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Friday, May 29, 2020

The oldest hotel in the world






The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Yamanashi, Japan, holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest hotel in the world. The hot-spring hotel sits at the foot of the stunning Akaishi Mountains and has been in operation since it was founded by Fujiwara Mahito in 705 A.D. Since then, it’s been in the hands of some 52 generations of the same family for more than 1,300 years.
Keiunkan has 35 rooms. All guest rooms are designed with great care for Japanese tradition.
The building frame is made of strong steel bars, but the interior is a pure Japanese-style room that values ​​the taste of wood.
All rooms have baths with hot springs.

Hayakawa / Yukawa Valley.

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

That is amazing and such a beautiful place.

Susan Kane said...

begun and maintained by the same family? That is dedication.

Lady Di Tn said...

Must have been redone several times as I do believe steel was not around in 705AD. Have a wonderful weekend. Peace

Mari said...

That's incredible! And beautiful too!

Debbie said...

isn't it just amazing, such a beautiful setting!!!