This abandoned hotel in Hokkaido had been turned around from operating in the red thanks to the arrival of a talented owner-chef, and just when things were looking up, it suddenly closed down. What on earth happened?
As we investigated, various circumstances began to emerge, and yet it seems as though we're not seeing them all...
We'll show you what it looks like now in 2026, some 16 years after it closed.
This video might make you feel a little sad, but if you're interested, be sure to check it out!
This abandoned hotel in Hokkaido had been turned around from operating in the red thanks to the arrival of a talented owner-chef, and just when things were looking up, it suddenly closed down. What on earth happened?
As we investigated, various circumstances began to emerge, and yet it seems as though we're not seeing them all...
We'll show you what it looks like now in 2026, some 16 years after it closed.
This video might make you feel a little sad, but if you're interested, be sure to check it out!