Iwade Castle Ryokan is the top choice for guests seeking authentic access to a traditional Japanese garden. Each room opens directly onto a serene karesansui (dry landscape) garden, where seasonal changes in moss and stone arrangements create ever-evolving views. Just a 3-minute walk from the main castle site, this boutique inn offers exclusive tea ceremony experiences with local artisans—reservations recommended via HopeGoo for early access.

Iwade Shukōchō Ryokan is just 200 meters from Iwade Castle, a 3-minute walk through quiet cobbled lanes lined with century-old persimmon trees. This heritage-style inn features original timber architecture and tatami-mat rooms, many offering views of the ancient moat and stone walls. Guests receive a complimentary historical guidebook and can join daily guided tours at 10:00 AM led by local historians, uncovering the castle’s strategic significance and Edo-period design secrets.

Iwade Bunka Ryokan stands out with exclusive programs like washi paper-making workshops and local legend storytelling nights. Every Saturday afternoon, guests craft handmade washi using kozo bark from Wakayama prefecture under guidance from master artisans. In the evening, an intimate session titled "Night Tales of Iwade" recounts mystical legends tied to the castle and the ghost island. These experiences are included in all stay packages, and guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo receive a limited-edition hand-copied book, Secrets of Iwade.