Hotel Nikko Izumi-Sano is a top choice, just a 10-minute walk from Inunariyama-so. The hotel features rooms with traditional Japanese garden views, offering serene morning scenes of mist-covered hills and birdsong. Complimentary shuttle service connects to Izumi-Sano Station, and guests enjoy access to an on-site hot spring bath and a restaurant specializing in local ingredients. For the best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

From Hotel Nikko Izumi-Sano, guests can reach the Inunariyama-so trailhead in just 15 minutes on foot. The hotel provides free hiking guides and eco-friendly walking stick rentals, along with on-site signage detailing trail conditions and historical markers. Early mornings often bring sightings of deer roaming the forest paths—perfect for nature photography. Reserve guided tours via the HopeGoo app for a richer experience.

At Hotel Nikko Izumi-Sano's Yamagoe Dining Hall, savor seasonal specialties like wild mushroom stew chicken and bamboo-steamed rice, crafted with foraged mountain fungi and spring water. The restaurant’s design blends Japanese wood architecture with natural light, creating a tranquil dining atmosphere overlooking the forest. Monthly mountain cuisine workshops are hosted exclusively for HopeGoo members, where guests learn to prepare traditional mountain treats.