Why Stay?

Creative types who thrive on forming local connections and giving back to the community will love Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park: the third and latest hotel opened by Japan’s homegrown Trunk collective. Having achieved cult status for its other boutique Tokyo retreats like the one-bedroom Trunk(House) in a former geisha training house and Trunk(Hotel) Cat Street, the group is applying the same ethos to this 25-room property.

The Neighborhood

Located in the quiet, affluent neighborhood of Tomigaya, Shibuya, the hotel is surrounded by quaint cafes, bijoux art galleries, minimarts, and private residences. This seven-story refuge offers a quiet respite for guests who still want to be near the action—the shopping streets of Shibuya are a 15-minute walk away, and the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing is 20 minutes away on foot. The verdant grounds of Yoyogi Park lie just across the street from the hotel. Residents in the area drop by for breakfast at Trunk(Hotel), while in-house guests head to the adjacent retro-hipster Fuglen café for additional caffeine boosts and a slice of local life.

The living room of the Owner’s Suite at Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park.

The Feel

With its pared-down aesthetics and textured concrete facade, the compact building blends into the neighborhood. Inside, beige staff uniforms complement curvy expanses of natural wood and stone interspersed with gentle profusions of greenery. The organic look created by Keiji Ashizawa Design and Copenhagen-based Norm Architects gives off serene vibes.

Guest Quarters

The minimalist rooms, spread over five floors, have plant-filled outdoor balconies. Bespoke furniture by Karimoku and Ariake Collection, longtime collaborators of Ashizawa, fill the space. Original artwork including some by Atelier Yamanami, a social enterprise in Shiga Prefecture that helps people with disabilities harness their talent and creativity, decorate the interiors. These pieces are all for sale.

Food and Drink

Pizzeria e Trattoria L’Ombellico, the hotel’s ground-floor restaurant, serves Neapolitan pizzas (the Cicoli topped with crunchy cubes of lard is very popular) from its wood-fired oven, pastas, and other Italian staples at lunch and dinner. Western breakfast options are available in the morning. Those staying overnight have the added option of enjoying breakfast at Trunk(Pool Club), a guests-only space on the sixth floor. Drop by in the evening for a delectable selection of freshly shucked French and Japanese oysters. Savor the range of taste profiles—from briny to sweet, and creamy to almost citrus—paired with cocktails or wine.

Cocktails at Pool Club, a guests-only lounge at Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park.

Wellness Factor

There is currently no spa or gym on site, but guests can swim in the 13-meter pool at Trunk(Pool Club) that overlooks lush Yoyogi Park. The nearby park is also a natural option for runners or walkers.

Family Matters

The hotel provides coloring books together with crayons made from vegetables (no danger should any child feel hungry enough to eat the crayon). Baby cribs and kids’ amenities are also available on request.

Sustainability Cred

Flip-flops in guest rooms have been made from recycled rubber, while eggshells destined for incinerators have been refashioned into coasters. Trunk-branded refillable toiletries are derived from local organic ingredients.

What Else?

Although the surrounding Tomigaya neighborhood is easy to explore on foot, Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park offers guests the use of stylish retro-looking electric bicycles.

Reviewed by Mavis Teo

yoyogipark.trunk-hotel.com
+81 3 5454 3210
1-15-2 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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