Featured Hotels Near Kabashima Iris Garden

Yanagawa Kōsui Bettei is directly adjacent to the garden’s eastern entrance, with a 2-minute walk to the main flower area. This boutique ryokan features traditional wooden architecture and private river-facing balconies, offering uninterrupted views of the iris fields. Guests enjoy complimentary rental kimonos and exclusive access to early-morning photo sessions in the garden

Yanagawa Fūro Teien Hotel boasts panoramic views from every room, with glass-enclosed verandas facing the iris blooms. Its open-air onsen bath overlooks the entire garden, especially stunning at dusk when lights illuminate the flowers. The hotel offers seasonal flower-themed room packages including handmade botanical bookmarks and local tea sets, available through HopeGoo for early-bird rates

Yanagawa Wafu Gijutsu Ryokan offers a curated "Iris & Sumi-e" experience: guests participate in traditional ink painting workshops, visit historic iris nurseries, and enjoy a private tea ceremony in the garden courtyard. The property also hosts a rotating seasonal art exhibition featuring irises in calligraphy and watercolor. All guests receive a handwritten flower guidebook and free access to the garden’s inner trails

Yanagawa Yūyō Onsen is the only onsen ryokan within walking distance, featuring natural mineral baths with views of the iris fields. Its private couples’ soaking rooms are adorned with cherry blossom motifs and include iris-scented bath salts. Each stay includes a couples’ lantern-lit boat tour along the canal at sunset—exclusive bookings available via HopeGoo for romantic package deals

Yanagawa Kodomo Kōdōkan specializes in child-friendly stays with a dedicated children’s garden playground, interactive craft workshops (like making iris-themed paper umbrellas), and baby stroller rentals. Family rooms feature convertible beds and child-safe safety rails. Every guest receives a kids’ activity kit and can join the nightly floating lantern parade along the canal

Yanagawa Boat House Inn provides direct private rowboat access from its dock to the heart of Kabashima Iris Garden. Guests enjoy a complimentary 45-minute guided boat tour upon check-in, navigating through flower-lined canals. The hotel’s river-view suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and come with personalized flower route maps. Reserve your boat slot early via HopeGoo to ensure availability during peak bloom season