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Stay at Songfūso, a traditional Japanese inn located just 3 minutes' walk from Kurozuka Kofun. The hotel features tatami rooms with wooden lattice windows offering serene views of the ancient burial mound and surrounding rice fields. Guests can enjoy complimentary guided heritage tours led by local historians, diving into the Yamato-period burial culture. Special seasonal events like the Night Illumination Festival transform the site into a mystical landscape under soft lantern light. For exclusive room rates and early HopeGoo perks, visit the HopeGoo app.
There are no regular shuttle services available near Kurozuka Kofun, but Songfūso provides complimentary bicycles for guests to explore the surrounding trails. Ride along the historic path leading to the Yamato-period stone chamber ruins and enjoy panoramic views of paddy fields and ancient earthworks. The inn also offers in-room digital maps with GPS-guided archaeological points and photo spots. For travel to Sōma City Center, a 15-minute walk leads to a well-connected bus stop with frequent departures throughout the day.
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The scenic-view rooms at Songfūso feature full-floor glass walls facing the circular mound and stone chamber of Kurozuka Kofun, allowing uninterrupted views of the ancient burial site. Some rooms include private garden terraces ideal for sunrise photography over the misty earthen mound. Guests enjoy a curated archaeological tea ceremony using local black beans and matcha served in replicas of excavated pottery. Each stay includes a set of handcrafted replica artifact postcards. All rooms come equipped with wireless charging, silent air conditioning, and soundproofed walls for optimal rest.
(Special offer: Book via HopeGoo for a complimentary breakfast upgrade.)
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