Restored parlour jewel-box
A single-key Kagurazaka townhouse reimagined as a private salon, pairing discreet butler service with Japan's smallest neon mini-disco.
“Private residence in a traditional Tokyo townhouse fitted with contemporary furniture by international designers.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Custom leather seating, Masumi Ishikawa tile murals, and a soundproof neon mini-disco inside a wooden shell.
Remarkable
Dedicated personal butler service alongside a private chef preparing bespoke multi-course dinners at the open counter.
Remarkable
Traditional Kagurazaka geisha and shamisen performances, sunken irori tea ceremonies, and butler-curated neighborhood food tours.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Softer Volumes and Wallpaper*.
More a private residence than hotel, TRUNK HOUSE is Tokyo’s most exclusive one-room stay, a painstakingly restored 70-year-old geisha house...
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cobblestone lanes wind through historic Kagurazaka, leading past traditional ryotei restaurants and former geisha houses hidden from modern Tokyo.
The rooms
The second floor features a minimalist platform bed, a tatami tea room with a sunken hearth, and an aromatic cypress soaking tub.
Bar
Private Disco and Karaoke Lounge
A curved cocktail bar and karaoke setup sit under a mirror ball in this soundproof, red-lit room.
this former geisha house in Tokyo’s residential Kagurazaka area has been transformed into what feels like the private home of a design-loving Tokyoite.
How it began
Once a 70-year-old geisha residence and ryotei named Yamaji, the wooden structure was preserved right down to its original entrance signboard.
“Outside, a pine tree – rather than signage – marks the entrance, while inside a modern riff on traditional Japanese house design...”
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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.