Featured Hotels Near 郡上八幡职人町古い町并み

Stay at Kōriyama Furusato Machiya Inn, a restored Edo-era townhouse located steps from the historic artisan district. The inn offers hands-on workshops in Kōriyama papermaking and handloom weaving, led by local masters. Each room features original wooden beams and tatami mats, with private garden courtyards perfect for morning tea. Guests can join early-morning visits to nearby pottery kilns and lacquerware studios, returning for a seasonal kaiseki meal featuring wild mountain vegetables and locally brewed sake.

Choose Hachiman no Yado - Fūga, a boutique ryokan nestled at the entrance of the old town district. Just a 3-minute walk leads to the Kōriyama Dance Performance Hall and crafts market square. The inn’s design reflects Edo-period architecture, with each room offering a private Japanese garden courtyard. Free guided tours include visits to local ceramic kilns and wood carving workshops. Enjoy daily local chef-led cooking sessions and receive a handmade Kōriyama-themed bookmark as a keepsake.

Opt for Yoru no Mori - Hachiman, a secluded retreat tucked behind the old town’s western forest path. Designed with double-layered soundproof wood walls and low-set windows, this tranquil inn ensures complete peace. Rooms feature natural aromatherapy diffusers and bioluminescent insect projection lights that mimic summer night skies. A warm red bean soup is delivered nightly before 2 a.m., and guests may attend stargazing sessions led by local astronomers, perfect for escaping urban noise.

Hachiman no Ie - Kosomori is ideal for families, offering three spacious rooms and a shared traditional Japanese garden with a children’s play zone. Daily activities include kids’ paper umbrella painting and bamboo animal weaving workshops. The inn provides wheelchair-accessible walking paths to the Kōriyama Castle Ruins and streamside park. Every Tuesday, enjoy a storytelling night where a local raconteur shares tales of the "Cat God of Kōriyama," encouraging kids to search for hidden stone cats throughout the garden.

Stay at Hachiman Mise - Satoyama, a family-run inn specializing in regional food experiences. With only eight guests per night, meals are crafted by three generations of chefs using ingredients sourced within 5 km. Each evening features a five-sense dining experience: from Iinoki tea to wild mountain vegetable tempura, paired with locally distilled plum wine. Guests also participate in foraging trips to gather fresh ferns and bamboo shoots, then learn to prepare them into seasonal dishes under the guidance of the inn’s head cook.

Book Kōriyama Furusato Machiya Inn, where every detail reflects centuries-old tradition. From the original timber framework to paper sliding doors, the inn blends heritage with comfort. Guests enjoy early morning walks along lantern-lit cobblestone alleys, followed by artisan studio visits and tea ceremony lessons. The inn’s exclusive seasonal hanami dinner features dishes made from local harvests, served beneath cherry blossoms or autumn maples—truly living the rhythm of the land.