Stories | SHIROIYA HOTEL | Where Art Fulfills Your Five Senses A Maebashi, Gunma-based hotel inspired by art and creativity

HISTORY

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Special Interview

In search of the roots of memory: When one’s history overlaps with the history of humankind Behind Hiroshi Sugimoto’s “Seascapes,” the photo that greets guests at the Shiroiya Hotel lobby

ACTIVITY

Tea ceremony

Expand your sensibilities with this special tea ceremony experience. Put aside the tumult of modern life and rediscover your inner self to the sound of boiling water bubbling in the kettle amid tranquility. 【overnight guests only】

ACTIVITY

Hiking tour

Gunma is famous for its mountains, which show a different face in every season. They are even featured in a local version of Japan’s traditional karuta card game. Reconnect with nature with all of your senses on one of these hiking tours.

ACTIVITY

Kimono Experience

Visit a traditional Japanese room transferred from the former Shiroiya Ryokan and enjoy the unique experience of wearing a one-of-a-kind tweed kimono styled and designed by kimono artist Sumire Ishioka 【overnight guests only】

ACTIVITY

Lake canoe tour

A beautiful, placid lake. A gentle breeze and cool, shady trees. Forget your everyday cares, let your tensions unwind, and find true tranquility. In this exquisite setting which changes with every season, you’re free to glide across the waters however the mood takes you.