Design

01 of 10Bell boy in the lobby of the main wing

02 of 10The main wing at night; the building was designed by Yoshiro Taniguchi and Hideo Kosaka and opened in 1962

03 of 10Cloakroom attendant in the now-closed main wing

04 of 10The banqueting rooms in the main wing, popular for weddings and conferences

05 of 10'Shoji' paper and 'tategu' handmade wooden screens in the lobby of the main wing, with famous pendant lights

06 of 10Lobby of the main wing with original mural from 1962 by ceramic artist Kenkichi Tomimoto

07 of 10Bamboo silhouetted behind paper screens in the lobby

08 of 10Seiko world clock in the lobby of the main wing

09 of 10The Orchid Bar in the main wing, a favourite retreat offering beautifully made cocktails and a good steak sandwich

10 of 10Tiles on the staircase; every decorative detail in the main wing was carefully chosen and many featured traditional Japanese motifs