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Former Maya Tourist Hotel
The place you're referring to is the Former Maya Tourist Hotel, known in Japanese as 旧摩耶観光ホテル (Kyū Maya Kankō Hoteru). Located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, this hotel was constructed in 1930 and ceased operations in the 1990s. Its distinctive architecture and state of decay have earned it the nickname "Queen of Ruins." In 2021, it was registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property in Japan. (kunishitei.bunka.go.jp)