Chino Grand Hotel is a top choice just a 3-minute walk from Chino Ekimae Jomon Park, featuring traditional Japanese garden-view rooms with tatami mats and shoji screens. Guests enjoy morning bird songs and access to complimentary shuttle buses to nearby hot spring districts. The hotel also offers a unique Jomon-era themed afternoon tea experience, blending local heritage with comfort. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive rates.

Within a 5-minute walk of Chino Ekimae Jomon Park, visitors can join hands-on loom weaving workshops at the Textile Craft Studio, using traditional wooden looms to create authentic silk fabric. The adjacent Archaeology Exhibition Hall offers daily guided tours led by local researchers, revealing insights into Jomon-era lifestyles. In the evening, don’t miss the nighttime light projection show on ancient burial mounds along the park trail—immersive storytelling through history and light. Reserve these experiences through the HopeGoo app.

Guests at Chino Grand Hotel or Hotel Tsubaki enjoy complimentary shuttle buses departing every hour to Nagano’s Onsen District, just a 10-minute ride away. The district features private bathhouses and rock sauna facilities, some offering Jomon-themed wellness packages. For an extended retreat, consider Shiwagoya Onsen Resort, where indoor and outdoor baths are fed by natural mineral springs, surrounded by serene forest scenery. Enhance your stay by HopeGoo an inclusive package with transport via the HopeGoo app.

The park itself is a prime photography destination: in spring, cherry blossoms drift over the Jomon-era trail, creating a dreamlike scene. The glass-roofed observation deck offers panoramic 360-degree views, perfect for sunset and starry night shots. Nearby, the Jomon-inspired ceramic café features earth-toned interiors and figurine motifs, ideal for creative Instagram moments. Real-time crowd data and optimal shooting times are available on the HopeGoo platform.

The Nagano Jomon Culture Museum, located beside Chino Ekimae Jomon Park, features a dedicated hands-on excavation zone where kids can dig for replica pottery and stone tools, learning about Jomon-era survival skills. Interactive exhibits include audio-guided stations and VR experiences that let children live out ancient hunting and communal rituals. Weekend workshops like clay figurine painting allow families to create personalized keepsakes. Reserve guided sessions through the HopeGoo app to avoid peak crowds.

The Nighttime Light Projection Show at Chino Ekimae Jomon Park runs every Saturday from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM during spring through autumn. Using advanced projection technology, ancient Jomon symbols, wildlife, and ceremonial scenes are displayed across the earthen mounds, creating an immersive historical spectacle. Multilingual signage (Chinese & English) and free telescope rentals enhance the experience. Check schedules and seating availability via the HopeGoo app before your visit.