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ABOUT
Casting Sakai City into the limelight with our visionary urban development plan, 'Sakai Grand Design 2040'.
Crafted to illuminate Sakai's future by 2040, with a focal point on rejuvenating the historic Sakai Old Port area. We're elevating offices, hotels, commercial spaces, urban parks, residences, sports facilities, and more, aiming to position Sakai as a beacon, shaping Osaka, the Kansai region, and beyond. Embracing this bold challenge, we pledge to enrich the local community while catalyzing diverse applications from daily life to business. Set to debut alongside the opening of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo in April 2025.
CONCEPT
Sakai Gateway
Building bridges of history and hospitality that span beyond borders.
To all visitors of Sakai City, we offer an opportunity to immerse in the rich history and culture of the region, coupled with simple yet customer-centric services to ensure a comfortable stay.
The term 'Gateway' symbolizes the entrance to new discoveries and experiences in Sakai, where endless charms await, catering to every need for an enjoyable stay. Our hotel serves as a bridge between the local history, culture, and tourists, conveying their allure to all who visit, while aiming to be a hub of innovative activities.
Discovering SAKAI
The Sumiyoshi Festival-Right screen (Sakai City Museum)
Waterfront in a city steeped in history and culture
GUEST ROOMS
Rooms Overlooking the New Seaside Scenery of Sakai Old Port
In rooms overlooking the new seaside scenery from Sakai Old Port, guests can enjoy views of passing ships, changing scenery from day to night, and the unique landscape of the port. You can appreciate the ever-changing bay area scenery over time.
Furthermore, dynamic and delicate facade designs welcome guests, incorporating lattice motifs inspired by Sakai's historic 'Genwa Town Plan'.
Floor Map
RESTAURANTS
Seaside Dining Experience
Our restaurant, seamlessly integrated with the seaside terrace, offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing you to unwind in a tranquil setting surrounded by nature. With a focus on providing a welcoming atmosphere for locals to relax and enjoy themselves, we extend heartfelt hospitality to ensure a delightful experience for all.
EVENTS
Partnerships and Community Revitalization Initiatives for Creating Vibrancy
We provide a unique space where visitors can relax and socialize while enjoying the rich history and cultural resources of the Sakai Old Port area by the sea. Locals and hotel guests gather here to mingle while admiring the ocean view. Leveraging its coastal location in the urban center, we aim to create an attractive and vibrant atmosphere. Furthermore, we are committed to hosting and attracting seasonal events and continuously developing appealing content to further enhance the area's allure.
INTERIOR DESIGN
The interior design plan for the first Dorsett by Agora in Japan is being handled by TORAO+HSIEH ARCHITECTS / T+HA,
the firm responsible for the award-winning 'TSUKI Tokyo.'
In collaboration with masafumiharigaiarchitecture.
Photo: Mikiya Takimoto
- Ryota Torao
- In 2007, joined Kengo Kuma & Associates, where roles included Senior Engineer and Design Studio Director. Under Kengo Kuma, worked on a wide range of projects both domestically and internationally, spanning product design, residential buildings, hotels, museums, and urban planning. In 2017, co-founded T+HA with Hsieh Hsin-Yun. Currently serves as a part-time lecturer at Tokyo University of Science and Tokyo Denki University.
Photo: Mikiya Takimoto
- Alice Hsieh
- In 2010, while at Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Arkitekter MNAL in Oslo, Norway, learned about Nordic design that emphasizes light in daily life. Later, worked on domestic and international residential projects, facade design, and more at Jun Aoki & Associates in Tokyo. In 2017, co-founded T+HA with Ryota Torao.
CONCEPT
Design Inspired by the Scenery of Sakai and a Relaxing Space
Upon reaching the top floor of the Agora Hotel, you will be amazed by the diverse landscapes surrounding you, including the mountain ranges of the Kongō Mountains, ancient burial mounds, and Osaka Bay. Inspired by the scenery of Sakai, we designed the interior with the theme of “Greenery, Earth, and Sea of Sakai.” The floor tiles and carpets are original designs created exclusively for this hotel, featuring textures and colors that align with this theme.
The seaside terrace provides a space to relax while enjoying the sea breeze. The guest rooms are designed to be simple and functional, yet inviting, ensuring a sense of comfort. Each space is crafted with a focus on detail and lighting conditions. In this hotel, which embraces the scenery of Sakai, we have prioritized large windows in the guest rooms to enhance the moments spent by the window.
TORAO+ HSIEH ARCHITECTS / T+HA
INFORMATION
- Name
- Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai
- Address
- 3-1-1 Ohamakitamachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, 590-0974 Japan
- Total Floor Area
- Approximately 11,943.53 m2
- Site Area
- Approximately 11,200.43 m2
- Floors
- 11 floors above ground
- Rooms
- Total of 321 rooms planned
- Facilities
- Restaurant, Seaside Terrace, Lobby Lounge, Conference Rooms
NEWS & TOPICS
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The hotel sign has been installed, further enhancing the architectural branding. Preparations are steadily progressing for the opening in spring 2025.
ACCESS
Scheduled to open Spring 2025
Our hotel is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Sakai Station on the Nankai Main Line. Nankai Sakai Station is served by the rapid express trains "Rapi β" and "Southern," providing direct access to Kansai International Airport and Wakayama. Additionally, our hotel is directly connected to the pedestrian deck over Ohama Park and collaborates with local businesses at Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai to offer a variety of events, ensuring high accessibility for our guests.
As sister hotels, we collaborate and partner with each other.
Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai
Meeting various needs from tourism to business,
Collaborating as a new city to be globally recognized
Number of guest rooms: 241
(Maximum capacity: 482 guests)
Restaurants & Bars: 6
Conference and banquet facilities: 17 places
(Maximum capacity: 1,500 people)
Parking: 250 cars
