Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has been in business since 705, making it the oldest continuously operating hotel in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Even more impressive, the same family has been running this Ryokan built around a natural hot spring for its entire 1,300-year existence.
The hotel may be ancient, but the accommodations are made to satisfy the modern traveler. “Keiunkan provides visitors with a lovely mix of both age-old Japanese customs and sleek, contemporary design,” . Rooms feature views of the rugged countryside and a chef prepares meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients, while the four outdoor and two indoor baths are the perfect place to let your cares melt away.
The hotel may be ancient, but the accommodations are made to satisfy the modern traveler. “Keiunkan provides visitors with a lovely mix of both age-old Japanese customs and sleek, contemporary design,” . Rooms feature views of the rugged countryside and a chef prepares meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients, while the four outdoor and two indoor baths are the perfect place to let your cares melt away.
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