Janu Tokyo
Azabudai Hills, Minato; Tokyo, Japan
Janu Tokyo places a sociable, activity-focused luxury hotel within Azabudai Hills. Jean-Michel Gathy's rooms and suites provide the quieter side of the experience, while eight dining and social spaces encourage guests to spend time beyond their accommodation. Sumi offers a sumibiyaki omakase interpretation, and Janu Mercato explores all-day Italian dining. The wellness centre is unusually substantial, combining a twenty-five-metre pool with a broad exercise programme that includes spinning, boxing, Pilates and aerial yoga. Spa Houses introduce banya and hammam experiences for a slower pace. We select Janu for travellers who want their hotel to feel active and connected to contemporary Tokyo, especially those who regard exercise and dining as central parts of a holiday. Its Azabudai Hills setting gives it a different base from the hotels clustered around Otemachi and Tokyo Station. The appeal is the ability to move between a demanding workout, a long meal and a calm room without losing the sense of being in the city.