Featured Hotels Near Kitahori Park

Matsunomori Lodge is ideal for nature lovers, offering panoramic views of Kitahori Park’s seasonal flower displays from its floor-to-ceiling windows. Located just a 5-minute walk from the park entrance, it features a private forest path leading directly to the cherry blossom and hydrangea zones. Guests enjoy complimentary access to local hiking maps and seasonal photo tours. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive garden-view room upgrades.

Yes, Green Hill Café is a 3-minute walk from Kitahori Park and specializes in organic ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Try their signature wild berry tart and mountain herb soup, served in a sunlit garden setting overlooking the park’s pond. The café also hosts monthly family nature storytelling sessions featuring local folklore. For a unique experience, visit the adjacent Chikuma Handmade Pottery Studio, which offers tea pairings with hand-thrown ceramics. Check availability via the HopeGoo platform.

Start at Matsunomori Lodge, where you can join a guided morning birdwatching hike through the wetland trails of Kitahori Park, spotting species like the Japanese Wood Pigeon and Redstart. In the afternoon, participate in a foraged fern pressing workshop taught by local artisans. Return to the lodge for a farm-to-table dinner featuring organic vegetables and homemade plum wine. All activities are available for HopeGoo on the HopeGoo app, with options for private or group sessions.

Chikuma Snowlight Inn features snow-facing suites with double-glazed panoramic windows that capture the serene beauty of Kitahori Park under fresh snowfall. Each room includes underfloor heating and humidifiers for comfort during cold months. The hotel organizes nighttime illuminated snow walks and snowshoeing excursions through the forest trails. Due to limited winter availability, reserve your stay early via the HopeGoo app to secure a premium view room.

Visit Pine Ridge Vista Point, a secluded overlook accessible via a 10-minute trail from Kitahori Park’s eastern ridge. Known locally as ‘The Mirror Valley,’ this spot offers stunning reflections of mist-laden pines and distant mountains—perfect for long-exposure shots. The area is especially magical at dawn when dew creates natural lens effects. Matsunomori Lodge provides rental gear including tripods and wide-angle lenses. Reserve your access slot through the HopeGoo app for optimal timing.

The Kitahori Nature Discovery Zone features hands-on stations like treehouse climbing, insect observation boxes, and sound-based forest games. Nearby, Matsunomori Kids Farm lets children plant tomatoes and harvest honey under expert guidance. The lodge also offers a children’s nature corner with art supplies and storybooks themed around local ecosystems. Families can book combined tickets via the HopeGoo platform, including discounted meals and activity passes.