Hotel New Otani Osaka has opened general reservations for its "2027 New Year Package," a plan built around traditional New Year events and lavish dining, with bookings starting at 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 30. Reservations have moved briskly since the first day. The hotel offers six plan options in total, ranging from one night, two days to four nights, five days, and reservations are currently open through the official website and by phone.
This Year's Trend: Weak Yen and Holiday Timing Fuel a Shift From Overseas Trips to Japan's Finest Domestic Stays
This year's year-end and New Year holiday falls on a relatively compact set of consecutive days, with many companies resuming work on Monday, January 4. At the same time, the historically weak yen and rising prices have raised the hurdle for overseas travel, driving a surge in demand for what could be called a "return to domestic travel" — choosing to spend the holiday in luxury at a hotel in Japan rather than spending time and money traveling abroad. This trend shows clearly in the pace of bookings. For the budget that might otherwise go toward a few days overseas, the "original New Year package," which brings together top-tier hospitality, fine dining, and a wide range of entertainment in one place, is emerging as a first choice for travelers this winter.
A Relaxed, Worry-Free New Year for the Whole Family at the Hotel
The New Year holiday is often one of the few times a family that normally lives apart gathers all together, and many want to spend it unwinding at a hotel rather than adding to their fatigue. Responding to that demand, Hotel New Otani Osaka created what it describes as the industry's first fully attended New Year package of its kind — the "original New Year package." It is designed to take care of the usual New Year workload — meal preparation, outings with children, hatsumode shrine visits, and more — allowing guests to leave the entire holiday to the hotel.
Everything Under One Roof: A Lineup of Events for Three Generations to Enjoy Together
From New Year's Eve through the New Year holiday, the hotel hosts a full schedule of events centered on traditional Japanese New Year customs. New Year's Eve features a Countdown Concert to mark the arrival of the new year, while New Year's Day brings traditional events including hatsuhinode (the first sunrise), a kotobuki shishimai lion dance, and a mochitsuki rice-pounding event. The banquet floor also hosts a nostalgic 城下町 縁日横丁 festival alley (paid admission), bringing together a range of entertainment for three generations to enjoy: a 鉄火場 城下町＆丁半劇場, themed around traditional dice games for adults who want to really get into it, indoor activities such as ball pits that children can enjoy, and a New Year Bingo Tournament the whole family can join in on.
A Feast to Start the Year: Gourmet Dining Included in Full
The new year begins with a lavish meal. The plan's full package includes gourmet dining specific to the year-end and New Year season, from toshikoshi soba on New Year's Eve to a lavish New Year's Day breakfast that includes osechi dishes, bringing together a range of food that marks the start of the new year in style.
Comfortable Rooms by Osaka Castle, With a Free Extra Night Perk
Because the New Year holiday is often one of the few times an entire family gathers together, the hotel offers a range of room types suited to different group sizes, including rooms facing Osaka Castle Park with some of the best views in Osaka. As a special benefit of the "2027 New Year Package," guests who book the four-night, five-day 舞扇 plan receive an extra night free, either the night before (December 30) or the night after (January 4). This allows for a stay of up to five nights and six days.
Plan Overview
Hotel New Otani Osaka — "2027 New Year Package"
Official website: https://www.newotani.co.jp/osaka/stay/plan/newyear/
- Period: December 31, 2026 (Thu) to January 4, 2027 (Mon)
Plans and representative pricing (per person)
The prices below are standard rates for a Superior Room (based on two people sharing a room), shown as an example.
- 舞扇 — 4 nights, 5 days (Dec 31–Jan 4): Adult ¥274,000 / Child ¥252,000
- 金扇 — 3 nights, 4 days (Dec 31–Jan 3): Adult ¥220,000 / Child ¥203,500
- 銀扇 — 2 nights, 3 days (Dec 31–Jan 2): Adult ¥185,500 / Child ¥174,500
- 壱扇 — 1 night, 2 days (Jan 2–Jan 3): Adult ¥68,000 / Child ¥62,500
Listed prices include the room charge, meals, a New Year's Eve toshikoshi soba voucher, breakfast (with osechi dishes), an event voucher, and all taxes and service charges. (The 壱扇 plan does not include toshikoshi soba or osechi.)
Additional New Year plans with other dates are also available; details can be found on the hotel's official website. Child pricing applies to guests from age 4 through sixth grade of elementary school.
Reservations & Inquiries: Tel. 06-6949-3232 (Room Reservations direct line, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
