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Palace Hotel Tokyo JPN

Art and culture intertwine at this landmark hotel, which has been welcoming guests since 1961.

Poised between the Imperial Palace’s East Gardens and the Marunouchi business district, the historic Palace Hotel Tokyo stands at the intersection of heritage and modernity. Its landmark setting has inspired a collection of more than 700 artworks that represent the essence of Japanese culture.

Palace Hotel Tokyo lobby
The hotel’s art and design were developed in unison for perfect harmony
“Kizashi” by Mika Toba
‘Kizashi’ by Mika Toba

The journey begins as you enter the hotel lobby, where Mika Toba’s serene katazome-dyed painting captures the shifting light and seasonal hues. Fresh perspectives emerge via Toshiya Takahama’s copper etchings and Yuko Nishimura’s contemporary origami works. Each piece reframes its surroundings, while Morison Kobayashi’s botanical specimens deepen the connection to nature. Traversing a rich spectrum of materials and techniques, these inspiring works colour every space, transforming a stay at Palace Hotel Tokyo into an engaging cultural encounter where hospitality is elevated to an art form.

“Untitled” by Morison Kobayashi
‘Untitled’ by Morison Kobayashi
“Makuai” by Masumi Nakaoka
‘Makuai’ by Masumi Nakaoka

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