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Building on the success of its two Tokyo sister properties, the latest offering from Trunk sits a stone’s throw from the sprawling Shibuya shopping district, its brutalist concrete facade and foliage-spilling balconies providing a refreshing alternative to the glassy hotel towers found elsewhere in the city. The showstopper is the sixth-floor Trunk Pool Club, where minimalist sun loungers overlook a year-round heated infinity pool—a rarity in the Japanese capital. Freshly sourced oysters and Trunk’s signature cocktails are served alongside panoramic treetop views across Yoyogi Park, one of the largest green spaces in town. This is Tokyo like never before, with only a hint of iconic landmarks in the distance serving as a gentle reminder of the central location. Inside, Japanese and Scandinavian design traditions are celebrated across 25 residential-style guest rooms and suites courtesy of Keiji Ashizawa and Copenhagen-based Norm Architects. Every corner of this self-proclaimed “urban retreat” has been curated to perfection, including bespoke washi paper lanterns and local artworks. On the ground floor, Pizzeria e Trattoria L’Ombelico features an Italian brick pizza oven, a suitably slick design, and a dog-friendly outdoor terrace that neatly ties the whole thing into the surrounding Tomigaya streetscape. —Ben Richards
From US$555; <a href="https://yoyogipark.trunk-hotel.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yoyogipark.trunk-hotel.com</a>.

Japan

Trunk (Hotel) Yoyogi Park