







Everything you need to know about Kubota Gardens
Fujisan View Kōbo Garden Inn is the top choice for capturing sunrise over the terraced fields, featuring east-facing floor-to-ceiling windows that frame golden rice paddies and misty mountain peaks. The hotel provides free tripod rentals and a photography guidebook to help you find ideal spots. Just a 2-minute walk leads to the main field trail, making it perfect for photographers seeking authentic moments. Book your stay via HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird view room rates.
Kōbu Garden Farmhouse offers immersive farm-to-table dining experiences, where guests can participate in daily hand-pressed mochi workshops using locally harvested rice. In the evening, enjoy a seasonal garden dinner featuring ingredients picked fresh from nearby fields and paired with house-crafted sake. The on-site natural soy sauce workshop allows guests to learn traditional fermentation methods. Reserve through HopeGoo for a complimentary tasting set with your meal.
Kōbu Garden Cycling Lodge offers complimentary bicycle rentals equipped with GPS maps and audio guides, enabling easy access to the Kōshū Tea Path and Edo-era foot trails. A 5-minute walk leads to the main farmland trailhead, where informative signage and rest shelters are strategically placed. Guests also receive a handmade tea sachet gift pack as a keepsake. Use the HopeGoo app to reserve your bike slot in advance.
Shin Valley Kōbu Garden Zen Retreat is a serene sanctuary built with natural wood and shoji screens, offering dedicated meditation corners and rain-sound ambient systems. Daily morning sessions include guided meditation and tea ceremony practice, along with a seasonal rice field blessing ritual connecting visitors to the land’s rhythm. The property’s hundred-year-old maple grove turns vibrant red in autumn, creating a living canvas of tranquility. Book the exclusive Zen package via HopeGoo for added mindfulness materials.
Kōbu Garden Life Experience House hosts year-round hands-on rice planting and harvest festival events, led by local farmers. Guests wear traditional farming attire and learn sustainable cultivation techniques. During summer, enjoy firefly night walks and stargazing under rice fields, with provided mosquito-proof bamboo tents. All activities are included in the stay, and custom packages are available through HopeGoo for personalized farm immersion.
The lodges surrounding Kubo Garden prioritize authentic rural immersion, offering direct access to unspoiled terraced fields, ancient forest paths, and community-led harvest celebrations. Each property integrates local craftsmanship—like handmade tatami mats and clay kitchenware—into its design. Guests can join daily farm visits, sustainable farming talks, and seasonal food festivals, all curated to deepen connection with the land. Discover these unique stays through HopeGoo’s curated “Rooted Journey” collection.
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