Hyatt Centric Sapporo to Open in Autumn 2026, Announces Appointment of General Manager – Hyatt's First Foray into Sapporo

Hyatt Centric Sapporo is set to open in autumn 2026 in the heart of Sapporo, facing the historic Former Hokkaido Government Office (Red Brick Office). Yuki Takimura has been appointed as the General Manager of this hotel, marking Hyatt's first entry into Sapporo.

Hyatt Centric Sapporo is a full-service modern boutique hotel located in the bustling center of the city. It aims to offer stays full of new discoveries, serving as a hub for experiencing the local charm. Situated within the Urban Net Sapporo Link Tower, all 216 guest rooms (including 9 suites) are designed to offer panoramic views of Sapporo city. The hotel will feature a restaurant & bar utilizing local ingredients, a 24-hour fitness facility, and versatile event spaces. Its highly convenient location, approximately a 10-minute walk from Sapporo Station and directly accessible from the underground pedestrian walkway, places it close to historical and natural attractions such as the Former Hokkaido Government Office and Odori Park.

General Manager Yuki Takimura

Takimura began his career at Park Hyatt Tokyo in 2002, primarily gaining experience in the food and beverage department. In 2006, he joined The Peninsula Hotels as an ambassador, accumulating experience in Bangkok, New York, and Chicago, and successively serving as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage in Tokyo, Manila, and Hong Kong. From 2019, he dedicated his efforts to the opening of Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO, becoming its Assistant General Manager in 2022. Most recently, from 2023, he served as Director of Operations for the Japan & Micronesia region at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, overseeing the operations and talent development of 23 hotels.

Upon his appointment, Takimura stated, "I am deeply honored to be involved in the opening of Hyatt Centric Sapporo in a city like Sapporo, which enjoys high popularity and attention both domestically and internationally. Our hotel is located at the 'center' of the city's vibrancy and aims to provide stays full of new discoveries, serving as a hub for experiencing the charms of Sapporo and Hokkaido. While valuing our connections with the local community, we will create experiences that allow guests to feel the current pulse of Sapporo through its unique food, culture, and creativity. Furthermore, the interior of the hotel, including the guest rooms, is designed to evoke a connection with Hokkaido, expressing the charm, history, and culture of Sapporo and Hokkaido throughout. We hope to deliver a stay where the journey from the entrance to the guest room itself is a series of discoveries, allowing each guest to find the charm of this region through their own sensibilities. We will dedicate our efforts towards the opening, aiming for Hyatt Centric Sapporo to be an opportunity for guests to deeply understand Sapporo and to create new value for the local community."

Urban Net Sapporo Link Tower completion rendering

▼ Hotel Overview

* Name: Hyatt Centric Sapporo * Location: Urban Net Sapporo Link Tower, 5-1-4 Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido * Access: 6-minute walk from Odori Subway Station, 10-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station (direct underground pedestrian access from both stations) * Building Structure: Steel frame / Steel-reinforced concrete, seismic isolation structure * Building Scale: 26 floors above ground, 2 basement floors (Hotel area: 1st floor, 17th-26th floors) * Number of Guest Rooms: 216 rooms * Facilities: F&B facilities, multi-purpose event space, fitness * Design: Kume Sekkei Co., Ltd. * Construction: Taisei Corporation * Interior Design: BOND DESIGN STUDIO Inc. * Building Owner: NTT Urban Development Corporation * Hotel Management Company: NTT Urban Development Hotel Management Corporation * Opening Date: Autumn 2026 (scheduled) * Reservation Start Date: Summer 2026 (scheduled)

About BOND DESIGN STUDIO Inc.

Hyatt Centric Sapporo will occupy the upper floors of the Urban Net Sapporo Link Tower, a mixed-use facility comprising offices, commercial spaces, a hotel, and incubation facilities, located in the area connecting the Hokkaido Government Office and Odori Park. BOND DESIGN STUDIO Inc. has been appointed for the interior design.

BOND DESIGN STUDIO, led by Ryoichi Niwa, is a Japan-based interior design consulting firm. They have handled a wide range of projects from luxury hotels like Shangri-La Singapore, Rosewood Hotel, Hyatt Centric, and Aman, to residences, both domestically and internationally. They create sophisticated spaces by integrating culture and design, art and craftsmanship, respecting the traditions and context of the land while incorporating modernity. They pursue a unique world view endowed with artistry and charm, creating internationally acclaimed spaces.