How the World's Oldest Hotel Survived 1300 Years ★ ONLY in JAPAN

[@posposu21]

2回泊まったことがあります。値段はそこまで高くありませんが、温泉も食事も部屋もサービスも、どれも一級品でした。とても良かったです。また泊まりに行きたいです。

[@kezbot2]

The ultimate example of business resilience 👏👏 what an incredible history

[@raymondcenteno5835]

I'm really amazed that the ryokan was able to continue operating despite all of the events that has happened: numerous natural disasters, succession issues, among others. I think it would be really cool to say that you've stayed at the oldest hotel in the world. Do they display the Guinness award in the hotel grounds?

[@onlyinjapan]

They do, they let me take it outside for the opening 😂 it’s at the reception desk.

[@zainmudassir2964]

Survived word war 2!

[@mikeohawk95]

Aka workd oldest hotel even to tokyos robotic attractions all ready to go, even as long lasting as Native American lands

[@larrylaffer3246]

It's definitely withstood whatever Murphy's Law could throw at it.

[@mikeohawk95]

@@larrylaffer3246 yet building was remade like the Buddha statue south of Kyoto n east of Osaka

[@carolineindacityphx]

This ryokan is a true testament to the phrase, changing with the times, and adaptability. Another great video. I watched the other episode by another KZbinr, but I liked this one because it was more personable. I especially enjoyed seeing Kanae and Leo, enjoying family time. Very sweet. ❤️😍🥰

[@LoonaticOrbit]

Wow, the dedication the owners and employees have for this place is simply amazing to see.

[@onlyinjapan]

I’m so glad you noticed it. It’s so far from places like the supermarket and school, you really give up a lot to work here. It’s a beautiful spot to enjoy hot springs but I can imagine hard to live. To do a 5 star classy job too says so much about the ryokan’s culture here.

[@Hay8137g]

@@onlyinjapanno it just means that Japan had been brutal with survival and racists.

[@JenS821]

John, I have been following your channel for years! You never fail to highlight Japan in a way that makes the county and its people, relatable but really providing a feeling of connection to others. From different prefectures, towns, cities, islands and history. I have learned so much. I wish the new owner continued success and I hope to one day visit his Ryokan.

[@onlyinjapan]

Thank you so much for watching for so long! I really loved making this and everything I put up - Japan is so awesome as a home (for 25 years) 🏡 and I’m glad we can share it together here ٩(^‿^)۶

[@helloall4400]

@@onlyinjapanhey John I’m also a long time follower of your channel. I served as a marine in Okinawa for 3 years and I would absolutely love seeing you do a bunch of videos on the ryukyu islands if possible. Thank you 🙏

[@persnikitty3570]

Simply amazing, and thank you for all you do for us. That water pressure was absurd, and testament towards how blessed they are with their location.

[@onlyinjapan]

They are trying to get the record for most water pressure I think 😂 💦

[@jason_from_canada]

Such an interesting history! I really enjoyed musical choices as they fit the episode perfectly and really added to the stories being told. Thanks John! 👍♨

[@aryogono6338]

Just wow. 😮1300 years old. Literally over a milenia. Another perfect example of what you can find "Only in Japan". 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@stanross6627]

Wow ! What an amazing legacy, over 1300 years old ! Definitely a bucket list place to visit! Best wishes on many many more years success!

[@dalejay8901]

A masterpiece! History, cultural tradition, economic case history - all woven together with superb editing.

[@tkyap2524]

Lasted since 705 AD. Fantastic feat despite upheavals of one kind or the other. When you stick to your core business, the chances of success are there.

[@anthonylamesa7619]

This is so nice. In any other country, this kind of place would be an awful tourist trap. In Japan, it's still a strong business offering excellent value-for-money to guests.

[@c0o1]

Yet another fantastic episode! Thank you very much for keeping us excited to return to Japan!

[@jkoadventures7401]

Excellent historical video! So much information in this episode, plus the video clarity is fantastic. Thank you for educating us about this treasure! 💞💞💞

[@LeaningTowerOfCheese]

John I tell everyone I know about this channel in the hopes that they will come here and get hooked on your content the way I did. I really enjoyed the music you chose, especially during the stay experience. You honestly deserve way more attention for the work you're doing here. When I watch your videos I get motivated to learn more about Japan and I think that is why you are a great teacher.

[@DC9848]

Splendid episode, thank you for continuing to make these gems for us!

[@mmhope9411]

Thank you for sharing this with us! It's now become one of my favourite videos.

