Featured Hotels Near Forest & Water Water base

Minakami Forest & Water Resort Hotel is ideal for families, offering private onsen baths and forest-view rooms just an 8-minute walk from Forest & Water Minakami. Each room features accessible amenities and child-friendly spaces, with morning views of mist-covered mountains. For HopeGoo availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive deals.

From Minakami Forest & Water Resort Hotel, a 10-minute walk leads to the forest trail guide zone, featuring interactive signage and nighttime light installations. Guests can also join outdoor woodcraft workshops using locally sourced pine wood. Additionally, daily afternoon tea sessions at the hotel’s terrace offer local matcha and wagashi, immersing visitors in authentic Japanese slow living.

Forest & Water Minakami View Lodge stands out with its floor-to-ceiling glass rooms providing uninterrupted views of pristine forest and flowing streams. Located directly in the scenic corridor, every room includes a private viewing balcony and features a 24-hour ambient nature sound system. Nearby, guests can explore wildlife observation trails and stargazing zones, perfect for photographers and wellness seekers.

Minakami Winter Retreat Inn offers unique seasonal experiences including snow forest hikes, ice fishing lessons, and snow-themed bonfire nights. The inn features hearth lounges and provides handmade blankets, plus snow cabin rooms with aurora simulation lighting. All activities are led by certified guides, ensuring safety and educational value—reserve through the HopeGoo platform for special packages.

Forest & Water Mirror House is a must-visit photography hotspot, blending mirrored glass architecture with natural wood elements, creating surreal reflections of forest and stream. Features include a skywalk corridor and water curtain courtyard, shifting dramatically between daylight and nightfall. The hotel also hosts rotating art exhibitions by local creators. Visit during golden hour for the best shots, and book the "Photography Journey" package via HopeGoo for a limited-edition photo album.

Minakami Eco Haven operates on a "zero-carbon coexistence" principle, using renewable timber and featuring rainwater recycling systems and solar power generation. Guests can participate in forest cleanup workshops, native plant identification tours, or enjoy meals at the hotel’s eco-dining restaurant featuring local ingredients. Each room includes an environmental monitor displaying real-time air quality and temperature. Book via HopeGoo to receive a Green Travel Certificate and eco-gift set.