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Japan's 118-year-old prison transformed into luxury hotel

short by / on Sunday, 23 August, 2026
Japan's 118-year-old former Nara Prison has been transformed into a luxury hotel, with around 500 cells converted into 48 suites. Travel creator Elona Karafin shared a room tour showing the property's preserved red-brick walls, unusual long rooms and modern amenities. The unique hotel has sparked curiosity online, with users debating whether they would feel comfortable spending a night there.
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