Fujiya Hotel, one of Japan's leading classic hotels, was reopened on July 15, 2020, after around two years of huge renovation work. This is an incredibly popular hotel where famous people from Japan and overseas have stayed, including John Lennon, Charlie Chaplin, Helen Keller, Natsume Soseki, and Yukio Mishima.
Founded in 1878, how has the hotel been reborn? Let’s take a look.
Enhancing safety measures while preserving important cultural landmarks
The Fujiya Hotel, which originally opened in 1878, is a historic hotel whose building is designated as a national “Registered Tangible Cultural Property.”
Since 2018, it has been closed due to earthquake-resistant renovations, its largest renovation work since it was constructed.
The retro-classic atmosphere has been maintained, but the earthquake resistance measures have been enhanced. The building's pillars are reinforced, and the walls are lined with state-of-the-art equipment that absorbs the impact of earthquakes.
The area around the lobby and lounge was restored to the state before the Showa era, and they’ve established a new elevator, spa, and a quaint museum that shows the history of the Fujiya Hotel.
In the restaurant "Main Dining Room The Fujiya", there have been major restoration works, including 636 paintings on the ceiling, sculptures, and even the chairs.
Reparations to furniture and paintings in the guest rooms
Fujiya Hotel has 120 guest rooms (146 before renovation). This encompasses 12 rooms in “The Main” constructed in 1891, 21 rooms in the "Comfy Lodge & Restful Cottage” constructed in 1906, 40 rooms in the "Flower Palace" constructed in 1936, and 47 rooms in the "Forest Wing" (formerly Forest Hall), which was constructed in 1960.
Newly established spots for rest and relaxation
In addition, as part of the renovations, there is a new gym in the Flower Palace, a spa & relaxation center in the Forest Wing, and a lounge for guests only will be added. There is also a new building (reconstructed) called the Cascade Wing with a restaurant and banquet hall.
The "Fujiya Hotel Historical Materials Exhibit Room" in the Flower Palace has been transformed into a Hotel Museum by expanding the exhibits.
COVID-19 Countermeasures
The Fujiya Hotel has introduced a thermography system that automatically measures the body temperatures of guests at the reception as a precaution against the new coronavirus. Hand sanitizer is located in multiple places, such as in front of the elevator, restaurant entrance, and guest rooms.
Hakone is popular both locally and abroad, and the much sought-after Hakone Tozan Cable Car and Hakone Ropeway even experienced some renovations to “Sounzan” station in July 2020. Seeing as the area is easily reached from Tokyo in about two hours, this is one of those classic tourist destinations.
*The above article is based on information from July 2020
Written by Kamiguchi Shoko, translated by Cassandra Lord
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1300, Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa, 250-0408
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Sounzan Station (Hakone Tozan Cable Car)
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1300, Gora, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa, 250-0408
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359 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa, 250-0404
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Miyanoshita Station (Hakone Tozan Railway)
8 minutes on foot
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359 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa, 250-0404
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