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TRUNK(HOUSE)

TRUNK(HOUSE)

Shinjuku, Tokyo

Opened 2019   $$$$

“Single-key cultural salon”

Luxe Heritage Design
Quiet

MICHELIN Guide

“…a painstakingly restored 70-year-old geisha house in the storied streets of Kagurazaka.” 
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TRUNK(HOUSE) — vibe

Vibe

A single-key private salon in Kagurazaka pairs traditional sukiya carpentry and contemporary art with Japan's smallest private disco downstairs.

“Single-key cultural salon”

Luxe

Dedicated personal butler service, a private in-residence chef, and a custom aromatic hinoki cypress bath.

Heritage

A restored 70-year-old former geisha house tucked along the stone-paved alleys of historic Kagurazaka.

Design

Traditional sukiya-style carpentry integrated with curated contemporary art, custom terrazzo, and a private miniature disco.

Quiet

Tucked along Kagurazaka's historic Kakurenbo Yokocho alley, steps from traditional restaurants and former geisha houses.

TRUNK(HOUSE) — rooms

Rooms

Upstairs, the minimalist master suite connects to a tatami tea room with a sunken charcoal hearth and a fragrant hinoki soaking tub.

TRUNK(HOUSE) — backstory

Backstory

The two-story wooden townhouse originally operated as a geisha training hall and ryotei restaurant, retaining its vintage black timber facade.

TRUNK(HOUSE) — eat & drink

Eat & drink

A dedicated private chef prepares multi-course seasonal dinners at the open kitchen counter, served alongside rare teas in the salon.

The neighborhood

Tucked inside Kakurenbo Yokocho, the stone-paved hide-and-seek alley winds past discreet ryotei restaurants and historic geisha houses in Kagurazaka.

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