Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (???????) is a hot spring hotel in Hayakawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 705 AD, it is the oldest hotel and one of the oldest companies in operation. In 2011, the hotel was officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the oldest hotel in the world. It has been continuously operated by 52 generations of the same family (including adopted heirs) for over 1,300 years.
The Keiunkan lies at the foot of the Akaishi Mountains. Since its foundation the hotel has had all its hot water sourced directly from the local Hakuho Springs. The hotel was last renovated in 1997 and has 37 rooms.
Video Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
See also
- Three Ancient Springs
- List of oldest companies - for several hundred notably old companies.
Maps Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
References
External links
- Official website in English
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