Six Senses Myoko may open slightly later than planned after preparatory works found ground uplift at part of the hotel site.
The planned Six Senses Myoko hotel and residence project in Niigata Prefecture may open in early 2029, following design changes at part of the construction site.
According to local media Joetsu Town Journal, Patience Capital Group reported the update at a public-private council meeting held on 15 June. The project had previously been aiming for a December 2028 opening, but this may now shift to between January and March 2029.
The reported cause is ground uplift found during preparatory works, which began in April. As a result, some design changes are now required. Main construction of the hotel building, originally expected to start in August, may now begin in October.
PCG told local media that while construction could be delayed by around two months, the impact on the final opening date may vary because Myoko is a heavy snow area where winter construction windows are limited. The company is still aiming to open within Japan’s 2028 fiscal year, which runs until the end of March 2029.
Six Senses Myoko is planned for the Myoko Suginohara area, one of Niigata’s best-known ski destinations. The project is expected to include a luxury hotel operated by Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, together with branded residences above the hotel.
IHG previously announced that Six Senses Myoko would include 57 rooms and suites, many with private onsens, as well as 21 branded residences. The wider concept is positioned around wellness, nature, sustainability and year-round mountain living.
The project is one of the most closely watched resort developments in Japan’s snow country. Myoko has long been known for deep snowfall, natural hot springs and a more traditional mountain-town atmosphere, but it has increasingly attracted attention from international investors and visitors.
For the local market, the possible delay appears modest at this stage. The more important point is that the project is now moving from brand announcement into the more complex construction and delivery phase.
If completed as planned, Six Senses Myoko would represent one of the most significant luxury resort openings in Japan’s mountain market, adding another major international hotel brand to a sector already shaped by strong investor interest in Niseko, Hakuba, Furano and other resort destinations.