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More Japan hotels offer sleep tourism experiences to promote better sleep

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An increasing number of hotels in Japan are offering "sleep tourism" experiences -- stays designed to promote high-quality and restfu

Japanese hotels are increasingly offering sleep tourism experiences to attract health-conscious guests seeking improved sleep quality. The trend, which originated overseas, provides unique stays designed to promote restful sleep.

Hotel 1899 Tokyo in Shimbashi, Tokyo, offers the Totono-ne plan, featuring tea blends tailored to guests' sleep types and high-performance pillows. Yuiko Ogawa, the hotel's representative, aims to maximize the importance of sleep during guests' stays.

In Bunkyo Ward, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo introduced a sleep package two years ago. Their innovative approach involves measuring guests' brain waves while asleep to provide insights to on-site doctors, helping them improve sleep patterns.

Alongside urban hotels, resort areas are also embracing sleep tourism. Malibu Hotel in Kanagawa Prefecture launched its Sleep Well Stay plan in February, offering personalized bedding suited to each guest's sleep needs and a quiet seaside environment to aid relaxation.

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