Fujiya Ginzan
Fujiya Ginzan, designed by Kengo Kuma, reimagines the traditional onsen experience in Yamagata’s historic Ginzan Onsen district. The renovation blends contemporary design with the inn’s century-old heritage, using natural materials to create harmony between architecture and the surrounding landscape.
The façade features delicately layered wooden slats, echoing the rhythmic flow of the nearby river while maintaining privacy. Inside, soft lighting, warm hinoki wood, and textured washi paper create a serene atmosphere. The design emphasizes fluid transitions between spaces, guiding guests from intimate tatami rooms to tranquil bathing areas that open to nature.
Kuma’s approach reinvents the ryokan aesthetic while preserving its essence. Fujiya Ginzan is more than an onsen—it’s an immersive retreat where tradition and innovation coexist.
Fujiya Ginzan, designed by Kengo Kuma, reimagines the traditional onsen experience in Yamagata’s historic Ginzan Onsen district. The renovation blends contemporary design with the inn’s century-old heritage, using natural materials to create harmony between architecture and the surrounding landscape.
The façade features delicately layered wooden slats, echoing the rhythmic flow of the nearby river while maintaining privacy. Inside, soft lighting, warm hinoki wood, and textured washi paper create a serene atmosphere. The design emphasizes fluid transitions between spaces, guiding guests from intimate tatami rooms to tranquil bathing areas that open to nature.
Kuma’s approach reinvents the ryokan aesthetic while preserving its essence. Fujiya Ginzan is more than an onsen—it’s an immersive retreat where tradition and innovation coexist.
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