
Image via Hoshino Resorts
It seems the only escape from this former prison will be through its luxurious front doors. Japan’s Hoshino Resorts has plans to transform the Former Nara Prison into a high-end hotel, set to welcome its first guests in spring 2026. This unique project, under the Hoshinoya group, marks Japan’s first foray into converting a prison into a lavish lodging establishment.


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