CHICAGO (August 21, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Kanden Realty & Development Co., Ltd. for the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Osaka, which is expected to open in 2031. The new build hotel will be part of a major redevelopment project led by Kanden Realty & Development Co., Ltd., Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd., and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. and will be one of the main attractions of a 28-story, mixed-use complex that will connect directly to Namba Station in one of the city’s most vibrant and well-connected areas.

Hyatt Centric Namba Osaka will offer 267 guestrooms and a 15th-floor lobby that will welcome guests with sweeping views of the city. The hotel will be a modern full-service hotel with a range of amenities, including a full-service restaurant, vibrant lounge, meeting and event spaces, and a fitness center. A rooftop bar is also planned on the 28th floor to serve as a go-to gathering place with sweeping views of Namba.

The Hyatt Centric brand is part of Hyatt’s Classics Portfolio and is a global, full-service hotel brand that inspires exploration and discovery for savvy travelers with an adventurous spirit. Over 65 Hyatt Centric locations can be found centrally located in the heart of some of the world’s most exciting cities. As a launchpad for discovery, Hyatt Centric Namba Osaka will contribute to the appeal and value of the Namba area.

Osaka is Japan’s second-largest city, currently attracting global acclaim as the host of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. Namba, Osaka’s premier entertainment district, embodies the city’s dynamic culture with iconic landmarks such as Tsutenkaku Tower, the bustling Dotonbori area, endless gourmet options, and lively shopping in Shinsaibashi. Osaka has become a top international tourism destination, boasting an exceptional transportation system, numerous commercial centers, and a rich cultural tapestry as the focal point of the surrounding Kansai region.

There are currently two Hyatt Centric hotels in Japan, Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo and Hyatt Centric Kanazawa, with a third hotel, Hyatt Centric Sapporo, set to open near Sapporo’s Odori Park in 2026.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

Hotel website

Hyatt Centric Namba Osaka
Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Osaka, 542-0076
Japan