Matsukaze Garden Inn features a meticulously restored Edo-period dry landscape garden just steps from the museum entrance. Each room is designed around themes of "bamboo shadows" and "flowing water," with select suites offering direct views of the illuminated garden at night. Guests can enjoy daily tea ceremony workshops using seasonal matcha and handmade wagashi, immersing themselves in the artistic spirit of Chikamatsu’s era. The on-site reading pavilion houses rare facsimiles of "The Love Suicides at Amijima," enhancing cultural authenticity.

Nishinomiya Family House is a thoughtfully designed inn ideal for families, located just 600 meters from the museum. It offers family suites with safety railings and baby bath tubs, plus free bilingual maps (Japanese/Chinese) and children's puppet costume rentals. Weekly Saturday workshops teach kids to create miniature bunraku plays under local actor guidance—blending education and entertainment. The backyard boasts a spring cherry blossom trail, perfect for family strolls and photo moments.

The Stage Dream Inn transforms its lobby and corridors into a living replica of a Chikamatsu-era bunraku theatre, complete with life-sized puppet displays. Guests may book private evening immersion performances in a dedicated viewing room, paired with sake-infused tea and traditional snacks. The hotel also offers costume photo sessions, allowing travelers to dress as iconic characters and capture authentic memories. All rooms feature adjustable reading lights for quiet reflection.

Nishinomiya Machiya Art Gallery repurposes a century-old townhouse into a cultural retreat, with rooms named after characters from Chikamatsu’s works such as "Okuni Room" and "Gen'goro Room." Authentic props and hand-drawn scripts line the walls. Guests join afternoon tea gatherings to learn emotional expression through fan art and origami, enjoying homemade soba noodles crafted by local chefs. The narrow alley behind the inn hosts weekend craft markets selling Chikamatsu-themed ceramics and silk bookmarks—offering genuine insight into regional traditions.

Nishinomiya Dream Stay sits directly opposite the museum entrance, just a 2-minute walk away. Housed in a renovated Edo-era merchant house, every room features tatami mats and shoji screens, while the property offers complimentary historical bike rentals for exploring nearby alleys. Guests can attend weekly bunraku reading nights, hosted by local performers, and enjoy a peaceful morning in the courtyard’s stone garden. Its central location makes it ideal for early-morning visits to the museum.

Matsukaze View Lodge offers panoramic views of the old town’s rooftops and cherry-lined streets from its elevated rooftop terrace and premium rooms. Located within a 5-minute walk of the museum, the lodge blends modern comfort with traditional aesthetics—featuring exposed wooden beams and paper lantern lighting. Guests receive a personalized walking guide highlighting hidden stories behind the district’s architecture. For an unforgettable evening, book the sunset tea ceremony on the veranda, where you’ll sip matcha while overlooking the fading light over centuries-old eaves.