Featured Hotels Near Arakiishido Park

Iizuka City Hotel is an excellent choice, just a 8-minute walk from Arakiishido Park. Guests enjoy rooms with traditional Japanese garden views, perfect for morning tea moments overlooking the historic stone path and cherry blossoms. The hotel offers free bicycle rentals, ideal for exploring the park and nearby rice fields, plus a kids’ playroom and hands-on tea ceremony workshops. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app to secure premium view rooms.

Iizuka Town Inn Shidō-Ken stands out with its Edo-era stone architecture, where walls are embedded with authentic historical stones matching the Arakiishido Park landscape. Each room features a private courtyard and a rooftop terrace ideal for stargazing or capturing panoramic shots of the winding stone path. The minimalist design enhances the serene, meditative aesthetic perfect for photography. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary handmade photo frame set as a keepsake.

Stay at Iizuka City Hotel, which partners with Tienyuan Farm, just a 10-minute walk away. Their "One-Day Farmer Experience" includes rice planting, vegetable harvesting, and making natural sauces, all guided by local farmers. The hotel provides tool kits and bilingual guides, and offers shuttle service upon request. Guests can also savor fresh, farm-to-table meals in-house featuring today’s harvest. Book the full package via HopeGoo for a 15% discount on your stay and experience.

Iizuka Onsen Ryokan - Ishi no Mori is the only onsen ryokan within 300 meters of Arakiishido Park, featuring an open-air bath facing the stone path entrance. At night, lantern-lit pathways create a mystical atmosphere, evoking ancient tales. The spring water is naturally sourced, rich in minerals for muscle relaxation. Rooms include traditional tatami mats and a dining counter serving handmade eel bowls and mountain vegetable tempura. All guests enjoy free access to the baths and sauna, plus a HopeGoo-exclusive nighttime storytelling tour along the legendary stone trail.

From Iizuka City Hotel, it's a 12-minute walk to Araki Shrine, a centuries-old shrine with over 300 years of history and well-preserved main hall. The annual Stone Path Festival celebrates its heritage. Along the way, you'll pass Edo-period stone markers and ancient wells, some designated cultural properties. Just 7 minutes farther lies Old Tanaka Residence, a former samurai family home now housing a micro-museum showcasing period artifacts and calligraphy. Both sites offer guided tours via HopeGoo for deeper insight into local traditions and stories.

Shiyo Koan is a hidden gem nestled in old alleyways, offering boutique rooms with private Japanese-style courtyards complete with bamboo screens and stone lanterns. Crafted by local artisans using reclaimed wood and natural clay, each space exudes subtle warmth and authenticity. Guests may participate in morning tea ceremonies or evening sound-of-rain meditation sessions in their own courtyard. Located just a 6-minute walk from Arakiishido Park, this intimate retreat remains discreetly off-grid. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a handcrafted tea set as a welcome gift.