Trunk House Kagurazaka 80-year-old machiya single-villa rental with private courtyard onsen
#14 in Top 20 Tokyo for A Solo Retreat  ·  ★★★★★

Trunk House

Single-night villa rental in Kagurazaka, the solo trip as private-house experience.

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"Single-night villa rental in Kagurazaka, the solo trip as private-house experience."

9.8Room & Design
9.9Service
9.4Location

Why Trunk House for a solo retreat

Trunk House is not a hotel. It is a single 80-year-old machiya (traditional Japanese townhouse) in the Kagurazaka neighbourhood, restored by the Trunk Hotel group in 2019 and rented as a single private-villa unit. One bedroom (with two single futons), one private courtyard onsen, one kitchen with a private chef on call, one disco room (the original owner was a famous geisha and the basement was the entertainment room). The villa is rented to a single guest or couple per night and the rate (¥1,200,000+) reflects the exclusive use. Trunk House is the right pick for the solo retreat where the trip is positioned as the most-distinctive Tokyo experience available, the private machiya, the private chef-counter dinner, the empty Kagurazaka cobblestone street outside the door, the disco room as the after-dinner private dance floor. It is the most-expensive single-night accommodation in Tokyo, and it is included on this list as the answer to one specific solo-retreat question: where do you stay if the trip is also a milestone (a 50th birthday, a sabbatical-decision marking, the night after a major life event)?

Best room to request

The full house. There is no other option.

Concierge tip

Walk Kagurazaka at 7am, the cobblestone slope and the small temples are empty until 9am. Pre-arrange the in-house chef-counter for both dinners; the kaiseki tasting is the real reason to book. Use the disco room on the second night.

The wider context

Trunk House sits within our broader Top 20 Hotels in Tokyo for a Solo Retreat list. It scored an aggregate 9.7/10 across the three editorial criteria, competitive against the field but, on a solo retreat-specific factors, the angle above is what earned its rank. For the alternatives in the same Tokyo neighbourhood, see Kagurazaka and adjacent. For a different city entirely, see the related lists below.

With dates settled, the booking window that works is about twelve weeks ahead. The best suites with the right view orientation go first, and inventory for the popular months is quoted in months, not weeks. It is the terrace and plunge-pool suites, the rooms this rank rests on, that book up soonest.

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Frequently asked questions

Last updated May 15, 2026

Where is Trunk House located in Tokyo?
In Kagurazaka, the historic geisha district at the edge of Shinjuku, a quiet, low-rise neighborhood of narrow streets and traditional restaurants. It is twenty minutes by taxi from Tokyo Station and twenty-five minutes by Narita Express plus taxi from Narita Airport.
How many rooms does Trunk House have?
One. Trunk House is a single-suite property, an entire restored 70-year-old machiya (traditional wooden townhouse) bookable to one party at a time. The suite sleeps up to four guests across two bedrooms, with a private mini-discotheque, private kitchen, and traditional Japanese hinoki bath.
How much does Trunk House cost per night?
Approximately ¥850,000 to ¥1,300,000 per night (roughly $5,500, $8,500 USD) depending on season and length of stay. The rate includes the entire property, breakfast prepared by the resident chef, and use of the in-house mini-discotheque and karaoke setup.
What is included with a stay at Trunk House?
The full house and its staff. A resident butler-chef prepares breakfast and (on request) other meals. The mini-discotheque on the ground floor, with a DJ booth, sound system, and small dance floor, is available to guests at no extra charge. Trunk runs the property as a hospitality experiment: the hospitality is part of the design, not adjacent to it.
Is Trunk House worth the price?
For travelers wanting Tokyo on private-house terms, yes, there is nothing comparable in the city at any price. The standard luxury hotel option (Aman Tokyo, Bulgari Tokyo, Park Hyatt) gives you a suite. Trunk House gives you an entire neighborhood-scale Japanese townhouse and a small staff. Best suited to small groups of friends or couples wanting an unusual base for 3, 5 nights; not the value choice for a single traveler on a 7-night trip.

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