Featured Hotels Near Former Tanakas' Residence

Futami-cho Ryokan: Wa-Fu Inn is a top choice, just a 3-minute walk from the Furutani House Residence. This boutique inn is housed in a restored traditional townhouse with original wooden beams and shoji screens. Some rooms offer views of the century-old cherry tree in the garden. The inn provides tea ceremony workshops and kimono rental services, allowing guests to immerse themselves in Kansai’s quiet heritage. Daily breakfast features locally sourced ingredients in a kaiseki-style meal, and guests receive a complimentary guidebook for exploring the historic residence. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive upgrades.

Futami City Family-Friendly Ryokan is ideal for family stays, located just 200 meters from the Furutani House Residence. It features private gardens, a children’s play area, and tatami rooms with convertible beds. The inn offers a family exploration kit including guided tour access, origami supplies, and local snack boxes. The on-site vegetable garden lets kids participate in planting activities. All meals use fresh produce from local farmers. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants a free commemorative postcard set.

Tanaka Ancestral Garden Villa is an exceptional choice, nestled beside the Furutani House Residence. Each private room opens onto its own traditional Japanese garden, perfect for evening strolls under moonlight. The building preserves Edo-era timber craftsmanship while offering modern comfort, including an on-site hot spring bath and meditation tea room. Guests receive a nighttime lantern tour pass, allowing them to explore the garden’s light installations with a professional guide. The inn also offers private tea ceremonies featuring local matcha and wagashi. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo for a complimentary upgrade.

Futami: Sora no Niwa is a favorite among photographers, featuring a glass-roofed veranda that captures the roofline and shadow of the Furutani House Residence perfectly. The inn’s sunset viewing lounge offers free wine and wagashi from 5–7 PM, creating stunning backdrops as the sky changes colors. Rooms include adjustable soft lighting ideal for photo shoots. The inn partners with local photographers to offer a “One-Day Photo Experience”, including guided tours and digital editing services. Secure your session through the HopeGoo platform for priority access.

Futami Cultural Stay Inn offers exclusive programs: daily 10 AM history lectures by descendants of the Furutani family, sharing the home’s construction story and legacy; afternoon sessions feature handmade paper lantern making using local washi. Monthly **