The oldest hotel in Japan and the world: the age has long exceeded 1000 years, and it is still working (7 photos)

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is the oldest hotel in the world, despite more than a respectable age, continues to work.





Ryokan is a traditional Japanese style hotel built in 705 year. The building was owned by the heir to the assistant of the then emperor. What Interestingly, the owners have not changed in the history of the establishment. For more than 50 generations, the Fujiwara dynasty has continued to develop its amazing family business.



Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is built on hot springs that are popular not only with locals, but also with tourists from all over the world. peace. A pleasant bonus of the institution located in the city of Hayakawa, the picturesque mountain landscapes of Akaishi stand out.





The peak of the hotel's popularity fell on the period of wars, as they the participants wanted to improve their health on the waters, in a quiet secluded place.

The building is made in a classic Japanese style and includes 37 numbers. The atmosphere in them is typical minimalism with a national touch. A minimum of furniture, tatami mats, conciseness and rigor in everything.



Taking into account the changing realities, in 1997 the building was overhaul, but with the preservation of the architectural style and special identity. In 2005, each room was equipped with a bathroom. Water there served directly from hot springs. They also heat building.



In 2011, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan was recognized as the oldest hotel in the world. And this fact is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. The institution continues to adhere to the traditional identity, but with it keeps up with the times. Everything you need for a modern day is here. person for a comfortable stay, in each room: TV, refrigerator, of course, Wi-Fi.



The traditional baths that made the hotel famous are available as public and private use. Even on the territory equipped with a special platform for observing the night sky: stars and the moon contributes to complete relaxation and peace.



Would you like to spend a few days in peace and solitude? such a place, forgetting for a while about the vanity of the big world and the blessings civilizations that are not always so?