SQUEEZE Inc. (Headquarters: Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido; CEO: Shinichi Tatebayashi, hereinafter “SQUEEZE”) is pleased to announce the grand opening of Minn Kawaramachi Gojo Riverside, the company’s 40th operated property, on December 19, 2025, in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward.
Situated just a one-minute walk from Keihan Railway’s “Kiyomizu-Gojo Station,” the new apartment-style hotel stands in a tranquil riverside location along the Kamo River, while offering convenient access to Kyoto’s iconic attractions including Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion, and Yasaka Shrine—all within walking distance. From select guest rooms, guests can enjoy picturesque river views and seasonal scenery, including cherry blossoms in spring.
The property features 21 spacious rooms, all equipped with double beds (excluding sofa beds), with select room types accommodating up to seven guests. Designed to support family and group travel, Minn Kawaramachi Gojo Riverside provides the comfort and convenience ideal for sightseeing or long-term stays in Kyoto.
Reservation details:
https://staytuned.asia/en/brands/minn/hotels/minn-kawaramachigojoriverside
ocated in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward, the property sits alongside the calming flow of the Kamo River and is a one-minute walk from “Kiyomizu-Gojo Station.” With 21 apartment-style rooms designed for families and group travelers, the hotel offers fully equipped amenities including kitchens and washer-dryers to support extended stays. Select rooms feature sweeping views of the river and springtime cherry blossoms, allowing guests to experience Kyoto’s seasonal transitions in comfort.
To enhance the guest experience, the property incorporates artistic installations inspired by Kyoto’s seasons and nature, displayed throughout the lobby, guest rooms, and elevator halls. These artworks harmonize with the riverside scenery and express Kyoto’s subtle, seasonal beauty.
The lobby features a series of artworks themed around cherry blossoms, willows, autumn grasses, and plum blossoms—expressing the four seasons through gentle colors and inviting guests into a serene atmosphere from the moment of arrival.
Select guest rooms display botanical works symbolizing each season, such as spring cherry blossoms, summer willows, autumn foliage, and winter plum blossoms.
Other guest rooms include artworks inspired by the mountains surrounding Kyoto—vivid depictions of autumn colors and fresh spring greenery. These pieces add dimension to the interior while echoing the natural scenery outside, such as the Kamo River and its cherry-lined banks.
Each floor’s elevator hall showcases ceramic reliefs featuring plants associated with Kyoto, including beach morning glory, sand bindweed, wisteria, cedar, and various ferns. Crafted with delicate gold or white accents, these works infuse quiet elegance and offer a unique expression on every floor.
SQUEEZE currently operates 40 accommodation facilities across Japan, including apartment hotels and smart hotels. The company delivers high-quality, consistent hospitality through spacious room designs ideal for families and groups, location-specific facility planning, and proven multi-property operating expertise.
Among these, the Minn brand—now with over 30 locations—is built on the concept of “staying together,” offering large, kitchen-equipped rooms designed for group travel.
Minn brand details: https://staytuned.asia/ja/brands/minn
SQUEEZE also leverages its proprietary AX (AI Transformation) platform across hotel operations, utilizing solutions such as:
ーsuitebook: an integrated system for reservation, revenue management, housekeeping, and front operations
ーKIOSK: seamless self-check-in terminals
ーCloud Reception: remote guest support across multiple facilities
ーSmart-lock integrations for efficient access control
These technologies enable both operational optimization and enhanced guest experience.
List of SQUEEZE-operated properties: https://staytuned.asia/ja
Company Name: SQUEEZE Inc.
Head Office: 1-52 Sakae-cho, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
Founded: September 1, 2014
CEO: Shinichi Tatebayashi
Business Areas:
ーAX (AI Transformation) platform for hospitality operations, centered on “suitebook”
ーAI-driven revenue optimization and operational efficiency solutions
ーHotel and accommodation planning, development, and operations
ーRemote guest services, housekeeping solutions, and other operational support
Official Website: https://squeeze-inc.co.jp
