A guest room of quiet grandeur designed for those who sought both space and a view.
Positioned on the corner of the building, this suite was among the most premium offerings at Kinugawa Kan, with two balconies providing panoramic views. One overlooking the river and the other gazing down the valley. Guests would have once stepped onto the tatami floor, feeling the woven straw beneath their feet, the scent of fresh rush grass mingling with the mountain air drifting through the open shoji doors.
The room remains remarkably intact, its elegance still visible in the delicate lattice of the screens, the carefully arranged alcove, and the subtle details of traditional ryokan design. Even the small furnishings, a stool placed near the balcony and a lacquered box resting on a crate, seem as though they are simply waiting for someone to return.
Yet, time has settled in. Dust lingers where attendants once laid out futons for the night. The curtains hang still, filtering light that once illuminated a space of refined comfort. This fine art photography print captures the quiet beauty of a lost retreat, a perfect addition for those drawn to the elegance of Japan’s abandoned spaces.