Harajuku Tokyo, Japan
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
TrunkUpcycled design clubhouse
A lively open lounge and Zelkova-shaded terrace host locals and travelers mingling over craft drinks, coffee, and regular DJ sets.
“Expanses of recycled woods, tiered balconies and aromatic herb gardens set a contemporary tone at the hotel...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Reclaimed timber, stone facades, and upcycled furniture shape two four-storey buildings designed by Mount Fuji Architects.
Remarkable
An open-plan lounge, skewered grill eatery, and tree-shaded terrace draw Shibuya locals for cocktails and live music.
Notable
Upcycled Tokyo commuter bicycles, staff aprons made from deadstock denim, and Shibuya craft beer in the store.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The youth-oriented, high-design, hyper-social boutique hotel certainly didn’t originate in Japan, but again, it just might be in Tokyo that it finds its most perfect expression.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked along pedestrianized Cat Street, the hotel sits right between quiet Jingumae fashion boutiques and the energetic lanes of Shibuya.
The rooms
Interiors feature reclaimed timber furniture, indigo patchwork art, and monochrome tiled baths, while select multi-level suites add private outdoor dipping pools.
Restaurant
TRUNK(KUSHI)
Under glowing paper lanterns and noren curtains, this street-front stand serves grilled kushiyaki skewers across low wooden tables.
Inside, a subdued vibe takes over common areas—all of which feel like a lounge, equally suited for a MacBook, a latte, or a cocktail.
At the table
Counter seats face the open kitchen indoors, and dining tables sit outside on the timber deck beneath leafy greenery.
How it began
Opened in 2017 beside historic Onden Shrine, the two-building complex was conceived around sustainable socializing, utilizing salvaged local timber and recycled materials.
Good to know
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TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET
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Our shorthand
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.