Ryokan Ohana Zanen Cikin Otal by Uds Ltd.

Ryokan Ohana Zanen Cikin Otal by Uds Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Zinariya in Cikin Gida Competition Category.

ZinariyaCikin Gida· 2026

Ryokan Ohana Zanen Cikin Otal

by Uds Ltd.

Client: UDS Ltd.

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Zinariya Winner in Cikin Gida Category

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The Design

About Ryokan Ohana Zanen Cikin Otal

Ryokan Ohana wani gidan masauki ne na gargajiya wanda yake cikin wani wuri mai ban sha'awa da kasa ta ayyana a Yanagawa, kasar Japan. Ginin mai hawa hudu yana da fadin fili gaba daya na murabba'in mita 3,859.95 kuma yana da dakunan baki 20 a rukuni takwas, wadanda girmansu yake tsakanin murabba'in mita 34 zuwa 87. An sake gina nau'o'in daki uku tare da kiyaye ginshikan bene na asali, katakon sama na kofa, madogaran kofa da kayan rufi. Ana amfani da sana'o'in hannu na gida kamar fitilun Yame, dutsen Yame, tabarmin tatami na ciyawar rush da fentin bakin filasta. Dakunan baki suna ba da damar kallon lambun da aka gyara da kuma gidan tarihi.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Zinariya

Zanen Ryokan Ohana Zanen Cikin Otal ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Zinariya, wata karramawa mai matuƙar daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na matakin farko, masu ban mamaki kuma na musamman. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Zinariya ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire ne masu sababbin abubuwa sosai, masu hangen nesa kuma masu haske mai ban sha'awa waɗanda ke nuna hazaƙa, hikima da ƙwarewar masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Ryokan Ohana Zanen Cikin Otal ya zama ƙirƙira mai yabo sosai, mai kafa yanayi kuma babba wacce ke kawo ƙima da ba a taɓa ganin irinta ba. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Zinariya aiki ne mai ban mamaki, mai daraja wanda ke amfanar fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani sosai kuma yana kai iyakokinsu gaba. Zanen Ryokan Ohana Zanen Cikin Otal yana haifar da tsananin sha'awa, yana tada soyayya ga aiki, yana ƙarfafa ƙirƙira kuma yana burge mu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Tachibana family, feudal lords of the Yanagawa Domain, lived at the Yanagawa Domain Lord Tachibana Residence, also known as Ohanaya. After the war, they converted their private residence into a ryokan complete with a restaurant. The renovated Ryokan Ohana is the Shotokan accommodation building constructed within the nationally designated site. The spatial design, based on the concept of conveying authenticity, aims to establish a lasting connection for the next 100 years.
Dimensions & Packaging: The four-storey hotel has a total floor area of 3,859.95 square metres. It offers 20 guest rooms, spanning eight categories and ranging in size from 34 to 87 square metres. This variety caters for a range of guests, including couples, friends, families and groups. The restaurant has been operating from this location since 1950. Seventy-five years on, the Tachibana family's story is reflected in the restaurant's locally sourced cuisine.
Tags: Hotel, Design, Japan, History, Culture, Traditional, Fukuoka , Yanagawa, Locality, Ryokan
Production Technology: The space evokes warmth within the dignified ambience of a samurai residence, while maintaining continuity with the designated cultural assets of the grand hall and traditional restaurant. Three of the eight guest room types have been reconstructed whilst preserving original features such as the floor pillars, lintels, thresholds, and ceiling materials. These incorporate local industries and traditional crafts including Yame lanterns, Yame stone, rush-grass tatami mats, and black plaster.
Design Challenge: Our renovation aimed to create a space where guests could experience and appreciate the authentic more profoundly. This was achieved by removing decorative elements to make the authentic stand out more prominently. The logo has been redesigned using handwritten characters by Fumiko, the 16th generation of the Tachibana family. We have also redesigned the website to convey the history of Ohanaya and the atmosphere of Yanagawa, building anticipation even before visitors arrive.
Research: The project team researched Yanagawa's history and culture, aiming to incorporate these elements into the design to convey the region's appeal more widely.The spatial composition within the grounds was studied, with guest rooms laid out to frame views of the gardens and residences beyond the windows, creating an environment where guests can fully appreciate the value of staying within the cultural heritage site. We aim to contribute to the community and create a place cherished by many.
Inspiration: The entrance has been designed to make guests feel as if they are staying in a special place, while also blending in with the neighbouring cultural site. At the front of the lobby is the restored historic Imperial Garden courtyard, which features a symbolic arrangement of stones that were used to build the cultural property. The guest rooms are arranged to provide views of the gardens and the residence beyond, further enhancing the experience of staying within a cultural heritage site.
Project Duration: The project began in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in March 2023, opening on 11 January 2025.
Yanagawa City is a popular tourist destination renowned for its canals and river rafting.
Ohana is an accommodation facility run by the Tachibana clan, who have governed the area for over 400 years.
It offers a rare opportunity to stay within the grounds of a 23,000 square metres site designated as a National Scenic Beauty.
Operation Flow: By collaborating with local artisans and businesses, we have established a system whereby the property is updated in partnership with the community whenever repairs are required.
We aim to preserve traditional techniques and skills to ensure that the rich heritage and culture of Yanagawa and its surrounding areas endure for the next century.
We minimise environmental impact by using natural materials and organic amenities.
Team Members: Producer :Yusaku Takahashi , Mao Sawada, Suzuka Kawakami / UDS Ltd.
Interior Design：Tetsuya Akaiwa, Ayaka Sato / UDS Ltd.
Image Credits: IMAGE CREDITS:
Image #1 to #5:Photographer Satoshi Asakawa,2024