2025.07.01
New General Managers Appointed at Both HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO and HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE
HOTEL THE MITSUI is pleased to announce the appointment of new General Managers at its Kyoto and Hakone properties, effective July 1, 2025.
Yoshihito Kaseda has been named the new General Manager of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO. With a distinguished career across leading luxury hotels and resorts including Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Claridge’s in London, Conrad, and Hilton, Kaseda is widely recognized for his strong leadership and management acumen. Drawing on his extensive experience, he will bring fresh vision and vitality to HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO.
Meanwhile, Manabu Kusui has been appointed as the founding General Manager of HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE, scheduled to open in Kowakudani, Hakone within 2026. Kusui has been instrumental in the launch and operation of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO since its pre-opening phase. In his new role, he will oversee the launch of the Hakone property and continue to serve as the Cluster General Manager for HOTEL THE MITSUI, supporting operations in Kyoto as well.
Under their collective leadership, HOTEL THE MITSUI will continue to embody its brand concept—“Embracing Japan’s Beauty”—and remain committed to offering deeply immersive experiences rooted in the local culture and nature.
Yoshihito KASEDA - General Manager at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
Profile
Yoshihito Kaseda began his hospitality career in 2004 at Hilton Tokyo Bay. He gained international experience at Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa (Philippines) and held management roles at Conrad Tokyo. At Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, he served in various leadership positions, including Director of Rooms. In 2020, he moved to London to join the prestigious Claridge’s as Director of Rooms, further strengthening his operational and management expertise across the global luxury hotel sector. He returned to Japan in 2022 to rejoin Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, where he oversaw hotel operations as Hotel Manager. In July 2025, he was appointed General Manager of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO.
Manabu KUSUI - Cluster General Manager for HOTEL THE MITSUI and General Manager at HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE
ark Hyatt Tokyo. He gained international experience at Hyatt Regency Saipan, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, before returning to Japan. He went on to hold key leadership positions, including Director of Sales at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo; Director of Sales & Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi, Tokyo; and Deputy General Manager of Sales & Marketing at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. In June 2018, Kusui was appointed General Manager of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO. As of July 2025, he assumes the dual role of Cluster General Manager for HOTEL THE MITSUI and General Manager of the upcoming HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE.
