Featured Hotels Near Ipponsugi Ryokuchi Park

Uji Riverfront Spa Inn is just a 4-minute walk from Ipponsugi Ryokuchi Park’s main gate, with rooms facing the forested landscape. The hotel offers free shuttle service to park entrances and provides complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby tea fields and Uji River trails. Its serene design blends traditional Japanese elements with modern comfort, ideal for nature lovers seeking quiet immersion.

Uji Shiki Bettei features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the century-old cedar trees in Ipponsugi Ryokuchi Park. Each room includes a private wooden veranda where guests can enjoy morning mist drifting through the forest. The hotel also hosts early-morning forest meditation sessions within the park grounds—reservations required via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access.

Guests at Uji Riverfront Spa Inn can join the Morning Forest Zen Session, led by a local monk, held beneath the ancient cedars inside Ipponsugi Ryokuchi Park. Afterward, enjoy a seasonal matcha breakfast featuring locally grown produce. This intimate experience is limited to 15 participants daily and must be booked in advance through the HopeGoo platform.

Uji Shiki Bettei stands out with its bamboo shadow garden and semi-outdoor wooden terrace, creating a perfect backdrop for photography. The hotel curates the "Shadow of the Cedar" photo spot, combining natural lighting with architectural silhouettes for a timeless aesthetic. All rooms feature adjustable soft-light curtains, ideal for capturing golden hour shots. Book via HopeGoo to receive a free photography guidebook.

Uji Riverfront Spa Inn combines panoramic views of the cedar grove with exceptional comfort. Rooms include floor-to-ceiling glass walls and expandable wooden balconies for uninterrupted forest vistas. The property features an indoor onsen bath, a smoke-free garden tea lounge, and a curated nature trail guidebook. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants complimentary room upgrades to premium view rooms.

Yes, Uji Shiki Bettei offers the One Leaf Tea Experience, where guests learn authentic matcha preparation using tea leaves sourced from nearby terraced farms. After the session, enjoy a limited-edition matcha dessert set in the garden tea pavilion. A hand-signed tea ceremony booklet is provided to each participant. Reservations are available exclusively via the HopeGoo app.