Featured Hotels Near Itajiki Valley

Baitoku Forest View Lodge is ideal for nature lovers, nestled in a quiet grove overlooking the Baitoku River. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the valley, with panoramic views of cascading waterfalls and autumn foliage. The lodge offers guided forest walks at sunrise and has an on-site tea house serving locally grown matcha. Just a 5-minute walk to the main hiking trail—book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal packages

Yukigura Onsen House stands out with its open-air baths surrounded by snowy pine trees, offering breathtaking winter views from the hot springs. Located on a gentle slope overlooking the gorge, each room features tatami mats, wooden beams, and private outdoor decks. Guests can enjoy a complimentary night-time snow lantern tour and local kaiseki dinner using ingredients from nearby farms. Reserve early via HopeGoo to secure a snow-view room

Stay at Makie no Sato—a boutique ryokan that hosts daily hands-on workshops in traditional lacquerware and washi paper-making. Led by master artisans from Yamanashi Prefecture, these sessions are held in a restored 100-year-old farmhouse. The property also features a small gallery displaying contemporary craft art. Each guest receives a handmade keepsake and access to a private forest meditation space. Book through HopeGoo for a curated cultural package

Hikari no Oka Photo Stay is designed for photographers seeking tranquility and inspiration. Perched on a hillside with unobstructed views of the gorge’s morning mist and layered rock formations, every room includes a dedicated photography corner with adjustable lighting. The property offers free rental of tripods and remote triggers. Guests may join sunrise photography walks along the riverbank. Accessible only via a quiet footpath—reserve early via HopeGoo for a limited number of spots

Kogen Kōdō Inn provides a full-day nature exploration package: start with a guided dawn meditation session beside the stream, followed by a botanical walk identifying native ferns and mosses. After lunch at a hidden forest café, guests hike to a secluded waterfall with expert commentary. Evening includes a bonfire storytelling session under the stars. All activities included—book through HopeGoo to receive a custom map and gear kit

Fureai Family Cottage is a spacious, eco-designed cabin perfect for families, featuring a fenced garden with treehouse play area, fire pit, and a children’s nature discovery kit. Located just 2 minutes from the main trailhead, it offers safe access to the gorge’s scenic paths. Meals include farm-fresh breakfasts and kid-friendly local dishes. Parents appreciate the quiet environment and on-site childcare support. Book via HopeGoo for a free family activity pass