Immerse yourself in the ambiance of a submarine stay at the newly unveiled Red Submarine Guesthouse in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture. This extraordinary accommodation aims to provide guests with an authentic submariner experience, replicating the interior of a submarine with meticulous attention to detail.
Situated in Kure, a historically renowned naval port in the East and home to a Maritime Self-Defense Force base, Red Submarine captures the essence of life aboard a submarine. From the distinct light green and gray color scheme to the exposed pipework and stainless steel fixtures, every aspect of the guesthouse evokes the feeling of being a part of the submarine crew.
Originally, the guesthouse was a building that housed the long-established public bath, Akabiru Onsen. Maho Kojima, the president of Akabiru 3C&Spa, decided to revitalize the public bath facility by transforming it into a unique hotel experience. With the advice of her father, Mikio Taguchi, a former submarine crew member of the MSDF, Kojima meticulously renovated a space on the fourth floor of the building to create Red Submarine.
The guesthouse offers accommodation for up to 15 guests, with five private rooms known as the “Captain’s Private Quarters,” each named after a submarine Taguchi once crewed. The shared dormitory-style bedroom features capsule hotel-like beds reminiscent of compact bunks used by submariners. Additionally, the cylindrical shared room, called the “Ward Room,” creates the illusion of being inside a submarine with its rounded walls and adjustable red lights that simulate the nighttime ambiance.
As you step into Red Submarine Guesthouse, you will embark on a unique journey, immersing yourself in the experience of life aboard a submarine. From the carefully designed interiors to the attention to detail, this one-of-a-kind accommodation offers guests a truly unforgettable stay.
FAQ Section:
1. What is the Red Submarine Guesthouse?
The Red Submarine Guesthouse is a newly unveiled accommodation in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture. It aims to provide guests with an authentic submariner experience by replicating the interior of a submarine with meticulous attention to detail.
2. Where is the Red Submarine Guesthouse located?
The Red Submarine Guesthouse is situated in Kure, a historically renowned naval port in the East and home to a Maritime Self-Defense Force base.
3. What does the guesthouse offer?
The guesthouse offers accommodation for up to 15 guests. It has five private rooms known as the “Captain’s Private Quarters,” each named after a submarine. There is also a shared dormitory-style bedroom and a cylindrical shared room called the “Ward Room.”
4. How are the rooms designed?
The guesthouse rooms are designed to replicate the environment of a submarine. The shared dormitory-style bedroom features capsule hotel-like beds reminiscent of compact bunks used by submariners. The cylindrical shared room creates the illusion of being inside a submarine with its rounded walls and adjustable red lights that simulate the nighttime ambiance.
5. Who transformed the guesthouse into the Red Submarine?
Maho Kojima, the president of Akabiru 3C&Spa, transformed the building that housed the long-established public bath, Akabiru Onsen, into the Red Submarine Guesthouse. She meticulously renovated a space on the fourth floor with the advice of her father, Mikio Taguchi, a former submarine crew member of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Definitions:
– Submariner: A person who operates or serves on a submarine.
– MSDF: Maritime Self-Defense Force, the naval branch of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.
– Capsule hotel: A type of hotel accommodation where guests sleep in small, capsule-like units.
Related links:
– Red Submarine Guesthouse Official Website
– Experience Hiroshima: Kure
– Maritime Self-Defense Force Official Website