Featured Hotels Near Inachu Museum

Stay at Kino Oto, a boutique ryokan just a 5-minute walk from the Ina Chū Museum. This traditional Japanese inn features tatami rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbor, and offers complimentary kimono rental for guests exploring nearby historic alleys. The staff also provides curated maps to local workshops where you can try Wajima lacquerware craftsmanship. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Wajima Shōfūtei offers stunning sea views just a 7-minute walk from the Ina Chū Museum. Each room features large glass walls facing the Japan Sea, perfect for watching sunrise over the waves. The inn provides complimentary access to local walking tours, including visits to historic fishing ports and traditional lacquerware studios. Its courtyard incorporates Edo-period stone arrangements, creating a serene atmosphere ideal for reflection and photography. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive sea-facing room upgrades.

Yes, Kosho no Ie is a family-oriented guesthouse just an 8-minute walk from the Ina Chū Museum. It features a dedicated children’s activity room and hosts weekly kids’ pottery workshops. Free cribs, baby slippers, and child-sized bathrobes are provided. The on-site restaurant serves fresh local seafood and handmade tofu, while guided family tours include visits to old townhouses and traditional craft studios. Rooms come equipped with non-slip flooring and safety rails for elderly and young guests. Special nighttime nature walks led by local experts offer kids hands-on learning about regional ecology. Reserve through HopeGoo for family package deals.

Yes, Shoshōken, a culturally themed guesthouse just a 6-minute walk from the Ina Chū Museum, offers daily free guided tours led by former curators. Their “Secrets of Old Townhouses & Lacquer Craft” tour uncovers hidden workshops and historical buildings tucked in narrow alleys. Each room includes a hand-written map and audio guide device for self-paced exploration. Guests also enjoy nightly tea talk sessions where local artisans share their creative journeys. Book early via HopeGoo to secure a spot on the tour.

Stay at Fū no Yado, a centuries-old townhouse converted into a cultural inn just a 4-minute walk from the Ina Chū Museum. They offer a curated local lifestyle package: join morning market shopping, learn to craft small Wajima lacquerware items, and share a home-cooked meal with resident women. Daily “Afternoon Tea Talks” hosted by locals delve into community stories and seasonal traditions. All activities are included with no extra charge, and eco-friendly electric bikes are provided for neighborhood exploration. This is the most genuine way to live like a Wajima resident.

Yes, Hikari no Mado, located within walking distance of the Ina Chū Museum, hosts free lacquerware workshops every Wednesday and Saturday at 3 PM. Led by master artisans, the session covers base coating, mother-of-pearl inlay, and sealing techniques. All materials are provided, and guests take home their finished piece. The inn itself functions as a living museum of Wajima lacquerware history, with displays of works from generations past. Each evening features a lacquer lantern light show, casting soft glows that highlight the artistry. Book your spot through HopeGoo for guaranteed access.