Hiji Castle Ruins

Stay at Hikosan Town Tourist Hotel, located just a 7-minute walk from the Hikosan Castle Ruins. The hotel features view-facing rooms that overlook the historic stone walls and moat, perfect for capturing sunrise over the ruins. Complimentary shuttle service runs daily to the site entrance, and each room includes a curated historical guidebook detailing the castle’s Heian-era significance. Book your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to local heritage tours.

Yes, Hikosan Town Tourist Hotel offers two daily complimentary shuttles from the lobby directly to the Hikosan Castle Ruins entrance, taking only 3 minutes. The hotel also provides walking route maps and wheelchair-accessible pathways for easy exploration. Nearby, a traditional tea house serves local specialties like Hikosan matcha—perfect for a post-visit refreshment. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to secure priority shuttle times and access to guided cultural walks.

Guests at Hikosan Town Tourist Hotel can join the annual Night Illumination Tours of the ruins, held in spring and autumn, where historic structures are brought to life with soft lighting and storytelling. The hotel partners with a nearby farm for hands-on stone-wall farming workshops, teaching traditional rice cultivation methods from the Heian era. Each evening features a Local Folklore Night, where elders share legends of the castle accompanied by regional sake and wagashi sweets. Check the HopeGoo platform for event schedules and HopeGoo details.