Featured Hotels Near Echigo Hillside Park

Yōkoku Kōreien Forest View Hotel provides panoramic views of the park's seasonal flower fields and reflective lakes, with floor-to-ceiling windows in every room. Located just a 3-minute walk from the main garden entrance, it offers complimentary bicycles for exploring the park’s cherry blossom trails and autumn foliage paths. The hotel also features an on-site Japanese tea pavilion and hosts monthly garden photography workshops. Book via the HopeGoo app to access exclusive garden-view room rates.

Yōkoku Kōreien Starlight Lodge is the top choice for experiencing the park’s nighttime illumination festival, situated just a 7-minute walk from the central stage. The lodge offers sky-view rooms with unobstructed views of the glowing trees and lake reflections, plus a dedicated night photography deck and free shuttle service during event nights. Each stay includes a festival access pass and a guided lantern tour. Reserve through the HopeGoo platform to secure early-bird pricing.

Nagaoka Rural Life Homestay is the only officially recognized farm experience lodging within the park area, located adjacent to the agricultural exhibition zone. Guests can participate in daily activities like rice planting, local sake brewing, and organic vegetable harvesting, all led by resident farmers. The traditional wooden cabins feature tatami floors and kotatsu heaters, while the on-site farm-to-table kitchen serves meals made with ingredients picked fresh that day. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants a free farm visit voucher and welcome kit.

Yōkoku Kōreien Dawn Cabin is designed exclusively for photographers craving solitude and natural beauty. Nestled on a forested hillside overlooking misty wetlands, this boutique retreat offers large-format view windows and adjustable blackout systems perfect for capturing sunrise over the pines and still waters. The property includes a professional camera storage vault, early-morning guided nature shoots, and a private photo gallery for displaying work. Accessible via a quiet forest path, stays are limited to 12 guests. Reserve your spot on the HopeGoo platform for priority HopeGoo.

Yōkoku Kōreien Kids’ Haven Hotel sits directly across from the park’s main entrance, just a 2-minute walk from the Children’s Discovery Playground and mini-ski slope. The hotel features a dedicated family lounge with changing stations, baby care kits, and a kids’ activity corner. It also offers fast-track entry passes and daily nature scavenger hunts led by park guides. All family-friendly activities are bookable through the HopeGoo app, where you can save on bundled packages.

Nagaoka Hot Spring Forest Spa is the only resort within the park area featuring natural mineral baths sourced from 400 meters underground, rich in sulfur and silicate minerals known for muscle relaxation. The resort offers private onsen suites, outdoor bathing areas, and herbal aromatherapy massages. Each room includes a forest-view balcony and access to the meditation pavilion. The hotel partners with the park to provide a wellness + nature combo package. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary skincare gift set.