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Set in a 70-year-old former geisha house, Trunk House offers a private residential experience with curated art, a chef, and traditional tatami-lined tea rooms.
Contemporary art abounds, with standout works by such acclaimed artists as Masumi Ishikawa, Alex Dodge, and Chiaki Hirano.
The cultural epicenter of Shinkuku, Kagurazaka boasts tasteful, maze-like stone paths filled with ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants).
Location
In central Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward, the fashionable Kagurazaka neighborhood is set around a narrow sloping main street and is characterized by an abundance of shopping and dining options. Due to its location just outside the moat of Edo Castle, Kagurazaka evolved into an entertainment district and still plays host to the occasional geisha house. Green spaces abound in the area, while its large French community ensures a slightly European feel.
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Yoshitaka Nojiri
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Architecture Original building
Due to the building’s historical significance, the architects vowed only to make structural changes for reinforcement purposes and left the exterior in its original state. Previously, the house was used as a ryotei—a traditional Japanese restaurant—and a geisha practice room.
Interior design Tripser Inc.
Discover a Sento-style bathroom complete with a Hinoki wood bathtub, a statement floor lamp by Serge Mouille, tea sets by Tom Sachs, and furniture by Stephen Kenn and Miguel Milá. A rich plethora of materials and textures abound throughout, including mortex, terrazzo, stucco, and black wood. Works by both local and international artists abound.
“In my teenage years, I witnessed the heyday of Shibuya. I want to reignite the neighborhood’s creative members with Trunk.”
Private allure Your own kitchen and dining room
This decades-old wooden house is filled with surprises and intimate treats, such as an open kitchen and dining area. Here, a private chef is on hand to create everything from local Japanese dishes to formal French cuisine.
Private disco Staying alive
As an added surprise, the house features a soundproofed disco with neon lights, a stocked bar, and a dance floor. Disco queens and karaoke stars in your group are welcome to cut lose.
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Surfer, family man, academic, and fearless businessman Yoshitaka Nojiri is making his mark as a Design Hotels Original on the Tokyo hospitality scene.
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