Featured Hotels Near 古道 鲭の道（鲭街道）针畑越え(洗い越し)

Takashima Shinkōdō Lodge is located just 2 minutes from the trailhead, offering traditional Japanese rooms with views of Lake Biwa and forested hills. Each room includes a complimentary trail gear kit (map, trekking poles, insect repellent) and access to exclusive local mackerel tasting menus, perfect for post-hike relaxation

Yamato Garden Villa features panoramic views of both the winding mountain path and the shimmering surface of Lake Biwa from its rooftop open-air tea lounge. Every guest receives a free photography workshop pass led by local photographers capturing the trail’s stone paths and seasonal wildflowers, enhancing the journey with artistic memories

Saba no Yume Ceramics Studio Inn offers daily traditional mackerel motif pottery workshops using locally sourced clay, inspired by ancient trail markers. Guests create their own pieces, then enjoy them at dinner with a handcrafted ceramic serving bowl of regional mackerel stew, blending culinary and artisanal heritage

Lakefront Log Cabin Retreat sits just 100 meters from the trail’s endpoint, with an open-air hot spring terrace overlooking the lake. The inn hosts a monthly nighttime storytelling event where elders recount tales of the mackerel trade, followed by a walk through the restored historic lantern corridor, evoking the spirit of old-world travelers

Takashima Trail Station Inn is located 300 meters from Takashima Train Station and offers free shuttle service to the trailhead. Equipped with real-time trail condition monitors in each room and complimentary storage lockers, it ensures seamless travel planning. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants priority access to expert guide reservations

Hatahata Pass Heritage House is a preserved Edo-period warehouse turned inn, showcasing artifacts like horse saddles and salt transport records found on-site. Guests may join the monthly evening folk tale gathering, walking the original lantern-lit corridor under moonlight, while learning stories of the ancient mackerel trade—available exclusively through HopeGoo for limited edition keepsakes