Besides guest rooms, the hotel offers a variety of visual delights and places to relax
The omoteya and kura storehouse are special places to spend a quiet moment.
Omoteya
The omoteya preserves the atmosphere of the days, more than a hundred years ago, when the house was a draper’s premises
As you enter the omoteya, take time to admire the craftsmanship of the stone-flag floor, the earth walls, and the ceiling with its original exposed beams, and enjoy the view of the Pine Tree Garden. The machiya which the hotel occupies is in the omoteya-zukuri style, historically used to build city houses for the nobility and wealthy merchants. The omoteya itself was the place where the merchant conducted business; today it houses the front desk, where our staff welcome and say goodbye to guests, provide information on the local area and respond to all kinds of inquiries.
A historic storehouse, now a guest lounge
The kura storehouse, furnished with Qing dynasty art and pieces by Danish designer Kaare Klint, now serves as a guest lounge. Why not enjoy the quiet and unhurried atmosphere, and add your own memories to its 150 years of history.
Please note that the kura storehouse is occasionally booked for private parties.
Lounge (free access for staying guests)
2.00 – 5.00 PM
Bar
5.00 – 10.00 PM
Beautiful things that warm the heart
Works by the potter Shiro Tsujimura and other artists are displayed around the hotel. The restaurants and guest accommodation are decorated with paintings and objets d’art, many of which are not only for decoration but are in daily use – beautiful flower vases, the noren curtain over the counter in our Japanese restaurant, Izumi, the dishes used in our restaurants, and fine antique furniture that embody their creator’s passion and warm the heart.