores global topics such as sustainability, community, and design as a cultural dialogue. A visit offers not just visionary inspiration – it also creates a compelling reason to experience Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto as a harmonious travel triangle.
Our suggestion: Begin your journey in Tokyo at K5, draw futuristic inspiration at the Expo in Osaka, and find peace and depth in Genji Kyoto.
Travel Mindfully – Stay in Style
Both properties represent what LIFESTYLEHOTELS stands for: Design with soul, aesthetic consciousness, and a deep understanding of the needs of today’s mindful traveler.
Japan 2025 – an experience that touches all the senses.