In the mountains of Nikaido, not far from Kamakura Shrine and Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, there is ``Kamakura Kokon,'' a luxury hotel with just two rooms that is a renovated old folk house built in 1855. The mansion, which has been maintained for generations by a family that also happens to be landowners, has changed its shape little by little over the years, but still maintains its majestic appearance. It opened in January 2, with the beautiful Japanese garden intact, the old folk house turned into a restaurant, and the Showa-era sukiya and storehouse built on either side used as lodging facilities. Daisuke Matsumiya, the representative and manager of Kokon, says, ``I wanted to build a high-quality inn in Kamakura someday, and I had been looking for a suitable old folk house for a long time.This house exceeded what I was looking for.''
Surrounded by silence, your mind slowly frees up.
Looking into the restaurant's private room from the garden.
Only 1 hour by train from the city center. As you walk through the residential area of Nikaido, you will see a large mansion in front of you. When you look around, you'll see a quiet space surrounded by mountains.
When you step into the building, you can see the careful handiwork of craftsmen in the time-honored Japanese architecture, and when you look up at the ceiling, you can see the magnificent beams that make this mansion so luxurious. I understand that.
The warmth and fragrance of the trees, the beautiful design, and the verandah that gently connects the inside and outside...the interior retains a nostalgic atmosphere, while maintaining a simple modern style. The space, which combines the elegance of a time-honoured building with a sophisticated sense of style, is strangely comfortable and calms your mind.
The light spilling through the window makes me feel at ease.
Everything in the hotel is beautifully polished and clean.
Stay as if you were living in Kamakura. A tasteful space and top-class service
The reason why this place is called a hidden inn for adults is because of its quiet location, but it is also designed with only two spacious maisonette suites of 80 square meters or more. Matsumiya, who has been working in Japan's finest hotels for over 2 years, says that in order to make old folk houses as comfortable as concrete hotels, he was particular about airtightness.
Wooden buildings are inevitably less airtight than concrete buildings. Even more so when it comes to old folk houses. Wooden window frames also have an elegant look, but they tend to create gaps. Therefore, they thoroughly filled in the gaps and made sure that the building was airtight enough to maintain a comfortable room temperature. ``Comfort is largely derived from the five senses.We pay attention to details such as room temperature, scent, and light coming in through the windows, so that all five senses feel comfortable,'' says Matsumiya.
A renovated bedroom with a built-in area that connects to the interior.
You can even see squirrels from the window.
You can also enjoy the tasteful Japanese-style room.
In addition to the comfort of the space, the service here is also top-notch. Because there are fewer rooms, the distance between staff and customers is closer. It is through experience and sensitivity that we can subtly adjust this sense of distance to suit the customer.
If you request, you can use the concierge's free shuttle service, or arrange for chiropractic or esthetic treatments in your room. Of course, if you want to relax in your room, you can also spend some quiet time. It will help you live your life in your own way. The rooms are also equipped with microbaths that can be accessed 24 hours a day, and are equipped with the highest quality bedding for a good night's sleep.
It has a special feel like a restaurant in a house, and the counter style with a lively atmosphere is also fun.
Enjoy colorful seasonal vegetables.
A variety of original dishes using Italian techniques.
Food that stimulates the five senses satisfies the soul.
Kamakura Kokon is home to Restaurant COCON, a modern Italian restaurant with a counter that seats about 10 people. This restaurant is produced by Chef Masayuki Okuda of Al Kecchiano, known as the pioneer of organic restaurants in Japan. You can enjoy Italian-based organic cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients such as local Kamakura vegetables and Fujisawa City Miyaji pork. This place can also be used only as a restaurant.
Matsumiya says, ``We aim to be an inn where our guests can relax and unwind.'' I feel like I can understand the meaning of that word a little bit when I put myself here. If you want to spend time in your own way, this is definitely the perfect place to stay.
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Kamakura ancient and modern
836 Nikaido, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
0467-81-4435
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