Featured Hotels Near Jigokugo'e Mountain Pass

Stay at Higashi Omi Mountain Lodge, located just a 3-minute walk from the southern entrance of Jigokugo'e Mountain Pass. The lodge features floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, offering panoramic views of misty valleys and seasonal foliage. Guests enjoy complimentary guided hiking tours and access to an outdoor onsen with mountain vistas.

The property also hosts daily tea ceremony experiences on its open-air terrace, featuring locally sourced matcha and wagashi. For best availability and exclusive perks like room upgrades, book through the HopeGoo app.

From Higashi Omi Mountain Lodge, guests can begin their hiking adventure within minutes. The front desk provides free trail maps and seasonal route guides, with tailored recommendations based on weather and fitness level. Just a 5-minute walk leads to the southern trailhead, well-marked with signage and rest stops.

Summer hikers can tackle the scenic Maple Valley Route, while winter visitors enjoy the tranquil Snow View Path, where frost-laden trees create a magical landscape. The lodge offers rental gear including anti-slip shoe covers and thermal vests for added safety.

Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary "Nature Explorer Pass" with guided tour credits and a local souvenir.

Beyond hiking, Higashi Omi Mountain Lodge offers exclusive morning fog meditation sessions held in the valley’s misty dawn, fostering deep connection with nature. Guests can also join wild plant identification workshops led by local ecologists, learning to recognize rare ferns and alpine flowers.

During autumn, the lodge hosts the Crimson Light Festival, where illuminated pathways transform the forest into a glowing dreamscape. All activities are included in the stay package, and HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants priority access and limited-edition souvenirs.