Luxury Hotel James Bond Snuck Into

In the movie “You Only Live Twice” (1967), enemy organization Osato Chemicals uses Hotel New Otani Tokyo in Chiyoda Ward as their hideout. The scene in which James Bond (Sean Connery) sneaks into the hotel was filmed in the area of the hotel called The Main. The hotel opened in 1964, the same year the Tokyo Olympics were held. Even though the hotel has undergone major renovations since the filming, some of the original features shown in the movie can still be seen. Among others: the entire structure and the entrance. The hotel, one of the most luxurious in Japan, is renowned for its 360-degree view revolving restaurant as well as for its lush Japanese garden.