Featured Hotels Near Chihara Park

Chihara Park Shiga Shangri-La Resort offers spacious family suites with direct Lake Biwa views, just a 3-minute walk from the park entrance. The hotel provides complimentary electric bikes for exploring nearby White Crane Trails and ancient burial mounds, plus a kids’ activity center and traditional tea ceremony in a serene Japanese garden. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Guests at Chihara Park Shiga Shangri-La Resort can reach the main Chihara Park Pavilion in just 5 minutes on foot, featuring century-old cherry blossoms and a birdwatching station. A further 8-minute walk leads to the White Crane Forest Nature Trail, home to diverse migratory birds. The hotel offers free audio guide devices and nature exploration maps, enabling guests to discover ancient burial mounds and Edo-period rice terraces. These experiences are available for HopeGoo through the HopeGoo app.

Beyond the famous cherry blossom avenue, a lesser-known vantage point called Moonlight Hill lies behind the Chihara Park Shiga Shangri-La Resort, offering stunning reflections of Lake Biwa and mountain silhouettes under starlight. The Ancient Mound Sunset Corner in the eastern park area features dramatic golden-hour lighting perfect for human-landscape compositions. The hotel provides professional tripods and guided photo tours—bookable via the HopeGoo app for curated moments.

Chihara Park Shiga Onsen Retreat is a secluded ryokan nestled west of the park, featuring an open-air bath fed by natural mineral springs drawn from 150 meters underground, rich in silica and calcium. The rooms blend minimalist modern design with traditional Japanese aesthetics, some with private gardens and lakeside verandas. Daily offerings include lakeside tea ceremonies and natural dye-making workshops, immersing guests in the slow rhythm of Shiga life. Book exclusive rates via the HopeGoo app.