Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

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Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is a historic hot spring hotel located in Hayakawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Established in 705 AD, it is recognized as the world's oldest hotel. The facility offers traditional Japanese accommodations and features several natural hot spring baths.

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Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has been operated by the same family for over 50 generations. The hotel incorporates traditional Japanese architectural styles, with wooden structures and tatami mat flooring. Surrounded by the Japanese Alps, it provides access to natural hot spring baths that are fed by nearby geothermally heated underground springs. Visitors can reach the hotel via Yamanashi public transport, with buses connecting from Minobu Station.