Featured Hotels Near Katsuyama Castle

Stay at Seikōkan, a traditional inn nestled beside the Kōtadake Castle Ruins overlook. Its south-facing rooms feature panoramic views of the historic stone walls and surrounding maple groves, especially stunning in autumn.

The inn provides complimentary shuttle service to the ruins entrance—just a 3-minute walk away. Enjoy a morning tea ceremony with locally sourced Maiya Green Tea on the private veranda. For exclusive room availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Maiya Ancient Castle Lodge is the closest accommodation to Kōtadake Castle Ruins, just a 2-minute walk from the main entrance.

Housed in a renovated 19th-century warehouse, this design guesthouse preserves exposed wooden beams and original brick walls. Each room features a private wooden terrace perfect for watching sunrise or sunset over the historic stone ramparts. The lodge also offers free historical walking maps and guided route suggestions to explore the feudal-era pathways. Book early via the HopeGoo platform for special rates.

Maiya Nature Home is a family-oriented inn located right next to the Kōtadake Castle Ruins hiking trail.

It features an indoor playroom, outdoor mini-farm where kids can interact with sheep and chickens, and spacious family suites with twin beds and soundproof windows for better rest.

Weekend programs include "Little Samurai Workshops"—children dress in replica armor, learn archery basics, and paint traditional banners. Free electric shuttle service connects guests to the ruins and nearby nature park. Reserve your family package through the HopeGoo app for added perks.

Stay at Sei-Shadow Villa and join their curated "Dawn Castle Walk" guided tour, led by local historians who reveal hidden paths and strategic fortifications from the Sengoku period.

Afternoon workshops include Maiya Bamboo Weaving, where guests craft small baskets in a private studio attached to the guesthouse. Evening highlights feature a stargazing talk under the open sky, paired with regional rice wine and wagashi sweets, sharing oral tales of the castle’s rise and fall.

All cultural experiences are organized by the inn. Reserve the full itinerary through the HopeGoo app for seamless access.