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A new style of minimalist hotel, designed especially for tourists

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“karaksa”

Since ancient times, the karakusa motif has been treasured as a symbol

of growth, prosperity and intangible bonds.

The corporate logo of the Xymax Group combines the karakusa motif

with the traditional Japanese tomoe and magatama designs to express

growth and development, as well as partnership and nobility of spirit.

The new karaksa hotel was initiated from the desire to build a hotel

brand that would be beloved across generations, as fresh and supple as

the karakusa arabesque itself.


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The karaksa hotel concept is completely original.

In the pursuit of comfort and convenience for our guests,

our hotels have been designed specifically for tourists.

High-end

Middle

Economy

Budget

Luxury

Room Rates

City and Resort Hotels

Business Hotels

Vacation Rentals

PassengerShips

Ryokan（Japanese Inns）

B&Bs

Guesthouses

Insufficient hotel capacity to meet tourism demand

Tourism Demand

Limited Service Hotels (hotels specifically for lodging)

Business Demand Other (non-hotel)

Business, Tourism, Banquets, Weddings

Full Service Hotels


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Simple and stylish:Japanese modern spaces for relaxation

The karaksa motif adds elegant flair to the hotel ambiance.


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Twin rooms as karaksa standard

karaksa hotels are designed for tourists. Instead of single rooms, we have made twin rooms our standard.

Guest rooms over 20㎡. A variety of room types to suit travelers’ needs

Connecting doors are equipped between the majority of our guest rooms. Ideal for families and group travelers who require more space to enjoy their stay together.

Connecting rooms　

In the connecting rooms, guests can use bathrooms in two locations, making them convenient for larger groups.


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Separated restrooms and showers. Our simple yet functional guest rooms are perfect for group use

A user-friendly design with shower rooms separated from sinks and toilets.

Shower rooms

We of fer a pleasant and ful ly equipped internet environment, with free Wi-Fi provided throughout the hotel and USB ports in the headboards of all guest rooms.

Internet connection

B u l k y s u i t c a s e s f i t n e a t l y u n d e r the bed. (TOKYO STATION, Kyoto , Osaka Shinsaibashi, Kansai AIr Gate)

FREE Wi-Fi


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A pristine lobby greets guests upon arrival, with a design focused on unvarnished, natural wood.

The breakfast menu is labeled for those with allergies or religious dietary restrictions.

Buffet-style breakfasts are provided in the bright, open restaurant, which offers mainly western food. (Osaka Namba)

We also have a “Leisure Space” where guests can relax (Osaka Shinsaibashi) and a laundry corner that is convenient during longer stays.

Restaurant

A breakfast buffet and our hotel facilities make your stay more comfortable


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We provide a full range of services for foreign tourists Over 40% of our staff are foreign nationals, and

we can accommodate 14 languages, including Japanese (as of November 2019).

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A prayer room for Muslim guests (Osaka Shinsaibashi) and Qibla locators that show the direction of Mecca (Osaka Shinsaibashi and Kyoto) are provided.All rooms are equipped with multi-outlet plug that are compatible with appliances brought from overseas.

We have also introduced a system that allows video calls to professional interpreters.

Smartphones for guests allow free calls domestically and to over five countries overseas (Tokyo Ginza, TOKYO STATION).


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Our rapid business expansion leverages the strengths of the Xymax Group.We offer optimal solutions for both conversions and new developments, suited to individual landowners’ needs.

Launched in Osaka and Kyoto in March 2016. Our hotel business is developing through various schemes

New development

karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza（Opened in May 2019)

karaksa hotel TOKYO STATION（Opened in July 2019)

Chiba(Opening TBD)

Hokkaido(Opening TBD)

Osaka(Opening TBD)

karaksa hotel Kyoto I(Opened in March 2016)

karaksa hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi I(Opened in March 2016)

karaksa Spring hotel Kansai Air Gate (Opened in January 2017)

karaksa hotel Osaka Namba(Opened in November 2017)

karaksa hotel Sapporo(Opened in January 2018)

karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower（Opened in November 2019)

Tokyo(Opening TBD)

Tokyo(Opening TBD)

Owned / Operated

Leased land /Building owned /Operated

Master lease / Operated

Office / Commercial facility conversion

1,664

1,135

112

661

1,908244

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Number of guest rooms


★Strategic partnerships through business alliance


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Hotels developed and operated throughout Japan, with plans for continued expansion

We are planning more hotels from 2020 onwards.

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356

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(Rooms)karaksa hotels


In operation Opening scheduled

OsakaMarch 2016January 2017November 2017November 2019Opening TBD

karaksa hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi I karaksa Spring hotel Kansai Air Gate karaksa hotel Osaka Namba karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower

69 rooms139 rooms 112 rooms 396 rooms176 rooms

HokkaidoJanuary 2018 Opening TBD

177 rooms karaksa hotel Sapporo140 rooms

KyotoMarch 2016 36 rooms karaksa hotel Kyoto I

ChibaOpening TBD　190 rooms

TokyoMay 2019 July 2019Opening TBDOpening TBD

57 rooms151 rooms103 rooms162 rooms

karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginzakaraksa hotel TOKYO STATION


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Five minutes on foot from Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street.

