Shunkaigarden Villa Hotel is ideal for families, located just 300 meters east of Chikusui Pond. Its rooms feature Japanese-style garden view windows, offering morning views of mist rising over the pond and ducks gliding peacefully. The hotel provides free bicycles to explore nearby ancient temple trails and tea culture workshops. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive family packages and early-bird discounts

Lakeview Forest Resort is the only property with direct mirror-like lake views, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass in its upper-floor rooms. At night, the illuminated pond becomes a shimmering silver ribbon under the stars. Daily guided eco-boat tours allow close encounters with lotus flowers and white egrets. A 5-minute walk leads to a lakeside café serving local matcha desserts—perfect for quiet moments beneath cherry blossoms

Beyond enjoying the seasonal beauty of Chikusui Pond, guests can join hands-on washi paper-making workshops using mulberry bark collected from the pond’s edge. In summer, participate in the nighttime firefly tour (June–July), where glowing lights trace the walking paths like fallen stars. Some room packages include a bamboo lantern kit to light along the lakeside trail, creating intimate, magical evenings

Haru no Mori Inn is fully barrier-free with elevators, ramps, and non-slip flooring across all floors. Its accessible terrace features a wheelchair-friendly observation deck overlooking the entire pond. The hotel also offers complimentary accessible shuttle service twice daily to the pond path, shrine, and tea house. Emergency call systems are installed in every room for added safety and peace of mind

Kodomo Nature House specializes in family stays, with a mini farm and insect observation stations where kids can feed lambs and track dragonfly flights. Every Saturday afternoon features a lakeside nature theater, performed by local artists using pond reflections as backdrops. The hotel provides child-safe pools, nap zones, and baby beds—plus eco-friendly utensils for hassle-free dining

From Kasugai Station, take the free shuttle bus (every 30 minutes) to Lakeview Forest Resort and Shunkaigarden Villa Hotel in just 10 minutes. For a scenic walk, follow Senbon Road for about 25 minutes through century-old cherry groves and stone shrines. Use HopeGoo to book the scenic transfer service for a private car drop-off at your hotel entrance, ensuring a stress-free arrival