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Experience Japanese Culture in a “Hotel with Books”
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Shiba Park Hotel offers a unique experience as a “hotel with books.” Approximately 1,500 titles curated by “Ginza Tsutaya Books” are available for guests to freely browse and enjoy throughout their stay. While preserving the charm of its founding era, the hotel continues to evolve through sustainable initiatives and a comprehensive rebranding, offering a one-of-a-kind stay that connects tradition with the future.
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The most distinctive feature of Shiba Park Hotel is its unique concept of being a "hotel with books. The library lounge on the first floor offers a wide variety of books in genres such as architecture, art, food, and Japanese culture, and approximately 60% of the books are in English, making it an international lineup. About 60% of the books are in English, making for a rich international lineup. In the library space on the second floor, books are categorized along the time axis of "past," "present," and "future," allowing visitors to experience the multilayered appeal of Japanese culture, including Kabuki, Edomae sushi, and the manga "AKIRA," which depicts the future.
The selection includes science fiction works depicting images of the "future" of technology and cities, as well as visual books on the evolution of architecture and design.
The "Current" shelves, which reflect the realities of Tokyo and Japan today, feature books on food, fashion, and traditional culture in their current state.
The “past” shelf highlights the roots of Japanese culture, with themes such as kabuki, tea ceremony, and ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
Founded in 1948, Shiba Park Hotel retains original architectural features including its stately brick façade, lobby columns, grand staircase, and reception area. Of particular note is the reception counter, which was formerly a bar and has been thoughtfully renovated with a lowered floor, enabling guests and staff to interact naturally at eye level—even while seated. Elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics are woven throughout the hotel. On the first floor, carpets feature flowing water motifs, while the second-floor carpets are adorned with elegant chrysanthemum patterns.
The reception counter, formerly a bar, has been redesigned for natural guest interaction.
The carpet on the second floor features a chrysanthemum motif, a symbol of refinement in Japanese design.
Artworks and crafts displayed throughout the hotel are available for purchase, evoking the feeling of walking through an art gallery.
At the heart of the hotel, the grand staircase stands as a symbolic structure linking the past, present, and future of Shiba Park Hotel. With each step, guests can experience the passage of time—not just physically, but as part of the hotel's narrative. Displayed along the wall is a replica of an old map depicting the former temple dormitory of “Dojō-ji,” once located on this site. This legacy of learning continues to shape the hotel’s philosophy today.
The central staircase symbolizes the passage of time at Shiba Park Hotel.
A quietly displayed replica map illustrates the former temple dormitory of Dojō-ji.
In 2020, the hotel was rebranded to welcome guests from around the world. Sustainable practices have also been introduced in the hotel, such as the incorporation of bamboo amenities. After check-in, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee service and alcohol service for a fee. Surrounded by the lush greenery of Shiba Park, the hotel offers an irreplaceable stay experience that connects tradition, learning, and thoughts of the future.
Guest rooms are equipped with eco-friendly bamboo amenities.
Guests can also enjoy premium drinks like the renowned sake “Dassai,” available for purchase.
Comfortable and spacious standard king room for a sustainable stay with SDGs-conscious amenities - 60,000 yen (including consumption tax, service charge and accommodation tax) *Dynamic pricing
Standard triple room with bunk beds for efficient use of space. This room is ideal for traveling with friends, and combines spaciousness and comfort. Standard triple room - 64,000 yen (including consumption tax, service charge, and accommodation tax) *Dynamic pricing
The information contained this article was correct as of 05/02/2025 (the time of publication)
