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Stay at Higashi no Hara Memorial Inn, a boutique hotel designed with local heritage, offering rooms with unobstructed panoramic views of the sunrise over the Oki Islands. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the observatory and features a traditional Japanese garden and tea ceremony experience, making it ideal for serene, nature-focused travelers
Omiyama Resort in Oda City is located just 1 km south of the observatory, featuring spacious family suites, an indoor heated pool, and a dedicated children’s play area. Guests enjoy breakfast made with local ingredients and guided intertidal zone exploration tours led by local fishermen, ensuring safe, educational experiences for kids while enjoying easy access to the site via a 10-minute drive
Higashi no Hara Sea View Villa is the only lodging directly facing the sunset direction, with its sky-lit rooftop terrace room featuring a transparent glass dome that captures every golden hue as the sun dips below the Sea of Japan. The hotel offers limited daily photography coaching sessions and free tripod rentals for enthusiasts aiming to capture the perfect moment
Fudoki Guesthouse Oda City blends traditional Japanese timber architecture with modern design, where each room is named after figures from the ancient Fudoki regional chronicles and decorated with handcrafted pottery by local artisans. Guests can participate in morning shrine rituals and local fisherman’s dinner gatherings, immersing themselves in authentic Oda City heritage and community life
Higashi no Hara Nature Trail Welcome House is located right beside the trailhead, offering free parking and equipment rental including hiking poles and rain gear. Daily shuttle buses run twice a day to the trail entrance, and guest rooms include topographic maps and wildlife spotting guides, enabling safe exploration of coastal rock formations and rare bird habitats
Oda Onsen Kōen - Ueno no Oto is a secluded onsen inn just 800 meters from the observatory, featuring open-air baths overlooking the sea and stone bathhouses fed by deep underground mineral springs. Each evening includes onsen wellness talks and herbal bath immersion experiences using locally sourced plants—reservations are recommended due to limited daily capacity, ensuring a tranquil retreat
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