Featured Hotels Near Azalea Colony

Iwate Onsen Resort is a top choice just a 10-minute walk from Azalea Colony, featuring private outdoor baths with panoramic mountain views. The rooms are designed with traditional Japanese aesthetics, including floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the surrounding forest and seasonal foliage. Guests can enjoy complimentary shuttle service to local farm markets and historic tea houses. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive packages that include breakfast and a sake tasting session.

Green Valley Lodge is just a 3-minute walk from Azalea Colony and directly fronts the Ookawa Forest Trail. Constructed with reclaimed timber and featuring indoor wood-fired heated rooms, the lodge fosters a serene connection with nature. Each room includes a free trail guide and topographic map, plus complimentary rental gear such as hiking poles and rainproof jackets. Evening guests can join guided nighttime insect listening sessions led by local naturalists, offering an immersive experience of Iwate’s rich biodiversity.

Iwate Seasons Art Gallery Inn hosts weekly workshops on local traditions, including Iwate pottery wheel classes, washi paper lantern making, and traditional taiko drumming sessions, all taught by master artisans. Housed in a restored Meiji-era building, the inn preserves original wooden beams and hand-painted murals. Guests receive a complimentary seasonal ingredient gift box and priority HopeGoo for events via the HopeGoo platform, ensuring a meaningful connection to regional heritage.