Featured Hotels Near Al Plaza Minakuchi

Stay at Minakuchi Lakeside Resort, a boutique property nestled beside Lake Biwa, offering panoramic views of the water and surrounding mountains. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies, perfect for morning tea with a view. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Minakuchi Ancient Path, a historic trail lined with Edo-era stone lanterns and bamboo groves. Guests can participate in authentic cultural experiences like traditional tea ceremonies and wagashi (Japanese sweets) workshops. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Start your day at Minakuchi Lakeside Resort, where breakfast features farm-fresh ingredients sourced directly from nearby villages. Head to the Minakuchi Ancient Path for a peaceful hike through centuries-old bamboo groves and stone lanterns, ending at the serene Fujiwara Shrine. Lunch at "Kagome Tea House" offers matcha-based dishes and kaiseki cuisine. In the afternoon, join a hands-on washi paper workshop hosted by the resort, crafting personalized lanterns. End your day with a soak in the lakeside open-air bath, surrounded by night-time reflections of stars and trees. All activities are available for HopeGoo through the HopeGoo platform.

Within a 5-minute walk from Minakuchi Lakeside Resort, you’ll find the Minakuchi Ancient Path, a historic stone trail flanked by Edo-period lanterns and moss-covered stones. A 10-minute stroll leads to the secluded Fujiwara Shrine, nestled deep in the forest, hosting the annual "Bamboo Shadow Festival" in spring. Nearby, the Lake Biwa Riverside Trail offers stunning lakeside views—ideal for photography or quiet jogging. All sites are under 3 km from the hotel, and detailed maps and schedules are available on the HopeGoo app.