Picolo recommends · Hotel in Tokyo, Japan
TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street
Locals queue for coffee in the lobby, the lane outside is lined with boutiques, and Shibuya is a short stroll down the street.
By late afternoon the lobby is full: people from the neighbourhood with laptops, coffees turning into drinks, and shoppers off Cat Street, the car-free lane that links Harajuku and Shibuya.
TRUNK keeps things small. The building uses local materials, the design is warm rather than showy, and some rooms open onto their own terrace, a welcome bit of outdoor space in this part of town.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street
It is our design choice for couples and friends who want to be in Tokyo's fashion district rather than visiting it. The lobby bar gives you a feel for the area without leaving the building.
With few rooms, prices run high and availability is tight, so book early. The lobby stays busy late, and if you want a quiet retreat after dark, a hotel in a calmer district will suit you better.
What you get
- Lobby bar and café popular with locals
- Terraces in some rooms
- Small design hotel with few rooms
- Interiors in local materials
- Car-free Cat Street outside
A day at TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street
- Morning
- Coffee downstairs while the boutiques on Cat Street open up.
- Midday
- Omotesando and its architecture, a few minutes up the hill.
- Afternoon
- Meiji Shrine and its forest, just beyond Harajuku station.
- Evening
- Drinks in the lobby, then the lights of Shibuya Crossing.
Location
Cat Street, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Open in MapsQuestions about TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street
Where is TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street?
It is on Cat Street, a pedestrian shopping lane between Harajuku and Shibuya. Shibuya Crossing is within walking distance.
Is TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street quiet?
Not in the evening. The lobby bar draws a local crowd and stays lively late, so it suits social travellers better than light sleepers.
Do rooms at TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street have terraces?
Some do. Ask when you book if a private terrace matters to you, as they are limited.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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