The world's oldest 1310-year hotel

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is a hot spring hotel in Hayakawa, Yamanashi, Japan. This is one of the most famous hotels in the "Sunrise country" but the interesting thing is that it is not famous for its beauty or service quality but for its age - more than 1300 years old!

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan - 1311-year-old hotel in Japan.

Indeed, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan officially opened from AD 705, ie it was 1311 years old. Since then, this hotel has never closed even for a day, it still works regardless of the situation of the world. It was not until 1997 that the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan was temporarily closed to renovate the interior and its accompanying buildings. Soon after, it continued to function as if nothing had happened.

Extensive picture of Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan.

Tea room overlooks the garden at Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan.

Outdoor bath .

. and indoor bath.

During her operation, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is run by a single family and has 52 generations of consecutive management of this hotel. This hotel is also a favorite retreat of many famous historical figures such as Japan's first Shogun - Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Guinness record for the oldest hotel in 2011.

In 2011, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records organization as the " World's oldest hotel". If you are a Japanese lover, visit Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan if you have the opportunity.

The hotel is located in a valley, so all doors can overlook the mountain.

The restaurant serves traditional Japanese meals

This is the entrance fountain.The water here comes from hot springs.

The hotel has 35 rooms, all furnishings are in traditional Japanese style.

When you feel tired, you can relax in the sauna.

The hotel is still open to serve those who really love it.Its owner loves his work, they are proud and happy to bring people a peaceful place.