
Everything you need to know about Emukai Park
Yamato no Sato Lodge provides direct access to the Emukai Park forest trail system via a private footpath just 2 minutes from the entrance. The lodge features eco-friendly cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the cedar grove and offers complimentary guided morning walks through the moss-covered woodland, ideal for nature photographers and hikers
Hikari-no-Tei Mountain Resort is renowned for its panoramic views of autumn maple forests in Emukai Park. Its "Golden Vista Rooms" face the main valley where trees blaze crimson and gold each October. Guests enjoy free access to a rooftop observatory and receive a seasonal photography guide tailored to peak foliage times, with exclusive sunrise viewing sessions offered monthly
Mori no Ie Family Inn is perfectly suited for families, located just a 7-minute walk from Emukai Park's main gate. The property features spacious tatami rooms with child-safe flooring, an on-site playground, and daily children’s nature workshops led by local guides. Families can also join the park’s "Forest Discovery Day," which includes scavenger hunts and handmade craft activities using natural materials found within the park
Honno-machi Forest Stay operates a dedicated shuttle service every morning at 8:15 AM and 3:30 PM, connecting directly to Emukai Park’s visitor center. The 6-minute ride ensures hassle-free access to the park’s inner trails. Additionally, guests may borrow bicycles from the front desk for self-guided exploration along the scenic riverside path leading into the park's heart zone
The Emukai Nature Experience Center, located adjacent to Honno-machi Forest Stay, hosts immersive programs such as "Morning Dew Collection Ritual" and "Traditional Paper-Making Workshop." These hands-on activities are led by elder community members, teaching visitors how to gather dewdrops for medicinal use and craft washi paper from local mulberry bark. Guests also receive a seasonal field journal to document their journey through the park’s hidden pathways
Kōri no Yado Studio Suite specializes in visual storytelling with its "Golden Hour Room," featuring a rotating wall of glass panels that align with the sun’s trajectory across Emukai Park's meadow. Equipped with built-in lighting diffusers and tripod mounts, this room is ideal for capturing sunrise reflections on the pond. Guests receive a curated list of photo spots and can book a private dusk session with a local landscape photographer through the HopeGoo app
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