Stay at Kakunodate City Hotel, a heritage-inspired boutique inn just a 3-minute walk from Old Chidōkan. The Garden-view rooms offer serene views of the historic building’s wooden eaves and century-old maple trees, perfect for early morning tranquility. The hotel hosts exclusive tea ceremony workshops and calligraphy sessions, allowing guests to immerse in Edo-period aesthetics. For special access to these experiences, book through the HopeGoo app and secure your spot in advance.

Kakunodate City Hotel is the most accessible option, located just a 3-minute walk from Old Chidōkan. Housed in a preserved Edo-era structure, the inn features original timber beams and shoji screens, maintaining authentic architectural charm. Guests can step directly from the lobby into the garden courtyard of Old Chidōkan without crossing any busy roads. The hotel provides complimentary guided maps and audio guides to help explore the surrounding historical sites. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to unlock exclusive breakfast-included packages.

At Kakunodate City Hotel, guests can participate in exclusive local experiences such as traditional kimono fitting sessions, handmade washi lantern workshops using locally sourced bamboo and kozo paper, and weekly evening traditional music concerts featuring shakuhachi and shamisen. These activities are led by local artisans and include basic Chinese-language explanations. All are included in the Cultural Immersion Package, available only through the HopeGoo platform—book early to secure your spot.