Minshuku

MINSHUKU

Regulations and social norms have given guesthouses multiple definitions, leading to diversified forms. This book will broaden your horizon on the range of guesthouse available. It provides information about assembling design teams, conducting site selection and spatial planning, as well as designing interiors. The book opens with an introduction discussing how sensory details can be used in crafting a pleasant space. The theory is complemented with 33 case studies showing how to implement these designs, offering a great reference for design professionals.

Japanese-Style Guesthouses Edited by Zhao Xiang

Cover image: Takenoya Ryokan Renovation Š Daijiro Okada (SpaceClip) Photography

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MINSHUKU

Edited by Zhao Xiang

Japanese-Style Guesthouses

CONTENTS

Zhao Xiang first studied at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology and later at Tsinghua University. After graduation he worked at the Design Institute for the Ministry of Commerce in China for close to a decade. Afterwards, he traveled to Japan to complete his Masters and PhD at the University of Tokyo, earning a PhD in Engineering. After working for the architectural firm Okada & Associates in Tokyo for four years, he became a full-time teacher at Fukuoka University. Since then, Xiang has served as the university’s dean as well as director of the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Beyond the Daily Pleasant Space 4

Concept Background Classification

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A Brief History of Accommodation Facilities (Hotels and Hostels) Operation and Management

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Planning and Designing of Architecture and Space Planning and Designing of Public Spaces References

Ryouriyado Yamazaki

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Ryoshuku Izuyasu

Satsuki Bessou Riverside Villa

Piece Hostel Sanjo

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Mountain Villa– ‘Ama-no-Sato’

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Shizuya Kyoto

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Takarazuka-Yamatedai Guesthouse 200 10 Nagaya Inns in Traditional Kyoto Alley 206

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Chikusenso Mt.Zao Onsen Resort & Spa 214

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Esashi Ryotei Kuki

Guesthouse Muga

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Hakata Minoshima Hostel Futagi

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Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka Koyasan Guesthouse

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Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

Kuranoyado Matuya

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Mount Daisen Cottage

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Hikosomachi Kin no Ma/Gin no Ma

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Bunka Hostel Tokyo

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Ecotone Hotel

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Taiza Onsen SUMIHEI

A Day in Khaki/Khaki Guesthouse

Hotel Ichinichi

156

Private Resort Hotel Renn

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Dozen Machiya

148

Unplan Kagurazaka

34

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Hotel Pat Inn

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Kiya Ryokan

28

Takenoya Ryokan Renovation

Aqua

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Case Studies

Zaborin

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CONTENTS

Zhao Xiang first studied at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology and later at Tsinghua University. After graduation he worked at the Design Institute for the Ministry of Commerce in China for close to a decade. Afterwards, he traveled to Japan to complete his Masters and PhD at the University of Tokyo, earning a PhD in Engineering. After working for the architectural firm Okada & Associates in Tokyo for four years, he became a full-time teacher at Fukuoka University. Since then, Xiang has served as the university’s dean as well as director of the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Beyond the Daily Pleasant Space 4

Concept Background Classification

4

4

A Brief History of Accommodation Facilities (Hotels and Hostels) Operation and Management

10

Planning and Designing of Architecture and Space Planning and Designing of Public Spaces References

Ryouriyado Yamazaki

27

Ryoshuku Izuyasu

Satsuki Bessou Riverside Villa

Piece Hostel Sanjo

52

60 64

Mountain Villa– ‘Ama-no-Sato’

88

174

Shizuya Kyoto

182 188

Takarazuka-Yamatedai Guesthouse 200 10 Nagaya Inns in Traditional Kyoto Alley 206

98

Chikusenso Mt.Zao Onsen Resort & Spa 214

106

Esashi Ryotei Kuki

Guesthouse Muga

114

Hakata Minoshima Hostel Futagi

118

222

Hostel Mitsuwaya Osaka Koyasan Guesthouse

122

Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

Kuranoyado Matuya

128

Mount Daisen Cottage

134

Hikosomachi Kin no Ma/Gin no Ma

254

80

94

Bunka Hostel Tokyo

Index

Ecotone Hotel

164

170

Taiza Onsen SUMIHEI

A Day in Khaki/Khaki Guesthouse

Hotel Ichinichi

156

Private Resort Hotel Renn

42

72

Dozen Machiya

148

Unplan Kagurazaka

34

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Hotel Pat Inn

20

Kiya Ryokan

28

Takenoya Ryokan Renovation

Aqua

11

27

Case Studies

Zaborin

7

142

228

236 242 246

08 / Guest room (twin room) 09 / Guest room (Japanese-style double room)

