Various activities and events are exclusively available to staying guests of Hotel New Otani Tokyo this summer.
Summer Activities for Staying Guests
Summer 2023
[Accommodation Option] Yukata Experience
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Discover the Japanese summer tradition of wearing a Yukata with these special packages that include dressing service.
- Reservations required by 3:00pm the day before.
Period
July 14 - September 3, 2023
Prices
Take-home package: ¥22,000 per person and up
- Price includes dressing fee, yukata, obi belt, sandals, cords, purse, and tax.
- Undergarments are available for purchase, or may be brought by the guest.
- Men’s yukata are also available.
[Free-of-charge] Lantern Stroll in the Japanese Garden
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Take a stroll through our iconic Japanese Garden as dusk falls, holding a traditional chochin (Japanese paper lantern) to light your way with its soft and soothing glow.
Period
August 1-31, 2023
Hours
7:30pm-9:00pm
Venue
- Lanterns are lent out at the Bell Desk on the Lobby fl (2nd fl) of The Main bldg.
How to rent a lantern
- Guests wishing to rent a lantern, please come to the Bell Desk on the Lobby fl (2nd fl) of The Main bldg.
- Please note that lanterns are lent out on a first-come-first-serve basis, and reservations are not accepted.
- Please return the lantern to the Bell Desk in The Main bldg after your stroll.
- Lanterns may not be brought outside of the hotel premises.
- Capacity: 15 persons per day (first-come-first-served)
- Will be cancelled in bad weather
[Free-of-charge] Sparkler Night
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The backdrop of our Japanese garden presents a fascinating summer evening with handheld fireworks, a common seasonal recreation in Japan.
Period
August 1-27, 2023
Times
[August 1-10 & 16-27] 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Capacity: 30 participants per day (first-come-first-served)
[August 11-15] 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Capacity: 100 participants per day (first-come-first-served)
Venue
Japanese Garden
- Will be cancelled in bad weather.
- Please refrain from bringing your own fireworks.
- No reservations necessary.
[Free-of-charge] Watermelon Splitting
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Watermelon splitting is a fun activity popular among both children and adults during the summer season.Savor chilled juicy watermelon after the event!
Period
August 12 & 13, 2023
Times
3:00pm-4:00pm
Venue
Japanese Garden
- Capacity: 20 participants per event (first-come-first-served)
- Will be cancelled in bad weather
- Please note that children will be given priority.
- No reservations necessary.