Abstract
- NOT A HOTEL MINAKAMI TOJI opens within the Gunma Prefecture in Japan
- The property options 5 villas designed by Makoto Tanijiri and Ai Yoshida of SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE
- The complicated contains an unique omakase restaurant, Kigi
NOT A HOTEL MINAKAMI TOJI is formally open. Introducing a posh of 5 villas and a restaurant that sits atop of mountains in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture.
Positioned nearly two hours exterior of central Tokyo, the property could be reached by automobile or practice. Because the seventh property of NOT A HOTEL, the complicated was designed by Makoto Tanijiri and Ai Yoshida of SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE. The mission was initially introduced in August 2023 with all 5 villas bought out over the course o the development interval. The TOJI complicated marks the duo’s second mission for NOT A HOTEL after NASU.
The TOJI villas are located in one among Japan’s historic spring city that sees a wealthy supply of water from the headwaters of the Tone River stream by. The 5 separate villas are perched atop the mountains, with every property receiving panoramic views. Residents will be capable to expertise Japan’s fours seasons at their windowsill, transitioning from snowy landscapes within the winter to cherry blossom springs, vibrant greenery in the summertime and the autumnal altering leaves. The outside reinterprets the normal Japanese mountain hut, with the roof and exterior partitions constructed with straight-line copper plate materials. Different design highlights embrace a eating area that makes use of lighting from Isamu Noguchi’s Akari lamp and has a desk that seats eight. The ceiling is made utilizing superior wooden development strategies. The design intentionally leaves some darkness within the area because of a ceiling top of 6m, highlighting the gorgeous view of Minakami valley.
Every villa is roughly 252.28 meter squared and accommodates as much as eight folks, that includes two bedrooms, a bathe room in addition to a personal car parking zone. Extra facilities embrace an open air tub, sauna and a lounge which is surrounded by a 15-meter infinity pool, a pure sizzling spring and a chilly tub water exterior the sauna. Across the space, residents can get pleasure from an array of seasonal actions like rafting, snowboarding and golf. Adjoining to the villas as an unique restaurant for company. The restaurant, Kigi, relies on the idea of “fireplace and water,” serving up dishes that includes native substances.
NOT A HOTEL MINAKAMI
1575-8 Ishikura, Minakami-machi
Tone-gun, Gunma
379-1311
