There are new hotels, seasonal hotels, family hotels or large hotel chains all over the world. But, we also have Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, which in the Guinness Book of Records is registered as the oldest hotel in the world, with 1315 years of service to customers.
This hotel is located in the mountainous region of Akaishi, Japan, two hours from Mount Fuji. Besides being the oldest hotel, it is interesting that it has been run by the same family for 52 generations. Something truly unique in the business world.
According to business experts from Kyoto University, dedication, respect for tradition and care for the passing of heritage from ancestors to future generations help to understand the phenomenon of "shinise", the so-called "traditional institutions" in Japan.
The hotel has 37 rooms and its main attraction is the spas, known as "onsen" in Japan. The hotel was renovated in 1997 to offer more comfort to guests, but retained its ancient architecture, offering a unique and typically Japanese experience.
The location of the hotel, surrounded by mountains, offers absolute relaxation and a special experience. It is precisely the Haya River, which gives the city its name, that flows through the center of the city and surrounds the hotel.
The 4-storey building combines modern steel structures with typical wooden ones to maintain the atmosphere of quiet hospitality, so appreciated by customers and which has allowed the hotel to stay open for so long.
The price of one night in one of his rooms is around 400 euros.