The one-bedroom property is rented in its entirety: able to accommodate a party of up to four overnight and privately host up to 30 for parties. Composed of a living room, dining room and kitchen, tearoom, bathing area, private garden, and perhaps the smallest disco in Japan, TRUNK(HOUSE) – which also features personal chefs and private butler service – offers an entirely bespoke hospitality experience.

The hotel is designed by TRUNK’s in-house design team, TRUNK Atelier, alongside Tokyo-based design studio, Tripster. Both the interior and exterior design elements of the hotel weave a design language evoking a tasteful, pared-back modern atmosphere whilst echoing traditional Japanese aesthetics.

The renovation of the building repurposed it to luxurious contemporary standards. The space now includes an expansive dining area featuring an open kitchen decorated with brass pendant lights by New Light Pottery, marble top counters and a long, solid oak dining table; a bathing area inspired by Japanese bathhouses; and Tokyo’s tiniest disco.

Further design details found in the building paint an expression of contemporary style incorporating traditional design, with guests entering through a stone genkan-style entry restored to its original form. Grey mortar walls; dark terrazzo floors; paper screens; wood panelled ceilings and a decorative window with stained glass are new additions which acknowledge the traditional architecture of the building.