Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
The Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan spa hotel was originally opened in 705 AD, and in 2011, it was declared the oldest hotel in the world by Guinness World Records (currently 1319 years old).
Since its inception, the hotel has been owned and operated by the same family for 52 generations.
The hotel was slowly modernized but retained its colorful charm and unique demeanor as the generations passed.
With the hotel's modernization, the rooms were equipped with all the modern amenities you could ask for without sacrificing the calm and relaxing ambiance.
The main entrance to the world's longest-standing hot spring inn with snowy peaks of the fourth tallest mountain in Japan, Mount Aino.
The 1,319-year-old hotel lies at the foothills of the Akaishi Mountains, and during autumn, the trees and vegetation turn into a festival of colors.
During your stay at the hot springs at the base of the mountains, you can enjoy the same caliber of legendary hospitality experienced by noble samurai, famed shogun, and tourists for over a thousand years.
The traditional interior features Tatami mats and classic art decorations that are typical for ryokans in Japan.
The interior space opens to nature when the sliding doors move to the side.
The hotel restaurant offers unique Miyama Kaiseki meals, seafood from Sanga, and some of the best Koshu beef in the entire world.
Kitadake Suite has a free-flowing open-air bath and a balcony overlooking the river.
The hotel boasts several hot springs that have been recognized internationally for their relaxing and curative properties.
After checking into your beautiful Japanese hotel room, you can take a dip in their hot springs, which are gunning for another Guinness World Record for the most productive hot spring in the world (pumping over 1,630 liters per minute).
Romantic outdoor thermal bath with lush green forest view. Keiunkan has six pools, four open-air baths, and two indoor baths.
The hotel has four different sources of healing mineral waters sourced from Hikou Springs.
The picture-perfect Japanese garden of Keiunkan, where guests can rejuvenate.
Yamanashi Prefecture is home to many mountains, including Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan.
