Design and structure followers might be captivated by this distinctive boutique lodge in Karuizawa, a tranquil resort city about an hour by prepare from Tokyo (take the shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Karuizawa Station adopted by a 10-minute taxi journey).
Opened in April 2022, Shishi-Iwa Home (SSH No.2) has 12 beautiful rooms (certainly one of which is pictured above), a restaurant, and a wine and whisky bar. That is an extension of the unique SSH No.1 which boasts 11 rooms, a studying library and the Grand Room, a sizeable gathering area. In 2023, SSH No.3 might be launched with 11 rooms and a spa and onsen tub home.
The primary two homes are designed by Shigeru Ban and the third by Ryue Nishizawa; each well-respected architects are Pritzker prize recipients.
The restaurant right here is helmed by government chef Masashi Okamoto who creates particular menus primarily based on seasonal elements sourced nearly totally from the native Nagano area. To have a pre-dinner drink or nightcap, make your approach to the bar which shares a spread of uncommon Japanese whiskies and superb wines.
In addition to enjoyable within the property, there are numerous month-to-month lodge programmes and experiences curated for friends. They will additionally spend their days exploring the encircling areas. Positioned a five-minute stroll from the lodge is Sezon Museum of Trendy Artwork, housing the most effective modern artwork collections in Japan. Architectural buffs can stroll down the road to the distinctive Uchimura Kanzo Stone church.
Sengataki Onsen scorching spring, a neighborhood favorite, is a 10-minute stroll from the lodge. For nature and forest bathing at its greatest, the picturesque Sengataki park and waterfall is a five-minute drive away. In the meantime, Ginza Road at Kyu Karuizawa is the place one can discover native produce like jams, rice crackers, souvenirs, and artwork and craft.
Shishi-Iwa Home Karuizawa is positioned at 2147-768 Nagakura, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0111, Japan; tel: +81 267-31-6658.
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