Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan - Guinness World Records as the oldest hotel in the world

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is a hot spring hotel in Hayakawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 705 AD, it is the oldest hotel and one of the oldest companies in operation. In 2011, the hotel was officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the oldest hotel in the world. It has been operated by 52 generations of the same family (including some heirs adopted in) since its founding.

Comments

1. Its not a world record.
2. this is not a video, it is by its very definition a slideshow.
3. i'd love to go there
4. Buzzfeed anyone?
5. Thanks to Mr. Navendu for unraveling the art of sustainable hospitality...Great info to industry
6. I fully intend to travel to Japan - Land of the Rising Sun. Thanks for highlighting this Hotel. It is serene and you can touch your soul by being in these surroundings
7. I'd really love to know the reason why'd someone (actually 6 people) give thumbs down to this great video about an amazing place with unparalleled history.......