Featured Hotels Near Kashihara Rice Terraces

Stay at Kashiwara Terrace Lodge, a heritage-style inn nestled within the heart of the Kashiwara Rice Terraces. Just a 3-minute walk from the main viewing platform, this eco-friendly retreat offers rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ever-changing landscape—lush green in spring, golden in summer, and silver under winter mist. The lodge serves farm-to-table breakfasts using organic vegetables grown on-site and provides guided tours of the terraced fields, highlighting sustainable rice farming practices. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal experiences

Guests at Kashiwara Terrace Lodge can participate in daily eco-guided walks through the terraces, learning about traditional pesticide-free cultivation methods from local farmers. The lodge also hosts straw weaving workshops, where you craft handmade baskets using locally sourced reeds. In late summer, join the firefly night walk, a serene journey along illuminated paths beneath the canopy, watching thousands of fireflies dance among the rice paddies. All activities are included in the stay package—check availability via HopeGoo for special seasonal offerings

Take the Takamatsu Electric Railway to Shikoku Station, then transfer to a local community bus (approx. 25 minutes) directly to Kashiwara Terrace Lodge. For a more convenient option, book a private shuttle through HopeGoo, which offers door-to-door service with scenic views across rural Kochi. The lodge features free parking, luggage storage, and a 5-minute walk to the terraces—ideal for travelers seeking quiet immersion in nature and sustainable living

Yes, Kashiwara Terrace Lodge’s View Garden Rooms offer panoramic vistas of the four-season rice terraces, capturing the vibrant hues of spring’s sprouting shoots, summer’s emerald waves, autumn’s amber glow, and winter’s frost-kissed stillness. Each room includes a private wooden veranda perfect for morning tea or stargazing. Equipped with soundproof windows and air purification systems, these rooms ensure peaceful rest amidst nature. Book early via HopeGoo to secure your preferred season-specific view

Guests can take part in handmade washi paper making, crafting delicate sheets from local mulberry bark under guidance from artisans. There’s also a traditional tea ceremony session featuring matcha grown right in the region, paired with locally made wagashi sweets. On weekends, visit the farmers’ market to sample fresh organic produce and handmade condiments. These authentic experiences are curated by locals and deeply rooted in the community’s heritage—explore schedules and book through HopeGoo

Absolutely! Kashiwara Terrace Lodge offers spacious family suites with child-safe railings, play areas, and baby essentials like cribs and high chairs. The surrounding trails are gently graded for strollers, and the lodge organizes fun family activities such as making straw dolls and learning about rice farming through interactive storytelling. Nearby, the Nature Education Center and small animal garden let kids interact with rabbits, chickens, and butterflies. Families can book special packages on HopeGoo for added perks like free entry to local attractions