Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan - Hayakawa
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5-star hot spring ryokan with a 1300-year Guinness World Record legacy in Hayakawa
Historic Legacy
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest continuously operating hot spring ryokan, with a history dating back to 705 AD. Over 1300 years, this ryokan has hosted emperors, shoguns, and daimyos. The current building, a four-storey wooden structure, preserves the traditional ryokan aesthetic while offering modern comforts.
Rooms & Baths
All rooms at Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan provide individual natural hot spring baths, with water sourced directly from the onsen. The Japanese-Style Suite Room with Hinoki Bath offers a traditional tatami space and a private cypress wood bath. Guests can also enjoy river views and the Japanese garden from their suites, with flat-screen TVs and fridges included.
Dining
On-site dining at Keiunkan features locally sourced ingredients, including A5 rank Koshu beef prepared by an award-winning chef. Multi-course kaiseki dinners and Asian breakfasts are served in private dining rooms assigned to each room. The menu changes seasonally, highlighting produce from the Minami Alps region.
Wellness & Hot Springs
The ryokan offers six onsen baths in total: two outdoor, two indoor, and two private baths that can be reserved. Guests can use the sauna and the on-site spa for additional relaxation treatments. The natural hot spring water is free-flowing and rich in minerals, with the source located on the property.
Location & Activities
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is situated in the Hayakawa valley, within Minami Alps National Park, near Mount Kita and Asahi Mountain. A free shuttle service from Minobu Railway Station brings guests to the ryokan. On-site activities include a karaoke room, and guests can explore the small village of Narada, a five-minute bus ride away.
- Historic Legacy: Guinness World Record for oldest hot spring ryokan, operating since 705 AD
- In-Room Hot Springs: Natural free-flowing bath water in every room
- Dining: A5 Koshu beef and locally sourced kaiseki courses
- Wellness: Six onsen baths, sauna, and on-site spa facilities
- Location: Surrounded by Minami Alps National Park
- Additional Amenities: Electric vehicle charging, valet parking, karaoke room
Essential information about Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
| 💵 Lowest room price | 450 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 16.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 132.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Shizuoka, FSZ |
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