Kabukicho Tokyo, Japan
Opened
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Pan PacificMinimalist sky sanctum
Perched high above Shinjuku, sober monochrome lounges and floor-to-ceiling glass create a quiet, meditative sanctuary from the vibrant neon district below.
“The atmosphere on the upper three levels is quiet and meditative, a refreshingly minimalist antidote to the richly layered hotel design.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Muted earth tones, bespoke oak furnishings, and a soaring thirteen-meter dining atrium two hundred meters high.
Notable
Residential-scale penthouses feature deep-soaking bathtubs, dedicated guest lounges, and floor-to-ceiling vistas across the Tokyo skyline.
Listed
A forty-fifth-floor cocktail bar pours Japanese craft spirits beneath an illuminated steel sphere by Shinji Ohmaki.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Softer Volumes and Wallpaper*.
Towering high above the crowded bustle of Shinjuku is a luxury hotel that’s dedicated, even more than most, to a sense of secluded tranquility.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The kinetic energy of Kabukicho hums directly below, with Shinjuku Station and the winding tavern alleys of Golden Gai minutes away.
The rooms
Understated interiors feature wide windows framing panoramic city views, warm oak woodwork, and black marble bathrooms with deep-soaking bathtubs.
The spa
On the 47th floor, SPA sunya pairs skyline massages with botanical facials infused with Hokkaido lavender.
The gym
The 18th-floor fitness center lines Italian workout machines along wide windows overlooking the Tokyo skyline.
Restaurant Bellustar
Seasonal Japanese produce shapes the French menu, served beneath double-height glass windows and an illuminated sphere sculpture.
the city’s din dissolves into an oasis of minimalist design and contemplative calm, where expansive windows frame ever-shifting panoramas of Tokyo below.
At the table
A ten-seat teppanyaki grill and an Edomae sushi counter overlook the skyline alongside Bar Bellustar.
How it began
The tower's fountain-shaped exterior pays homage to Shinjuku's Edo-period heritage, when the bustling district was once a natural spring water source.
“The Penthouse—which features five uniquely designed suites, three restaurants, and a spa—is a collaboration between Keiji Ashizawa Design and Norm Architects, furnished by Karimoku Furniture Inc.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.