Hōshi Ryokan, Traditional ryokan in Awazu Onsen, Komatsu, Japan
Hōshi Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn located in Awazu Onsen's thermal region, where guests stay in rooms with tatami mats and traditional furnishings. The establishment provides access to natural hot spring baths and serves traditional meals in designated spaces.
Founded in 718 by a disciple of Buddhist monk Garyo Hoshi, the inn has remained in continuous operation since its establishment. It has been passed down through 46 generations of the same family without interruption.
Guests wear traditional yukata robes during their stay and dine on kaiseki meals served in private rooms. These practices reflect Japanese hospitality customs that have been maintained here for centuries.
Visitors should know that futons are used for sleeping on tatami floors and traditional robes are worn during stays. The hot springs and meal times follow set routines, so it helps to familiarize yourself with the daily schedule beforehand.
The establishment holds the world record as the longest continuously family-operated hospitality business. This distinction makes it one of the most noteworthy institutions of its kind in the world.
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