Daimon Brewery plans luxury hospitality project in Osaka

Daimon Brewery has partnered with chef Gaggan Anand and designer Bill Bensley to develop a 15-suite hospitality project at its brewery site in Osaka Prefecture.

The project marks the 200th anniversary of the sake producer and will transform part of its brewery grounds into a destination combining accommodation, dining, wellness and cultural experiences centred on the company’s brewing heritage.

Located at the foot of the Ikoma mountain range between Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, the development will include 15 suites, three dining concepts, wellness facilities and programmes linked to the brewery’s history and sake production.

Founded in 1826, Daimon Brewery is a seventh-generation sake producer known for its small-batch brewing methods. The company said the project is intended to build on its international presence and introduce a new hospitality offering linked to its core business.

Anand, whose Bangkok restaurant Gaggan was named first in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, will lead the culinary programme, while Bensley will oversee the design of the project.

The development is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with completion targeted between 2028 and 2029.

The partners said the project will combine Daimon Brewery’s 200-year sake-making heritage with contemporary hospitality, cuisine and design. They aim to create a destination rooted in the brewery’s history while attracting international visitors seeking immersive food, beverage and cultural experiences. The development also forms part of Daimon’s broader strategy to expand its presence beyond sake production and into hospitality.