Rusted cars and unmade beds: What an abandoned 5-star hotel in "Japanese Hawaii" hides. Photos

By TravelWiseNov 22, 2023 10:35 AMNews
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The beauty of the grand Hachijo Royal Hotel is slowly disappearing after being abandoned 17 years ago
The beauty of the grand Hachijo Royal Hotel is slowly disappearing after being abandoned 17 years ago. Source: Exclusivepix Media

An abandoned eastern resort hotel on Hachijima Island was one of the largest hotels in Japan before it was abandoned.

The grandiose Hachijo Royal Hotel is slowly falling apart. The last time it received tourists was 17 years ago, after which its doors closed forever. Interestingly, some rooms have remained in almost perfect condition, The Sun reports.

The luxury hotel, which opened in 1963 but was abandoned more than 15 years ago, still attracts guests from all over the world with its grandiose royal appearance.

Rusted cars and unmade beds: What an abandoned 5-star hotel in "Japanese Hawaii" hides. Photos
The hotel's design was inspired by French Baroque architecture. Source: Exclusivepix Media

This luxurious accommodation still has an ornate fountain decorated with plaster statues that are now rotting in the damp. The grand staircase leading up to the hotel is now overgrown with weeds and shrubs, making it look more like a jungle than a glamorous decoration.

Rusted cars and unmade beds: What an abandoned 5-star hotel in "Japanese Hawaii" hides. Photos
The pool is covered in moss after almost two decades without maintenance. Source: Exclusivepix Media

Stunning photos of the 252-room hotel show an empty outdoor pool in the garden behind. Trees and plants have taken over the space, and spots of moss and dirt have filled the bathtub that was once filled with guests who paid money to stay there.

Rusted cars and unmade beds: What an abandoned 5-star hotel in "Japanese Hawaii" hides. Photos
The humid climate has led to the spread of mould and plants throughout the area. Source: Exclusivepix Media

A car with an open trunk waits outside a hotel while it is slowly being devoured by orange rust.

Rusted cars and unmade beds: What an abandoned 5-star hotel in "Japanese Hawaii" hides. Photos
Abandoned car. Source: Exclusivepix Media

Local researchers who visited the collapsed Hachijo Royal Hotel showed images of the interior, which was severely damaged by the tropical climate.

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