Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is an onsen ryokan near Minami-Alps, Japan.[1] Wikidata describes it as “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”. It opened in 705. It stands about 16 km from the centre of Minami-Alps.[3]

Overview

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Japanese: 西山温泉慶雲館, lit. 'Keiun-era Nishiyama Hot Spring') is an onsen ryokan (Japanese hot spring inn) in Yamanashi Prefecture. Founded in 705 by Fujiwara no Mahito, it is a prime example of shinise ("long-established business") and perhaps the oldest independent company in operation following the acquisition of construction company Kongō Gumi in 2006.

From “Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]

History and building

The onsen ryokan opened in 705. [1]

Location

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Measured in a straight line, the onsen ryokan is 16 km from the centre of Minami-Alps. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), about 79 km from the centre of Minami-Alps.[4]

It is one of 3 hotels in and around Minami-Alps recorded in Wikidata, 2 of which have an article in Innpedia.[5] Of the 2 with a recorded opening date, it is the earliest.

See also

References

  1. ^ Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Q7040843). Wikidata. CC0.
  2. ^ Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-03-30.
  3. ^ Minami-Alps (Q824000). Wikidata. CC0.
  4. ^ Airports. OurAirports. Public domain.
  5. ^ Hotels in Minami-Alps. Wikidata. CC0.

Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.

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