It also boasts a stellar location, situated between the Meguro, Shinagawa and Minato districts. Most Tokyo hotels don’t have gardens, which is just one of many reasons why the Gajoen is a cut above the rest. So much of Japanese zen revolves around water – be that in art or parks – and this hotel has its own stream running through the ground floor, guiding guests to the outside space, complete with a grand waterfall, koi ponds and crafted curve bridges. Halfway between museum and hotel, this unique space showcases thousands of pieces of Japanese art, which makes the hotel a work of art in itself. This unique hotel showcases thousands of pieces of Japanese artįrom the moment you step into the Gajoen, you’re instantly immersed in grand, traditional Japanese aesthetics black marble floors, walls of lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl and ceilings adorned with intricate designs.
LLM contributor Megan Lawton checks in to find out more. For a hotel that impresses both locals and visitors too, a trip to The Gajoen Tokyo is a must.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, there are around 3,000 hotels in Japan’s capital city, so it’s safe to say that you’ll never be short of options when deciding on a base for your travels.
