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Stay at Minami-no-Mori Ryokan, a secluded Japanese-style inn just a 10-minute walk from Area 878 Uonuma Museum. Each room features a private onsen and views of the surrounding rice fields and forested hills. The inn offers complimentary museum shuttle service for guests, ensuring seamless access to exhibitions showcasing contemporary art and local craftsmanship. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive perks like free room upgrades and seasonal kaiseki dinners.
Choose Yamano no Hikari Lodge, nestled just 600 meters south of Area 878 Uonuma Museum. Its floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views of maple forests and distant snow-capped peaks. Guests enjoy daily guided visits to the local farmers’ market, where you can explore regional rice, pottery, and traditional crafts. The on-site café serves limited-edition desserts made with locally grown rice. A peaceful bamboo path leads directly to the museum in under 10 minutes. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a special edition exhibition postcard.
Yamano Mokkou Estate is a creative retreat just a 5-minute walk from Area 878 Uonuma Museum. It hosts monthly woodcraft workshops led by local artisans, teaching traditional joinery and wood carving techniques—your finished piece becomes a personal keepsake. Every Saturday night, guests join the Rice Field Night Walk, an immersive tour through illuminated paddy fields, narrated by experts on regional rice cultivation and ecological farming. All activities are included in your stay. Book via HopeGoo to secure your spot and receive a curated welcome gift set.
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