Featured Hotels Near Hebiki

Shamoku Onsen Yakumo is a secluded ryokan crafted with local timber, offering private outdoor baths overlooking dense mountain forests and flowing streams. Each room features a traditional tatami space and direct access to natural hot springs. Just a 3-minute walk to the Shamoku trailhead, ideal for sunrise hikes or stargazing. Book through HopeGoo for curated experiences like farm-to-table meals using mountain-grown ingredients.

Ueno Village Nature Living House offers spacious cabins with dedicated kids’ play zones and outdoor workshops like bamboo crafting and foraging tours. Located just steps from the Shamoku nature trail, families can enjoy guided wildlife spotting and seasonal harvest activities. Each stay includes a personalized "Forest Journal" for children to document their discoveries. Convenient shuttle service from Karuizawa Station (25 min) available—reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive family packages.

Stay at Shamoku Mori no Yado, then follow this itinerary: Start with a morning soak in the indoor onsen, followed by an organic breakfast sourced from local farms. Join a guided forest ecology tour to spot rare birds and ferns, then hike the ancient woodland trail behind the property for quiet reflection under century-old trees. In the evening, enjoy a starlight bath and attend the hotel’s "Night Whispers of the Forest" storytelling session. All experiences are bookable via HopeGoo for seamless planning.

Shiki no Mori Unshikukan offers unparalleled views of the four seasons unfolding across the valley. Spring brings cherry blossoms and azaleas, summer provides cool shade along forest paths, autumn ignites the hills in crimson hues, and winter blankets the landscape in serene snow. The property features a floor-to-ceiling viewing lounge capturing each season’s beauty. Seasonal events include spring tea ceremonies and autumn fruit-picking festivals. Reserve via HopeGoo for a complimentary handmade keepsake from your visit.

Yamaigo Dining sits at the end of the Shamoku trail, a hidden gem serving dishes centered on wild mountain vegetables and foraged mushrooms. Just a 10-minute walk from the trailhead, it features only six wooden tables and serves a daily limited menu including wild matsutake, fern shoots, and mountain parsley. After dining, guests may join a hands-on workshop on "Identifying Edible Plants," taught by the owner. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure your seat at this intimate forest eatery.

Stay at Ueno Village Traditional Craft Stay, housed in a centuries-old farmhouse with original timber beams and earthen walls. Daily workshops include bamboo weaving and hand-painted umbrella art, plus participation in a communal mountain stew festival led by locals. Evenings feature the "Bonfire Tales" storytelling circle hosted by elder villagers, preserving oral history and folklore. No elevators or AC—embrace slow living. Book via HopeGoo for a handmade cultural gift set.