A Hidden Auberge Where Cultures Blend
Enjoy a one-night, two-day meal-inclusive plan.
Upon arrival at Nagasaki Airport, an optional shuttle taxi greets you.
The illustrations by Nagaba Yuu lift your spirits.
The location is a back alley, heading from Chinatown to the Tojin Yashiki.
As you ascend the narrow cobblestone slope, it quietly stands on your right.
Among the three rooms, reserve the "Kura."
After check-in, pass through the historic building and head to the room.
Originally a storehouse, it has been renovated into a maisonette-type twin room.
The atmosphere of the walls is distinctive, truly a hidden retreat.
With Louis Poulsen lighting, Carl Hansen desk chairs, and HIROSHIMA chairs, it's a space irresistible to interior enthusiasts.
The desk is spacious, making computer work efficient.
The Bang & Olufsen speakers are portable, adding convenience.
The room is so full of highlights that you hardly notice the absence of a TV at first.
Books related to Nagasaki are also available, offering insights into Wa-Ka-Ran culture, hidden Christians, Shusaku Endo, and more, providing a rich cultural experience of Nagasaki.
By the way, the bath is a cypress bath, exclusive to the "Kura" room, making it feel like a special treat.
Dinner is an authentic Italian course.
It was my first time having an Italian course, but the dishes served in Hasami ware were visually delightful.
The wine selection was impressive, leading to a bit of overindulgence in both drinking and eating.
Especially in Nagasaki, perhaps only here? The stone oven-baked bread and pizza were exceptional.
After dinner, enjoy a leisurely bath, and relax in bed with music while reading the Nagasaki-themed book by Shusaku Endo that caught your interest.
The next morning's breakfast is Japanese.
Usually, I only have coffee in the morning, but I finished it all before I knew it.
Head out for a complimentary optional walk.
Stroll around the neighborhood, rich with Nagasaki's unique slopes and stairs, as the staff explains.
Along the way, locals share various insights, making it an exciting and luxurious time.
After check-out, leave your luggage and take the back road to Oura Cathedral via the Dutch Slope.
Finally, wander aimlessly on the Kinen Slope, a side path of Oura Cathedral recommended by Shusaku Endo, which I read about in the room the previous night.
It was a journey that freed me from the busyness of daily life, allowing me to appreciate the luxury of space and leisure.
The staff were very pleasant, showing thoughtfulness and care, and took pride in Nagasaki's town, the Tōtōtei building, and its history, making me feel happy as well.
A journey to experience culture and history, highly recommended!
