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2026.06.23
Immersive Godzilla Rooms Supervised by TOHO
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Since the release of the original film in 1954, the Japanese kaiju series Godzilla has grown into a worldwide phenomenon spanning more than 30 films. Deeply connected to the franchise through its repeated appearances throughout the series, Shinjuku is home to Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, which has featured Godzilla-themed guest rooms since opening in 2015. Alongside rooms overlooking the near-life-size Godzilla Head, the hotel is also home to the world’s first official “Godzilla Room,” supervised by TOHO, the studio behind the films. It additionally offers rooms produced by Toho Eizo Bijutsu, the company responsible for creating sets and props for the series itself. Filled with carefully crafted suits, displays, and decorations created with the involvement of the filmmakers, the hotel offers an immersive stay deeply connected to the world of Godzilla.
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Since the first Godzilla film premiered in 1954, the long-running tokusatsu monster series has grown into a global phenomenon spanning more than 30 films. Few places in Tokyo immerse visitors in that world more completely than Hotel Gracery Shinjuku. Opened in 2015 inside the Shinjuku Toho Building — widely known as the “Godzilla Building” — the hotel stands on the former site of Kabukicho’s legendary Koma Theater. The nickname comes from the near-life-size Godzilla Head towering above the hotel’s terrace lobby, created in tribute to Shinjuku’s long connection with the Godzilla series.
The hotel offers a range of immersive Godzilla-themed guest rooms, including rooms overlooking the Godzilla Head itself. While the spaces fully immerse guests in the world of Godzilla, what makes them especially remarkable is the involvement of Toho Eizo Bijutsu, the company responsible for creating sets and props for the films under TOHO’s supervision. From Godzilla suits to carefully crafted decorative details, the rooms are filled with authentic touches created by the very people who helped bring Godzilla to the screen.
Now a symbol of Shinjuku itself, the Godzilla Head is astonishingly lifelike, down to its facial expression and the texture of its skin and teeth.
The Godzilla Head originated from an idea proposed by FUJITA KANKO INC., the company operating the hotel, drawing on its experience creating community-focused hotels across Japan. The Shinjuku Toho Building was designed by Takenaka Corporation. TM & © TOHO
The Shinjuku Toho Building — nicknamed the “Godzilla Building” — is a mixed-use complex housing TOHO’s largest cinema complex in the district alongside the hotel. The hotel lobby is located on the 8th floor, and the property offers 970 guest rooms in total.
Kabukicho in Shinjuku has gradually become a pilgrimage site for Godzilla fans from around the world. Turn onto Godzilla Road, and the massive Godzilla Head suddenly comes into view. TM & © TOHO
The Godzilla Head is positioned approximately 50 meters above ground — the same height as the original Godzilla. The head itself stands 12 meters tall and reportedly weighs an astonishing 80 tons. Modeled after the Heisei-era Godzilla from the VS series, it was supervised by the late Koichi Kawakita, who served as special effects director on numerous Godzilla films, and created with a strong emphasis on realism. If the timing is right, guests may even catch the Godzilla Head roaring and releasing smoke from its mouth. Even the roar itself uses audio originally featured in the films.
Illuminated at night, the Godzilla Head becomes even more imposing. While the close-up view from the hotel lobby is striking, stepping farther out into the streets of Shinjuku makes it feel even more as though Godzilla truly exists within the city itself. TM & © TOHO
Located just five minutes from Shinjuku Station in the heart of Kabukicho, the hotel draws visitors from around the world, with overseas guests accounting for more than 90 percent of its clientele.
Created in 2025 to mark the hotel’s 10th anniversary, the “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room” was inspired by TOHO’s tokusatsu studios. Supervised by TOHO and themed around Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah — in which Shinjuku becomes the site of the final battle — the room was produced by Toho Eizo Bijutsu, the company responsible for creating sets and props for the films. Its centerpiece is an original 1/50-scale diorama created exclusively for the room, depicting Godzilla and King Ghidorah facing off against a Shinjuku-inspired nightscape.
The one-of-a-kind “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room” (32㎡ / twin beds / maximum 2 guests). Godzilla and King Ghidorah face off against a Shinjuku-inspired nightscape.
The Godzilla tearing through the surrounding buildings was created exclusively for this room, modeled after the version seen in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah.
King Ghidorah looms above the beds, rendered with extraordinary detail down to the texture inside its mouths, making it fascinating to photograph from every angle.
The backdrop depicts a Shinjuku-inspired nightscape. Because it feels like an extension of the scenery seen on the way to the hotel, the room draws guests even deeper into the world of the film.
The bed cover features the Type 92 Maser Tank, deployed in the film to battle Godzilla. The design imagines the confrontation at the intersection connecting Shinjuku Station and Godzilla Road. Lying on the bed places guests right in the middle of the battle against Godzilla and King Ghidorah.
The room also features interactive elements that let guests operate studio-style props, lighting, and sound effects, creating the feeling of directing their own tokusatsu production. Whether taking photos or bringing along their own “My Godzilla” figures to stage miniature scenes, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the space. The fan-service continues throughout the room, from famous scenes and lines from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah displayed in the bathroom to blueprints for Mecha-King Ghidorah covering the restroom walls.
