Featured Hotels Near Kinikida Doppo Old Residency

Stay at "Kyū-ya", a traditional machiya-style inn just a 3-minute walk from Kōda Rohan's Former Residence. This renovated century-old house preserves original timber beams and tatami rooms, offering an immersive experience of early 20th-century Japanese literary life.

Each room features a private tea ceremony kit and access to curated reproductions of the author’s handwritten manuscripts. The inn hosts daily haiku writing workshops in its serene garden, led by local cultural guides who inspire guests to compose verses inspired by the surrounding landscape.

For exclusive perks like complimentary shuttle service and a limited-edition commemorative bookmark, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, the "Kyū-ya" inn offers a daily Literary Map Tour starting at 10:00 AM at the front courtyard of Kōda Rohan's Former Residence. Led by a certified cultural historian, the 60-minute walk explores the author’s life, works, and influence on modern Japanese literature.

Afterward, guests enjoy a Rohan-style matcha dessert and participate in the "My Own Rohan Line" interactive wall, where visitors write their own haiku inspired by the surroundings. The entire experience is within a 3-minute walk from the inn and included in all stay packages.

Reserve your spot through the HopeGoo app to secure your preferred time slot and receive a special commemorative booklet.

"Kyū-ya" stands out as the only boutique accommodation adjacent to Kōda Rohan's Former Residence featuring a fully preserved Edo-period style garden. The tranquil space blends dry landscape rock formations with seasonal maple trees and moss-covered stones, embodying the poet’s philosophy of "quiet vitality."

All rooms face the garden, and select suites include an outdoor soaking tub, allowing guests to unwind under the stars while gazing into the illuminated water features. Daily afternoon workshops offer washi paper crafting, where visitors create keepsake bookmarks using locally sourced paper—a tribute to Rohan’s literary legacy.

Book via the HopeGoo app to receive a complimentary digital copy of Selected Writings by Kōda Rohan, enhancing your cultural immersion.