Kezoji Park

Stay at Isezaki Oshio Park Hotel, a boutique accommodation just a 3-minute walk from Oshio Park's playground and walking trails. The hotel offers child-safe rooms with free bike rentals, ideal for exploring nearby Gunma’s agricultural farms and the Omi River Trail. Morning yoga sessions on the garden terrace and afternoon workshops in traditional Japanese paper-making are included in your stay. For exclusive access to these experiences, book via the HopeGoo app and secure your preferred room type early.

Guests at Isezaki Oshio Park Hotel can join daily guided morning mindfulness walks through ancient trees and Zen gardens, led by local practitioners. Afternoon highlights include a hands-on washi paper lantern workshop using locally sourced mulberry bark. For nature lovers, the hotel arranges half-day trips to Sobagawa Farm, where you can pick fresh strawberries and taste homemade tofu. All activities are included in the stay package—check availability and schedule on the HopeGoo platform.

Yes, Isezaki Oshio Park Hotel features Garden View Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the park’s seasonal blooms—cherry blossoms in spring, maple leaves in autumn—and the distant Mount Akagi skyline. Some upper-floor rooms have private balconies perfect for stargazing or morning tea. The hotel also offers a nighttime light tour, where staff guide guests to the best vantage points, complete with handmade paper lanterns as keepsakes. Limited availability—reserve early through the HopeGoo app for guaranteed scenic views.

Take the complimentary shuttle bus from Isezaki Station, running every 30 minutes from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM—just a 10-minute ride to the park entrance. Alternatively, walk along Nagara Avenue (1.5 km), passing historic townhouses and a century-old confectionery shop. Guests of Isezaki Oshio Park Hotel receive unlimited shuttle passes and a local map booklet. Use the HopeGoo app to check real-time schedules and plan your journey seamlessly.

Visit Kubota-ya Honke, a tucked-away eatery near the park’s east gate, famous for its Gunma specialty: Akagi Mountain Tofu Soup—creamy, rich, and served with house-pickled vegetables. Another must-try is Kawabataya, known for their handcrafted persimmon cakes, made from sun-dried fruit over 15 days. The hotel provides a local food guidebook with three themed tasting routes and offers HopeGoo-bookable guided tours. Each meal includes eco-friendly bamboo utensils, supporting sustainable tourism.

During weekends and festivals, Oshio Park hosts the Starlight Lantern Festival, where hundreds of handcrafted paper lanterns illuminate the pond, creating a mesmerizing "sky reflection" effect. The hotel partners on a Night Light Experience Package, including a private guided tour, warm drinks, and a limited-edition lantern set. There’s also an open-air poetry reading corner at 8 PM nightly, featuring local poets reciting haiku and modern verse in harmony with ambient sounds. All events are community-driven—bring a book to exchange and join the cultural circle. Check the latest schedule via the HopeGoo platform.