In the long history, of over 400 years, the Kansuiro Ryokan has retained
its beauty and dignity as a historic, luxurious Japanese inn.
Kansuiro Ryokan, built in 1614, is highly rated example of traditional Japanese wooden architecture
and has been designated as a Registered Cultural Property
of Japan. The interior is filled with precious
Japanese antiques. The decoration of the interiors have been beautifully retained and will make you feel as if you were staying
at a real Samurai House. Kansuiro Ryokan is also well known as an inn frequented by many Japanese celebrities over the years.
The Tokugawa Mitsukuni, kin of the Tokugawa Shogun stayed at Kansuiro. Natsume Soseki, whose
portrait is printed on the former Japanese 1000 Yen bill and was the first Japanese
prime minister also stayed at Kansuiro. Many dignitaries, celebrities, members of the Japanese royal family and even champion Sumo Wrestlers have stayed at Kansuiro. You will find many commemorations of these celebrities inside the building.
Click here to view a selection of interior and exterior photographs of the Kansuiro Ryokan.
A large hall - Jindai Kaku. The name 'Jindaikaku' comes from the Japanese Jindai cedar wood. The wood used for the ceiling is several hundred years old. These restoration Japan cedars have been either buried under ground or under water for more than 1000 years. This wood was discovered in the mountains in the Hakone region.
A large hall with a stage. It is made with Jindai cedars and cypresses. A framed calligraphy by the artist Matsuura Ranshu of Lord Hirato, who became a count, hangs in this hall.
The ceiling is made with Jindai cedars. This hall can also be used as a meeting room. Historic artifacts from the Royal Princess of Kazunomiya and other unique devices like an antique telephone are also exhibited in this hall.
Kojima Masao, a member of Manga Shudan (a Manga artist group) named this
bar. The letters "MANGA" in the logo is of direct writing by Ryuichi Yokoyama,
a pioneer of Japanese Manga in early time.
*This bar opens irregularly.
The letters of Kansuiro in the wooden logo plate is a writing by a calligrapher Cho Sanshu. One of a rare works that has inscription of Shirakawa Sengoku.
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