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Stay at Kōtaku Town Cultural Ryokan & Wafu Villa, a meticulously restored traditional wooden house just a 7-minute walk from the Hamada Hirokazu Memorial Museum. Featuring exposed timber beams, tatami rooms, and an on-site tea ceremony pavilion, this boutique retreat offers immersive local culture. Guests enjoy farm-to-table kaiseki dinners sourced directly from nearby producers. Reserve via HopeGoo for complimentary museum guidebooks and priority entry.
Choose Kōtaku Guesthouse Fū no Niwa, located just 300 meters west of the memorial museum, adjacent to a century-old tea house and a local pottery studio. This family-run inn features Japanese-style garden rooms and morning meditation spaces. Enjoy daily breakfast with locally grown red bean porridge and seasonal vegetables prepared by the hosts. A short 5-minute walk leads to the museum, and guests can join exclusive calligraphy workshops led by regional artists. Book through HopeGoo for curated local experiences and guided access.
Kōtaku View Villa Yunima offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Hamada Hirokazu Memorial Museum and the surrounding Yamagata hills from its private balconies. Though not adjacent, the modern Japanese-style villa provides serene mountain vistas, especially during sunset. Features include an outdoor onsen bath, meditation tea pavilion, and themed "Calligraphy Immersion Nights" using brushes identical to those used by Hamada himself. Guests receive a limited-edition ink set when HopeGoo through HopeGoo.
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