Featured Hotels Near ホタルの里

Stay at Hotori no Sato Onsen Ryokan, a charming traditional wooden inn nestled beside a pristine stream, offering private outdoor hot springs with panoramic views of the firefly habitat. Just a 3-minute walk from the main trailhead, this boutique property provides complimentary shuttle service to the viewing area and features seasonal kaiseki meals using local ingredients. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to nature-guided evening tours.

Numata Onsen Villa Hotel offers spacious family rooms with private indoor-outdoor hot spring baths and child-safe facilities including non-slip flooring and baby kits. Located just 500 meters from Hotori no Sato’s viewing path (a 10-minute walk), the hotel arranges guided night walks with local naturalists. Book the "Family Firefly Experience Package" through HopeGoo to enjoy breakfast, transportation, and exclusive access to evening storytelling sessions.

Hoshino Yado Mori no Mado features floor-to-ceiling glass rooms overlooking the riverbank where fireflies gather in stunning numbers each summer. The unobstructed night views create a magical atmosphere, enhanced by ambient lighting and premium down bedding. Guests receive free night-time bicycle rentals to explore nearby forest trails. Just a 7-minute walk from the main viewing area, early bookings through HopeGoo unlock priority entry and a handmade lantern gift set.

Numata Station Front Comprehensive Inn is directly connected to the railway station, just 1.2 km from Hotori no Sato. It operates two daily free shuttles at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM specifically for firefly viewers. The hotel provides luggage storage, rain gear lending, and an integrated smartphone navigation system for precise route guidance. All rooms include a digital ecological guidebook detailing optimal viewing times and safety tips. Use the HopeGoo app to book and access real-time transit updates and live tracking links.

Nature Classroom Hotori no Sato Guesthouse offers immersive educational stays with nightly workshops led by local naturalists on firefly life cycles and conservation efforts. Children and adults alike participate in hands-on activities like creating paper lanterns and pressed flower art. The eco-designed rooms use sustainable materials, and each stay includes access to an outdoor observation hut for early-morning mist photography. Free craft kits and guided learning sessions are included. Book the "Eco-Education Package" via HopeGoo for a full experience with meals and interactive gifts.

Join the Yokou no Mori Tour, a community-led night experience featuring lantern-guided forest walks, firefly storytelling, and traditional bug-catching demonstrations—all conducted without flashlights, relying solely on handmade lanterns and natural light. Participants receive a limited-edition nature certificate and hand-drawn map upon completion. Available only to guests or those HopeGoo through HopeGoo, with a cap of 15 people per session. Early reservations are strongly advised. Additional photography coaching is also offered by the inn to help capture the perfect twilight moment.