AUTUMN AT TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET

7 November 2024

The Autumn/Winter months are fast becoming a key season on the Japanese travel calendar. Popular amongst photography lovers, travelling to capture the seasonal falling of the leaves, and likewise among ski enthusiasts, visiting as a cultural stop off on their way to ski resorts in the mountainous regions of Karuizawa, Kawaba and Yuzawa Nakazato; Autumn is swiftly becoming a key time to visit the Japanese capital.

Recently celebrating its 7th anniversary, TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET is designed around a unifying concept of “socialising”, encouraging community spirit and dialogue. Drawing inspiration from the local community of Shibuya, the hotel offers the ideal space for an Autumn/Winter retreat, with a tailored activity programme spotlighting the best of Tokyo’s local experiences and attractions.

ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES

Through a tailored activities programme for guests, TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET offers something for thrill-seekers and city explorers alike, acclimatising their recommendations to the Autumn season.

For those photographers hoping to capture the falling Autumn leaves, TRUNK’s Fujiyama Photo Tour offers an opportunity to visit Mount Fuji with an expert guide, best acquainted with the most photogenic spots around Mount Fuji’s five lakes. Whether decorated with maple leaves or covered in white winter snow, photo enthusiasts will be sure to come away with an impressive snapshot from their travels. TRUNK’s Fujiyama Sky Cruising experience offers something for those more adventurous travellers, surveying Mount Fuji from afar in a 70-80 helicopter hanger special tour, providing panoramic views of the mountainous landscape for adrenaline seekers.

Design lovers will not be short of options in amongst Shibuya’s lively arts scene, following Art Week Tokyo (November 7-10) with multiple exhibition openings running through to next year:

While Japan has long been associated with its tea rituals, Tokyo's thriving coffee culture is an experience in itself - from modern takes on traditional tea houses, to sleek, design led cafe's and roasters. With Autumn offering the perfect time of year to relax over a latte, coffee connoisseurs may wish to take a tour of Tokyo's top coffee spots:

Wakuni Shoten, Higashimurayama - designed by world-renowned architect, Kengo Kuma, the building features 700 bronze plates repurposed from the former roof of a Shinto shrine
Koffee Mameya, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa - sleek interiors, with bar seating overlooking the baristas in action
Blue Bottle, Kitaya Park - furniture designed exclusively by Japanese architect Keiji Ashizawa
Dotcom Space, Harajuku - situated at basement level with an airy courtyard space and minimalist accents

SHOP

TRUNK(STORE) offers a curated selection of cosy accessories, home decor and ready to wear, helping guests to warm up after a long day of city sight-seeing.

Infused with notes of citrus lemongrass and contained in an up-cycled ceramic holder made from broken tableware, the TRUNK candle creates an atmospheric glow and comforting scent, providing the perfect accompaniment to an evening in. TRUNK’s original collection of loungewear, designed in collaboration with Steteco, combines a striking chequered pattern with natural materials to create the perfect outfit to unwind. Available in four unisex sizes, loungewear also comes in a kids range allowing for the entire family to relax in style.