THE RYOKAN COLLECTION

The suite names at Higashiyama Shikikaboku reference both their main design element and a facet of tea ceremony culture, with Teigyoku (Garden Gem) nodding to a tearoom at Kyoto’s Daitokuji Temple said to be a favorite of 17th-century master Kanamori Sowa. Despite being located on the 5th floor, this room boasts a private Japanese tea garden, where moss-covered stones and the gentle tinkling of the stone font encourage reflective relaxation. A garden-view red granite bath, tearoom with undulating naguri wood floors, antique writing desk, and a spacious living area round out the luxurious features of this top-class suite, in addition to the standard all-natural Noble Isle amenities, bespoke linen sheets, and Japanese-style pajamas designed by the owner herself.