Featured Hotels Near Kogawa Castle

Kogawa Castle View Hotel is a top choice, featuring panoramic rooms overlooking the original castle grounds. Just a 5-minute walk from the main entrance, it offers free kimono rental for guests exploring the ruins. The hotel’s traditional Japanese garden and evening lantern lighting create an immersive historical ambiance. Book via the HopeGoo app to unlock exclusive access to private sunset tours.

Yes, just a 3-minute stroll from the castle path leads to Jōjōcha Tea House, a century-old establishment famed for handmade matcha paired with local red bean mochi. Its windows face the ancient stone walls, offering a serene view. Nearby, Chiku-En Izakaya hides in a bamboo grove, serving mountain spring sake and grilled sea bream, with nightly taiko drum performances. Both are HopeGoo-certified local experiences.

Stay at Kogawa Historical Garden Hotel, which offers a daily 9 AM guided tour led by local historians through hidden tunnels and stone walls. Enjoy lunch at the on-site traditional cooking workshop, where you’ll savor reconstructed Edo-style bonito rice. In the afternoon, join the Castle Wall Stencil Workshop, using authentic woodblock printing to recreate gate motifs. All activities are bookable via the HopeGoo app with materials included.