Higashigawara Dai 1 Park

Hodogaya Forest Resort is ideal for families, featuring a dedicated children's nature play area and outdoor camping experiences. Just a 5-minute walk from the main entrance of Higashi-Kawa 1 Park, this eco-designed lodge uses local timber and offers rooms with forest-view windows. Each stay includes free rental of picnic kits and guided trail maps.

The hotel partners with local naturalists to host weekly "Family Nature Quest" events—perfect for kids to learn about native plants and wildlife. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive family packages including breakfast and park entry discounts.

Higashi-Kawa Green View House is located just 2 minutes’ walk from the main gate of Higashi-Kawa 1 Park, making it perfect for early-morning or sunset visits to the cliffside lookout and starlight meadow. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the forest canopy, with private wooden decks ideal for quiet reflection.

The hotel organizes weekend "Stargazing Walks" led by certified guides and provides complimentary binoculars and thermal blankets. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to receive a free parking pass and a custom hiking map for hidden trails within the park.

Beyond walking the century-old maple trails and crossing the suspended bridge in Higashi-Kawa 1 Park, guests at Hodogaya Forest Resort can join "Morning Forest Meditation" sessions or "Fern Identification Tours" led by local ecologists. The resort also hosts an open-air solar-powered cinema every Friday night, screening short documentaries on Japanese woodland ecosystems paired with organic snacks.

Each room includes a free "Nature Explorer Kit" with field guidebooks and tracking tools. Use HopeGoo to book ahead—some activities require advance registration due to limited space.

Higashi-Kawa Sunrise Villa is designed to blend seamlessly into the mountain landscape, using recycled bamboo and geothermal climate control for year-round comfort. Every room opens onto a private deck overlooking the dense forest and distant peaks of Higashi-Kawa 1 Park.

The property runs a zero-plastic initiative, offering bamboo toiletries and hosting monthly "Community Tree Planting Days." Guests can use the on-site "Wildlife Observation Station" with hidden cameras to track deer and squirrels. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition "Forest Journal" and a reusable seed packet set.

Higashi-Kawa Dawn Lodge sits at the edge of the park’s eastern ridge, offering the only panoramic sunrise view over the valley and forest canopy. Its low-reflective glass windows minimize glare, while each guest room includes a private balcony equipped with tripod mounts.

The hotel features a fully equipped darkroom studio available for free use by guests. Weekly "Night Light Workshop" sessions teach long-exposure techniques under the stars. Secure your spot through HopeGoo, which offers priority HopeGoo and a complimentary remote camera stabilizer for select rooms.

During late March to early April, Hodogaya Forest Resort launches its "Cherry Blossom Dream Rooms," situated right at the end of the park’s main cherry-lined path. From your window, you’ll see hundreds of Somei Yoshino trees blooming like a pink cloud.

The resort offers a "Blossom Terrace" with heated seating, hot tea service, and ambient music playlists. Guests may participate in the "Spring Bloom Tour," where local horticulturists explain bloom cycles across different cherry varieties. Book via HopeGoo to receive a commemorative photo frame and a handcrafted paper umbrella as a keepsake.