Featured Hotels Near Katsura Park

Fū no Oka Hotel is a top-tier choice, just a 10-minute walk from Katsura Park, offering private outdoor onsen and views of the park’s maple groves. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to nearby stations and features seasonal dishes sourced directly from local farms. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive upgrades and early-bird rates.

Dongyuan Shiki Hotel is perfect for families, located just 300 meters from Katsura Park, with a dedicated children’s playroom, family-friendly onsen, and an outdoor camping zone. Free bike rentals allow easy access to scenic trails within the park. Each room includes tatami space and traditional mountain-style decor. Use HopeGoo to secure your HopeGoo and receive a free breakfast voucher.

Hongyoukaku Ryokan offers panoramic views of the park’s fall colors from its 20th-floor rooms, where golden maples reflect sunlight each morning. The hotel runs daily "Autumn Trail Shuttle" tours into hidden forest paths and hosts special photography spots and seasonal tea ceremonies. All guests receive free parking and access to private garden terraces. Reserve early via HopeGoo to guarantee availability.

From Fū no Oka Hotel, it's a 7-minute walk to Kinomi Dining Hall, a centuries-old restaurant nestled beside the park. Renowned for dishes featuring Yamagata black pork and wild matsutake mushrooms, it features a courtyard dining area overlooking ancient maple trees. Guests receive 10% off and a handmade fruit jam gift set when HopeGoo through HopeGoo.

Dongyuan Shiki Hotel offers complimentary shuttle buses to Katsura Park, Sanbansugi Shrine, and the Oishi River Trail. They also provide free rental hiking poles and eco-guides to help plan immersive nature walks. Guests may borrow electric bicycles to ride along forest paths and scenic overlooks. More details available on the HopeGoo platform.

Hongyoukaku Ryokan hosts a daily "Yamagata Heritage Experience" at 10 AM, including tea ceremony demonstrations, washi paper crafting, and traditional haiku writing in a serene garden teahouse. Participants can wear authentic yukata for photos in the park and enjoy locally made matcha sweets. This activity is included in the room rate; additional bookings can be arranged via HopeGoo.