In Dialogue with Kobe’s Nightscape
A Bar Steeped in Exotic Allure

Perched atop the Remm Plus Kobe Sannomiya hotel, this bar gazes out over the port city below. The panoramic vista from the 29th floor ― a perfectly positioned vantage point ― is used as shakkei (borrowed scenery) to craft a space of exotic allure. Underfoot, a touch of Americana woven into carpet meets the warmth of walnut laid in a herringbone pattern.
Nine counter seats line the windows, inviting guests to linger over the skyline view, while two R-shaped counters for four anchor the heart of the interior. Glowing under indirect light, the red surfaces of the R-shaped counters appear to float, while the crimson curtains set an enchanting, otherworldly scene.
Latticework motifs, inspired by Nankinmachi (Kobe’s Chinatown) and distant streetscapes, adorn the whisky display shelves, as subtle lighting sets each bottle aglow, giving them an ethereal presence. In harmony with the nightscape that stretches beyond, the interior seems to hover above the city’s glow, conjuring a dreamlike vision.
Crafted on a grand scale, the bespoke chairs channel the splendour of European courts and Asian ornamentation, while embracing Japanese heritage through uzukuri (brushed wood texturing) and intricate wood carving.
Draped in a luxuriousness that’s neither East nor West, the interior offers guests a moment apart, above. This bar, playfully elegant and quietly open, is a reflection of the cultural crossroads that is Kobe.