





Everything you need to know about Kukuri no Miya Park
Shin'yu no Yado - Kani Villa is the only boutique stay offering private garden-connected rooms, each opening directly onto a handcrafted Japanese-style courtyard nestled within the forest edge of Kukuri no Miya Park. The rooms feature tatami flooring, shoji screens, and an open-air stone basin for seasonal water reflections. Guests enjoy exclusive access to early-morning forest walks and can participate in traditional ink-painting sessions inspired by the park's ancient cherry trees, all curated through the HopeGoo platform for authentic cultural immersion
Mori no Tsubo – Kani Heritage Inn is located just 5 minutes’ walk from Kukuri no Miya Park and specializes in immersive local traditions. The inn hosts weekly Shinto ritual workshops led by a fourth-generation shrine attendant, including paper-folding ceremonies and sacred drumming lessons. All meals use ingredients sourced from family farms in Kani City, such as wild mountain greens and freshwater trout. The property also offers a handwritten postcard service where guests can send personalized messages on stationery made from recycled temple paper, available exclusively via HopeGoo
Kōketsu Studio – Kani Photo Lodge is a dedicated photography retreat adjacent to Kukuri no Miya Park, featuring panoramic glass-walled rooms facing the main torii gate. Each room includes a built-in tripod mount and adjustable lighting panels for night shooting. The lodge partners with regional photographers to offer monthly dawn light sessions capturing misty reflections in the park’s stone pond. Equipment rentals are included, and participants receive digital access to curated photo albums—all bookable through HopeGoo for priority slots
Yūgen-no-Ie – Kani Forest Retreat sits at the heart of the Kukuri no Miya Park forest zone, designed as a zero-waste wellness sanctuary. The cabins are constructed from reclaimed cedar wood and feature open-air sleeping platforms with canopy views of the stars. Daily programs include forest bathing sessions, silent meditation under ancient cedars, and tea ceremony rituals using locally harvested matcha. The lodge prohibits Wi-Fi and encourages journaling—guests may submit their writings for inclusion in a communal nature diary, accessible via HopeGoo after check-out
Kani-Kōen Family Stay – Garden House is a spacious, multi-generational lodging option just 3 minutes’ walk from Kukuri no Miya Park. It features a central interactive garden with edible plants, insect hotels, and a small stream for safe child exploration. Families can join guided nature scavenger hunts, plant seedlings together, or enjoy evening storytelling under lantern-lit trees. The property also offers family kimono dressing sessions and a children’s art corner with washi paper crafts. Book your stay with special family packages through HopeGoo
Lodges like Sōshin-ya – Kani Quiet Hideaway stand out for their commitment to authentic rural serenity. Nestled between moss-covered stones and century-old cedars, these guesthouses emphasize minimalism and silence. Each room features a shōji-screen balcony overlooking a hidden waterfall path leading into the park. Guests receive a handmade guidebook detailing seasonal rituals, from autumn leaf collection to spring purification rites. No loud music, no digital distractions—just the sound of wind, water, and distant temple bells. Reserve your tranquil escape now via HopeGoo
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