Sanro

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SANRO Guest House – Minimalist Retreat in Kōyasan

D iscover the “SANRO” guest-house project by Edahaus, quietly nestled in the serene mountain town of Kōyasan, Japan. This compact yet thoughtful hospitality space (B. Area ~ 49 m², L. Area ~ 142 m²) brings together minimalist clarity and a deep respect for its spiritual, wooded context.

Guests enter a tranquil enclave where architecture fades into nature: clean structural lines, a restrained material palette, and large openings subtly frame the forest beyond. Every detail—from spatial circulation to daylighting—has been designed to support reflection, calm, and connection with the surrounding landscape. Inside, communal hospitality zones and private guest rooms are arranged to maintain both openness and intimacy. Natural timber surfaces, soft ambient light, and softly defined volumes foster a sense of ease and belonging. At the same time, careful attention to site orientation and environmental modulation reinforces comfort without unnecessary ornament. SANRO stands as more than accommodation—it’s an experience of restrained architecture aligned with place, where modern design gently yields to nature, and the visitor’s journey becomes one of quiet immersion and mindful presence.

BUILDING
SPECIFICATION

Program

Guest house (hospitality)

Location

Koyasan, Japan

Year

2021 - 2022

Interior design

Alphaville Architects

Cons. Management & Supervision

Alphaville Architects

Project Leader

Tomohisa Koike

L.Area

142.23 m2

B.Area

49.05 m2

Arch. design

Alphaville Architects

Structure des.

Alphaville Architects

Project Principal

Kentaro Takeguchi + Asako Yamamoto

Project team

Jefferson Edmund (EDAhaus), Zhiyuan Zhang, Hitoshi Yamanaka

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Office

Villa Melati Mas, Jl. Gardenia 2, block G3 no.19, Serpong - Tangerang Selatan 15323

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Phone

+62 896 8094 9030

Email

jeff@edahaus.com

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