Koman (hotel)

Sennen-no Yu Koman
Sennen-no Yu Koman
Location within Japan
General information
Status Operational
Architectural style Japanese architecture
Location Kinosaki, Hyogo Prefecture
Country Japan
Coordinates 35°37′29.8″N 134°48′19.4″E / 35.624944°N 134.805389°E / 35.624944; 134.805389
Opened 717 AD
Known for 2nd oldest hotel in the world
Website
www.sennennoyu-koman.com

Sennen-no Yu Koman is a ryokan in Kinosaki, Hyōgo Onsen, Toyooka city, Hyōgo prefecture, Japan. Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns, and Koman was founded in 717. This makes it the second oldest hotel in Japan and one of the oldest companies in the world.

The ryokan was founded by Gonnokami Hiuke and his descendants founded local bath houses in Kinosaki Onsen.[1]

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