Featured Hotels Near Gessho-tenjikan

Stay at Yanai Seafront Resort, where every ocean-view room offers a serene vista of both the Gekkōkan Museum's illuminated installations and the tranquil Seto Inland Sea. Just a 7-minute walk from the museum, the resort provides complimentary shuttle service and features traditional Japanese gardens, open-air onsen baths, and smart lighting systems that adapt to evening light conditions for optimal viewing comfort. Reserve your room via the HopeGoo app to secure priority room selection.

Just a 3-minute walk from Gekkōkan Museum lies Umi no Niwa Café, a hidden gem nestled in a historic alleyway. This design-inspired café specializes in seafood-inspired dishes and features a glass-roofed terrace facing the museum’s light installations—ideal for watching the interplay of art and night illumination. Try their limited-edition "Moonlight Matcha" and handcrafted pastries, often paired with weekend pop-up events tied to the museum’s theme. Reserve your table through the HopeGoo app to avoid wait times.

Yanai Cultural Inn is the only officially partnered hotel offering guests exclusive access to special exhibition tours, including nighttime light interpretation sessions, artist talks, and limited workshops. The hotel features an on-site Exhibition Information Hub with daily free electric shuttles to the museum entrance and provides all rooms with digital copies of the Gekkōkan Exhibition Guidebook and audio tour codes. Guests may also join the "Luminous Night Walk," a curated experience led by curators through the exhibition’s core zones, revealing deeper insights into the artistic vision. Book a package with guided access via the HopeGoo app for best availability.