Seikou

The domed roof at this landmark Ogikubo establishment spells out 'Seikou Lodging'. Located right next to a run-of-the-mill apartment block, the historical ryokan building is actually a registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, with interiors resembling an old Western-style boarding house renovated in Japanese style. The narrow corridors are fitted with stepping stones and eaves, with the Western influence more visible in details like the impressive glass-paneled fireplace, all in all providing for quite a unique combination.