Sabo ○△□
A serene oasis in the city, beautifully nourishing
for both mind and body.
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Soft light, plants that mirror the seasons,
the stillness of stone, the warmth of wood.
A corner of the city, wrapped in nature.

Receive the bounty of the season,
and taste each ingredient just as it is.

Breathe deeply, let your shoulders relax.
In harmony with nature, return to your true self.

An everyday moment
where mind and body quietly unwind.

Materials speak a singular spatial beauty

Single-slab counter on the second floor of the main house

Single-Slab Counter
Main House, 2F

The second-floor counter of the main house is crafted from a carefully selected single slab of walnut. Its expression shifts with the angle of the light, and the wood, deepening with time, lends the space a quiet presence.

Ibushi-gin smoked silver roof-tile flooring

Smoked Silver
Roof-Tile Flooring

The floor features ibushi-gin (smoked silver) roof tiles by Yamamoto Kawara Kogyo of Nara. Each tile has its own character, giving the space a quiet depth and a lingering, distinctive charm.

Jet-black plaster finish of the single-story house

Jet-Black Plaster
Single-Story House

The white walls and black exterior were crafted by plasterer Kusumi Sakan. Layered coat by coat while reading the temperature and humidity, the jet-black finish creates deep elegance and a serene presence.

Single-stone long table in the single-story house

Single-Stone
Long Table

A long table generously made from a single piece of India Black granite. Its deep, hand-polished sheen reflects the garden scenery, giving the space a sense of openness.

Kurotani washi paper walls on the second floor of the main house

Kurotani Washi Walls
Main House, 2F

The walls are covered in handmade washi paper by the artisans of Kurotani. Its expression subtly changes with the light and viewing angle, bringing a quiet richness to the space.

Solid Yoshino cedar counter on the first floor of the main house

Solid Yoshino Cedar Counter
Main House, 1F

A counter made from 200-year-old Yoshino cedar. Its smooth touch and a luster that deepens with use add a quiet warmth to the space.

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