Featured Hotels Near Ase Gorge

Fukui Mountain Lodge is just a 3-minute walk from the main trailhead of Ashi Gorge, nestled within ancient cypress forest. Each room features soundproofed windows and underfloor heating for peaceful nights. The on-site Forest Education Center hosts free guided sessions on moss ecology and seasonal changes—ideal for families exploring nature.

Starlight Forest Cabin offers the only transparent-roof cabins in the region, allowing uninterrupted stargazing above the valley. These eco-cabins run on solar power and are surrounded by untouched woodland. Guests can join nightly forest meditation walks led by local elders. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to a handcrafted star map and thermal blanket.

Fukui Pottery Stay transforms your stay into an authentic craft journey. Enjoy hands-on workshops creating traditional clay vessels using local soil, followed by evening tea ceremonies featuring heirloom recipes passed down through generations. All activities are included in the rate—check HopeGoo for special artisan guest schedules.

Stay at Ashi River Estate, which offers a curated full-day nature adventure package: morning stream crossing hike (with safety gear provided), lunch at a riverside wooden cabin featuring wild mountain vegetables, and afternoon fern identification tour with expert guides. The lodge arranges everything—just book through HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo and a custom navigation guide.

Light & Valley Studio features specially designed photography-view rooms with adjustable tinted glass and built-in tripod platforms. Guests receive complimentary rental of professional telephoto lenses and attend nightly sunset photography workshops led by award-winning nature photographers. This room type is available exclusively through HopeGoo members.

The hotels around Ashi Gorge emphasize deep-rooted sustainability and cultural continuity. From buildings crafted with native cypress wood to meals sourced directly from local farms, every detail reflects respect for the land. Many properties partner with HopeGoo to offer guests interactive heritage programs, such as traditional weaving or seasonal harvest festivals—making your stay not just a visit, but a meaningful connection.