“The Okura Tokyo” will begin a new era in September 2019. The new Okura will consist of two buildings, the Okura Heritage Wing and the Okura Prestige Tower, and will continue to evolve while preserving the essence and traditions of Okura. Twelve stories that reaffirm the charm of Okura and explore the new The Okura Tokyo.
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The Okura Tokyo is located on a slope of approximately 2.6ha surrounded by three slopes: Reinanzaka, Edomizaka, and Shiomizaka. To the south of the dynamic site, which has a height difference of 19 meters, is the Okura Prestige Tower, a 41-story high-rise building. Above the 28th floor of this tower, we have built a contemporary luxury hotel that combines the dynamism and sophistication of modern Tokyo with Japanese accents. In the center of the site is the 17-story Okura Heritage Wing, which is based on the concept of ``a hotel that inherits Japanese tradition'' and consists of guest rooms and a restaurant that sublimate the familiar design of Hotel Okura Tokyo into a modern design. . The Okura Shukokan, a nationally registered tangible cultural property built in 1928 and designed by Chuta Ito, located on the corner of Reinanzaka and Edomizaka, will also reopen at the same time as the hotel.
Overall view of The OkuraTokyo. The building on the upper right is Okura Prestige Tower, and the building protruding on the lower left is Okura Heritage Wing. There is a water basin in Okura Square, a plaza surrounded by buildings, and the Okura Shukokan Museum is on the lower right.
In front of the main entrance of the hotel, located between these three facilities, is Okura Square, a plaza suitable for welcoming guests from both inside and outside Japan. The remaining area, approximately 1.3 hectares of green space from the north to east sides, will be maintained as the Okura Garden, and will serve as an oasis in the city, harmonizing the facility with the surrounding environment.
In fact, on the seventh floor of the main building, there was a dry landscape garden that was only visible to guests and tea room users. The Okura garden this time reflects the idea of a Kyokusui garden. Starting from a water basin placed in the center of Okura Square, an abstract stream of water made of stones and gravel circulates through the garden.
A curved water garden in the main building. The beautiful, well-kept garden brought peace of mind to the guests.
At the corner of Reinanzaka and Shiomizaka, a large ginkgo tree was transplanted as the symbol tree of Okura Garden. Additionally, the giant Himalayan cedar and camphor trees in front of the main building, which were previously illuminated during Christmas, have been transplanted into the garden to welcome visitors. As soon as you step into the garden from Shiomizaka, you will immediately see a spacious lawn area. Trees will also be planted around the path that runs from the Okura Shukokan Museum along Reinanzaka, and stone lanterns from the museum's collection will also be on display.
A large ginkgo tree being transplanted in 2018. The giant ginkgo tree that had been telling Okura of the change of seasons has come back to life.
On the north side of the Okura Heritage Wing, there is an area that takes advantage of the height difference to create a waterfall with stonework that looks like water cascading down. There are wetlands planted with irises and iris that bloom in early summer, and meadows where you can enjoy Japanese flowers, making it easy to forget that you're in the middle of the city. Furthermore, the front garden of the private room of the Japanese restaurant "Yamazato", which will be relocated to the 4th floor of the Okura Heritage Wing, is designed with rock formations and trees to represent the flow of water from the mountains to the sea. Another attractive feature is that each room offers a different view, including the ``gorge,'' ``abyss,'' ``wild rocky shore,'' and ``seaside.''
On the other hand, on the east side of Okura Prestige Tower, there will be a lush park open to the community. Like Okura Garden, it has a different look each season, from the scent of plum blossoms in early spring to the autumn leaves. The environment where you can feel the richness of Japan's four seasons through the scents and colors of greenery and flowers is sure to attract people who come to The Okura Tokyo from all over the world.
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Photography by © The Okura Tokyo
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