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“Kotonoha no Niwa” x New Otani collaboration accommodation will be extended for 10 days

2021.07.21

“Cinematic Stay” The Garden of Words “Collaboration Plan” is a phantom plan that sold out in just 72 hours from the start of reservation on June 18th (Friday). I couldn’t make a reservation! In response to the customer’s voice, we have decided to extend it for 10 days.

Sold out in just 72 hours! Phantom collaboration accommodation plan will be extended if you wish

“Cinematic Stay” The Garden of Words “Collaboration Plan” is a phantom plan that sold out in just 72 hours from the start of reservation on June 18th (Friday). I couldn’t make a reservation! In response to the customer’s voice, we have decided to extend it for 10 days.

This summer, when the fourth emergency declaration was announced and it was difficult to go out, spend a relaxing time surrounded by the world view of “Kotonoha no Niwa” in the collaboration room unified with the art of the work and the fresh greenery. How about seeing it?

Not just in the room! The scenery that is familiar in the movie spreads out of the window

From the window of the collaboration room, you can enjoy the view of Shinjuku, the stage of the movie. Enjoy the photogenic landscape created by combining the collaborative design on the windows with the actual scenery.

The long-awaited "Kotonoha no Niwa" art book will be presented

In the plan, one copy of “Makoto Shinkai’s The Garden of Words Art Painting Collection” released on June 24th (Thursday) will be presented to each guest. In addition to more than 140 art backgrounds, the art book contains valuable production materials such as proposals, image illustrations, and color designs, as well as newly recorded interviews with directors Makoto Shinkai and Hiroshi Takiguchi. I will.

[Limited plan with dinner] Original omelet rice and original cocktails to enjoy in your room

In the plan with dinner, we will prepare a special menu by room service. The plan-limited omelet rice, which is specially arranged in the image of the menu that the hotel chef appears in the work, has a gentle and rich taste with butter.

The plan-limited cocktail “Kotonoha no Niwa Special” created by executive chief bartender Hiroshi Komoriya, who has won many cocktail competitions, with the image of the fresh green of the story, is fruity and has a refreshing taste that is perfect for early summer.
* Cocktails can also be served non-alcoholic

During your stay, you can look at the greenery of the Japanese garden and think about the story.

Hotel New Otani’s 40,000 m2 Japanese garden is a peaceful space where you can spend time away from the hustle and bustle while being in the center of the city. Please spend a time thinking about the story while watching the fresh and lush trees of early summer, the hydrangea of summer flowers and salvia.

In the room, we also have an “umbrella”, an item that appears in the story. Why don’t you take a walk in the Japanese garden with an umbrella and become a character?
* Umbrellas cannot be taken home.

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