BRESI OVERVIEW: Six Senses Myoko, Slopeside Mountain Hotel & Branded Residences
New Luxury Mountain Hotel and Branded Residential Destination in Japan: Located at Mount Myoko’s Suginohara ski resort, creating a year round lifestyle destination that blends Japanese cultural heritage with world-class hospitality, accessible within three hours from Tokyo.
Premium Accommodation, Branded Residences and World-Class Skiing: The property will feature 57 rooms and suites plus 21 Six Senses branded residences, providing access to 90 hectares of skiable terrain including one of Japan’s longest slopes (8.5km) and exceptional annual snowfall averaging 13.4 meters.
Award-Winning Architecture and Sustainable Design: Renowned architects Kengo Kuma and Kume Sekkei will lead the “Golden Wind” design concept, regenerating the foothill landscape into a harmonious terrain that reflects seasonal changes while integrating sustainability throughout operations and guest experiences.
Comprehensive Wellness and Spa Facilities: A clustered spa complex will offer treatment rooms, hydrotherapy journeys, and private bookable onsens, with wellness experts providing personalized treatments ranging from gentle restoration to results-driven therapies that honour the region’s natural hot spring heritage.
Community-Focused Development: Construction expected to begin in April 2026 as part of Patience Capital Group’s broader vision to revitalise Myoko Kogen, creating a vibrant mountain village with flagship stores, restaurants, cultural programming, and opportunities for local creators and businesses to thrive year-round.
Cover Image Six Senses Myoko — Photo by IHG
Six Senses Myoko Ushers in a New Era of Purposeful Rejuvenation in Japan’s Historic Ski Region
Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with Patience Capital Group (PCG) for a slopeside mountain hotel and residences at the foothills of Mount Myoko, within Japan’s scenic Suginohara ski resort.
The development of Six Senses Myoko forms part of an investment vision sensitive to the property’s culture and surroundings.
Beyond its well-connected terrain and renowned quality of snow, Myoko Kogen is graced with beautiful landscapes, natural hot springs, and a mystical allure.
Thoughtful design, wellness, and community experiences will form the foundation of a long-term, year-round lifestyle destination akin to Kitzbühel and Gstaad but unique in its local charm.
“Myoko Kogen is one of Japan’s oldest and most accessible ski regions, offering a rare balance of adventure, cultural depth, and extraordinary nature,” said Neil Palmer, Chief Operating Officer, Six Senses. “Through our partnership with Patience Capital Group, Six Senses Myoko will revitalize this historic destination, providing the setting for a rich tapestry of novel experiences for all seasons.”
Vibrant experiences at Six Senses Myoko
Bringing to life the brand’s signature emotional hospitality, Six Senses Myoko will feature 57 rooms and suites, many with private onsens. Rising above the hotel, 21 branded residences will present a contemporary and sophisticated interpretation of elevated mountain living.
Guests and residents will wake up to Myoko Kogen’s remarkable snowfall, averaging 13.4 metres annually. Within easy reach are 90 hectares of skiable domain, including one of Japan’s longest slopes at 8.5 kilometres and its highest vertical drop at 1,124m.
In spring and summer, the region is blessed with natural attractions including waterfalls and trails steeped in spiritual significance, while the autumn foliage frames a host of outdoor activities.
Seasonal menus await at two restaurants and a bar, alongside a boutique that will cater to tailored fitting services.
The wider mountain village will bring together flagship stores, dining, cultural wellness, and artistic programming in a vibrant hub where local creators and micro-industries flourish all-year round, while creating opportunities throughout the community.
Considered design
Led by Kengo Kuma and Kume Sekkei, the property’s architecture embodies the concept of regenerating a lost foothill landscape into a harmonious terrain. The “Golden Wind” design evokes sunlight and wind flowing across terraced rice fields, reflecting seasonal changes and inviting guests to feel the rhythm of nature, from spring’s shimmer on leaves to winter’s sparkling snow.
Since its beginnings in the 1990s, Six Senses has committed to preserving natural beauty while delivering immersive, emotionally resonant stays. At Six Senses Myoko, sustainability is therefore integral to its design, operations, and guest experiences.
Pioneering wellness
Wellness is central to the Six Senses experience, from gentle restorations to results-driven treatments. A clustered spa will showcase eight treatment rooms, hydrotherapy journeys, and bookable private onsens, with a team of wellness experts and visiting practitioners on hand to soothe tired limbs and support longer-term well-being tailored to individual priorities.
Positive impact
For Patience Capital Group, Six Senses Myoko is part of a wider vision to rejuvenate Myoko Kogen as an inspiring mountain destination, welcoming visitors throughout the year and creating lasting value for the local community.
Six Senses Myoko will be a three-hour drive or two-hour train ride from Tokyo. Project construction is set to commence in April 2026.
IHG is spearheading a considered and purposeful period of growth for Six Senses following the brand’s acquisition in 2019. Each new property is chosen with intention and cultivated with care to consistently demonstrate that the Six Senses DNA can be successfully replicated across different locations – whether on sun-soaked islands, within healing retreats, at the heart of vibrant cities, or up in the mountains.
There are 27 Six Senses hotels and resorts in 22 countries and 38 pipeline properties in development – a growing global estate that includes a collection of private residences.
About Six Senses
Six Senses serves as a change-maker, built on commitment, not convention. It stands alone in the intersection of wellness, sustainability, emotional hospitality and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Its spas blend ancient wisdom with modern science and stand at the forefront of what it means to be mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally well.
For three decades, Six Senses has been creating places and experiences that feel good, do good, and spark something in people.
Every location is chosen not just for its natural impact but for its ability to stir something deeper. Its enduring vision remains as strong as ever: reawaken people’s senses, so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Visit Six Senses
About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms and 6,700 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline in excess of 2,200 properties.
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About Patience Capital Group
Singapore based Patience Capital Group (PCG) is a real estate and private equity investment management firm founded in 2019, with offices in Singapore and Tokyo. PCG manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and private investors worldwide and strives to generate strong risk-adjusted returns for its investors.
Leveraging its vast networks and best-in-class deal sourcing and execution capabilities, PCG’s funds invest in real estate-related assets and businesses in Japan. Additionally, PCG offers real estate development advisory and project consulting services. Visit Patience Capital Group
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