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Garden Shower room Bath Artificial skylight Courtyard Bed Sofa Wash basin Toliet

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Artificial skylight in underground public bath

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reproducing natural light and visual appearance of the sun and sky

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08 / Guest room (twin room) 09 / Guest room (Japanese-style double room)

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Garden Shower room Bath Artificial skylight Courtyard Bed Sofa Wash basin Toliet

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reproducing natural light and visual appearance of the sun and sky

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Satsuki Bessou It takes 30 minutes to drive from Tamana Onsen to Kumamoto-ken. The spring water has been well received by the residents living around. The owner of Satsuki Bessou is also the chef, and the hot spring, courtyards and meals are very popular with guests.

As the hot spring of Japan has lost overall popularity, designers are commissioned to refit this project and they propose a new design program to transform guest rooms.

LOCATION: Tamana-shi, Kumamoto-ken BUILDING AREA: 75736.59 square feet (7036.16 square meters) COMPLETION: 2007 ARCHITECT: Kojiro Kitayama PHOTOGRAPHY: K Architect & Associates, Hiroyuki Yoshinaga CLIENT: Satsuki Bessou

01 / View from north 02 / View from south

Fortunately, the courtyard on the south slope accounts for 70 percent of the total area.

Architects take advantage of this condition to create another guest room, which serves as an independent building. They would like to create a style that completely differs from that of the original guest room so as to attract more clients.

The courtyard is about 43055.6 square feet (4000 square meters) and the ramp is not far away from existing rooms. Architects use the height difference to create independent space. They adopt the form of “semi-independent house”—all guest rooms have bedrooms, bathrooms and balconies and are directly connected to the outside.

To create a sense of “room in the courtyard,” they also design two interconnected but independent buildings. Each building uses the given height difference of slope to protect guests’ privacy and decorate the slope for people to enjoy.

With regards to the construction of external environment, designers set up paths and corridors around guest rooms to allow guests to enjoy the comfort of rooms and scenery outside while walking along the path. They want to provide a quiet space for guests to far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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West elevation

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Satsuki Bessou It takes 30 minutes to drive from Tamana Onsen to Kumamoto-ken. The spring water has been well received by the residents living around. The owner of Satsuki Bessou is also the chef, and the hot spring, courtyards and meals are very popular with guests.

As the hot spring of Japan has lost overall popularity, designers are commissioned to refit this project and they propose a new design program to transform guest rooms.

LOCATION: Tamana-shi, Kumamoto-ken BUILDING AREA: 75736.59 square feet (7036.16 square meters) COMPLETION: 2007 ARCHITECT: Kojiro Kitayama PHOTOGRAPHY: K Architect & Associates, Hiroyuki Yoshinaga CLIENT: Satsuki Bessou

01 / View from north 02 / View from south

Fortunately, the courtyard on the south slope accounts for 70 percent of the total area.

Architects take advantage of this condition to create another guest room, which serves as an independent building. They would like to create a style that completely differs from that of the original guest room so as to attract more clients.

The courtyard is about 43055.6 square feet (4000 square meters) and the ramp is not far away from existing rooms. Architects use the height difference to create independent space. They adopt the form of “semi-independent house”—all guest rooms have bedrooms, bathrooms and balconies and are directly connected to the outside.

To create a sense of “room in the courtyard,” they also design two interconnected but independent buildings. Each building uses the given height difference of slope to protect guests’ privacy and decorate the slope for people to enjoy.

With regards to the construction of external environment, designers set up paths and corridors around guest rooms to allow guests to enjoy the comfort of rooms and scenery outside while walking along the path. They want to provide a quiet space for guests to far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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03 / Entrance hall stairs with artwork 04 / Stairway to roof deck 05 / Guest bathroom and dry garden

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03 / Entrance hall stairs with artwork 04 / Stairway to roof deck 05 / Guest bathroom and dry garden

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06 / Soil-plastered walls and dirt floor in reception area 07 / Unobstructed ventilation path between roof garden and operable windows of corridor

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Lobby Staff room Kitchen Office Gallery Banquet room Restaurant Terrace

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Biotope Chapel Waiting room Brides’ room Library Guest room Theater room Club lounge 07

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06 / Soil-plastered walls and dirt floor in reception area 07 / Unobstructed ventilation path between roof garden and operable windows of corridor

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