KATSURAGI Hotel Kitanomaru | Fukuroi-City Shizuoka-Prefecture

The graceful curves of natural wood grain etch their lines into linear timbers.
Our human sensitivity absorbs these patterns unconsciously and breathes a sigh of relief.
At Kitanomaru, the bustle of big cities and the clamor of modern society falls away.
Here, a sense of warmth, softness and timeless endurance prevails,
evoked through the delicate, sometimes bold, resolve of skilled artisans.

The Essence of Silence

The only sound you sense is the silence of gently falling snow. Katsuragi Kitanomaru is built with beams and pillars meticulously selected from among more than one hundred old private homes in areas of heavy snowfall. In addition, it incorporates traditional Japanese styles such as the ‘nagayamon’ gate, typical of samurai residences in old Shizuoka, and an ‘iraka’-style roof covered by locally produced ‘Enshu Kawara’ tiles. The result is a space where time slows to a quiet flow that brings stillness and peace of mind.

Soft Curves that Ease the Mind

As you step into the room, you are welcomed by the sight of thick curved beams, beautiful woodgrain fixtures and the soft glow of perfectly polished wooden surfaces. This is a complete and harmonious space that combines woods of various types, ages and individualities. Their soft, natural curves are not only beautiful to see. They smooth and soothe the sharp edges of your mind.

Nourishing the Senses with Nature

Over its forty year history, Kitanomaru has been beloved by guests as a place to relax, and enriched by these encounters as well. In 2002, World Cup soccer coach Philippe Troussier called it “a place where samurai can rest both physically and mentally,” bringing his players here to restore their spirits. Our ‘omotenashi’ hospitality envelopes everything from the external appearance to cozy living spaces and lush gardens and flowers. Some of the most treasured memories involve our cuisine, created with skill and heart from locally collected seasonal ingredients.

Relaxation Soothes the Soul

The warmth and softness of wood. Peaceful silence and harmony. Nature that imbues all of your senses. A profound and refined sense of hospitality in every way, bringing an extraordinary respite from the rigors of daily life. Our bathing places are no exception. Immerse yourself in a bath that faces a beautiful bamboo garden. Take an open-air bath that evokes a sense of unlimited expansiveness. Or experience a mist sauna that gently envelopes the entire body. These are among the great pleasures of Kitanomaru.