JAPAN| IHG has opened ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu as part of its ongoing expansion across Japan.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the back-to-back opening of two ANA Holiday Inn properties in Japan: ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda, which welcomed its first guests on 27 April 2026, and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu, which opened on 28 April 2026.
Both properties, operated by Select Hotels Group, mark a significant milestone for the Holiday Inn brand in Japan. Each is becoming the first international full-service hotel in their respective cities, bringing Holiday Inn’s signature warm and welcoming service to Sanda City in Hyogo Prefecture and Tosu City in Saga Prefecture.
Located within the hillside setting of Sanda, a city celebrated for the harmony of its natural surroundings and modern life, ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda is just one minute’s walk from Woody Town Chuo Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, and less than ten minutes’ drive from the Kobe-Sanda Interchange. Positioned between Kobe and Osaka, the hotel is a natural base for business travellers and those exploring the broader Kansai region. The surrounding area offers genuine variety, from the Hokusettsu Sanda Technopark and Kobe Sanda Premium Outlet, to the riverside paths of the Hiratanigawa Greenway, where guests can experience the quiet beauty of the changing seasons.
The hotel features 130 guestrooms, from cosy doubles to spacious twin layouts and a distinctive Japanese-style room, featuring traditional tatami flooring and a low-set layout that offers a more locally inspired stay experience. At its heart, Holiday Inn’s open lobby layout creates a relaxed, flexible space where guests can work, dine, or unwind throughout the day.
“Sanda is a place where a deep connection with nature and the warmth of community life come together in a very special way,” said Eiji Baba, General Manager of ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda.
“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 here for business, leisure, or simply a moment of calm, and making them feel genuinely at home.”
ANA Holiday Inn Tosu opens at the crossroads of Kyushu, where the Kyushu, Nagasaki and Oita expressways converge at Tosu Junction. The hotel is five minutes by car from JR Tosu Station and approximately 40 minutes from Fukuoka Airport, offering seamless connectivity to destinations across the island. Beyond its strategic location, Tosu is a city rich in history and character: guests can explore the ancient 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 guestrooms and suites offers thoughtful design and amenities, with flexible configurations for families and solo travellers, including single, twin and suite options.
“Opening as the first international full-service hotel in Tosu City is a true privilege, and one we are deeply committed to honouring,” said Hiroyuki Eguchi, General Manager of ANA Holiday Inn Tosu.
“Tosu sits at the centre of Kyushu’s network of roads and railways, and we see ourselves not just as a hotel but as a warm point of arrival for everyone setting out to explore this remarkable island.”
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