The World Record of being ‘Oldest Hotel’ has been achieved by Hōshi Ryokan from Komatsu, Japan.

Hōshi is the world’s oldest hotel and is owned and run by the same family for 46 generations so far.Its famous hot springs have been refreshing and revitalizing its patrons for no less than 1291 years. Founded by a Buddhist disciple; Hōshi is not only world’s oldest hotel but also the world’s oldest continuously-operating business.