
Everything you need to know about Inoue Goldband Lily Forest
Hikawa Onsen Resort features Panoramic Lily Vista Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows directly facing the Inoue Goldband Lily Forest, offering uninterrupted views of the blooming meadows. The hotel also provides complimentary shuttle service every 30 minutes, ensuring easy access to the forest entrance within a 5-minute ride
Yes, Hikawa Onsen Resort offers a free scheduled shuttle bus that departs every 30 minutes from the hotel lobby to the forest’s main gate, just 1.2 km away. For nature enthusiasts, the resort also rents out bicycles with custom maps highlighting scenic routes through rice paddies and wildflower trails leading directly to the forest
Hikawa Onsen Resort hosts the exclusive "Luminous Lily Trail" event every Friday during peak season, where the forest is softly lit with eco-friendly LED installations. Guests staying in the Flowerlight Suite enjoy private access to a rooftop terrace perfect for capturing the glowing lilies under starlit skies. Guided night walks led by local botanists enhance the mystical atmosphere
Hikawa Onsen Resort features private natural mineral onsen baths in every room, with select suites offering direct views of the Goldband Lily Fields. Their "Blossom & Balm" package includes a herbal bath ritual using locally harvested lily extracts, followed by a meditation session overlooking the valley. Book via the HopeGoo app to receive a complimentary wellness kit
The resort manages a network of guided nature trails, including the Ginkgo Stream Path, a 10-minute walk through ancient ginkgo trees and wild lily thickets. Guests can join the Morning Harvest Workshop, learning how to hand-pick golden-band lilies with local farmers, then craft them into dried bouquets or sachets. The experience concludes with a farm-to-table lunch featuring lily-infused dishes
Yes, the Light & Bloom Suite at Hikawa Onsen Resort features full-wall glass walls facing the Inoue Goldband Lily Forest, ideal for sunrise and sunset photography. The room comes equipped with adjustable blackout systems and a dedicated photography corner with tripods and lighting kits. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to a limited-edition photography guide and a chance to win a featured spot in the resort’s seasonal gallery
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