HOTELS Shiroiya Hotel - Japanese Minimalism Meets Contemporary Art

Shiroiya Hotel - Japanese Minimalism Meets Contemporary Art

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Maebashi Japan East Asia
DesignIndustrial

Maebashi, the city of water, greenery, and poets, has seen a remarkable transformation from silk manufacturing to pioneer Japan's modernization. Shiroiya Hotel has seen a similar metamorphosis from a Japanese ryokan (inn) with 300 years of history into an inspirational contemporary creation. The original inn's rough concrete walls remind its heritage, while the brand new extension by Green Tower has lush greenery on its facade, tastefully blending the old with the new. Credits due to the exceptional Japanese architect, Sou Fujimoto. Interiors follow the eye-pleasing tradition of Japanese minimalism with clever touches of contemporary art. The large atrium lounge has a powerful presence with its visible gray concrete structure contrasting the green plants and the industrial pipes with their fluorescent white lights. The awe-inspiring "Lighting Pipes" installation by Leandro Erlich is best experienced at night.

The rooms have been designed by leading international architects, showcasing their trademark skills. There is even a small but satisfying spa area with a traditional Finnish sauna and a "mist" sauna, the Japanese version of the Turkish spa. You can rent the saunas for private use if you enjoy your sauna time alone. Shiroiya's main dining place is named the RESTAURANT, and it was created with the help of a Michelin-star restaurant owner. An all-day dining space is in the LOUNGE, where young executive chef, Naoki Hoshi, serves exclusive dishes. For mouth-watering fruit, tarts head to the hotel's very own patisserie.

Shiroiya is located in the old town right in the midst of the main shopping and the nightlife district. Visit the Shikishima Park beside the Tone River to catch sight of a huge rose garden. The nearby stratovolcano, Mount Akagi, with its 1,828 m (5,997 ft) peak, offers adventurous hikes once you get tired of city life.

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Shiroiya Hotel Green Tower

Green Tower


Photo credits: Shinya Kigure or Katsumasa Tanaka

Shiroiya Hotel Heritage Tower

Heritage Tower - The Original Ryokan

Shiroiya Hotel Reception

Reception

Shiroiya Hotel the LOUNGE

The Atrium Lounge

Shiroiya Hotel the LOUNGE with Industrial Pipes
"Lighting Pipe" installation by Leandro Erlich

"Lighting Pipe" installation by Leandro Erlich

Shiroiya Hotel Jasper Morrison Room

Jasper Morrison Room

Shiroiya Hotel Jasper Morrison Bedroom
Shiroiya Hotel Jasper Morrison Wooden Bathtub Japanese Minimalism
Shiroiya Hotel Leandro Erlich Room

Leandro Erlich Room

Shiroiya Hotel Leandro Erlich Bathroom
Shiroiya Hotel Executive Room

Executive Room

Shiroiya Hotel Executive Bedroom
Shiroiya Hotel Sou Fujimoto Room

Sou Fujimoto Room

Shiroiya Hotel Sou Fujimoto Bathroom
Shiroiya Hotel Jr. Suite

Jr. Suite

Shiroiya Hotel Jr. Suite Bedroom
Shiroiya Hotel Jr. Suite Bathroom
Shiroiya Hotel Michele de Lucchi Room

Michele de Lucchi Room

Shiroiya Hotel Michele de Lucchi Bedroom
Shiroiya Hotel Sauna
Shiroiya Hotel Stairs
Shiroiya Hotel Art
Shiroiya Hotel Art Installation
Shiroiya Hotel Art Building

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2 Chome-2-15 Honmachi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0023, Japan


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