Museum • Japan, 〒321-1401 Tochigi, Nikko, Kamihatsuishimachi, 1300−1300 日光金谷ホテル 内
Kinuya Hotel is a prestigious hotel with a long history that was founded in the Meiji era. In the museum 'Kinuya no Toki' within the hotel, you can enjoy the many treasures and records accumulated during this long history. As soon as you open the door and are surrounded by the heavy scent of antique books, you can easily fall into the illusion of slipping through time to the past by looking at the menu and cooking utensils of that time.
Kinuya Hotel was a pioneering presence in the Meiji era, generating its own electricity with a water power plant. 'Kinuya no Toki' exhibits the innovative efforts of these pioneers. While introducing the latest equipment of the time, they also endeavored to maintain the beauty of tradition, a stance from which modern people have much to learn.
As time progressed, the history of the hotel overlapped, and rare items collected by enthusiasts were also stored. For example, items owned by members of the imperial family who loved Kinuya Hotel, and gifts from the West, will surely astonish you. The beautiful decorations of gold and silver on tableware and chairs, reflecting the owner's refined tastes and hobbies, will captivate your eyes with the refined tastes of the era.
The museum 'Kinuya no Toki,' where you can experience the history and tradition of Kinuya Hotel, is truly a place for a luxurious experience beyond space and time. By immersing yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere that remains in the modern day and feeling the air of that era, you will encounter a mysterious and wonderful emotion where the past and present intersect. Don't miss the hidden delight of Nikko, where you can spend an elegant time pondering history in a space filled with refined tastes.
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