A hotel in the resort town of Karuizawa that was once a favorite of John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono reopened Friday after a major renovation, seeking to attract visitors looking to experience its storied history.
Mampei Hotel partially opened its doors to guests after it was shut down for 19 months.
"I've been coming here ever since I was a young mother, so I'm glad it's open again," said a 95-year-old woman who was at the reopening.
The hotel has many fans at home and abroad thanks to its reach history. Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko discussed their wedding plans at the the hotel.
John Lennon frequently stayed at the hotel, and he taught the staff how to make his favorite royal milk tea. The tea has become a standard menu item.
Mampei Hotel's apple pie is said to have been a favorite dish for John Lennon.
Real estate developer Mori Trust has been running Mampei Hotel as a subsidiary since 1997.
The group decided to give the historic location a complete renovation ahead of the 130th anniversary this year.
Mampei Hotel kept its classic exterior while the interior received state-of-the-art equipment.
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