Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita, Hakone, Kanagawa, has been named "New Member of the Year" at the 2026 annual conference of Historic Hotels Worldwide (HHW), an international organization that recognizes hotels of historic value. The hotel is operated by Fujiya Hotel Co., Ltd.
The "New Member of the Year" award goes to a hotel among HHW's newly joined members that stands out for its historic character, architectural beauty, and hospitality. This year's conference was held at the Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection, a historic hotel next to Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district in Virginia, USA. Eleven hotels selected from around the world were named finalists, and Fujiya Hotel took the award.
The hotel was recognized for the architectural beauty it has preserved since its founding in 1878 (Meiji 11) and for the hospitality it has developed while welcoming guests from Japan and abroad. Fujiya Hotel says it will continue to protect its historic value and offer memorable stays to guests from around the world.
About the Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence
The Historic Hotels Worldwide Annual Awards of Excellence honor outstanding historic hotels and hoteliers around the world and are regarded as a top honor in the industry. Based on more than 200 nominations from historic hotels, supporters of preservation efforts, and community leaders, a selection committee conducted a rigorous review, and winners were chosen in 12 categories in total.
Comment from Ando, President of Fujiya Hotel Co., Ltd.
Fujiya Hotel, founded in 1878, has continued to protect its architectural beauty that blends Japanese and Western styles, and in 1997 five of its buildings were designated as nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Properties. The history and culture we have carried forward through the seismic retrofit work conducted over about two years from 2018 are brought to life by our employees, who embody daily care and hospitality, and I am proud to share this honor with them. Toward our 150th anniversary in July 2028, we will keep pursuing the highest level of service while protecting tradition, and we will continue to warmly welcome the guests who give our history new life.
About Historic Hotels Worldwide (HHW)
Historic Hotels Worldwide is the international arm of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a US organization dedicated to preserving historic buildings. More than 300 hotels in countries around the world, each with a history of 75 years or more and recognized for historic and cultural value, are members.
Hotels selected as Historic Hotels Worldwide each have authentic historic value and respect the philosophy of historic preservation. They provide high-quality hospitality and service while conveying the historic significance of their sites and buildings.
For more about the hotel, visit the Fujiya Hotel official website.
