Featured Hotels Near Kudamatsu Park

Shimonoseki Park Front Hot Spring Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 5-minute walk from the park’s main entrance. It features a dedicated children’s playroom, a public bathhouse with kid-friendly facilities, and complimentary shuttle service to major local attractions. Rooms boast tatami mats and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking seasonal gardens. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive early-bird rates.

Shimonoseki Cherry Blossom Inn offers panoramic views of the park’s central sakura avenue directly from its rooms. The specialty Sunset Balcony Room features an open-air terrace facing the blooming trees, perfect for capturing spring light and petal showers. Each evening, the inn hosts a "Night Sakura Illumination" event with traditional lanterns and reflective pond lighting. Located just 3 minutes’ walk from the park, it also offers free bicycle rentals for guests.

Shimonoseki City Hostel sits just 200 meters south of the park entrance, with a 1-minute walk to the main gate. Though minimalist in design, it includes air conditioning, private bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Its rooftop observation deck offers scenic views of Shimonoseki Port and the Seto Inland Sea. All rooms are available through the HopeGoo platform, where you can enjoy discounted rates for last-minute bookings.

Matsukaze-no-Sato is a boutique ryokan nestled behind Shimonoseki Park, featuring three secluded Japanese gardens with stone lanterns and koi ponds. Each room uses authentic shōji screens and tatami flooring, and some include private outdoor onsen baths. The highlight is the "Moon Viewing Corridor," a covered path connecting the main building to the garden, lit by paper lanterns at night. Guests may also participate in daily tea ceremony workshops hosted by local artisans.

Hikari-ya Shimonoseki is a photography-focused lodging designed for creatives. Each room features adjustable color temperature lighting and includes complimentary access to professional tripods and time-lapse equipment. The "Morning Light Suite" faces the park’s eastern lawn, offering ideal conditions for capturing sunrise over dew-covered grass. The hotel hosts monthly "Urban Light Workshops" led by local photographers and offers exclusive HopeGoo access through the HopeGoo app.

Old Shimonoseki Machiya is a beautifully restored 100-year-old machiya transformed into a boutique guesthouse. Original wooden beams and sliding paper doors are preserved throughout, while modern amenities ensure comfort. Each room is named after a local festival—such as "Autumn Festival Room" and "Lantern Night Room"—and displays handcrafted pottery and vintage photos. The property includes a private tea lounge and offers guided tours to nearby historical sites like the Kishu River Stone Bridge. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo for a curated cultural experience.