"eco NIWA" project

Organic vegetables and herbs are grown on our rooftop using discarded materials such as fallen leaves in the hotel's garden and suitcases left behind by guests. These harvests are served in our two restaurants.

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Recycled glass lighting

The lighting at the front desk using "Hotaru Glass" made from recycled fluorescent tube glass by environmental artist Ikuzo Fujiwara.

Installation of sorting bins

All rooms are equipped with garbage cans for separation.

Adoption of green electricity

With CO2 Zero Plan* our hotel is powered by green electricity from renewable sources that reduce CO2 emissions.
* CO2 Zero Plan enforces the use of non-fossil derived renewable energy to achieve virtually 100% renewable energy and zero CO2 emissions. Electric power is provided by NF Power Service Co Ltd, an affiliate company, enabling us to stably achieve zero CO2 emissions.

Use of LED light bulbs

All public spaces and guest rooms are equipped with LED bulbs.

Curbing water consumption

In addition to the introduction of an Eco Friendly card "no need to change linens," we have adopted a water-saving shower head in bathrooms and a water level (appropriate amount of hot water) displayed on bathtubs to conserve water.

Deplasticization

Aiming to eliminate plastics, we are taking actions such as eliminating small packaging for bath amenities and installed a free water server on the 3rd floor. In addition, we have adopted paper straws in our restaurants and mineral water packed in 100% recycled bottles in the guest rooms.

Food miles

We actively use local ingredients.

Reuse of waste prodaucts

We reuse paper, glass, plastic waste, and food waste from restaurants.

Preferential use of returnable bottles

Restaurants give priority to the use of returnable bottles.

Reduction of water consumption

Flowing water from the garden is circulated to reduce water consumption.

Biomass plastic bath amenities

All guest rooms are equipped with environmentally friendly biomass material amenities made from rice husks.