The new design by
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Tane, who also attended the press conference, said that his design will inherit the "jewel of the orient" concept, which was used to describe the second remodeling of the main building designed by American architect
The hotel was established in 1890 as a state guest house and has welcomed famous guests, including
The main building has since been redone three times. The current structure was built in 1970.
The construction of the main building is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2031, following the completion of the adjacent tower's reconstruction in fiscal 2030, according to the hotel operator.
The project is expected to cost up to
==Kyodo
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