[@Pebbles2639]

Thanks for the awesome video John great as always! I am definitely adding this to my bucket list! If I had known about this earlier I would of tried to squeeze it into my trip in a few days.

[@CameronDyerCreative]

I love how you always show such traditional amazing places that dont get put out often!! Keep up with the great videos 😁

[@Lifeperhour94]

What a beautiful hotel and such a humble proud owner.

[@vasilikonstan]

John! I loved it! You did such a great job putting this together. The pacing, the cinematography, the story... It was a pure delight to watch and I will definitely have to watch it at least one more time.

[@TotallyTrivial-xm7qj]

Another great video, John! Amazed after this many years, you’re still able to find a hidden nugget like this. Great production value as always! How do we get your more subscribers?!

[@hellohi821]

Lovely video! What it takes for a business to remain for 1300 years, and a wonderful place to stay today. 👍

[@malakangel9322]

John , it’s always a delight to watch your unique perception of Japan!

[@astroboy3507]

Yes I remember on go 1,300 years old is quiet amazing history!!! We will be going to 🗻mt Fuji in about 8 weeks time!!! Nicely done vid John!!!👍🏻

[@spacejunk2494]

I can’t get enough of this story. I feel like your making this story a bit short. But I love stories like this, with such long history. I would of loved to see the inside of the old hotel. But if its gone, its gone.

[@onlyinjapan]

I’d have to do 1 hour or more to cover all 1300 years 😂 there are more old things in Japan than maybe anywhere else to tell stories about. I think this channel has a reputation for getting to the historical roots a bit more than others who might see it being boring. Nothing is boring if you have rocking music in the background 👨🏼‍🎤🤙

[@ma.esther9637]

My favourite country. Never get tired visiting this beautiful and peaceful country. Best of the best❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@007007gf]

Wonderful historic onsen. What a room with private onsen and a serene view. Food with gold. Poor Joe with the fish. Kanae and Rio looked happy. Great video. Thanks John.

[@01seiyer74]

素晴らしいです。お風呂と景色、シンプルな料理もよい。

[@bronp1457]

John, we have watched your content for years and you never disappoint. We are heading back to Japan April 15 and so excited. Your videos kept us going through covid. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Psychol-Snooper]

The production value of your videos is so high. The highest of any of my subscriptions by far. It's painful that you get so few views. It's clearly a sign that KZbin is failing it's creators and viewers.

[@onlyinjapan]

I need to post more and I’ll be finding some help with camera and editing this year to do that. Thank you for the sincere words and I’ve got many good stories coming up, many already filmed.

[@nunodeazevedo]

True, they are always promoting and recomending trending goofy videos

[@nunodeazevedo]

And Yes John u love your videos get them flowing ;) if I was a good editor I would offer my work and move there hehehe

[@Psychol-Snooper]

@@onlyinjapan I'm sure the IMPOSSIBLY rapid growth of AI will reach KZbin soon and will get the right content to the right users. I'm certain your efforts will pay off. I cannot wait for the future. :)

[@Psychol-Snooper]

@@nunodeazevedo The AI KZbin uses is rather old tech by AI standards, and you really have to "game" it to get it to suit your tastes. Even then, when they change something you might need to start again (a bit.) Make sure to tell KZbin AI that you are not interested in a video, or even not to recommend a channel if you know it's content you will NEVER like. Liking and disliking videos helps as well. I hope you don't mind me trying to be helpful. :)

[@CptFitzgerald]

The stories you find are always so amazingly good. I've been watching your content for at least seven years and you still blow my mind. How do you do it?

[@krystalshepherd4582]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@varnlestoff]

I love open air hottubs, etc. The contrast between chilly air and hot relaxing water is the best. If you've never felt a cool winter breeze rush past your shoulders as you sit in hot water, you need to some day.

[@biancajune8963]

Very informative and fun to watch. I'm amazed with the history and also on how important the water source was along with the focus to run the hotel. Amazing indeed.

[@onlyinjapan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewfranklin8574]

Wow!! The hotel has witnesses so many era and still stand. No words can describe it.

[@carstenfischer5098]

Thanks I immediately felt that this is a must see and do for 2 friends and I when We are going to Japan for the first time ever this April. I am falling more and more in love with this amazing country. Love from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@Chalo-ng3nv]

That was beautiful. Thank you

[@bobfranklin2572]

Fantastic to see you and the family having such a genuinely nice time. You covered the history with fantastic detail and respect too as always. Another masterpiece by John! 🫡

[@onlyinjapan]

We loved it and Kawano-san’s kindness turned our family into regular customers!