The room is themed around Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, in which Shinjuku becomes the site of the final battle. Even the movable miniature-building stools feature “Shinjuku” signage, adding playful touches throughout the space.
A three-piece tokusatsu director set lets guests play the role themselves, complete with a director’s chair, clapperboard, and megaphone.
Use the control panel to illuminate Godzilla’s eyes, mouth, and dorsal fins for an even more dramatic atmosphere.
Lighting hidden inside Godzilla’s eyes and mouth gives the room the atmosphere of a scene straight out of the films.
Guests can trigger sound effects and the roars of Godzilla and King Ghidorah, while nine different lighting patterns transform the atmosphere of the room. By changing the mood and effects throughout the space, guests can enjoy the feeling of directing their own tokusatsu production.
An illustrated guide explains the room’s interactive features. English-language versions are also available.
The bathroom is boldly decorated with iconic scenes and lines from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, making it easy to lose yourself in the world of the film while soaking in the bath.
The restroom walls feature blueprints for Mecha-King Ghidorah based on original design artwork by illustrator and manga artist Shinji Nishikawa.
The walls are covered with concept art, storyboards, miniature-set blueprints, and pictorial sketches illustrating key scenes. Even the studio keys have been recreated with meticulous attention to detail, all based on original references.
Even the room guidelines designed to ensure a comfortable stay for all guests are infused with playful touches.
The room signage for the “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room” has also been specially designed. It’s precisely this level of attention to detail that makes the experience so irresistible for fans.
Guests staying in the “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room” receive exclusive guest gifts including a stationery set with notebooks and stickers, along with an artwork print by Shinji Nishikawa (one set per guest). *Artwork shown is an example.
Unveiled when the hotel first opened, the “Godzilla Room” drew attention as the world’s first Godzilla-themed guest room. Limited to just one room, it offers a one-of-a-kind experience: sleeping beside a gigantic Godzilla hand while surrounded by details inspired by the films themselves. The Godzilla suit greeting guests at the entrance and the massive hand extending into the room were both produced by Toho Eizo Bijutsu, the company responsible for creating sets and props for the Godzilla series. The suit itself was replicated using molds from the costumes used in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla and Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, allowing guests to admire details remarkably close to those seen in the films. Filled with authentic craftsmanship throughout, the room feels almost like a miniature Godzilla museum.
Open the door, and a Godzilla suit greets guests at the entrance. Seeing the lifelike textures created by Toho Eizo Bijutsu up close is a rare experience in itself.
Beside the entrance sits a miniature model of the Shinjuku Toho Building, home to the hotel itself. The floor features an aerial-view illustration of a fictional cityscape, allowing guests to stage trick-art-style photos using their own figures and collectibles.
The room features twin beds, accommodates up to two guests, and spans 32㎡. Sleeping beside Godzilla’s enormous hand is an experience unlike any other.
The walls are lined with posters from across the Godzilla series — another detail longtime fans are sure to appreciate.
Beyond the bedroom itself, the Godzilla experience continues throughout the room. The bathroom is decorated with storyboards from the films, while the restroom is themed after the command center of G-Force, the anti-Godzilla task force featured in the series. Rare displays and production materials that can only be seen here are also scattered throughout the space. Another highlight is the immersive video presentation created by Godzilla special-effects cinematographer Keiichi Sakurai. Presented almost like a theme-park attraction, it recreates the thrill and tension of a sudden Godzilla attack.
The room even displays the Godzilla skull prop used during the filming of Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. It was used in a memorable scene created under the meticulous direction of the late special-effects director Koichi Kawakita. The walls are decorated with storyboards used in the original Godzilla. *Exhibits may change without notice.
The gigantic Godzilla hand feels startlingly lifelike in person.
The television inside the room also plays a fictional “Breaking News: Godzilla Attack!” broadcast. The roar featured in the video comes from a different film than the one used for the Godzilla Head outside the hotel, making it a rare sound that can only be heard by guests staying in this room.
Inspired by the G-Force anti-Godzilla command center, the restroom features futuristic lighting that adds to its distinctly futuristic atmosphere. Pressing a button reveals original artwork designed by Takeshi Shimizu, who worked as a production designer on Godzilla 2000: Millennium and Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack.
In the bathroom, guests can relax while viewing reproduced storyboards from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah.
Exclusive amenities for guests staying in the “Godzilla Room” include an original lacquered ochoko sake cup and an ornament modeled after the Godzilla Head (one set per room).
The six “Godzilla View Rooms” offer a uniquely close-up view of the iconic Godzilla Head towering over Shinjuku. Look out the window, and Godzilla suddenly appears right before your eyes. At certain times, the Godzilla Head roars, releases smoke, and even produces heavy footsteps. The “Godzilla View Rooms” are the only place where guests can experience these effects from such close proximity. Because the sounds themselves are taken directly from the films, the presence of Godzilla feels startlingly real. The angle of the Godzilla Head and the tapestry designs vary from room to room, making the specific room assignment part of the surprise upon arrival.
