100 Years with Hankyu Railway: Takarazuka Hotel Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Commemorative Train Headmarks from May 1 to July 30
Takarazuka Hotel will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 14, 2026. To mark this milestone, special headmarks will be displayed on Hankyu Railway trains, and various events including historical exhibitions and lobby concerts will be held at the hotel.
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Takarazuka Hotel, operated by Hankyu Hanshin Hotels Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; President: Hidetoshi Koizumi), will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 14, 2026. To commemorate this occasion, from May 1 (Fri) to July 30 (Thu), special 100th-anniversary headmarks and stickers will be featured on trains on the Hankyu Takarazuka and Imazu Lines, which share a deep history with the hotel.
Since its opening in 1926 under the vision of Ichizo Kobayashi (founder of Minoo Arima Electric Railway), Takarazuka Hotel has developed alongside the railway and the Takarazuka Revue in the popular 'Town of Opera and Hot Springs.' The original hotel building, formerly located in front of Takarazuka-Minamiguchi Station, was designated as an Important Building for Scenic Landscape of Hyogo Prefecture in 2005. In 2020, the hotel moved to its current location next to the Takarazuka Grand Theater, continuing its legacy while incorporating the modernist architectural design of the original building.
The 100th-anniversary logo, featuring the iconic chandelier inherited from the old hotel, will be used for the headmark design. One train set on each of the Takarazuka and Imazu Lines will operate with these headmarks.
During the celebratory period, the hotel will offer special accommodation and restaurant plans, along with various exhibitions such as a 100-year history timeline and stage costumes from the Takarazuka Revue. Furthermore, string quartet performances by the Takarazuka Revue Orchestra will be held in the 1st-floor lobby on seven selected dates, including the anniversary on May 14.
Exhibition Highlights:
- Hotel 100-Year History Timeline: A retrospective through photos and documents.
- Takarazuka Revue Stage Costume Special Display: Authentic costumes used in performances.
- Artificial Flower Arch: Created by upcycling leftover fabrics from Takarazuka Revue costumes.
- Old Takarazuka Hotel Model: A detailed replica of the beloved former building.
- Message Art Board: An interactive board inspired by the iconic 'Kusunoki' (camphor tree).
Lobby Performance Schedule (30 mins per session):
(1) May 1 (Fri) 12:00~
(2) May 14 (Thu) 14:30~
(3) May 24 (Sun) 14:30~
(4) June 21 (Sun) 14:30~
(5) June 28 (Sun) 14:30~
(6) July 26 (Sun) 14:30~
(7) July 31 (Fri) 14:30~
Takarazuka Hotel Overview:
- Opening Date: May 14, 1926 (Relocated: June 21, 2020)
- Location: 1-1-33 Sakaemachi, Takarazuka, Hyogo
- Facilities: 200 guest rooms, restaurants, banquet halls, etc.
Since its opening in 1926 under the vision of Ichizo Kobayashi (founder of Minoo Arima Electric Railway), Takarazuka Hotel has developed alongside the railway and the Takarazuka Revue in the popular 'Town of Opera and Hot Springs.' The original hotel building, formerly located in front of Takarazuka-Minamiguchi Station, was designated as an Important Building for Scenic Landscape of Hyogo Prefecture in 2005. In 2020, the hotel moved to its current location next to the Takarazuka Grand Theater, continuing its legacy while incorporating the modernist architectural design of the original building.
The 100th-anniversary logo, featuring the iconic chandelier inherited from the old hotel, will be used for the headmark design. One train set on each of the Takarazuka and Imazu Lines will operate with these headmarks.
During the celebratory period, the hotel will offer special accommodation and restaurant plans, along with various exhibitions such as a 100-year history timeline and stage costumes from the Takarazuka Revue. Furthermore, string quartet performances by the Takarazuka Revue Orchestra will be held in the 1st-floor lobby on seven selected dates, including the anniversary on May 14.
Exhibition Highlights:
- Hotel 100-Year History Timeline: A retrospective through photos and documents.
- Takarazuka Revue Stage Costume Special Display: Authentic costumes used in performances.
- Artificial Flower Arch: Created by upcycling leftover fabrics from Takarazuka Revue costumes.
- Old Takarazuka Hotel Model: A detailed replica of the beloved former building.
- Message Art Board: An interactive board inspired by the iconic 'Kusunoki' (camphor tree).
Lobby Performance Schedule (30 mins per session):
(1) May 1 (Fri) 12:00~
(2) May 14 (Thu) 14:30~
(3) May 24 (Sun) 14:30~
(4) June 21 (Sun) 14:30~
(5) June 28 (Sun) 14:30~
(6) July 26 (Sun) 14:30~
(7) July 31 (Fri) 14:30~
Takarazuka Hotel Overview:
- Opening Date: May 14, 1926 (Relocated: June 21, 2020)
- Location: 1-1-33 Sakaemachi, Takarazuka, Hyogo
- Facilities: 200 guest rooms, restaurants, banquet halls, etc.