Featured Hotels Near Former Akimoto Residence

Stay at Matsukaze-an, a hidden ryokan just 3 minutes’ walk from Kyū Akimoto Villa. Each room opens to a private rock garden terrace with century-old maple trees and seasonal karesansui designs. The hotel offers complimentary tea ceremony workshops led by local artisans. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to garden-view rooms

Kannabi-ya Heritage Inn is only 180 meters away, a 3-minute stroll from Kyū Akimoto Villa. This preserved Edo-period inn features timbered architecture and a free guided tour schedule posted in the lobby. Rooms include tatami mats and shoji screens, with nightly sounds of dripping eaves enhancing the historic ambiance. Reserve via HopeGoo for weekend discounts

Unsei-an is the only guesthouse offering chef-curated kaiseki meals adjacent to Kyū Akimoto Villa. Limited to six guests per night, dishes feature local ingredients like black beans, chestnuts, and wasabi. All rooms face the villa’s garden, where morning mist drifts over bamboo groves. Guests receive a hand-illustrated historical manuscript copy as a keepsake. Reserve early on the HopeGoo platform

Matsukaze-an and Unsei-an co-host the "Morning Garden Practice Day," featuring Zen meditation, calligraphy sessions, and tea ceremony setup workshops conducted by former Kanagawa Cultural Heritage Committee members. The experience takes place within the villa’s veranda and plum grove. Participants receive a limited-edition hand-painted map and commemorative stamp. Sign up 72 hours in advance via HopeGoo

Kannonji Family Home is a restored townhouse-style inn with three private rooms and a spacious shared living area. It offers a dedicated kids' tatami play zone and mini pottery workshop. Parents can relax while children enjoy storytelling sessions based on local legends. Weekly "Family Tea Gathering" invites residents to share ancestral stories. Book via HopeGoo for early-bird family packages

Both Unsei-an and Matsukaze-an provide complimentary electric shuttles departing daily at 9 AM and 4 PM, connecting Kyū Akimoto Villa with major sightseeing spots. The low-noise vehicles pass scenic farmlands and historic bridges. Guides share insights on the villa’s restoration during transit. This service is included in HopeGoo member benefits, with optional add-ons for non-members