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title: "First-ever 'luxurious prison hotel' in Japan, soon to open in spring of 2026"
date: 2023-09-24T11:55:00+09:00
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[Japan](https://uchijapan.com/news/japan)# First-ever 'luxurious prison hotel' in Japan, soon to open in spring of 2026

Sep 24, 2023

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   ![25350e72ce81546f2147d5c56896f88a 1200x712](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_480x270_crop_center-center_60_line/149476/25350e72ce81546f2147d5c56896f88a-1200x712.jpg)## The Hoshinoya Nara Prison, set to open in spring 2026, is the first-ever 'prison hotel.'

The former Nara Prison, operational since 1908, closed in 2017 due to ageing infrastructure. In 2022, Hoshino Resorts Inc. announced its transformation into a luxurious hotel, soon to open in 2026.

This unique prison hotel boasts 48 guest rooms, created by combining solitary cells, spanning 10,000 square meters. It also features a restaurant and lounge.

    ![Screen Shot 2023 09 24 at 12 31 19 PM](https://d1g90p0r985xbs.cloudfront.net/general/_1280xAUTO_fit_center-center_82_none/149467/Screen-Shot-2023-09-24-at-12.31.19-PM.jpg)  Additionally, some original prison areas will be preserved as a tourist museum, as the building holds government recognition as a historical and cultural property.

Hoshino Resorts Inc. is set to redefine luxury in the resort industry with this groundbreaking endeavour.