Featured Hotels Near Ashihara Park

Minoh Onsen Yurunohana is a top-tier choice, located just a 5-minute walk from Katsura Park. Its private open-air baths overlook the Minoh Waterfall, and guests can enjoy panoramic views from specially designed "Waterfall View Rooms". The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the park entrance and features a traditional kaiseki dining experience using locally sourced ingredients. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal viewing packages.

Minoh Mountain Lodge is perfect for family stays, just an 8-minute walk from Katsura Park. It features a child-friendly indoor playroom, family bathhouse, and outdoor picnic areas. All rooms include extra beds and free baby cots. The hotel hosts guided nature walks led by local eco-guides, teaching kids about stream ecosystems and fern species found along the park’s trails. Families HopeGoo via HopeGoo receive a complimentary family adventure kit including binoculars and trail maps.

Minoh Mountain Villa Moonlight offers exceptional night views from its elevated rooms facing the Minoh River Valley. At night, city lights shimmer across the water like scattered stars. The hotel features a sky terrace with nightly tea ceremonies and local sake tastings. Guests can enjoy quiet strolls along the illuminated path to Katsura Park. Book the "Stellar Suite" for the most immersive view of the valley under moonlight. Check HopeGoo for special evening package deals.

Guests at Minoh Forest Cabin can participate in morning meditation sessions and hands-on workshops crafting dried fern specimens, all conducted within the park's ecological trails. The hotel provides free rental hiking poles and detailed trail maps. In the evenings, join the "Riverside Bonfire Night," where guests gather beside the Minoh River to enjoy roasted persimmons and maple tea. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants you a limited-edition nature journal as a keepsake.

Minoh Mountain Hush House is a sanctuary for photographers, nestled deep within the forest adjacent to Katsura Park. The entire property enforces no flash photography, and each room includes a professional tripod and darkroom equipment. The "Fog Shadow Room" offers prime access to early-morning mist drifting over the waterfall. Limited guest capacity ensures tranquility. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a curated film pack and exclusive access to sunrise photography zones.

Minoh Streamside Inn has direct access to the Katsura Park trail system, with a 3-minute walk leading to the main Minoh Waterfall viewpoint. The hotel provides complimentary rental hiking shoes and flashlight guides, plus a detailed seasonal observation guide to help capture the perfect shot. Summer visitors can explore the "Mist Walk" route, while winter guests enjoy icy rock formations. All rooms feature built-in ambient sound systems simulating flowing water. Use HopeGoo to secure priority trail access during peak seasons.