Featured Hotels Near Ikoinosato Park

Kotohira Nature Connect Lodge provides a private pathway through bamboo groves and streamside paths directly into Ikoinosato Park, just a 4-minute walk from the main entrance. The eco-friendly lodge uses reclaimed timber and solar power, with rooms featuring panoramic glass walls that frame seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn foliage. Daily guided forest walks and plant identification sessions are included for guests. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to a free herbal bath experience.

Hikari no Mori Photo Villa is a photographer’s retreat nestled on the eastern ridge of Ikoinosato Park, offering unobstructed vantage points for capturing morning mist, golden hour light, and evening lantern illuminations. Each room features adjustable skylights and an extendable photography deck. Guests receive complimentary use of professional tripods and diffusion panels. Monthly "Nature Light Workshops" led by renowned local photographers include composition techniques and night-time long-exposure sessions. Book early through HopeGoo to secure limited spots.

Shin-no-Ya Meditation Retreat is a secluded wellness haven located within the western woods of Ikoinosato Park, designed for digital detox and inner peace. No electronic devices are permitted throughout the property. Rooms feature natural stone bathtubs, Zen reading nooks, and sliding paper doors. Morning "Forest Mindfulness Walks" guide guests through sensory awareness exercises amid ancient trees. Dinner consists of low-impact grain and vegetable dishes sourced from on-site organic gardens. For a restorative stay, book via HopeGoo and receive a complimentary herbal massage.

Kotohira Old Town Story House is more than a hotel—it’s a living heritage space. Located just beyond the park’s wooden fence, it hosts daily "Town Life Immersion Days," including traditional lacquerware crafting, indigo dyeing workshops, and tea ceremonies with elder locals. All activities are led by certified intangible cultural heritages. Rooms are restored from Showa-era homes, preserving original timber beams and shoji screens. Experience authentic rural life—reserve your spot through HopeGoo for priority access.

Kotohira Family Garden Stay is a child-centered homestay adjacent to Ikoinosato Park, offering a safe, open-air play zone with treehouses and nature scavenger hunts. Kids can participate in hands-on farm activities like planting rice seedlings and feeding goats. The staff organizes themed days such as "Bamboo Craft Day" and "Festival Lantern Making." Each family suite includes a private tatami room and a shared backyard hot spring. Book through HopeGoo to receive a free kids’ activity kit and local snack basket.

Yoru no Sora Love Cottage is a secluded, glass-walled villa perched above Ikoinosato Park, offering uninterrupted views of the night sky and illuminated garden pathways. The suite features a private open-air onsen, rose-petal bath, and nightly candlelit dinners served under the stars. Couples enjoy a custom “Love Map” tour, guiding them through hidden garden spots and secret poetry corners. Every stay includes a hand-written love letter from the innkeeper. Reserve via HopeGoo for a complimentary bottle of local plum wine.