maison owl Begins Partial General Reservations for “Suite Stay Experience” with Full Property Rental

“House & Restaurant Maison Owl” (Location: Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Owner-Chef Motonori Hirata) opened in the spring of 2022 and has so far welcomed guests by invitation only. We are pleased to announce that starting Tuesday, October 1, we will be offering partial general reservations for our “Suite Stay Experience,” which is limited to one group per day.

Since the entire property is reserved for one group per day, guests can enjoy a completely private and relaxing time.

 

【Concept】
A building that inherently holds the weight of time,
and whose weight increases as time passes.
A villa named after the owl, a symbol of wisdom in Greek mythology, is here.
Uncertain of its country or era,
from sunset to late night, and transitioning to the morning,
experience a magical moment at Maison Owl.
A fully private experience for two, the “Suite Stay Experience.”

 

【”Suite Stay Experience” Overview】
■ Price: ¥700,000 (excluding tax) / per night for 2 guests
■ Plan Details: The following are included for two guests:
[1] Accommodation Experience (overnight stay & breakfast)
・Room size: 2LDK
・Bedrooms: 2 rooms (each with one double bed)
・Check-in: From 4:00 PM / Check-out: By 11:00 AM the next day

[2] Special Dining Experience
Begin with champagne and experience dishes that highlight the natural ingredients, paired with wine selected by Chef Hirata. The meal is followed by after-dinner drinks.

■ Reservations: Limited to one group of two guests per day, with bookings available up to six months in advance.
■ Details & Reservations: Please check the official website.
・Official Maison Owl Website: https://maison-owl.com/

※ All other dining and accommodation experiences are by invitation only.
※ We occasionally accept general reservations via the official Instagram account.
・Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maison_owl/
※ For inquiries, please contact us via email at:
・Email: [email protected]

 

【About House & Restaurant Maison Owl】
Designed by architect Junya Ishigami and opened in 2021, this residence and restaurant embodies a cave-like structure and design. The architecture reflects Owner-Chef Hirata’s desire for “a building that grows heavier with time. Not something smooth, but one that contains the roughness of nature.” It took nine years to complete this building.

At Maison Owl, everything—simple seasonal cuisine paired with wine, the sound resonance, the circulation of aromas, the twilight transitioning to dawn—is part of the overall experience. This building won the 2024 Japan Institute of Architects Award.

■ 2024 Japan Institute of Architects Award
Regarding the 2024 Japan Institute of Architects Award, the jury made the following comments:

This building was evaluated from various perspectives, including its innovative technical aspects, use of space, and overall influence.
・Artistry and Emotional Appeal: This work does not reflect societal issues but instead provides a space that touches on the core emotions of freedom and joy through its artistic nature.
・Innovative Relationship Between Earth and Architecture: By embedding the building into the earth, it challenges the traditional concept of placing a structure on the ground. The unique construction method of carving out the concrete frame creates a new relationship between the building and the earth.
・Tangible Spatial Experience: The voids created by multiple concrete structures offer a rich sequence of spaces, and the approach of descending stairs from the original ground level provides a deeply moving spatial experience.
・Precise Design and Varied Forms: The use of 3D scanning technology in the design, along with the varied forms created by the junctions of concrete and soil, results in richly textured surfaces, and glass windows and doors are skillfully fitted into place.
・Planning and Spatial Expansion: The design of the corridors, which integrates the house and restaurant around three central gardens, provides a sense of openness and prevents the space from feeling confined.