ARTnSHELTER, a Gallery Where You Can Rest Your Head

Located in a residential area of ​​Tokyo, six minutes from Shinagawa, ARTnSHELTER opened its doors in 2015. This hostel is the brainchild of ​​Mr Kanomata, who formerly studied in London and wanted to combine the hotel and arts industries. Featuring photographers, painters and graffiti artists, the space is like a gigantic live-in gallery that exhibits a wide variety of international artists like the Singaporean street artist Zon and the painter Yazawa Hideki.

ARTnSHELTER is spread over several floors. The first floor acts as a reception, bar and gallery, where events can also be held. Artists have complete freedom to use the space as they wish. The bar, meanwhile, has become a real creative space where artists can meet, says the owner. The second floor is where the hotel rooms can be found.

For those wishing to enjoy a similar experience but in a hotel, there are a number of establishments in Tokyo and Kyoto that combine art and holiday escapism.