[@arceus54321]

came here from the recent stream. great video john

[@em0jr]

Thanks for sharing this treasure. I have to put this on my list of, "Places to Visit".

[@kimt9978]

How such meticulously produced and high quality interesting videos such as this one doesn’t have ten times the views is a mystery and a shame. KZbin should be promoting this high quality content and the excellent channel Thank you for such wonderful videos

[@MrRolandMichel]

JD, another great job and well done sir! Thanks for the heads-up to this very unique stay, will put it on my list... growing longer by the week!

[@michaelcasino8517]

I don’t know why this channel doesnt have million subscribers? Awesome vid

[@onlyinjapan]

I started over. We’ll get there again ٩(^‿^)۶

[@sharalynn5242]

That looked exactly like the room I stayed in! Number 305!

[@SarelBezuidenhout]

I really appreciate this Video! It's nice to learn some history about Japan!

[@tylerarriola1831]

Been enjoying your videos since the old channel days, John. They’ve always transported me to Japan for some minutes out of my day, so thank you and keep making content! One day I hope I can leave California and travel around Japan and stay at Nisiyama and learn about all the history. ♥️

[@jasoncheung2386]

Thanks a lot for this great video! Hopefully someday I can go visit this place.

[@jmorin6620]

If my son gets stationed in Japan, I know where I'm going on my next international trip. So neat!

[@BelloBudo007]

Ryokans are one of my most favourite things about Japan. The first is undoubtedly the Japanese people. They are marvellous. A Ryokan has Onsen & wonderful Japanese people working there. Therefore it's a 'must do' for every trip to Japan. The history & location of Keiunkan excites me. I will certainly try my best to visit.

[@Rowdysnake]

Wow! I just saw this video but it’s so crazy, I actually stayed here just a few days before you posted the video! It was an amazing night, definitely loved reserving the private Onsen for myself.

[@onlyinjapan]

Oh wow! I’m sure the staff is happy to be busy again. All hotels / ryokan struggled without international travelers. Glad you had a great time!

[@csh182]

I absolutely love your videos Mr. Daub! Always very informative and entertaining! Can’t wait till the next one. I’ll be visiting Japan this summer, and I hope to run into you, take it easy.

[@shannondore]

What an amazing place. Just to stay somewhere with so much history but then you have the hot spring baths and that beautiful view. Absolutely stunning.😊

[@annafieduna9588]

Loved it. I certainly will try to stay there when I come to Japan

[@onlyinjapan]

Please do! Very friendly staff and the baths and food are wonderful - it really is an adventurous getaway to Japan’s southern alps! The village next to it is really nice for lunch, world heritage recognized cafe there.

[@jarihult]

Interesting video ,the hotel itself still looks great 😎Thank you for sharing John 🙂👍!!!

[@awesomejust100]

incredible! Great story telling once again John!

[@armandharaidun7637]

Great and high quality info. Thank's John. Greetings from Romania !! 👍👍

[@onlyinjapan]

Thanks! Just talked with my friend in Cluj! I hope we can visit soon. I need more Țuică ٩(^‿^)۶ and good sarmale! 🇷🇴

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I have watched your videos for a number of years and enjoy seeing different parts of Japan. I thank you for posting this video and reminds when I visited Beppu in 2011.

[@meloon5876]

Thk u for showing this awesome historic inn. Will definitely go

[@davebrunero5529]

Sounds like a place that would be an honor to visit and stay for a few days/week.

[@densha63]

I just love the dedication to quality! I have not tried visiting a ryokan even if I have visited Japan for 3x times now. This looks so relaxing. Incredible story of the hotel as well.

[@suleymardominguez5703]

Hello John! I have been following your journey across Japan since 2015. Your family is so beautiful and I feel so emotional time has passed by so quickly. I am now 21 years old and I am finally starting to plan my trip to Japan. Hopefully soon after I graduate from university. Thank you so much for all the videos and resources that will help with my journey too.

[@ninadsheth8422]

The real fujiwara shogunate! The food is incredible in the hot spring unreal. 🗾 Is so special....

[@kennixox262]

Looks so relaxing. Looking for my next trip to Japan.

[@Multi2794]

awesome video !

