Historic Hotels & Resorts in Asakura

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance during your trip to Asakura. While you’re in town, why not also enjoy all there is to see and do including the museums?

Based on our travel expertise, View Hotel Heisei is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi.

In Asakura, there are 16 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Asakura is notable for landmarks like Akizuki Castle Remains. Natural beauty is on display at Hishino Triple Water Wheels, Harazuru Onsen and Kirin Beer Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Shoryuokannon and Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Asakura, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in a hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Asakura, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.