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Asakuni Onsen Ryokan stands out for its traditional Japanese architecture nestled amid the Shikoku mountain range, offering panoramic views of misty peaks from every guest room. The property features private outdoor onsen baths and a kaiseki dinner menu using locally sourced ingredients. Just a 5-minute walk leads to the Asakuni Coastal Trail, perfect for sunrise hikes. Guests can rent bicycles on-site to explore nearby tea plantations and ancient Shinto shrines. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to the "Mountain Sunrise Experience" package, including a guided morning temple tour and organic breakfast.
Shikoku Farmstay House offers a unique opportunity to live like a local in this peaceful village. Built from century-old rice barns, the property features bamboo-and-wood interiors and private gardens where families can grow vegetables. Kids can join weekly workshops on traditional soy sauce brewing and local pottery making, all led by resident artisans. Meals include freshly made Shikoku udon and homemade tofu, sourced directly from the on-site garden. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants guests a complimentary handmade bamboo basket set and priority access to seasonal harvest festivals.
Staying at Shikoku Castle Inn puts you just a 10-minute walk from Takamatsu Castle Ruins and Omiya Shrine, both designated National Cultural Treasures. The hotel offers free electric bike rentals to follow the historic city wall path, passing through Edo-era stone irrigation channels and centuries-old cherry groves. Daily 10 a.m. guided walks reveal hidden antique shops and artisan studios tucked in old alleyways, while sharing stories behind the Shikoku Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage. The inn also hosts a cultural corner featuring restored looms and calligraphy displays. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a digital "Ancient Town Explorer Guide" with exclusive access to seasonal shrine events.
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