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Shigeru Ban House, Japan

From series “Extravagant houses and apartments of designers”
Year: 1997.

The famous architect Shigeru Ban has arranged an original apartment in the Hanegi Forest Housing. This unusual apartment building is located in one of the quietest and cozy areas of Tokyo. It was built by the architect himself in 1997. Many trees grew in the proposed construction site when the house was at the design stage. The main difficulty of the project was that none of the trees were damaged during construction. Shigeru Ban managed to complete this task completely.

The building has an original cylindrical shape. Trees grow in its courtyard. The owners of the apartments can admire them from their windows. The apartments of the architect himself may resemble a modest monk's cell for someone. There are practically no furniture and interior decorations in the apartment. It is decorated in a minimalist style. However, all the interior items present in it are unique. There is an unusual round table in one of the rooms. It was mounted on pillars-columns made of paper.

The original Terragini’s chairs are placed in the rooms. There is an antique leather sofa in one of the rooms. This is a reminder of the traditions of the past years. Perhaps one of the most unusual interior items can be called figurines. These are exact copies of Cycladic idols. There is plenty of natural light in the architect's spacious apartment. The space of the rooms is conveniently divided by decorative partitions. Floor-to-ceiling windows are installed in the rooms. It is convenient to admire the plantings of trees from them. Next - Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: '三菱東京UFJ銀行 東松原支店' located in 0.2 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'オリックスカーシェア 新代田駅前' is located in 0.17 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'ニコニコレンタカー世田谷羽根木店' in 0.39 km
Supermarket: 'Top Parque Matsubara' in 0.33 km
Parking: 'Keio Parking Lot' in 0.21 km
Apotheek: 'Futaba Pharmacy' in 0.07 km
Police station: 'Police box' in 0.37 km
Cafe/restaurant: '小がん鮨' in 0.1 km
Railway station: 'Higashi-Matsubara Station' in 0.19 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Haneda Airport HND - in 17 km
 »  Atsugi Naf Airport NJA - in 36 km
 »  Narita Airport NRT - in 67 km
 »  Oshima Airport OIM - in 101 km
 »  Matsumoto Airport MMJ - in 165 km
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Best hotels near Shigeru Ban House

Sakura Hotel Hatagaya

Located in 2 km from Shigeru Ban House
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Rooms: 74
Renovated in December 2012, each air-conditioned room features card-key security, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. A hairdryer and … More: photo, rates and booking
APA Hotel Shibuya Dogenzakaue

Located in 3 km from Shigeru Ban House
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Rooms: 173
Soothing tones are used in the pleasantly modern rooms at APA Hotel Shibuya Dogenzakaue, each of which includes an electric kettle with green tea, a … More: photo, rates and booking
Palace Studio Shinjuku Tochomae

Located in 4 km from Shigeru Ban House
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Rooms: 71
The wood-floored room comes with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Guests can prepare their own meals in the compact kitchen featuring a fridge, a … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Villa Fontaine Shinjuku

Located in 5 km from Shigeru Ban House
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Rooms: 66
Situated in the lively Kabuki-cho area, there are plenty of dining and entertainment options around the hotel. Shinjuku Gyoen Park and Tokyo … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Shigeru Ban House - Tokyo

In terms of the number of museums and entertainment parks for children, Tokyo is one of the doubtless leaders in the world. A vacation with kids will surely be an exciting and unforgettable one. Tokyo Disneyland remains one of the most popular destinations in the Japanese capital. Its design is similar to the Orlando park and parks that work in other European countries. There is also a magnificent castle in the center. Numerous animators dressed in costumes of all-time favorite cartoon characters help creating a festive atmosphere. There are dozens of different rides in Tokyo Disneyland, from charming merry-go-rounds for toddlers to extreme roller coasters and catapults.
If you want to relax in a more creative and unusual place, consider visiting Tokyo DisneySea. This theme park is one-of-a-kind place where visitors will find unique water-based entertainments that are suitable for children of different age. Guests of the park are welcome to make a ride in a national style boat, reach a fairytale island, participate in interesting games and even learn much new about the national culture of Japan.

There is a suitable pastime even for fans of Lego bricks in Tokyo. If you like their build sets, LegoLand Discovery Center is the place to visit. In the entertainment complex, there are many play areas and rides, a cinema, and, of course, rooms with various Lego bricks where everyone is welcome to play with them. LegoLand has one more unusual peculiarity – there are models of internationally famous landmarks and whole towns made of Lego bricks, so a simple walk in the park will be incredibly interesting.
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