The Hakone Prince Hotel, completed in 1978, represents a significant example of late modernist hospitality architecture. Designed by the esteemed Murano and Mori Architects office, this building showcases the firm's characteristic approach to integrating structures into their natural landscape setting. Located in the picturesque Hakone region of Kanagawa Prefecture, the hotel exemplifies the architectural trends of 1970s Japan, where luxury resort design emphasized harmony with the surrounding environment. The collaboration between architects and developers resulted in a notable contribution to Hakone's architectural heritage during its period of expansion as a premier destination.