A perfect base for sightseeing, located near Susukino and Odori Park.

Great location—five minutes from Tokyo Station, with many bus terminals close by.

karaksa hotel Sapporo（177 rooms）

karaksa hotel TOKYO STATION（151 rooms） karaksa hotel Osaka Namba（112 rooms）

karaksa Hot Bath: Large and outdoor baths will soothe the fatigue of your journey.

At karaksa hotels, we provide convenience and comfort for tourists

Our karaksa hotel locations have excellent access to train stations and bus stops, and are close entertainment districts, like Susukino (Sapporo) or Dotonbori (Osaka).


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In 2019, a premium brand was born in Ginza

This hotel's concept is “Sharing precious moments with your loved ones.” Guest rooms mainly consist of twin rooms from 26 m2 to 43 m2, featuring large windows overlooking the Ginza district. This hotel also features an exclusive free guest lounge.

In the free lounge, guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet as well as seasonal drinks and light dishes. Alcoholic beverages including wine are available from the self-service open bar in the evenings.

Guests may also enjoy a relaxed in-room breakfast focused on Japanese umami-rich flavors.

Specially designed Serta mattresses, wool mattress pads and heat-retaining duvets are all included for a guest experience that's guaranteed to leave you refreshed.

karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza（57 rooms）


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karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower is now open with 396 rooms—our largest hotel

Just a five-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station, this hotel is perfect for tourists traveling further afield, not just within Osaka, but to Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa, Hiroshima and other destinations from their karaksa hotel travel base.

High floor guest rooms (15th floor up) and panorama floor guest rooms (22nd floor up) feature breathtaking views. There are also 160 connecting rooms, a popular option for accommodating up to six people.

The breakfast buffet features over 40 menu options, including local fare from Osaka and the surrounding area.

The large hot baths are a great way to refresh after a long day of travel. The men's side has a dry sauna, while the women's side has a steam sauna.

karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower（396 rooms）


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Hotel exterior features a modern Japanese monochromatic look.

This seven-meter tall single-story structure was converted into two fl oors with 139 guest rooms. Despite major construction, it was completed in nine months.

Hotel entrance includes bamboo fencing and a rock garden for a uniquely Japanese feel.

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karaksa hotel Kyoto Ⅰ（36 rooms）

karaksa Spring hotel Kansai Air Gate（139 rooms）

karaksa hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi Ⅰ（69 rooms）

Offi ce and commercial facility hotel conversion examples

We utilize idle real estate assets and revitalize them for hotel conversions, which led to karaksa hotel Kyoto I and karaksa hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi I. We have also converted a large roadside electronics store for karaksa Spring hotel Kansai Air Gate.

Three elevators were installed, including one for the disabled.

Atrium construction lets natural light into the guest rooms.


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karaksa hotels by the numbers

We operate karaksa hotels throughout Japan, and have attained solid progress through our unique strategy of addressing the needs of a growing number of foreign tourists.

October 2018 to September 2019



Occupancy rates and length of stay Guest demographics for each hotel area

Average for all hotels■ Occupancy rate: 90.0%■ Length of stay: 1.86 nightsThe majority of our guests are foreign tourists, and we maintained steady high occupancy throughout the year.

Average for all hotels■ Ratio of foreign guests: 88.7%Overall, the percentage of Asian guests is quite high, but each area has unique characteristics.

Average for all hotels■ Word-of-mouth score: 89.8High word-of-mouth score leads to new customer acquisition.

Word-of-mouth score

Length of stay（nights） Occupancy rates（％）

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Ginza openedTOKYO STATION opened

Competitors hotelskaraksa hotels

Sapporo Ginza TOKYO STATION Osaka Namba Kansai Air Gate

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90

85

80

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Sapporo

Tokyo

Kyoto

Osaka

Japan12％

ChinaSouth Korea Southeast Asia

Europe 1% Oceania 2%America 2％

Other4%Taiwan Hong Kong

Asia 79％

Japan 20％China

Europe 15%

Europe 34%

Oceania 5%America 5％

Other12%

Taiwan Hong Kong

Asia 43％

Oceania 7%America 3％

Japan 16％China

South Korea

Other13%Taiwan

Hong Kong

Asia 27％

Japan9％

China

Europe 2% Oceania 2%America 2％

Other4%Taiwan

Asia 81％

South Korea Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

SouthKorea

HongKong

SoutheastAsia


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The global market for international travel is expanding, with tourists from East and Southeast Asia driving market growth.

