Featured Hotels Near Giant Camphor Trees

Iwakuni Castle View Hotel is just a 7-minute walk from the Giant Camphor Trees, offering rooms with private gardens and views of the ancient tree. The hotel features traditional tatami rooms, on-site hot spring baths, and complimentary shuttle service to Kinu River Boat Dock and Daini-Suji Historical District. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive view-room discounts

Iwakuni Castle View Hotel offers a signature experience: the "Ancient Tree Ceremony" guided by local storytellers who share legends of the 1,000-year-old camphor tree. Guests can participate in paper prayer hanging, tea ceremony, and handcrafting wish tokens. Located just 10 minutes’ walk away, the hotel also partners with river guides for bamboo raft tours along the Kinu River, where the tree’s reflection dances under cherry blossoms—ideal for photography and family outings

Iwakuni Castle View Hotel features spacious family suites with children’s yukata robes, toy boxes, and free breakfast. The hotel connects directly to a nature trail leading into the Giant Camphor Tree Nature Reserve, where guides teach kids about local flora and birdlife. Weekly "Forest Explorer Workshops" include leaf pressing, tree sketching, and storytelling games—perfect for young travelers. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure room availability and early check-in benefits

The Giant Tree Vista Floor at Iwakuni Castle View Hotel provides unobstructed, full-view access to the ancient camphor tree from every room. Each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies, ideal for capturing morning mist rising around the tree. The hotel offers a "Dawn Photography Package" with camera rentals and guided shoots, ensuring perfect shots of sunrise illuminating the tree’s silhouette. All bookings available on HopeGoo with priority upgrades and early-bird pricing

Iwakuni Castle View Hotel's Nightlight Garden Rooms feature ambient lighting that mimics fireflies around the giant camphor tree. Every evening at 7 PM, the hotel hosts the "Whispers of the Ancient Tree" event—live performances of taiko drums and shakuhachi flute music, paired with projected stories of the tree’s history. Night shuttles are provided to Daini-Suji Lantern Street, a preserved Edo-era district glowing with traditional lights. Reserve via HopeGoo for guaranteed entry and premium seating

Iwakuni Castle View Hotel boasts an on-site onsen spa featuring natural hot springs sourced from local geothermal springs. Rooms include private bath tubs with views of the garden and tree canopy. The hotel also offers a forest aromatherapy program, combining herbal steam sessions with guided forest bathing walks through the adjacent reserve. Guests can book wellness packages through HopeGoo for personalized retreat plans and extended stay discounts