Japan’s first luxury hotel housed in a former prison will open in June

26 February 2026 at 13:42

Aerial exterior view of HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, a historic red brick former prison in Japan transformed into a luxury hotel

HOSHINOYA, Hoshino Resorts’ flagship luxury brand, will open HOSHINOYA Nara Prison on June 25, 2026. It will be Japan’s first luxury hotel housed within a former penitentiary. The former prison is being transformed into the brand’s ninth […]