Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has been open for 1310 years and has entered the Guinness Book of Records
On the slopes of Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, rises a very special hotel: the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. This hotel is not only the oldest in Japan, but the oldest in the world, since it is open for 1310 years Or from 705 and so far he has earned the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest hotel.
Without a doubt, from the outside the Keiunkan constitutes an example of classical japanese architecture, but the interior of the hotel is equipped with all comforts and matches the oriental tradition with modernity. The hotel's website, both in Japanese and English, shows what its qualities are very old structure.
Undoubtedly, the six thermal baths with which the Keiunkan is equipped represent a classic element to immerse yourself in the oldest Japanese culture, given the beneficial effects that the waters have always had on the mind and body, and the structure has four exteriors and two interiors. The rooms, however, are very modern and spacious, and are equipped with all comforts, from TV to air conditioning.
Without a doubt, what makes the structure even more special is the place where it was built: Hayakawa, at the foot of Mount Fuji. In this region, nature lovers can appreciate the beauty of the lakes, caves e waterfalls that characterize famous people Five Lakes Region. To see the different lakes in the area more quickly, excursions are organized, upon reservation. mini cruises lasts about thirty minutes: the peculiarity of the boats used is that the bottom is glass so that passengers can admire the depths of the lake's waters.
However, this region is not only famous for its natural beauty, but also because it represents the cradle of the oldest Japanese culture, which has always captured the attention of visitors with its timeless charm. In the area, and particularly in the city of Fuji-Yoshida, there are very old museums and sanctuaries and the most famous, that of Kitaguchihongu-Fuji-Sengen-jinja, was built precisely to ask the deity for protection against the eruption of the volcano.
Furthermore, for the most athletic, staying at the Keiunkan is a starting point to climb Mount Fuji, an experience as beloved and symbolic as it is arduous, despite the numerous trails that facilitate the climb. In about six hours you should reach the top, but the harsh climate of the place makes the climb only practicable at the end of summer. In fact, the mountain is open from July 1 to August 28.
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