https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan-worlds-oldest-hotel-intl-hnk/index.html
Tucked deep Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, 1,300-year-old Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has tatami floors, kimono-sporting staff, and signs in handwritten calligraphy.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/japanese-hotel-oldest-in-the-world
But in Japan, there's an inn that surpasses those places by centuries. Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a Japanese resort located in Hayakawa, not far from Mount Fuji, has been in business since 705

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/worlds-oldest-hotel-nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan-japan
The World's Oldest Hotel Has Been Dispensing Hospitality for More Than 1300 Years Japan's Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has been in operation since 705 CE. By Jake Rossen | Aug 28, 2023

https://www.uniqhotels.com/nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan/
Nishiyama Onsen. Keiunkan. The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan spa hotel was originally opened in 705 AD, and in 2011, it was declared the oldest hotel in the world by Guinness World Records (currently 1319 years old). Since its inception, the hotel has been owned and operated by the same family for 52 generations. The hotel was slowly modernized but

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/worlds-oldest-hotel-has-been-run-by-the-same-family-for-over-1300-years
The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan hotel has welcomed guests for over 1,300 years and was founded in 705 AD. To top it all off, the Japanese hot spring inn has been run by the same family for 52

https://mymodernmet.com/nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan-oldest-hotel-world-record-1300-years/
By Stephanie Chang on July 8, 2016. What is the secret to a long-lasting and successful business? Just ask the family who runs Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Kyoto, Japan, a hot springs hotel that has been operated by 52 generations of descendants for over 1,300 years. Recognized as the oldest inn in operation by the Guinness World Records, the

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan
Discover Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Hayakawa, Japan: The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishiyama_Onsen_Keiunkan
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Japanese: 西山温泉慶雲館, lit. 'Keiun-era Nishiyama Hot Spring') is an onsen in Yamanashi Prefecture.Founded in 705 by Fujiwara Mahito, it is a prime example of shinise ("long-established business") and perhaps the oldest independent company in operation following the acquisition of construction company Kongō Gumi in 2006.

https://fortune.com/2016/01/26/oldest-hotel-keiunkan/
The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has 37 rooms (some with open-air baths and another with a moon-viewing platform), along with a karaoke bar and a restaurant that serves locally-sourced koshu beef

https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/koukyo.html
Imperial Household Agency Visit Guide > Sites > Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace has served as the residential place of the successive Emperors since 1868. It contains the Imperial Residence and the Imperial Palace Complex, where His Majesty the Emperor undertakes official duties. Various ceremonies and public activities are held there too.

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That's the world's second oldest hotel. Wikipedia tells me it's located "in the Awazu Onsen area of Komatsu, in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan.". GaijinPot Travel tells me that Ishikawa is "Chubu's dignified cultural center.". Photo: Joshua Meyer. Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Hayakawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Hotel,_Tokyo
The Imperial Hotel (帝国ホテル, teikoku hoteru) is a hotel in Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda ward, Tokyo. It was created in the late 1880s at the request of the Japanese aristocracy to cater to the increasing number of Western visitors to Japan. The hotel site is located just south of the Imperial Palace grounds, next to the previous location of

https://www.oldtokyo.com/imperial-hotel-wright/
When a Tokyo old-timer recalls the Imperial Hotel [Teikoku Hoteru], they are, no doubt, remembering the luxury establishment that welcomed dignitaries and well-heeled visitors to Tokyo between 1923-1968, and which was known for two things: it famously survived the Great Kanto Earthquake only months after opening for business in June, 1923, and it was the most famous of six buildings in Japan

https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-other/in-pref-yamanashi/article-a0005186/
Springtime brings cherry blossoms and the songs of warblers, and mountains turn green in the summer.Bright oranges and reds decorate the foliage in autumn, and wintertime brings light snow and beautiful landscapes of the Hayakawa River.Keiunkan is an inn that offers a glimpse of nature as it appears in every season. This traditional ryokan is located deep in the mountains, about an hour away

https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-about/shisetsu/kokyo.html
Description. (The Suwanochaya) (Photo: Imperial Household Agency) The building of the garden adjacent to the Imperial Residence began in 1961 as a part of the construction of the Imperial Palace complex in accordance with the cabinet decision of 29 January 1960. The 210,000 square metres garden was completed in September 1968, and has been open

https://www.vogue.com/article/best-luxury-ryokan-onsen-japan
Ryokan, or traditional Japanese inns, are the pinnacle of Japanese hospitality. Here are 6 of the most luxurious ryokan with onsen (hot spring) baths in Japan.

https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1727/
Imperial Palace is the home of the Emperor of Japan and a symbol of the country's history and culture. Located in the heart of Tokyo, it is surrounded by moats and stone walls, and features beautiful gardens and museums. Visit Imperial Palace and discover the secrets and traditions of Japan's imperial family.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1066443-d302435-Reviews-Imperial_Hotel_Tokyo-Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
4.8. Value. 4.0. Travelers' Choice. Luxury hotel by the Imperial Palace. Founded in 1890, has welcomed celebrities by offering impeccable Japanese hospitality. Located in the central Tokyo; 5 minutes to Ginza shopping area by walk, 5 minutes to Tokyo station by taxi, 15 to 30 minutes to Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, and Ropponngi area by subway

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3017.html
The current Imperial Palace (皇居, Kōkyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station.It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.. Edo Castle used to be the seat of the Tokugawa shogun who ruled Japan from 1603 until 1867.In 1868, the shogunate was overthrown, and the

https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto
Set in a secret garden at the heart of a forest, Aman Kyoto rests a stone's throw from Kyoto's golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other Unesco World Heritage Sites. The resort is nonetheless a secluded world apart, with light-filled suites and pavilions set in tranquil glades and its steaming private onsen offering healing in the Aman Spa.

https://www.editionhotels.com/tokyo-toranomon/
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon features 206 guest rooms including 22 suites with iconic views of the Tokyo skyline. The hotel's design includes 3 restaurants, featuring a specialty restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking Tokyo Tower, an all-day dining venue and lobby lounge, 3 lounge bars, custom designed spa with 6 treatment rooms

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/tokyo/marunouchi-nihombashi/attractions/imperial-palace/a/poi-sig/1238764/1323602
Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace occupies the site of the original Edo-jō, the Tokugawa shogunate's castle. In its heyday this was the largest fortress in the world, though little remains today apart from the moat and stone walls. Most of the 3.4-sq-km complex is off limits, as this is the emperor's home, but join one of the free tours

https://www.tripsavvy.com/japan-onsen-the-complete-guide-4684151
Hot spring water varies from onsen to onsen. Onsen owners usually tout their baths as containing some kind of positive effects — medicinal, therapeutic, or beautifying. For example, the Takimotokan onsen in Hokkaido is home to five different springs, each with their own distinct benefits. The sodium spring supposedly softens your skin and