Shotengai Hotel Kō Ōtsu Hyakkumachi is a distinctive accommodation facility completed in 2018, designed by architect Yoshiji Takehara of Muyu Architects. Located in the historic Hyakkumachi shopping district in central Ōtsu, Shiga Prefecture, this hotel represents an innovative approach to preserving and revitalizing traditional streetscapes. The building thoughtfully integrates modern hospitality functions with the existing architectural fabric of the district, creating a harmonious blend of contemporary design and local heritage. This project exemplifies contemporary Japanese architecture's commitment to sustainable urban regeneration and community-centered design.