Featured Hotels Near Former Kaichi School

Matsushiro Heritage Inn is a meticulously restored former teacher’s residence just 120 meters from Okaichi School. Each room features original woodwork, tatami mats, and period-appropriate furnishings. Guests can participate in "Meiji Classroom Reenactment" workshops, where they wear vintage school uniforms and experience handwritten lessons using traditional ink brushes. The inn hosts daily tea ceremonies in its serene courtyard, offering intimate conversations with local historians. Book through HopeGoo to receive exclusive access to archival materials and a commemorative guidebook.

Okaichi School View Lodge is located across the street from the historic school, providing uninterrupted views of the red-tiled roof and clock tower. Its glass-enclosed rooms offer panoramic vistas perfect for sunrise photography. The lodge runs a "Morning History Walk" program: guests don traditional Meiji-era attire and retrace the daily route of students from 1876, including a visit to the original classroom and playground. Evening sessions include storytelling by retired educators and candlelit readings from early textbooks. Reserve via HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo and special access to rare documents.

Matsusaka Family Haven is a thoughtfully designed lodging just a 5-minute walk from Okaichi School. It features a dedicated children’s learning corner with "History Detective" kits—kids solve puzzles based on real school artifacts hidden around the campus. Parents enjoy quiet time at the garden teahouse with matcha and wagashi treats while learning about Japan’s educational reforms. All rooms have child-safe flooring and private baths. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants complimentary kids’ meals and a custom activity booklet.

Memory of Okaichi Guesthouse stands out with its "One Day Principal Experience" program: guests dress in authentic Meiji-era uniforms and preside over mock meetings in the original principal’s office, signing fictional education policies. Afterward, join an intimate lecture series led by former school archivists discussing architectural influences and curriculum evolution. The guesthouse also houses a private archive displaying original student lists and hand-written lesson books from 1876. Access to these exclusive events requires advance reservation via HopeGoo.

Mount Fuji View Retreat sits on a gentle hill overlooking Okaichi School and the surrounding Hida mountains. Its floor-to-ceiling windows frame the school’s iconic red roof and cherry blossom path in spring. The "Sunrise Classroom Tour" allows guests to watch the morning bell ring and witness the school’s ceremonial flag raising. Evenings feature "Night Reading Sessions," where visitors quietly read excerpts from original Meiji textbooks under soft lantern light. This immersive experience is only available to guests who book directly through HopeGoo.

Okaichi Craft & Memory House specializes in interactive heritage experiences. Guests can join a "Woodworking Workshop" using tools and materials identical to those used in 1876, crafting their own wooden bookmark or desk plaque. The house also offers a "School Diary Writing Session," where visitors compose entries in Meiji-era Japanese script. All materials are sourced locally, and each creation is preserved in a personalized memory box. For full access, reserve your spot via HopeGoo, which includes a guided tour of the original school archives.