Hyatt Centric Sapporo Appoints General Manager, Hyatt to Open in Sapporo in Autumn 2026

NTT Urban Development Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasu Ikeda; hereinafter “NTT Urban Development”) and its group company, hotel management firm NTT Urban Development Hotel Management Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Junichi Matsumoto; hereinafter “NTT Urban Development Hotel Management”), are pleased to announce the appointment of Yuki Takimura as General Manager for the “Hyatt Centric Sapporo,” scheduled to open in autumn 2026 at the “Urbannet Sapporo Link Tower” (scheduled for completion in June 2026) currently under development in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Furthermore, a hotel pre-opening office has been established in Sapporo.

Hyatt Centric Sapporo will be located on part of the 1st floor and from the 17th to 26th floors of the Urbannet Sapporo Link Tower, marking Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s first entry into Sapporo. The hotel will feature 216 guest rooms (including 9 suites), a restaurant and bar incorporating local ingredients, a fitness facility, and multi-purpose event spaces. The interior design, which evokes the history, culture, and charm of Hokkaido, offers panoramic views of Sapporo city and even Ishikari Bay. Its highly convenient location near the former Hokkaido Government Office building and Odori Park, about a 10-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station (directly connected via underground walkway), adds to its appeal. The hotel's interior design is being handled by BOND DESIGN STUDIO Co., Ltd., a firm known for its extensive work on luxury hotels both domestically and internationally.

General Manager Yuki Takimura

After joining Park Hyatt Tokyo in 2002, Mr. Takimura built his career primarily in the food and beverage department. He then left Hyatt to gain diverse experience at luxury hotels both domestically and internationally. From 2019, he played a central role in the opening of Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, serving as Assistant General Manager in 2022.

Most recently, he served as Director of Operations for Japan and Micronesia at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, overseeing the operation and talent development of 23 hotels.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA) is a leading global hospitality company with a purpose to care for people so they can be their best. As of December 31, 2025, Hyatt operates more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. Hyatt's portfolio of brands includes the luxury portfolio with "Park Hyatt®", "Alila®", "Miraval®", "Impression by Secrets", "The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®"; the lifestyle portfolio with "Andaz®", "Thompson Hotels®", "The Standard®", "Dream® Hotels", "The StandardX®", "Breathless Resorts & Spas®", "JdV by Hyatt®", "Bunkhouse® Hotels", "Me and all hotels"; the inclusive collection with "Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts", "Hyatt Ziva®", "Hyatt Zilara®", "Secrets® Resorts & Spas", "Dreams® Resorts & Spas", "Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts", "Bahia Principle Hotels & Resorts", "Alua Hotels & Resorts®", "Sunscape® Resorts & Spas"; the classic portfolio with "Grand Hyatt®", "Hyatt Regency®", "Destination by Hyatt®", "Hyatt Centric®", "Hyatt Vacation Club®", "Hyatt®"; and the essential portfolio with "Caption by Hyatt®", "Unscripted by Hyatt", "Hyatt Place®", "Hyatt House®", "Hyatt Studios®", "Hyatt Select", "UrCove". Affiliates also include the loyalty program "World of Hyatt®", "ALG Vacations®", and "Mr & Mrs Smith".