Sukiya-zukuri architecture adds a touch of elegance to your stay
The hotel’s central building is a former guest house in the traditional sukiya-zukuri style, once owned by a Japanese businessman and built by master carpenter Koichi Kinoshita between 1985 and 1988. The original owner set out to preserve Japanese cultural traditions that are gradually disappearing, and chose sukiya-zukuri as the style best befitting a guest house. In expanding and converting the building for use as a hotel, care was taken to preserve as many of the original features as possible, and in 2016 The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Atami opened with a total of just 13 rooms and suites.
Making the most of the elegant features of the former guest house
The first spaces that greet arriving guests are the Entrance, Lounge and Dining Room, all of which are part of the original sukiya-zukuri house. The Lounge, where guests are invited to relax as they complete the check-in process, was the guest house’s reception room. Beyond the Lounge are the Dining Room and a comfortable terrace which connects the two and faces the ocean.
Simple yet beautiful spaces that showcase traditional Japanese domestic architecture
Sukiya-zukuri architecture seeks to harmonise with the environment and emphasises natural materials. Its beauty is most evident in the Premier Suites “Matsu” and “Ume”, which each measure a generous 140m2, including their own private Japanese-style gardens. Open-air hot spring bathing in a beautiful garden with an ocean view is a truly exceptional experience.