The second-oldest is another Japanese hot-springs hotel, Hoshi Ryokan, founded in 718. Ostensibly, it’s not surprising that an old country with an old economy would be home to so many old ...

The Hoshi Ryokan was established in 718 and has been owned and managed by the Hoshi family for almost 1,300 years. The current owner-manager is Zengoro Hoshi, a member of the 46th generation.

Over the years, Hoshi Ryokan has undergone a gradual modernization while retaining the timeless charm that defines traditional Japanese inns. Presently, the ryokan has 70 bedrooms, including ...

The Hoshi family, owners of the Hoshi Ryokan since 718, understand that their name is one of the strongest family assets, particularly in Japan which values family-run companies like few other ...

Few have achieved this as successfully as the Hoshi family, whose traditional Japanese inn, or ryokan, has been operating for more than 1,300 years in Japan. Founded in 718 AD, the Hoshi Ryokan is not ...

The oldest family business in the world, a Japanese hotel Hoshi Ryokan, has been run by the same family since 718. That's 46 generations of the same family working together for centuries.

Hoshi Ryokan, Awasa Onsen, Komatsu, Ishikawa, Hokuriku (00 81 761 65 1111; www.ho-shi.co.jp). Doubles start at 58,800 yen (£277), half board. Asaba Shizuoka A pebbled path leads guests into the ...

The Hoshi Ryokan, opened in 717, is the oldest hotel still in service today and, below, a tea ceremony master makes green tea. Pictures / Getty Images) My first tea ceremony took place in the ...