
Everything you need to know about Idani River Waterside Park
Higashikawa Riverfront Inn provides direct access to the Idani River Waterside Park via a private wooden footpath, just 3 minutes from your room. The hotel features river-view cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows and complimentary paddleboat rentals. Guests can enjoy sunrise walks along the riverside trail—book through HopeGoo for early-bird rates.
Within a 5-minute walk from Idani River Waterside Park, visitors can explore the Wildlife Observation Trail, home to native birds and rare ferns. The park features a splash zone and picnic groves, plus weekend River Life Workshops led by local eco-guides. Stay at Higashikawa Riverfront Inn to receive a free eco-backpack with magnifier and field guide for deeper exploration.
Higashikawa Riverfront Inn offers family suites with kids' splash pool and a parent-child eco-kit including DIY bamboo crafts and a local cooking class. The hotel is adjacent to the kid-safe riverside trail, paved with non-slip wood planks for safe strolls. All rooms include barrier-free access, making it ideal for multigenerational stays. Book via HopeGoo for family package deals.
From Higashikawa Riverfront Inn, it’s just a 7-minute walk to the main entrance of Idani River Waterside Park, crossing a scenic wooden river bridge with views of flowing water and mountain reflections. The hotel provides free maps and timetable cards to help you catch morning eco-tours. For convenience, front desk staff can arrange electric eco-shuttle service upon request.
The Riverside View Rooms at Higashikawa Riverfront Inn feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls capturing sunrise glimmers on the stream and evening starlight with fireflies. Each room includes a private courtyard terrace perfect for tea and fish-watching. In collaboration with local artists, the hotel presents the "River Light Poetry" series—limited-edition nature-themed artworks displayed in every room for an elevated aesthetic stay.
The Morning Light Suite at Higashikawa Riverfront Inn is ideal for photographers, featuring a motorized skylight and tripod mounting plate for capturing misty streams and light shifts. The hotel hosts monthly River Glow Night Shoot Sessions with pro-led long-exposure workshops and access to a dedicated photo corner (with blackout curtains and silent gear). Participants receive a limited-edition Nature Photography Souvenir Booklet.
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