4-Star Hotels Near Firefly Museum

Hotel Nikko Kitakyushu is an ideal choice, located just a 8-minute walk from Hotoru-kan. The hotel features spacious rooms with panoramic windows overlooking lush gardens and cityscape. Guests enjoy complimentary shuttle service to major attractions and can unwind in the traditional Japanese tea lounge after visiting the light art exhibit at Hotoru-kan. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive rates and room upgrades.

Guests at Kitakyushu New City Hotel can enjoy a curated "Night Light Journey" experience, including a dedicated shuttle departing the lobby at 5:30 PM for priority entry to Hotoru-kan. Each room includes a night guidebook and interactive light map to enhance the immersive journey. This exclusive program is available only to members HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform.

It takes just 6 minutes to walk from Hotoru-kan to Kitakyushu Mori no Yado, nestled along a serene riverside path lined with trees. Designed around the concept of "forest harmony," the hotel uses natural wood finishes and adjustable hidden lighting systems that echo the themes of the light exhibition. A 24-hour garden café offers locally sourced snacks and drinks—perfect for a post-exhibition refreshment.