[@sketchyniso]

what a awesome spot, that natural hot water is so cool lol id for sure go try look in that cave

[@RCT3Crashes100]

I'm currently in the planning stage for a trip to Japan within the next year or two, and I know for sure that I'll definitely be visiting here. This hotel has a fascinating history!

[@onlyinjapan]

It’s an amazing place, can feel the history walking around - go to the village with the world heritage cafe!

[@davidlenders7649]

What an amazing piece of true Janese history. Arigato. ❤🙏

[@glynnpooke]

John I love how you find fantastic stories I never knew. Amazing Place and owner.

[@jayland1507]

This hotel interview is amazing!

[@robertdubois2685]

Great video John, nice to see you and family getting a short vacation while enjoying the ryokan and hot springs.

[@deenzmartin6695]

interesting. i hope they continue to stay in business for a very long time.

[@yilunyou7391]

We simply need more frequent videos from you John!🤩

[@onlyinjapan]

Working on it!

[@garcurran5079]

Such a wonderful narrator and editor, love these episodes, suits you John

[@TryinaD]

Just watched this after Tom Scott’s video! Love to see this more in depth narration

[@Brandania_moble]

Adding to my visit list for next year! Thank you 🥰

[@aakashnand6700]

Your videos are informative. Please keep them coming more frequently

[@lvjungle2840]

Wow amazing!

[@migzllander91]

this should be added to my life's bucket list 🙏

[@MrSifaperdire]

I hope you had a relaxing time wirh your beautiful family, I envy you a lot for everything you can see and experience! Thanks for the video though

[@Blake44b]

Fantastic episode. I've always loved this type from you.

[@zakkwylde72]

Great and interesting video John! so much history there!!! would be great the spend a weekend there...

[@MeThorvald]

It's totally awe inspiring, both the ryokan itself (and their history) and the scenery. Simply amazing place and would love to spend a night or two there, sometime in the future. Also - no offence meant - at 6:42, I've got flashbacks to the "Japanese Snow Monkey Hot Spring Experience" episode. That must've been a total bliss to be able to soak there for a little bit 😀

[@onlyinjapan]

Check out the GINZAN ONSEN video I made and that should remind you more of that one 😂 🙈 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqjOcpeom8uhj6c

[@F0bius]

Tom Scott released a video on the hotel two weeks ago 🙂

[@onlyinjapan]

It was a good video. I filmed this more than 2 months ago and was surprised to see it 😂 I hope this video added to it in a new way. No story that’s 1300 years old can be covered in 13 minutes or less. I believe having two voices on this is an asset to viewers. Keiunkan is such a humble place, they deserve a lot of attention for their hard work.

[@satao6463]

I'd loved to work there❤. It's history is truly impressive!

[@trevorstockwell8290]

Seriously wow, I would love to stay at this beautiful hotel and it shows great respect he had for the current owner of the hotel. He choose him because he was the best for the job, it just suxs that it couldn't b a direct family member not that the current owner isn't great

[@anantnarayandash4629]

Thanks John for these amazing videos.

[@Peso255]

Been here, and I wish I got to try all the bath sites, sadly you can only dip so often for a night's stay. 😢

[@steshka1015]

Amazing story! Good, they did not quit doing the business. More amazing to trustfully pass it on to not blood-related.

[@gypsywilkerson197]

Wow, amazing! A definite must visit!

[@chibikkotravels]

I love visiting onsens although as a fussypot, i always look for all you can eat 😅 lovely video.

[@MarieFletcher-tw7io]

Wow that nuts. so much history how wonderful. never been to Japan. Don't like highs. that's why I watch a lot of videos like yours. thanks for sharing this much appreciated. Great stuff. from 🇬🇧 an old cockney gal

[@travelwithabuhuzaifa]

Amazing 👏 Japan is unique & beautiful country, ❤ keep it up..

[@adrianac3258]

Thanks for this video what an amazing place and history ❤

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

[@libbybibbylii]

Such a great video John!😍

[@PuddingPop41]

Fantastic video JD!

[@emeksb4823]

I love your intro. This was similar to the intro you had when you had about more than a million subscribers.

[@standin.excaliblur7510]

the hotel exists even before Takeda Shingen (Lord of Kai Province aka today's Yamanashi Prefecture)

[@onlyinjapan]

Yes. He’s one of the samurai who stayed here. There were so many VIP over the history. I think it’s best to focus on the big one (Tokugawa and Anayama (because of the gong) and leave some space for you to learn more when you arrive. 13 min on 1300 years is not enough to do it justice. I need 1 hour!