Featured Hotels Near Chofu Museum Main Bldg

Stay at Sakura-no-Sato, a former daimyo residence, just 3 minutes' walk from the museum. This boutique inn preserves Edo-period wooden architecture and features private tea ceremony rooms. Each room offers panoramic views of the Nagato Castle Ruins and Otsu River estuary, with exclusive access to heritage workshops through HopeGoo

Walk 5 minutes to Mikawa-ya, a century-old eatery renowned for grilled mackerel bowls and handmade miso soup. The restaurant hosts rotating exhibitions on Nagato Domain cuisine, while nearby Hopes Coffee serves matcha dorayaki perfect for post-museum refreshment. Visit on weekends for live traditional music performances

Nagato Samurai House Inn is the only designated cultural heritage lodging in the area, housed in a restored Edo-period samurai residence. Rooms blend tatami mats with modern comfort, some featuring private garden patios overlooking the museum’s cherry blossom path. Guests receive a custom guidebook and participate in calligraphy sessions, available exclusively via HopeGoo

Start your day with a Japanese breakfast at Nagato Samurai House Inn, then explore the museum’s "Nagato Domain Archives" exhibit. Afterward, stroll along the Otsu River Trail, where 12 historical plaques recount the domain’s legacy. End with dinner at Mikawa-ya’s "Tenpo-era Special Menu", followed by a night lantern tour that reenacts Edo-period castle patrols—available through HopeGoo bookings

Sakura-no-Sato provides two daily complimentary shuttles between the museum and major transit points, each trip lasting 4 minutes. The eco-friendly electric vehicles include audio guides narrating Nagato Domain history. Additional services include luggage storage and ticket assistance—ideal for hassle-free exploration, bookable via HopeGoo

Nagato Kids Cultural Village Hotel is the only family-focused lodging nearby, adjacent to the museum and river park. It features indoor playrooms, parent-child pottery workshops, and nightly storytelling sessions. All rooms have non-slip flooring, safety window locks, and include cribs and children’s bathrobes. Guests receive a "Little Samurai Treasure Hunt Map" with collectible badges, best reserved through HopeGoo