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Exterior view of the Hoshinoya Nara Prison hotel, a former Japanese prison transformed into a luxury accommodation, highlighting its historical architecture and modern design elements.
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In Nara, Japan, a former prison built in 1908 by architect Keijiro Yamashita has been reborn as the Hoshinoya Nara Prison hotel, offering guests a stay steeped in history and design.

Beatriz Almeida·July 11, 2026