The "Invitation Gate" of Meguro Gajoen is an entrance to the hotel section and banquet halls built in another large hall. The aim of the lighting plan is to make people gradually intoxicated while walking looking forward to coming merriment.
Due to the site's landform, the approach connecting the gate with the hotel and banquet halls was a little too long. However, lighting changed its meaning drastically to a fascinating hanamichi, actor's bridge to kabukistages. While corridor curves, illumination leads the guests to the Invitation Gate with its reflection in dark, serene water. People feel the moment coming, and seen beyond the gate is a clear bright space.
Lights in the water show the edges of the path. Two metal halide downlights and two embedded halogen spotlights are only fixtures installed in the ceiling, which in the dark contrast the massive roof and golden sculptures of the gate.
With a dramatic rhythm of light and dark, a lengthy approach turned into a passage of cheerful longing.
