Imai Construction Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City; President and CEO: Takashi Imai) will launch a new hotel brand, "solmu kyoto (Solmu Kyoto)", and sequentially open two hotels in the Shijo Karasuma area of Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City. "solmu kyoto" is a lifestyle hotel with the concept of Kyoto's "introduction culture" (introduction culture), incorporating connections with local shops, culture, and people into the stay experience. It aims to be a place where new relationships are born between people, and between travelers and the city, allowing guests to experience the charm of Kyoto that cannot be encountered by simply visiting tourist spots. STARMINE Co., Ltd. is in charge of brand production for this project. Starting with market research and target design, they handled everything from brand strategy planning, space design, experience design, to design supervision. ▲ Interior image (solmu kyoto shijo karasuma) *The interior images shown are current conceptual renderings and may be subject to change. What Local Companies Can Do for a Changing Kyoto Kyoto receives an increasing number of visitors each year, and the way people interact with the city is changing significantly. While many people visit from all over the world, individual shops, culture, and human connections rooted in the city are becoming less visible through tourism alone. Imai Construction has been involved in urban development in Kyoto for many years. Through this work, they have come to feel that Kyoto's charm lies not only in its buildings and famous sites, but also in its daily life and relationships with people. As a company rooted in the city, they believe they can play a role in connecting travelers with the true charm of Kyoto. "solmu kyoto" was born from this desire. We want to open hotels not just as places to stay, but as places to encounter the city anew, creating opportunities for travelers to naturally connect with Kyoto's daily life, culture, and people. Weaving Gentle Co