Sora News 24 tells us about the opening of a new hotel outside of Osaka. The Hoshinoya Nara Prison is a beautiful historic penitentiary that now serves more voluntary guests and provides conditions that previous residents would envy.
It really is a prison. The architectural plan follow the Haviland System of radial wings that separates guests from each other, thus making them more controllable.
It's quite easy for hotel staff to observe you in your cells at all times.
Yes, they are cells. They have that cozy, incerating feeling of an old school prison. Or actual school, I suppose.
The rooms, though, are quite comfortable and lavishly furnished. So you may not get the full, authentic experience of a stay at the clink.
Photos: Hoshino Resorts
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