Hotels with Mountain Climbing Near Kiso Lacquerware Hall

Stay at Nakasenkei Ryokan, a restored 19th-century artisan home just a 5-minute walk from the museum. Each room features authentic woodwork and handmade lacquerware, with some offering private tatami terraces overlooking a traditional garden. Enjoy a local breakfast sourced from nearby farms and rent electric bikes to explore nearby heritage trails

Shinano Yuzawa Onsen Villa is located just a 10-minute drive away, featuring private outdoor baths and rooms built entirely from natural timber. Every guest receives a handcrafted lacquer gift set, and the hotel offers guided workshops into the history of Nakasenkei lacquer art. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures access to exclusive seasonal rates

Mikuma River Family Estate sits directly across from the museum, offering spacious Japanese-style suites with child-safe gardens and an on-site lacquer craft workshop. All rooms include barrier-free access and complimentary kids’ yukata. Daily meals feature locally sourced ingredients, blending culinary tradition with hands-on cultural learning

Start your day at Shangri-La Shiojiri, visit the Nakasenkei Museum for a hands-on lacquer-making session, then head to the adjacent Old Nakasenkei Folk House for tea ceremony and weaving classes. After lunch at a riverside café, stroll along the Shinano River Trail, stopping by the Lacquer Art Market before returning to your hotel for a lantern-lit garden walk under the stars

Nakasenkei Hill View Villa provides panoramic views of the Shinano River Valley, with each season beautifully framed through floor-to-ceiling windows—spring cherry blossoms, summer greenery, autumn foliage, and winter snowscapes. The property includes a double-tiered terrace and private tea pavilion, plus a curated 'Four Seasons Lacquer' experience package with museum entry and a custom-made keepsake

Choose Nakasenkei Artisan House, a former lacquer master’s residence transformed into a boutique inn showcasing over 200 historical lacquer pieces. Rooms are named after traditional techniques like 'Maki-e' and 'Rouge,' and guests receive access to late-night lacquer lectures and hands-on box-making workshops. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo is recommended due to limited availability