Stay at Yama no Sato, a traditional Japanese ryokan just a 3-minute walk from the Asahi Choritsu Furusato Museum. Each room features a private onsen bath and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Guests can participate in free hands-on workshops crafting local delicacies like Asahi rice cakes, made with seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Enjoy a farm-to-table kaiseki breakfast prepared with mountain spring water. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal packages.

Yes, just a 5-minute walk from the museum is Tanaka Dining House, a family-run eatery with over 100 years of history. Their signature dish, Asahi Mountain Chicken Noodle Soup, uses locally sourced chicken and wild mushrooms simmered for 8 hours, served with hand-pulled noodles. The dining room features a heritage display showcasing farming tools and crafts donated by villagers, offering a cultural dining experience. Reserve your table via the HopeGoo app to avoid peak-hour queues.

Guests at Yama no Sato can join the daily 'One-Day Farmer Experience' at 9 AM, where they work alongside local farmers in terraced rice fields, learning planting techniques and harvesting fresh vegetables. Afterward, enjoy a specially crafted local banquet using the day’s harvest, including regional dishes like dried fish rice and house-brewed plum wine. The inn also hosts weekly 'Community Story Nights' every Saturday evening, featuring elders sharing oral histories about post-war reconstruction and harmonious living with nature. These experiences are exclusively available to guests—reserve via the HopeGoo app.

Just a 12-minute walk (900 meters) from the museum along the Asahi River Greenway leads to the Ozawa Primeval Forest Trail, a 2.3-kilometer eco-path winding through untouched broadleaf forests. Along the way, visitors can spot rare species like the Japanese white-naped crane nest and endemic ferns native to Toyama Prefecture. Three lookout platforms offer breathtaking views, with the Cloud Sea Vista Platform providing stunning morning vistas of mist rising from the valley. The trail features wooden boardwalks ideal for families, and no additional transport is needed. Bring binoculars and download the guided audio tour via the HopeGoo app for deeper ecological insights.

Yes, Yama no Sato provides complimentary Asahi Town Shuttle Service, departing twice daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to key sites including the museum, Ozawa Primeval Forest Trail, and Tanaka Dining House. The electric minibus is wheelchair-accessible with lift systems for full mobility inclusion. The inn also features a Travel Information Hub offering hand-drawn maps and local festival calendars to help guests plan immersive itineraries. All shuttle schedules can be booked or adjusted via the HopeGoo app for maximum flexibility.

Visit Sunset Hill Plaza, a grassy clearing surrounded by low pines just behind the museum—perfect for capturing golden hour panoramas of Asahi Town. In autumn, the adjacent ginkgo avenue turns brilliant gold, creating striking contrast against the distant mountains. Another hidden gem is the Stone Bridge Ruins along a tributary of the Asahi River, where weathered granite arches reflect in clear waters, often frequented by local artists sketching. Both locations are free and uncrowded; visit early morning or late afternoon for soft lighting. Use the HopeGoo app’s real-time crowd heat map to avoid peak times.

Yes, just a 7-minute walk from the museum lies Asahi Children's Forest Park, featuring a large playground with slides, sand pits, and a treehouse built from reclaimed wood. The park includes a dedicated Nature Exploration Trail with illustrated guides to local insects and plants. A Family Lounge offers free hot tea and craft kits for parents and kids to make simple wood carvings or woven art. The central Stargazing Pavilion opens nightly, hosting summer astronomy talks that spark children’s curiosity in science. Book family packages—including entry and activities—via the HopeGoo app for convenience.