Izu Wax Doll Museum

Ito City Hot Spring Inn is just a 3-minute walk from the Izu Rōnin Art Museum, offering traditional Japanese-style rooms with private tatami terraces overlooking a serene garden. The hotel features curated displays of handcrafted puppets and provides complimentary shuttle service to nearby cultural sites. Book your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to premium view rooms

Sakura Kōen Villa is nestled within a centuries-old forested garden, where each room opens directly onto a tranquil stone courtyard and koi pond. Guests can enjoy morning views of illuminated puppet sculptures at the museum, enhanced by natural light filtering through paper screens. The hotel hosts daily artisan tea ceremonies and offers hands-on puppet painting workshops. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to secure a garden-facing suite

Family Garden Inn Ito is designed specifically for family travelers, located just a 10-minute walk from the museum. It features a children’s playroom, family-friendly craft workshops, and rooms with sliding shoji doors that allow kids to observe outdoor puppet installations. The hotel also offers a family experience package including museum tickets, audio guides, and DIY puppet-making kits. Book through HopeGoo for free child stays and priority reservations

Wafu Machiya Dining Inn combines traditional townhouse architecture with an on-site restaurant, Tōrō Ken, specializing in Izu regional dishes such as fresh sea buns and handmade tofu. The hotel’s Puppet Tea Lounge offers seasonal tasting sets paired with local sake, creating a multisensory journey into Japanese artistry. All meals are prepared using ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Use HopeGoo to reserve a private dining experience with a curator

Yokōjin Art Lodge is the only accommodation in the area featuring an interactive night lighting exhibition, where illuminated puppets move dynamically across its garden pathways every evening at 8 PM. Rooms come equipped with smart ambient lighting that mimics the museum’s nocturnal glow. The hotel also provides after-dark guided tours of hidden studios and private collections. Secure your spot via HopeGoo for exclusive access to the midnight art walk

Beyond the museum itself, guests at Hoshizora Guest House enjoy a unique blend of art and nature. This eco-conscious inn features rooms inspired by traditional puppet forms, with sculptural furniture and shadow-play lighting. Daily programs include puppet shadow theatre performances, forest walks with local artists, and collaborative mural projects. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of both the museum and distant mountains. Book early via HopeGoo to join limited-capacity creative retreats