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Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
Hayakawa, Hayakawa
Welcome to Koshu Nishiyama Hot Spring, Keiunkan - an inn with free-flowing hot springs with 1,300 years of history. The history of the Keiunkan inn dates back 1,300 years to the year 705 AD (the 2nd year of the Keiun era), when Fujiwara Mahito founded the inn. Because it was founded in the Keiun era, the inn was thus named Keiunkan. The hot spring has flowed freely without interruption since then and is loved by many townsfolk, military commanders and cultured peoples as a secluded place deep in the mountains of the Kai region. Keiunkan, to this day, still embodies the unchanging hospitality of the heart of Japanese harmony for all of their guests. In the Guinness World Records, Keiunkan is certified as the world's most historical inn. - World's Longest-Standing Inn Founded in 705 AD -
History of Keiunkan
The Nishiyama Hot Spring, Keiunkan is said to have had many townsfolk and military commanders of the warring period visiting it. Amidst the unification of Japan after the warring period, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu visited twice. Later, it was called the secret hot spring of Takeda Shingen and Tokugawa Ieyasu. No matter how much time has passed, Keiunkan embodies the unchanging hospitality fueled by the spirit of Japanese harmony towards their guests.
Same Prefecture as World Heritage Site 'Mt. Fuji'
Keiunkan is located in Yamanashi Prefecture, the same prefecture as the World Heritage-listed Mt. Fuji, so perhaps you can view the grand sight of Japan's greatest sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji, while you make your way to the world's longest-standing inn, Keiunkan. *Mt. Fuji is not viewable from the facilities.
Hot Springs
This lodging brings you a moment of bliss with a luxurious bath with the free-flowing hot spring. Keiunkan has four open-air baths and two indoor baths for a total of six baths. There are four different sources of the natural hot spring, and the water has the properties of sodium, calcium nitrate and chloride spring (low alkaline properties) and is sourced from the chasm of the Earth, Fossa Magna, cultivated over eons of time. Please enjoy the hot springs; they also have a terrace setting for you to enjoy the view of the Yukawa ravine afterwards.
History of Keiunkan
The Nishiyama Hot Spring, Keiunkan is said to have had many townsfolk and military commanders of the warring period visiting it. Amidst the unification of Japan after the warring period, it is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu visited twice. Later, it was called the secret hot spring of Takeda Shingen and Tokugawa Ieyasu. No matter how much time has passed, Keiunkan embodies the unchanging hospitality fueled by the spirit of Japanese harmony towards their guests.
Same Prefecture as World Heritage Site 'Mt. Fuji'
Keiunkan is located in Yamanashi Prefecture, the same prefecture as the World Heritage-listed Mt. Fuji, so perhaps you can view the grand sight of Japan's greatest sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji, while you make your way to the world's longest-standing inn, Keiunkan. *Mt. Fuji is not viewable from the facilities.
Hot Springs
This lodging brings you a moment of bliss with a luxurious bath with the free-flowing hot spring. Keiunkan has four open-air baths and two indoor baths for a total of six baths. There are four different sources of the natural hot spring, and the water has the properties of sodium, calcium nitrate and chloride spring (low alkaline properties) and is sourced from the chasm of the Earth, Fossa Magna, cultivated over eons of time. Please enjoy the hot springs; they also have a terrace setting for you to enjoy the view of the Yukawa ravine afterwards.
How to get there?
From Minobu Station (JR Minobu Line), Main Exit: Board a bus bound for Narada and alight at the Nishiyama Onsen bus stop (about 90 min). It is less than 1 min on foot from there.

Shimobe Hotel
Minobu, Minobu
The Shimobe Hotel is nestled deep in a natural Japanese Red Pine forest. Guests are welcomed with a warm and relaxing atmosphere and two types of hot springs - a simple sulfur spring and the Shimobe Oku-no-Yu high-temperature spring.
How to get there?
From Kofu Station (JR Chuo Line): Take the JR Minobu Line bound for Fuji and get off at Shimobe-onsen Station. Immediate access from there.
By car: Exit the Chuo Expressway at Kofu-minami IC and continue along National Route 140 for about 20 km (about 25 min), then cross over the Shin Fujikawa-bashi Bridge. Then continue along Route 52 for about 25 km (about 35 min). Turn left at the Kamizawa intersection, cross the Tomiyama-bashi Bridge and continue for about 5 min.
By car: Exit the Chuo Expressway at Kofu-minami IC and continue along National Route 140 for about 20 km (about 25 min), then cross over the Shin Fujikawa-bashi Bridge. Then continue along Route 52 for about 25 km (about 35 min). Turn left at the Kamizawa intersection, cross the Tomiyama-bashi Bridge and continue for about 5 min.

Tanakaya Ryokan
Minobu, Minobu
Tables and chairs are available at the dining room.
Slippers are unnecessary throughout the building (yutabi socks are available).
Free shuttle service to Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple.
There are no elevators throughout the hotel building.
Slippers are unnecessary throughout the building (yutabi socks are available).
Free shuttle service to Minobu-san Kuon-ji Temple.
There are no elevators throughout the hotel building.
How to get there?
From JR Chuo Line Kofu Station: take JR Minobu Line express train bound for Shizuoka, From Minobu Station: 15 mins by Sanko Town Coach bound for Minobu-san, From Minobu-san bus stop: 2 mins on foot