Fujiya Hotel

Fujiya Hotel is the most popular classic hotel in Japan founded about 130 years ago.
It's like Nikko Kanaya Hotel, and visitors can enjoy good harmony of Western and Eastern architectural culture.



The hotel is also well known in Japan because it's along the course of Hakone Ekiden which takes place on Jan. 2nd and 3rd every year.



To tell the truth, I like Nikko Kanaya Hotel better because Kanaya Hotel preserves the original buildings more. But, because of its good location, I mean convenient access to Tokyo, apparently Fujiya Hotel has more visitors including both domestic and foreign people.

The above right picture is the tea lounge in their main building.
John Lennon also visited the hotel and had a cup of tea at the lounge.



The above right is the Flower Palace built in 1939, and the building seems to be a cultural heritage registered to the agency for cultural affairs Japan.

The above left is the main building and there is a revolving door in front of it like other classic hotels.

BTW, there are several classic hotels in Japan.

1. Nikko Kanaya Hotel
2. Fujiya Hotel, Hakone
3. Karuizawa Manpei Hotel
4. Nara Hotel
5. Tokyo Station Hotel
6. Hotel New Grand

Our next target is Karuizawa Manpei Hotel.
Because there is a shopping mall near the hotel. :o