Renovation of a Showa-era bank building. A small hotel "Arbor Onomichi" that connects the town and travelers, born in Onomichi
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A former Showa-era China Bank branch in Onomichi was renovated into the small hotel "Arbor Onomichi", opening on April 25.Summary
On April 25, the former China Bank branch in Onomichi was renovated into the small hotel "Arbor Onomichi", connecting the town and travelers. Backpackers’ Japan planned and operates it, focusing on building relationships with the local community rather than expanding rooms. The building, completed in 1966, operated for 53 years before closing in 2019; after a period of uncertainty, a 2023 review led to a 2024 proposal to Backpackers’ Japan.
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