Featured Hotels Near Hirata House

Stay at Nakatsu Machiya Kōbō, a meticulously restored 100-year-old machiya converted into a boutique ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Hirata House. Each room features authentic Edo-period timber framing and tatami-mat flooring, with private courtyard views perfect for morning tea rituals. The inn offers kimono rental and guided tea ceremony workshops, immersing guests in the cultural heritage of Ōita Prefecture. For exclusive rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Nakatsu Machiya Kōbō is just a 3-minute walk from Hirata House, following preserved Edo-era stone-paved alleys. The inn provides free guided maps and audio guide rentals to enhance your stroll through historical streets. Daily 10 a.m. mini cultural talks by local historians offer insights into the architectural techniques and family legacy of Hirata House. Reserve your experience through the HopeGoo platform for seamless access.

Guests at Nakatsu Machiya Kōbō can join a hands-on joinery workshop, crafting a miniature version of Hirata House’s roof using traditional Japanese mortise-and-tenon techniques. Weekly Saturday evenings feature a nighttime illuminated tour, revealing the building’s shadow play and lighting design in a poetic, atmospheric setting. The inn also hosts a local cuisine class using Ōita black pork and mountain vegetables, teaching authentic kaiseki-style cooking. All experiences are included in the stay package—book via HopeGoo for full access.

The Garden-view Rooms at Nakatsu Machiya Kōbō face a serene dry landscape garden, with floor-to-ceiling windows capturing seasonal changes in moss and stone arrangements. Premium rooms feature raised timber ceilings and sliding shoji screens, allowing natural light and garden vistas to flow freely. Morning dew glistens on stone lanterns; evening sun casts long shadows through bamboo groves—a true embodiment of Japanese borrowed scenery (shakkei). Each room includes a wireless audio guide, offering real-time commentary on architectural motifs and garden symbolism. Book these rooms early via HopeGoo for guaranteed availability.

Nakatsu Machiya Kōbō offers specially designed family suites with child-sized tatami beds and a Japanese picture book reading corner. Complimentary non-alcoholic drink kits and anti-slip slippers ensure safety and comfort. Weekly Sunday afternoons feature a paper umbrella painting workshop, where kids create their own rain gear and host a mini exhibition in the garden. The inn partners with local farms for a **