![]() ![]() In Meiji (1868-1912) era, Nikko was better known among foreigners who lived in Japan than Japanese people in general. One of Japan’s First Lodgings for Foreign Guests NIKKO – foreign diplomats’ summer retreat in old times Registered as a cultural property, it opened to the public in 2015 as Kanaya Hotel History House.Ī Nationally-designated Cultural Property ![]() The "Samurai House" has been preserved over 140 years after it ended its role as a lodging. Today, the hotel is still in operation at the same place and upholds its tradition of hospitality. In 1893, Zenichiro opened Kanaya Hotel, Japan's first full-fledged western-style resort hotel. Her sketch is an important historical record today. In her book "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan," she expressed her admiration for the inn. In 1878, Isabella Bird, an English explorer, stayed at the inn. ![]() The inn was fondly called "Samurai House" by its guests. ![]() And, this was the beginning of the history of Kanaya Hotel.īy the doctor's advice, Zenichiro opened "Kanaya Cottage Inn" in 1873 for foreign visitors. Meeting the doctor changed Zenichiro's life. James Hepburn visited Nikko, Zenichiro Kanaya offered him a room to stay. ![]()
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