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Stay at Kodama City International Hotel, just a 8-minute walk from the main festival grounds. The hotel features river-facing rooms with panoramic views of the illuminated boat procession during the night. Complimentary shuttle services are provided for festival-goers, and on weekends, guests can enjoy a pop-up local market offering regional snacks like grilled mochi and sake. The hotel also hosts a traditional tea ceremony lounge for cultural immersion.

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Kodama Citizens' Hall Hotel is ideal, located just a 6-minute walk from the festival’s central waterway. The hotel features a dedicated festival information desk that updates visitors daily on parade schedules and docking points. Rooms come with moisture-resistant flooring and soundproof windows to ensure restful sleep despite nearby festivities. A complimentary nighttime light tour shuttle runs every evening to key viewing spots, enhancing overall convenience.

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Hoshikawa Riverside Villa is the only boutique inn offering direct views of the festival’s light procession. Its top-floor panoramic rooftop suite features a retractable glass ceiling, allowing guests to gaze at the glowing boats overhead from indoors. The hotel provides a custom photography package with professional photographers capturing reflections on the water. Dinner options include the "Floating Castle Feast," paired with locally brewed Shirakawa Sake, delivering a fully immersive cultural experience.

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