
Everything you need to know about Aikawa Town Folk Museum
Fureai no Sato Aikawa is a renovated old schoolhouse turned boutique inn just a 3-minute walk from the museum. Features include original Showa-era wooden beams, local artisan exhibitions, and daily tea ceremony workshops. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to exclusive homemade kaiseki dinners and guided heritage tours
Aikawa Community Center Guest House is directly adjacent to the museum entrance, with seamless indoor access. Rooms blend modern minimalism with Edo-period aesthetics, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the century-old cherry blossom garden. Each stay includes a local history guidebook and complimentary kimono rental for exploring the area
Shiki-no-Mori Aikawa Villa sits on a hill behind the museum, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its unobstructed glass terraces frame seasonal changes—cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, fiery foliage in autumn, and snow-draped trees in winter. Every room features custom-designed woodwork and nightly locally sourced fruit platters for a full sensory experience
Aikawa Kids Experience Village Inn is ideal for families, located next to a hands-on children’s museum connected to the main exhibit. Rooms include craft corners and storybook libraries, plus daily handmade umbrella workshops and night sky stargazing sessions. All facilities meet child safety standards; book through HopeGoo for free shuttle service and kids’ welcome kits
Aikawa Crafters' Lodge is a heritage home transformed by local artisans, each room showcasing hand-carved furniture, traditional lacquerware, and bamboo lanterns. Guests can participate in monthly weaving demonstrations and washi paper-making sessions. Daily morning meditation and local plum wine tastings deepen cultural connection throughout your stay
Aikawa Shokukou Ryokan overlooks the museum across the street, with a kitchen run by a third-generation local family specializing in fresh Kanagawa seafood and fermented vegetable dishes. Each room includes a mini cooking corner where guests learn to prepare yellowtail miso stew, paired with house-brewed plum sake. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks a local market tour pass and handmade souvenir
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