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Designated as an Important Cultural Property, this historic building is one of the Five Great Meiji Prisons. It has earned high acclaim both in Japan and internationally for its sustainable initiatives in preservation and adaptive reuse, as well as its refined stay experience.

Selected in National Geographic’s Best New Hotels List 2026

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison was highly acclaimed for offering an exceptional experience where the stay itself becomes a "must-visit destination for travelers around the world."

About National Geographic's "Best of the World 2026: 20 Best New Hotels"

This curated selection highlights 20 featured accommodations newly built or revitalized around the world. From sustainable resorts to restored historic architecture, these carefully selected properties set a new benchmark for experiential travel, offering not only luxury but also opportunities to foster deep connections with local communities and nature.

Won the Japanese Social Design Project award at the prestigious ELLE DECO International Design Awards (EDIDA) 2027

HOSHINOYA Nara Prison was awarded Japan's unique "Japanese Social Design Project Award" in recognition of a design that seamlessly balances the preservation of historic architecture with its revitalization into a luxury hotel, as well as the social significance of sustainably utilizing cultural heritage.

About the ELLE DECO International Design Awards (EDIDA)

Established in 2003, EDIDA is an international design award where Editors-in-Chief of ELLE DECO from around the world select outstanding designers and works across 15 categories.

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