The World’s Oldest Hotel Has Been In Business For Over 1,000 Years

The world’s oldest hotel currently runs as a hot-spring in Japan, called the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. This hotel has been in business since 705 A.D. and has been passed down through 52 generations of the same family. It is officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s oldest hotel still in business.

The guest list of the hotel is pretty stacked, including high-ranking politicians to samurai. It’s no secret as to why the guests of the hotel would want to visit. The hot springs aspect of the hotel has been in session since the original opening.

A man named Fujiwara Mahito founded the hotel and the descendants of his family line have been taking care of the hotel ever since. The hotel has had constant renovations and modernizations over the years, but it still stands as majestic as ever, nodding to the older ages.

While the hotel is not particularly large, containing 37 rooms total, it’s absolutely beautiful. It starts at $470 per night.

The hotel is a short drive away from Mount Fuji and you can also hear the sound of the river flowing from the front of the hotel. Breakfast is served in your own room and visitors can also drink the hot spring water.

Additionally, you can also take “open-air baths” and literally take a bath outside with a view of the scenery. It certainly sticks to Japanese tradition.

People are loving the world’s oldest hotel and are putting it on their bucket lists to visit.

Some people have already made their reservations for a visit! They’re definitely in for a treat.

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