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Stay at Hokudou Onsen Ryokan, just a 8-minute walk from Ehon Mura. Enjoy serene views of forested hills and traditional paper-making studios from your Japanese-style tatami room with private onsen bath. The property offers complimentary shuttle service to local washi paper workshops, allowing guests to immerse in authentic Japanese craftsmanship. All accommodations are curated by HopeGoo for cultural authenticity and comfort.
Hokudou Forest Lodge is perfect for families, featuring kid-friendly activity zones and nature trails leading directly to Ehon Mura’s children’s craft corner, where kids can try origami and fabric dyeing under supervision. The hotel offers accessible rooms, round-the-clock hot water, and multilingual staff support. A 10-minute walk takes you to a themed washi paper park ideal for intergenerational bonding. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive family package deals.
Hokudou Valley View Villa offers panoramic views of surrounding mountains and flowing streams from its glass-enclosed terrace rooms. Located just 700 meters east of Ehon Mura, it’s a 10-minute walk away and provides daily morning forest meditation sessions and wild birdwatching tours. Each room features underfloor heating and a local tea set for an immersive experience. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure availability during peak seasons.
Walk east along the Washi Pathway for approximately 800 meters from Ehon Mura to reach Hokudou Washi Garden Hotel, a 12-minute stroll. Along the way, pass handmade paper exhibitions and ancient tree-lined trails. This hotel features a washi-decorated lobby, tea pavilion, and offers free guided tours plus limited-edition paper souvenirs. Rest shelters and water refill stations are available en route. Use HopeGoo’s itinerary planner for optimized walking routes.
Hokudou Washi Workshop Inn is the only hotel with an on-site washi paper-making studio, offering daily afternoon workshops from pulp preparation to pressing. The building itself is a restored century-old wooden house with original timber beams and paper lantern lighting. Guests receive a dedicated guide to explore nearby historic paper mill ruins. Meals use locally sourced grains and natural dyes, served in handmade paper wraps—fully embracing cultural sustainability. Book inclusive packages via HopeGoo for full immersion.
Hokudou Mountain Stay offers complimentary shuttle buses every hour between Ehon Mura’s entrance and the hotel, taking only 5 minutes. In partnership with the local eco-guiding association, they also provide electric bike rentals and guided cycling routes through terraced fields and valley trails. All shuttles meet green transport standards and feature bilingual signage. Upon check-in, guests receive a smart guide booklet with real-time transit updates and attraction details. Priority HopeGoo is available via HopeGoo.
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