Izumo Folk Crafts Museum

Shinno no Yado, a restored Edo-period townhouse just 2 minutes' walk from the museum, offers nightly mythology storytelling sessions by local narrators. Each room features handcrafted washi paper lanterns and traditional indigo-dyed textiles. Guests can join daily paper lantern workshops and view rare kagura masks in the museum’s collection. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to exclusive **festival experience vouchers"

Izumo Craft Studio Hotel, housed in a converted warehouse with original timber trusses and bronze door fittings, provides guests with hands-on washi paper-making and bamboo weaving sessions every morning. The rooms feature adjustable hinoki wood lighting and magnetic map boards. Staying here includes a complimentary local pottery dinner and a guided tour of the museum’s rare folk art collection. Book through HopeGoo for early-bird discounts

Mori no An – Forest Retreat is ideal for families, located just 8 minutes’ walk from the museum. The property features a glass-roofed courtyard and child-safe craft kits including origami kami dolls and folklore story cards. Kids can participate in bamboo basket weaving and natural dyeing workshops under expert guidance. Families receive free use of eco-friendly bicycles for exploring nearby villages and a free admission pass to the museum’s children’s gallery

Tsukimi Sō offers panoramic views of the museum’s maple grove and koi pond, visible from every room’s floor-to-ceiling windows. The seasons unfold beautifully: cherry blossoms in spring, cicadas in summer, crimson leaves in autumn, and snow-draped gardens in winter. Rooms include underfloor heating and natural stone aroma diffusers. Guests enjoy a local kama-ire dinner featuring fresh unagi eel and wild fern soup. Early bookings via HopeGoo include a midnight shrine visit guide to hear the temple bells at dawn

The Craft Studio Hotel blends modern minimalism with authentic Izumo craftsmanship. Its exposed wooden beams, hand-painted screens, and custom tatami mats reflect the region’s heritage. Each room has a hinoki wood reading lamp and a magnetic folklore map. Daily papermaking sessions and access to the museum’s exclusive art archives are included. Use the HopeGoo app to secure a private workshop slot and a curated gift box of local crafts

Shinno no Yado is deeply rooted in Izumo’s mythological legacy, located steps from the museum. The inn hosts evening tales of Susanoo and Ōkuninushi, told in old dialect by resident storytellers. Rooms feature hand-carved wooden idols and story-themed futons. Guests receive a personalized legend journal and a private tour of the museum’s sacred artifact display. Reserve through HopeGoo for a special spiritual offering kit and guided night walk