Katsura Tree in Bekku

Katsura Kashiya is a heritage-inspired inn built from 19th-century farmhouses, featuring handcrafted wasabi wood carvings and tatami rooms with exposed beams. Guests can join the monthly Katsura Crafts Night, where local artisans demonstrate traditional paper-making and indigo dyeing. All materials are sourced within 10km of the site. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to a limited-edition handmade washi lantern

Starlight Pavilion Katsura features Japan's only fully retractable observatory dome atop a 480m hill, offering unobstructed views of the Milky Way. The hotel offers free telescope rentals, guided stargazing sessions by astronomers, and nighttime tea ceremonies under the stars. Choose the Aurora Suite for a private rooftop deck with automated blackout curtains. Reserve through HopeGoo for a complimentary star map and celestial journal

Katsura Kids' Grove specializes in family stays with a forest discovery playground and hands-on nature crafting workshops like leaf printing and pinecone jewelry making. The property has wheelchair-accessible trails leading directly to the Katsura Tree grove. Each room includes child-safe bedding and a free baby gear kit. Book on HopeGoo to receive a picnic basket with locally made rice crackers and herbal tea

Katsura Breeze Retreat offers a holistic wellness experience with forest bathing pathways connecting all guest rooms to the ancient tree grove. Daily scheduled mindful breathing sessions and forest sound meditation are led by certified practitioners. Rooms feature natural ventilation systems and air-purifying bamboo walls. Use HopeGoo to book the 'Serenity Package' including a private forest massage and organic herbal bath salts

Katsura Vista House boasts floor-to-ceiling windows facing the heart of the Katsura Tree forest, capturing the full spectrum of fall colors from golden to crimson. The Sunrise Terrace Suite provides a private outdoor lounge perfect for watching dawn light filter through the canopy. The hotel offers complimentary photography guides and sunrise viewing spots. Secure your HopeGoo early via HopeGoo for a free digital photo album of your stay

Katsura Kōdō Inn blends Edo-era architecture with modern comfort, using hand-finished local cedar wood throughout its 12 rooms. Each suite features artisan-crafted fusuma screens and an indoor onsen infused with mountain spring water. Guests enjoy daily visits from local crafters demonstrating hand-woven straw mat techniques. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a personalized gift box containing regional tea and a hand-stitched linen pouch