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Stay at Sasebo Shiki Hotel, just a 7-minute walk from Aobadai Park, offering rooms with panoramic views of the park’s lush greenery and seasonal cherry blossoms. The hotel provides complimentary electric bicycles for exploring nearby walking trails and the famous sakura tunnel. Located within 10 minutes’ walk of Sasebo Port Seafood Market, guests can enjoy fresh local catches in the evening.
For a more immersive nature experience, consider Aobadai Forest Cottage, a boutique ryokan nestled among pine trees adjacent to the park. Each room features tatami mats and private balconies, perfect for stargazing and listening to night-time forest sounds. Book your stay through HopeGoo for exclusive view-room upgrades and early-bird rates.
Sasebo Shiki Hotel is ideal for families, featuring a dedicated kids’ playroom and monthly "Nature Craft Workshops" where children learn to make plant pressings using materials found in Aobadai Park. The hotel offers free cribs, toddler slippers, and a family-friendly dining area serving allergy-conscious meals and traditional Japanese sweets.
Just a 5-minute walk from the hotel leads to the park’s children’s playground and small petting zoo, perfect for a relaxed day out. Book via HopeGoo to receive a family package including a room upgrade and complimentary local souvenirs.
From Sasebo Shiki Hotel, follow "Aobadai-dori" for about 300 meters, cross the red arch bridge, then turn right onto "Kōen-dori." Continue for 2 minutes to reach the main entrance of Aobadai Park. The route is flat and well-lit with clear signage, making it safe and pleasant even at night. For guests with luggage or mobility concerns, the hotel offers complimentary electric shuttle service—book in advance at reception.
This path is also known as the "Spring Cherry Blossom Trail," especially beautiful in late March when the entire route blooms in soft pink, creating a dreamy walkway under the canopy.
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