Earthquake-Struck Ryokan Begins Construction of New Location
A long-established inn forced to close by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new location in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture.
The Kagaya ryokan, a renowned Japanese-style inn founded in 1906, has begun construction of a new location in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, following damage sustained during the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago. The original building, which suffered serious damage, is being demolished, and the new facility will be erected approximately 300 meters away from its former site. The project, supported by public funds, is expected to be completed by spring 2031.
Spanning 8,035 square meters, the future inn will consist of a seven-story structure housing 33 guest rooms, capable of accommodating up to 110 guests. The construction site was inaugurated with a ceremony on Tuesday, attended by Kagaya executives and architect Kengo Kuma. Kagaya President Takatsugu Watanabe expressed gratitude for the relief felt after eight months since the disaster, stating the aim to create an even better ryokan. The reopening of the new inn is anticipated by the end of fiscal 2028.
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