Warm red-brick textures harmoniously blend with natural wood tones, gently embracing modern, functional design. Seamlessly fusing past and present aesthetics, the architecture adds a new chapter to a story spanning from the Meiji era into the future.
To elegantly heighten the texture of the Meiji-era red brick, European cherry wood was selected for the guest rooms. Choosing a Western timber is a direct tribute to the original Japanese builders, who poured their hearts and souls into mastering Western architecture. As time passes, the warm wood grain will deepen into a rich amber, blending ever more beautifully with the red brick.
Within spaces of red brick and cherry wood, furnishings feature muted, calming tones. Reflecting the Meiji-era pavilion style, second-floor rooms showcase original carpets in two designs, tailored to the way daylight filters into the radial cell wings. Sofas are adorned with comforting cushions, bringing a soft, inviting depth that harmonizes with the robust brick.
Inheriting the pride of this grand, Japanese-built Western pavilion, every piece reflects Meiji-era aesthetics—a time when Japan embraced imports while its own arts, like Arita ware, inspired Japonism in the West. Tracing this legacy, rooms feature Arita ware cups and porcelain lamps that evoke the glow of candles, casting a soft, twilight-like radiance to gently illuminate the night.
