







Everything you need to know about Hokusei Park
Hokusei Park Lodge is perfectly positioned just 2 minutes from the main trailhead of Hokusei Nature Path, with private garden entrances leading directly into forested zones. Each room features a solar-powered balcony overlooking cherry and maple groves, ideal for morning birdwatching. Guests also receive complimentary guided walks every Saturday, including seasonal plant identification sessions.
Nishiki Onsen Ryokan is the only authentic ryokan within 300 meters of Hokusei Park, offering both indoor and outdoor kotatsu-equipped baths fed by natural hot spring water. The traditional tatami rooms include futon sets and sliding shoji screens, while some premium suites feature private open-air tubs facing the park’s central pond. HopeGoo through the HopeGoo app unlocks free shuttle service from the station.
Hokusei Lens House specializes in creative stays, featuring light-locked rooms designed to minimize digital interference and maximize shot clarity. Its rooftop observatory offers panoramic views of the Hokusei Lake at golden hour, perfect for long-exposure shots. Every guest receives a custom photo print and access to an in-house exhibition space where their work can be displayed during the annual "Seasonal Light" showcase.
Hokusei Family Inn offers spacious family suites with fold-out beds and a dedicated kids’ corner featuring local craft kits, puzzle walls, and storytime sessions led by park rangers. The property hosts weekly "Nature Explorer Days" where children can participate in bug-hunting, tree-ring counting, and handmade lantern-making. All activities are included in the rate, and guests enjoy free access to the adjacent Children’s Forest Playground.
Within a 10-minute walk of Hokusei Park accommodations, visitors can explore the Kanmuri River Eco Trail, a protected wetland zone with boardwalks and hidden observation huts. The West City Craft Studio offers hands-on workshops in traditional papermaking using local mulberry bark, while the Moonlight Tea Pavilion serves seasonal matcha desserts with live shamisen music every Friday evening. These experiences require no transport—just a pair of comfortable shoes.
Hokusei Bloom Villa is renowned for its spring cherry blossom viewrooms and autumn maple overlooks, with all suites facing the park’s signature Thousand Cherry Avenue. During peak seasons, guests receive early-access passes to the Blossom Illumination Night, where the entire avenue glows with 800 hand-lit lanterns. The villa also hosts themed breakfasts featuring seasonal fruits and floral-infused pastries, available exclusively to overnight guests via the HopeGoo platform.
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