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The 118-year-old Nara Prison in Japan reopened in June 2026 as a luxury hotel preserving original architecture. Guests stay in former prison cells converted into upscale rooms.
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Luxury Hotel Opens in Former 1908 Nara Prison in Japan
The former Nara Prison, built in 1908 and designated a cultural property in 2017, reopened in June 2026 as a luxury hotel operated by Hoshino Resorts. The Hoshinoya Nara Prison Hotel features guest rooms converted from former cells, preserving original architectural details.
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