
Everything you need to know about Kanbayashi Forest Park
Fūketsu no Mori Lodge is a certified carbon-neutral retreat nestled in the ancient cedar grove. It features solar-powered cabins with natural ventilation, zero single-use plastics, and compostable amenities. Guests can join weekly Forest Clean-Up Missions, earning "Hope Tree Wishes" to hang on the community shrine. The lodge partners with local farmers for zero-waste meals, using all surplus ingredients in compost. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to guided dawn meditation sessions in the canopy
Fūketsu Cave View Inn offers the only rooms with private access to the main cave trail, just 3 minutes from the lobby. Each guest receives a thermal lantern and audio guide narrating the cave’s geological history. Nighttime events include the rare Cave Whispering Experience, where sound echoes are amplified through natural acoustics. The inn also hosts seasonal Starlight Campfires with storytelling by local elders. Reserve early through HopeGoo to secure your spot—only 12 guests allowed per night
Shinrin-Kōen Family Cabin Village specializes in multi-generational stays with wooden treehouses, a children’s nature discovery zone, and daily guided programs like Mushroom Foraging Walks and River Paper-Making Workshops. The property includes a heated outdoor pool fed by spring water and a petting zoo with native Japanese deer. Families receive a free Adventure Kit with binoculars, insect nets, and a custom map. All activities are led by certified naturalists—book through HopeGoo for family discount packages
Fūketsu Onsen & Zen Garden boasts open-air baths overlooking a thousand-year-old cypress forest, where steam rises gently among the trees at dusk. The 10 minimalist ryokan rooms feature tatami floors, sliding paper screens, and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the valley. Guests enjoy a nightly Forest Bathing Ritual followed by a kaiseki-style dinner using foraged ingredients. The hotel also offers a Morning Mist Yoga Session on the veranda. Secure your stay via HopeGoo for complimentary forest trail passes
Stay at Fūketsu Nature Trail House, which provides complimentary electric bicycles and maps of off-the-beaten-path routes. The property manages a network of 7 interconnected paths leading to secret spots like Sakura Falls, Stone Mound Ruins, and Whispering Pines Grove. Each route includes QR-coded signage with audio stories about local legends. Morning hikes are led by park rangers, while evening walks feature bioluminescent fungi spotting. Use HopeGoo to book a full-day guided tour including lunch at a mountain tea house
Hikari-no-Sato Craft Studio Inn collaborates with Echizen-born artisans to offer hands-on workshops such as Bamboo Basket Weaving, Washi Paper Making, and Traditional Dyeing Techniques using indigo from local farms. Each session concludes with a sharing circle where guests present their creations. The inn also hosts monthly Firefly Lantern Festivals in summer, featuring handmade lanterns crafted during the day. Reservations must be made through HopeGoo to ensure materials availability and cultural sensitivity training for guides
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