This Art Deco Hotel was built in 1929, and was a prime example of Japan’s pre-WWII love of Western architecture. But during the war, it was converted to an anti-aircraft station, with guns on the roof to defend Kobe. Hence, the hotel was damaged in the raids.

It was sold after the war to a private owner, who repaired and reopened in 1961. Six years later, a mudslide and typhoon damaged the building.

They tried again in 1974, but it was impacted by the Great Awaji Earthquake in 1995, and sealed up for good.