A room once defined by elegance is now a landscape of disorder and decay.
At the far end, a striking mosaic spans the wall, its carefully placed tiles forming a vibrant scene of Kappa spirits, the legendary water creatures of Kinugawa Onsen. Once a symbol of hospitality and folklore, it now remains untouched while the rest of the space crumbles around it.
Scattered trays, porcelain teapots, and abandoned belongings sit frozen in time, remnants of a service that ended long ago. Moss creeps over fallen plaster, and a lone punching totem, dragged here from another part of the hotel stands out of place among the forgotten furniture.
This fine art photography print captures the contrast between artistry and decay, a powerful reflection of Kinugawa Kan’s lost grandeur.