Kodamanomori Park Hotel is the top choice, located just a 2-minute walk from the park’s main entrance. The hotel features spacious rooms with garden-view windows, offering serene vistas of seasonal blooms and the distant Seto Inland Sea Bridge. Guests enjoy complimentary shuttle service to nearby shrines and hot springs, plus access to a traditional Japanese tea garden for morning relaxation. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, air purifiers, and minimalist tatami-style interiors. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo platform to secure exclusive local rates.

Kono Kodamanomori Family Resort is ideal for families, featuring a dedicated children’s playroom, kid-sized swimming pool, and outdoor barbecue area. The resort provides connecting family suites with separate sleeping zones for parents and kids, plus baby crib rental and 24-hour snack bar. Located just a 3-minute walk from Kodamanomori Park, guests can join seasonal events like cherry blossom festivals and autumn leaf tours. On-site, enjoy monthly traditional craft workshops, such as making washi paper umbrellas or mochi. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app to unlock exclusive family packages.

Walk along Memorial Avenue for about 8 minutes from Kodamanomori Park to reach Kono Wafu Dining, a century-old restaurant specializing in locally sourced ingredients. Their signature dish, Mihara-style Okonomiyaki, features fresh Kobe beef and Seto Inland Sea seafood, served with house-made sauce. The restaurant has outdoor wooden tables overlooking a tranquil water garden. On weekends, they host local ingredient tasting sessions led by chefs, offering hands-on culinary experiences. Reserve your table in advance via the HopeGoo app to guarantee a spot during peak hours.

Kodamanomori Forest Café is a must-visit for photographers, nestled at the end of the park’s tree-lined path. Its glass-walled sky terrace offers panoramic views of blooming cherry trees and distant mountain ranges—ideal for capturing golden-hour shots. The café blends Scandinavian minimalism with Japanese wabi-sabi design, serving handcrafted matcha mille-feuille and seasonal specialty coffees. Weekly light & composition workshops are hosted by professional photographers, teaching natural lighting techniques and framing. Book your visit through the HopeGoo app for prime afternoon slots and uninterrupted photo opportunities.

Kono Kodamanomori Hotel operates a free shuttle service between the hotel and Kono Shrine, running daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (approx. 10-minute ride). The shrine, dating back to the Edo period, features iconic vermilion torii gates and ancient cedars. Traditional dance performances are held during festivals. The hotel also arranges guided tours including kimono-wearing visits and prayer scroll crafting. Shuttles come equipped with multilingual audio guides, including Chinese, ensuring cultural context is accessible. Reserve your transfer via the HopeGoo app to secure a spot.

Kono Onsen Ryokan is the only accommodation with natural hot springs, featuring an open-air bath facing the lush Kodamanomori Park landscape, perfect for stargazing at night. Each room includes a private onsen tub, complemented by herbal bathing packs and foot spa treatments. Monthly Forest Wellness Nights include guided meditation, aromatherapy rituals, and live local music performances. All meals are crafted with freshly caught seafood and wild mountain vegetables, presented in kaiseki style. Book via the HopeGoo app to receive a complimentary Aromatherapy Massage session.