The Capitol Hotel Tokyu
Chiyoda, Tokyo
“Shrineside architectural sanctuary”
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Vibe
Kengo Kuma’s slatted wood lobby creates an architectural refuge right alongside the lush grounds of Hie Shrine.
“Shrineside architectural sanctuary”
Refined Japanese hospitality with private soaking tubs and shoji screens.
Kengo Kuma designed slatted wood lobby with traditional screen motifs.
Traditional Japanese craftsmanship overlooks the historic adjacent Hie Shrine grounds.
In Nagatacho's government district with direct access to four subway lines.
Rooms
Shoji screens and deep soaking tubs frame views of the Tokyo skyline or the shrine's tree canopy.
Backstory
Architect Kengo Kuma completely transformed this historic 1963 hotel during its 2010 redesign.
Wellness
A sunlit indoor pool and spa provide a quiet retreat above the surrounding political quarter.
The neighborhood
Positioned in Nagatacho's government district, with direct basement access to four subway lines.
“It’s a rare Tokyo hotel where you’re in touch with nature, but the Capitol Hotel Tokyu is anything but typical.”
“An elegant cocoon of Japanese comfort, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu seems to be a world away from the busy streets of Akasaka surrounding the property.”
“The hotel's 251 guest rooms and 13 suites drive home a minimal, refined Japanese aesthetic.”
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