The Carpet of "Kinshu"
— Woven Masterpiece Capturing Autumn’s Timeless Elegance
— Woven Masterpiece Capturing Autumn’s Timeless Elegance
Step into the Main Lobby, and you are standing upon a unique piece of Japanese textile art. Designed in 1973 under the vision of master architect Isoya Yoshida, this grand carpet was inspired by the nature and "Kinshu" - the vivid, brocade-like autumn foliage - depicted in the ancient Manyoshu poetry collection.
Crafted using traditional Dantsu (Japanese rug-making) techniques in Yamagata, each thread was meticulously hand-tufted and hand-carved by master artisans.
The Gakujin Chandelier
— Preserving a 90-Year Radiance
— Preserving a 90-Year Radiance
LEACH BAR
— The Warmth of a British Cottage, Designed
by a Master of the Mingei Fork Art Movement
— The Warmth of a British Cottage, Designed
by a Master of the Mingei Fork Art Movement
The space itself is a work of art—and the ‘LEACH BAR,’ established in 1965, offers a chance to experience this firsthand. Designed by British potter Bernard Leach, it recreates the warmth of a rustic English cottage.
The interior features works by Living National Treasure Shoji Hamada, as well as Kanjiro Kawai and Shiko Munakata, creating a special space where you can savor a drink while feeling the presence of these masters.
La Ronde
— A Rondo of Light and Shadow, Illuminating the Sparkling Night
— A Rondo of Light and Shadow, Illuminating the Sparkling Night
“La Ronde” welcomes guests at the end of an approach designed to resemble a bridge. Upon stepping inside, you are enveloped by a dramatic space featuring vibrant purple glass mosaics that stretch from the columns to the ceiling.
Designed in 1965 by Isoya Yoshida with creative guidance from Bernard Leach, this architectural gem was meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. Even after nearly 60 years, it radiates a timeless, captivating brilliance.
Following a recent renovation, the space now offers refined seating that overlooks the Japanese garden—evolving into a sophisticated hideaway where Japanese and Western aesthetics harmonize.
Shiun Chandelier
— A Harmonious Blend of Water,
Greenery, and Light
— A Harmonious Blend of Water,
Greenery, and Light
Overlooking the lush Japanese garden, cascading waterfall, and the winding stream flowing through the hotel, the Main Lounge is crowned by the “Shiun” chandelier, created by artist Minami Tada.
Composed of approximately 250,000 crystal elements forming 21 cloud-like shapes, it embodies the lounge’s design theme: the fusion of nature and architecture. Changing its appearance depending on the viewer’s perspective, it has become one of RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka’s most iconic sights.
Sanraku Hall
— A Stage of Japanese Beauty Woven with Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves
— A Stage of Japanese Beauty Woven with Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Leaves
Adorning Sanraku Hall is a Nishijin tapestry recreating Yoshino Tatsuta, a masterpiece by the Momoyama-period painter Kano Sanraku. Spanning the walls of this grand banquet hall, the design evokes the impression of a monumental painting unfolding across the space.
Depicting cherry blossoms and autumn foliage, the tapestry also serves as a partition that can divide the hall into two sections, preserving both the beauty and functionality that have long characterized Japan’s traditional folding screens.
Korin Hall
— A Splendid Ceiling Woven with Irises and Light
— A Splendid Ceiling Woven with Irises and Light
The defining feature of Korin Hall is its magnificent golden ceiling. Inspired by Ogata Kōrin’s celebrated Irises and Yatsuhashi screens, the ceiling is adorned with 750 illuminated iris petals.
Each petal was individually crafted by Kyoto Buddhist sculptors, while three grand chandeliers cast a radiant glow throughout the hall. Together, they create the enchanting impression of irises blooming across a shimmering waterscape.
