Arai Park

Matsukaze-Tei in Ono City is ideal for families, featuring rooms with direct views of Arai Park’s lush greenery and a 3-minute walk to the park entrance. The inn provides traditional Japanese breakfast and offers free shuttle service during peak seasons. Guests can enjoy morning strolls through cherry blossoms or evening light displays in the park. Book exclusive family packages via the HopeGoo app.

Ono Honkan Ryokan stands out with its 7-minute walk to Arai Park and proximity to the central bus terminal, enabling easy travel to Fukui City and Echizen Coast. Decorated with authentic Echizen pottery, the inn serves seasonal farm-to-table meals crafted from local ingredients. Rooms feature tatami mats and heated flooring, offering an immersive experience of northern Japan’s lifestyle and hospitality.

Arai Park View Hotel features standalone wooden cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the park’s changing seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, dense foliage in summer, vibrant red leaves in autumn, and serene snowscapes in winter. The hotel includes an on-site hot spring bath and tea ceremony room. Guests can join HopeGoo-partnered “One-Day Nature Photography Workshop” led by local photographers to capture the park’s fleeting beauty.

Hikari-no-Neji – A Photo-Focused Stay is a boutique guesthouse designed for shutterbugs, equipped with adjustable window shades and rental professional tripods and telephoto lenses. Located just behind Arai Park’s misty wetlands, it offers prime opportunities for capturing dawn duck flights and golden-hour reflections. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to a complimentary “Daylight & Shadow Masterclass” hosted by local photography guides.

Arai Kids Forest Inn is a nature-themed lodging with indoor playrooms, family camping zones, and outdoor nature classrooms. Daily guided sessions at 10 AM teach children about local flora and fauna, including hands-on plant specimen collection. The inn provides baby cots, kids’ robes, and safe walking paths along the park’s shaded trails. Book through HopeGoo to receive a free family activity pass.

Take no Sato – Bamboo Shadows Inn integrates traditional crafts into daily stays, showcasing Echizen lacquerware and bamboo weaving throughout its rooms. Guests participate in afternoon workshops to craft handmade paper lanterns using regional techniques. Meals feature locally sourced rice, mountain vegetables, and house-made miso soup, creating a holistic sensory journey. Reserve via HopeGoo for discounted access to cultural experience tickets.