Featured Hotels Near Higashihirata Sakura Park

Stay at Sakata Man'yō no Yado, a boutique ryokan nestled just a 3-minute walk from Higashihirata Sakura Park. Its traditional Japanese rooms feature tatami mats and private garden views, offering serene cherry blossom vistas without leaving your room. The park's century-old trees and illuminated lanterns create a tranquil atmosphere after dark. For the best experience, arrive early in the morning to enjoy peaceful blooms before crowds gather.

Yes, Sakata Man'yō no Yado provides a complimentary shuttle service every 30 minutes between the hotel and Higashihirata Sakura Park. The 5-minute ride includes heated seats and ambient lighting for night travel. The shuttle is specifically designed for cherry blossom visitors, ensuring convenient access without walking. Guests also enjoy free participation in seasonal sakura tea ceremonies held during bloom season, deepening cultural immersion.

Sakata Man'yō no Yado offers the "Man'yō Poetry Walk" during cherry blossom season—combining classical waka poetry with guided tours through the park’s ancient cherry trees and stone inscriptions. Guests wear traditional kimonos and enjoy sakura matcha and sweets at a teahouse pavilion. Limited to 12 people daily, reservations are required. The hotel also features a private pond garden where guests can capture serene reflections of blooming sakura at dawn, perfect for photography enthusiasts.