Each “Godzilla View Room” (18㎡ / one double bed / maximum 2 guests) offers a dramatic close-up view of Godzilla through the window — so realistic it almost feels as though the monster has appeared in Shinjuku itself.
If the timing is right, guests can witness Godzilla roaring and releasing smoke up close. Behind it stretches a distinctly Shinjuku cityscape filled with skyscrapers and neon-lit buildings.
Each room features a different tapestry design selected by TOHO. The room photographed for this feature featured King Ghidorah from Godzilla: Final Wars, chosen in honor of the Year of the Dragon.
The bed runners and cushions feature original “Godzilla View Room” artwork depicting Godzilla in a ukiyo-e-inspired style. *Designs may vary depending on the room.
Guests staying in the “Godzilla View Rooms” receive exclusive guest gifts including Godzilla-themed magnets, a pen, and a mug inspired by the Godzilla Head. The pen and mug designs are randomly selected from four variations (one set per guest).
At Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, the Godzilla experience extends far beyond the themed guest rooms. With full cooperation from TOHO, the hotel features a variety of Godzilla-related displays and installations throughout the entrance, lobby, and upper floors. The lobby showcases posters from across the series alongside rare dioramas created by Toho Eizo Bijutsu. On the hotel’s top floor — known as the “Godzilla Floor” — guests can also view panels featuring iconic scenes from past films, offering a chance to trace the evolution of Godzilla from the original 1954 film onward. Because each era presents the character differently, exploring these displays reveals new sides of Godzilla throughout the decades. Even longtime fans are likely to come across something unexpected. *Access to the Godzilla Floor is limited to guests staying on that floor.
Step off the elevator on the 8th floor, and guests are greeted by posters from across the Godzilla series. Anticipation is already building among fans for the upcoming release of Godzilla Minus Zero in November 2026.
A TOHO-supervised diorama created by Toho Eizo Bijutsu is displayed in the lobby. The featured scene changes periodically; at the time of this visit, it showcased Godzilla: Final Wars, featuring Godzilla alongside Hedorah and Ebirah. Rarely seen elsewhere, the display alone is enough to excite devoted fans.
These remarkably lifelike dioramas are created by Toho Eizo Bijutsu, the company responsible for producing Godzilla suits and sets for the series.
The top floor, known as the “Godzilla Floor,” immerses guests in the world of Godzilla from the moment they step out of the elevator. The floor features 36 rooms, including the world’s only Godzilla-themed guest rooms.
Panels recreating iconic moments from across the Godzilla series line the hallway walls.
One of the hotel’s four elevators even features an image of Godzilla inside. When the doors open, the sudden appearance is enough to catch guests off guard. This particular design features Godzilla Minus One (2023), released to commemorate the franchise’s 70th anniversary.
Located on the lobby floor, GRACERY LOUNGE serves original Godzilla-themed menu items available only at the hotel, making it an ideal place to take a break before check-in or after check-out. The lobby also features an official Godzilla merchandise corner filled with keychains, apparel, figures, and other goods that fans will find hard to resist. More than simply a place to stay, the hotel offers plenty to enjoy beyond the guest rooms — from café time to souvenir shopping.
From front and moving counterclockwise: the “Godzilla Print Art Latte” (Godzilla version at front / King Ghidorah version at right, ¥1,870 each), the “Godzilla Print Art Soda: Godzilla (1954) Soda [Charcoal Peach Lemonade]” (¥1,870), and the “Godzilla vs. Mothra Pancake Island Showdown,” featuring fluffy pancakes topped with black sesame sauce (¥3,300). *All prices include tax and service charges.
The lounge overlooking the Godzilla Head is filled with natural light from its large windows, while the spacious seating makes it easy to relax.
Although access is currently restricted, the area beside the café entrance still offers an especially close view of the Godzilla Head. TM & © TOHO
The hotel lobby also features an official Godzilla merchandise corner filled with figures, apparel, and other collectibles. Don’t miss the uniquely Japanese items combining Godzilla with traditional ukiyo-e artwork. TM & © TOHO
Hotel Information
Total Guest Rooms:
970 rooms in total
(including 1 Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room, 1 Godzilla Room, 6 Godzilla View Rooms, and 34 standard rooms on the Godzilla Floor)
In-Room Amenities:
Face soap, body soap, shampoo & conditioner, face towels, bath towels, bath mat, nightwear, sanitary bag, fabric deodorizing spray, toothbrush, shoe-shine paper, tissues, hairbrush, slippers (including disposable slippers), razor, tea set (drip coffee and green tea), laundry bag
Facilities:
Coin laundry and microwave available
Check-in / Check-out:
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Luggage Storage:
Available
Smoking Policy:
All guest rooms are non-smoking
(Smoking areas available inside the building)
Languages Supported:
English, Chinese, Korean
Pets:
Not permitted
Parking:
No hotel parking available
(Paid parking available in the basement of the Shinjuku Toho Building)
Reservations:
Reservations can be made via the hotel website or by phone.
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku Official Website (https://gracery.com/shinjuku)
The information in this article is current as of June 23, 2026 (at the time of publication).