The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a record high of 31.2 million in 2018.Japan's inbound tourism market is anticipated to continue growing in the future.

Source: UNWTO (The United Nations World Tourism Organization)

Source: JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) / The Japan Tourism Agency

International traveler numbers

Growth in the Japanese inbound market

The global tourism market continues to expand.Our focus is on the inbound market

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2.0 (Billions of people)

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2030(Government goal)

2030(Projected)

2005 2010 2015 2018

(Millions of people)Number of foreign visitors to Japan

Total number

Percentage of international travelers compared to the global population

East Asia Southeast Asia

0.810.95

8.61

19.74

12％ 14％

16％18％

31.19

60.00

22.88

3.336.73

1.20

1.80An increase of 850 million touristsbetween 2010 and 2030

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2.0 (Billions of people)

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2030(Government goal)

2030(Projected)

2005 2010 2015 2018

(Millions of people)Number of foreign visitors to Japan

Total number

Percentage of international travelers compared to the global population

East Asia Southeast Asia

0.810.95

8.61

19.74

12％ 14％

16％18％

31.19

60.00

22.88

3.336.73

1.20

1.80An increase of 850 million touristsbetween 2010 and 2030

1.40


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A focus on visitors fromEast and Southeast Asia, who are driving the foreign travel market

East Asia is large in terms of overall volume, while the Southeast Asian countries have younger demographics and potential for growth.In the future, both populations and earnings will grow, and the number of international travelers is anticipated to increase explosively.

In countries where per capita GDP is less than 10,000 USD, the majority of citizens have never traveled overseas. There is rich latent potential for travel to Japan from these countries.

East and Southeast Asian populations, and trends in per capita GDP

Current state of the international tourism markets in Asia

Source: United Nations, IMF (International Monetary Fund), World Bank, etc.[Note] Average ages for 2018 are figures from 2015. Figures for 2018 GDP per capita estimated

by the IMF. Figures for Taiwan come from the Taiwan Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics

Source: IMF (International Monetary Fund)

Source: United Nations, IMF (International Monetary Fund), World Bank, Japan Tourism Agency, etc.

East Asia (excl. Japan)Southeast Asia

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Averageage

(Billions of people)

Population (left axis)

GDP (right axis)

(USD per capita)

39,738

1.521.39

0.59

1.48

0.65

1.18

0.44

0.73

13,778

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12,500

25,000

37,500

50,000

1990

21.6｜27.5

2010

27.4｜37.9

2030(Projected)

34.6｜46.5

2018

29.2｜40.1

The Philippines

Indonesia

Thailand

China

Taiwan

South Korea

Hong Kong

Singapore

Vietnam

Laos

Myanmar

Cambodia

30,000

10,000

5,000

3,000

Over 100%

Over 100%

Approx. 66％

Approx. 51％

Approx. 13％

Approx. 10％

Approx. 6％

Approx. 3％

GDP(USD per capita)

Annual number of people departing the country divided by populationGroup travel Individual travel

People who have yet to take their first overseas trip

Laos

Myanmar

China

Taiwan

Hong Kong

South Korea

Malaysia

Vietnam

Brunei

The Philippines

Thailand

Singapore

Cambodia

Indonesia

（107）

（268）

（54）

（69）（96）

（16）

（0.4）

（6）

（32）

（7）

( ) indicatesDecember 2018 populationUnit: One million people

（1,393）

（24）

（8）

（52）


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One-stop shop for all hotel operations and services

From hotel development to operations, the Xymax Group provides a complete range of services leveraging the functions, wealth of experience and expertise of each Group company.

KARAKSA HOTELS

KARAKSA HOTELS SAPPORO

KARAKSA HOTELS KANSAI

KARAKSA HOTELS TOKYO

XYMAXGLOBAL PARTNER

KARAKSAMEDIA PARTNER

Management/Operations

XYMAXTRAVEL DESIGN

Tour Business/Bus Service

XYMAX ALPHA

XYMAX HOKKAIDO

XYMAX KANSAI

Facility Maintenance and Management

MAX SECURITY SERVICES

Security

XYMAX

Ownership/Development

Overseas Alliances

XYMAX SALAJanitorial

RENATUS KANSAILinen Supply


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As of December 1, 2019

“karaksa hotel” creates new value for Japanese hotels with travelers as our main target

(Japanese Name) 株式会社からくさホテルズ(Engl ish Name) KARAKSA HOTELS Corporation

October 15, 2015

10 million yen

XYMAX Corporation (100% investment)

1-1-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 107-0052

+81 3 5544 5813 (Main)

+81 3 5544 5814

karaksahotels.com

Hotel management / operations management

Ryosuke Sato, President, Representative DirectorFumihiro Sasaki, DirectorHideki Fukae, DirectorTomohiko Miyajima, DirectorKenji Yoshimoto, Director

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