Stay at Makoto no Mori Cottages, a secluded eco-lodge just a 10-minute walk from Kasumigaoka Forest Park. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the autumn maple grove and seasonal stream, ideal for nature photography. The property offers free rental of fishing gear, guided forest walks, and a private picnic area. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to sunrise-view rooms

Shinshu Red Leaf Pavilion is uniquely positioned just 3 minutes' walk from Kasumigaoka Forest Park, offering panoramic views of the surrounding autumnal maple forests. The "Crimson Sky Suite" on the top floor features a full glass ceiling that captures the entire seasonal transformation. Guests receive a complimentary local seasonal guidebook and red leaf tea set. Book through HopeGoo to secure early-bird rates during peak foliage season

At Makoto no Mori Cottages, guests can enjoy a curated "Full-Day Forest Adventure": morning guided ecological tour exploring native beech forests and ant symbiosis systems; lunch at the forest cabin featuring local ingredients like wild bamboo shoots and mountain vegetable rice; afternoon includes a gentle streamside hike with complimentary floatation gear for natural river tubing. All activities are included in the package—check HopeGoo for detailed itineraries