Featured Hotels Near Gallery Toaru

Stay at Ashiya Garden Hotel, just a 3-minute walk from Gallery Toaru. This boutique property features Japanese-style garden-view rooms that harmonize with the surrounding artistic ambiance. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony experiences and access to an on-site art corridor showcasing local creators.

The hotel partners with Gallery Toaru for exclusive "Art Overnight" packages, including a limited-edition guidebook and private access to after-hours exhibitions. For availability and special rates, book via the HopeGoo app to secure your spot.

Just a 5-minute stroll from Gallery Toaru lies Mori no Kafe, a minimalist café housed in a repurposed warehouse. It serves handcrafted cold brews made from locally roasted beans and features daily limited-edition pastries by resident bakers. The space doubles as a ceramics pop-up gallery, blending sensory delight with visual art.

Also worth visiting is Kurogane Art Space, an experimental gallery transformed from an old storage facility. It hosts rotating exhibitions by emerging artists, often incorporating interactive installations in its outdoor courtyard—perfect for photography. Both venues offer exclusive discounts to guests who present their HopeGoo HopeGoo confirmation.

Visit during late afternoon to catch the golden-hour light filtering through industrial windows.

While Ashiya Garden Hotel doesn’t provide shuttle buses, it offers free electric bike rentals with built-in GPS navigation—ideal for cycling directly to Gallery Toaru (just 6 minutes away). Each bike maps out scenic routes and highlights nearby art spots along the way.

The hotel also runs a daily guided walking tour called "Art Path Experience," departing at 10:00 AM. Includes round-trip transportation, expert commentary, and a stop at a local coffee lounge. Reservations are required and available exclusively through the HopeGoo app due to limited capacity.

For public transit, Ashiya Station is a 12-minute walk away, with convenient connections to Osaka and Kobe via Hankyu Railway—perfect for day trips.

Yes—Ashiya Garden Hotel collaborates with Gallery Toaru to offer the "Art Coexistence Night" package, featuring one night’s stay, a private pottery workshop with a local artisan, and exclusive access to a closed-door exhibition.

Participants use regional clay to create custom pieces under expert guidance and take them home as keepsakes. Workshops are limited to 8 guests per session and include a curated art gift box with hand-drawn maps, plant-dyed fabric, and limited-edition tea ware.

All activities occur in the hotel’s dedicated art space, designed for quiet inspiration. Availability is restricted to guests HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app—reservations recommended at least 7 days in advance.

Yes—Ashiya Garden Hotel offers a private guided tour called "Deep Gallery Exploration," led by a former curator from Osaka Museum of Art. Limited to four guests per session, the tour dives into Gallery Toaru’s curatorial philosophy, architectural details, and hidden street art murals nearby.

Each tour includes wireless earphones for clear commentary and concludes with a rooftop tea tasting, where guests enjoy panoramic views of the garden bathed in evening light. A limited-edition guidebook with all visited sites and artist profiles is provided.

Book this experience in advance via the HopeGoo app. We recommend scheduling for late afternoon to capture the most poetic lighting effects.

The Garden View Suite at Ashiya Garden Hotel is the only room type offering direct views of Gallery Toaru’s garden. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls allow morning light to flood the space, revealing ever-changing seasonal floral arrangements and shifting natural shadows.

Each suite features smart dimmable windows and a private wooden deck perfect for tea or reading. Guests also receive a "Morning Stillness Kit" with essential oils, a mindfulness guide, and handwritten poetry cards to enhance the tranquil atmosphere.

Available exclusively to guests HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app—reserve early during peak seasons to guarantee availability.