CORE
Property search & acquisition
We find land, hotels and ryokans that fit your brief, then guide the purchase through negotiation, contract and closing as your licensed real estate broker.
JAPAN HOSPITALITY REAL ESTATE
Own your hotel in Japan.
From finding the right property to preparing for opening. We help international investors acquire hotels and ryokans, with a local team in Tokyo to coordinate each step.
- Languages
- EN / 日本語 / 简中 / 繁中
- License
- Tokyo Governor (1) No. 108831
From search to opening
- 01Find & assess
- 02Negotiate & acquire
- 03Prepare to open
Hospitality property / Japan
YOUR PARTNER IN JAPAN
Your vision.
Our local knowledge.
A hotel project brings together property, people and permissions. We connect the right specialists and keep the practical work moving, from the first viewing to opening preparation.
We handle brokerage and agreed project coordination. Licensed specialists provide professional advice; the relevant authorities decide on approvals.
A property. A plan. A path to opening.
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THINK BEYOND THE PURCHASE
Choose a property with opening in mind.
Location and price are only part of the decision. We help you identify the building, fire-safety, licensing and renovation questions before you commit.
- 01Find & assess
- 02Negotiate & acquire
- 03Prepare to open
WHAT WE DO
From the first search
to the opening day.
Choose the support your project needs. Opening project management is separately contracted; ongoing hotel operations are outside its scope.
ENTRY POINT
Pre-purchase review
We review available zoning, access, building, fire-safety and licensing information to identify what needs closer investigation. This is an initial review, not an assurance of approval.
COORDINATION
Licensing & specialist coordination
We coordinate architects, licensing professionals, fire-safety specialists and contractors, keeping applications and opening preparation connected.
SEPARATE ENGAGEMENT
Opening project management
Under a separate agreement, we manage the schedule, budget and contractors, and help you resolve decisions before opening. Daily hotel operations are not included.
PROPERTY FOCUS
Properties with
hospitality at their heart.
We focus on new development sites, existing hotels and ryokans, and smaller properties with documented accommodation use.
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Hotel development sites
Land for a new hotel, with planning and use requirements considered from the outset.
02
Operating hotels & ryokans
Existing businesses where the building, licenses, equipment and operating arrangements can be reviewed together.
03
Hotels ready for renewal
Accommodation properties to renovate, reposition or give a new identity.
04
Small accommodation properties
Properties with a verifiable operating, license or notification history. License succession and any new filing requirements are checked for each transaction.
Each property needs its own review. An existing license, past use or portal listing does not guarantee license succession or future approval.
HOW WE WORK
A clear next step.
At every stage.
We agree on what to check, who to involve and what comes next, at each stage of the project.
Talk through your plans-
01
Start with your plans
Tell us your preferred area, budget, hotel concept and timing. We help define the search.
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02
Find & review properties
We identify candidates and flag the building, regulatory and licensing questions to resolve before signing.
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03
Investigate & acquire
We coordinate further checks with specialists and authorities as needed, then handle negotiation, contract and closing.
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04
Bring the team together
We coordinate the specialists, applications, design, fire-safety work and construction needed for the opening.
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Prepare for opening
With a separate project-management agreement, we track the schedule, contractors and outstanding decisions through to opening.
AFTER OPENING
Planning who will run your hotel.
If you plan to outsource operations, we can introduce hotel operators and help coordinate the handover from the project team.
Operating services are provided by the operating partner under a separate agreement. Availability, scope, fees, and responsibilities are confirmed for each property.
Discuss the operating setupMULTILINGUAL PROPERTY PORTAL
Your next project
could start here.
Condominiums, whole buildings, houses and land for sale across Tokyo's 23 wards, in English, Japanese and Chinese. We review suitability for your hotel plans separately for each property.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
A few things
you may be wondering.
Can any building be converted into a hotel or ryokan?
No. We focus on new-build hospitality projects, existing accommodation assets, and properties with a clear hospitality basis. Ordinary used-house conversions are not our standard scope.
Who decides whether a license can be issued?
We identify the relevant issues and coordinate consultations with the necessary specialists and authorities. Licensed specialists provide professional opinions; the relevant authorities decide whether approvals are granted.
Does project management include hotel operations?
No. Opening PM is project management through launch. For ongoing operations, we can coordinate introductions to suitable operating partners when needed.
Which areas do you cover?
Our primary focus is Tokyo's 23 wards. Selected projects in the wider metropolitan area and established tourism destinations are considered case by case.
Can I consult from overseas before choosing a property?
Yes. Ziyou works with international investors from the property-search stage. Share your preferred area, acquisition budget, hotel concept and target opening date. We can begin with an online meeting and agree on the support your project needs.
Which languages can I use to contact Ziyou?
You can contact Ziyou in English, Japanese or Chinese. Our website is available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
COMPANY
Based in Tokyo.
Working with you.
Meet your local partner for buying and opening a hotel in Japan. We work from Yanagibashi, Tokyo, with support in Japanese, English and Chinese.
- Company
- Ziyou Real Estate LLC 自由不動産合同会社
- Real estate license
- Real Estate Brokerage License: Tokyo Governor (1) No. 108831
- Address
- Yanagibashi Building 305
1-11-5 Yanagibashi, Taito-ku
Tokyo 111-0052, Japan
TOKYO OFFICE
Asakusabashi
- AREATaito, Tokyo
- ACCESSAsakusabashi Station
- MEETINGSOnline or in person by appointment
START A CONVERSATION
Tell us about
your hotel plans.
You do not need a property in mind to get in touch. Share your preferred area, acquisition budget, hotel concept and target opening date. We’ll help you work out where to start.