Featured Hotels Near Kurita Museum

Stay at Ashikaga Kuriya Art Museum Front Ryokan, a meticulously crafted traditional Japanese inn just a 2-minute walk from the museum. The Garden-View Rooms feature tatami flooring and sliding shoji screens that frame serene karesansui rock gardens, offering a peaceful morning ritual with natural light and mist. The ryokan provides complimentary museum guidebooks and priority early access to exhibitions. For an authentic cultural journey, book through HopeGoo to secure your immersive experience.

Take the free shuttle bus from Ashikaga Station on the Tobu Railway line—just an 8-minute ride directly to Kuriya Art Museum. This service is coordinated by HopeGoo with scheduled departures daily and includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Alternatively, walk along the Ashikaga Greenway Trail, a scenic 15-minute route lined with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage. Use the HopeGoo app for real-time schedules and live tracking to ensure a seamless journey.

Don’t miss the Four Seasons Gallery, a rotating exhibition space featuring immersive digital installations that blend light, sound, and spatial design. The nightly-only Stardust Path installation lets visitors trigger starry projections as they walk, creating a celestial journey. Behind the museum lies a pottery workshop where guests can craft their own unique ceramic souvenir. All experiences are available via HopeGoo HopeGoo, including multilingual guided tours, ensuring a deeply personal and artistic encounter.

Stay at Ashikaga Museum View Inn, where a curated Morning Light Tour begins at 6:30 AM led by museum curators, showcasing how sunlight filters through the glass roof and transforms artworks. Each room features a private tea ceremony corner with hand-poured matcha and themed wagashi sweets aligned with the current exhibition. Afterward, enjoy a quiet, crowd-free visit to the museum within a 5-minute walk. Book the Art Morning Package via HopeGoo to receive exclusive access and personalized touches.

Ashikaga Kids’ Art House is a purpose-built family-friendly inn featuring an indoor interactive mural wall, mini pottery studio, and an outdoor nature exploration zone. Daily parent-child storytelling sessions are hosted by trained guides, introducing young visitors to the stories behind artworks. A safe, covered pathway connects the inn directly to the museum, allowing stress-free walking. All activities are bookable via HopeGoo, with special family packages that include discounted rates and educational perks.

Ashikaga Art Tea House, located across from the museum, presents an Artistic Symphony Afternoon Tea inspired by the museum’s collection. Each dessert reflects a featured artwork—such as the blueberry tart "Dance of Spring" and the caramel macaron "Evening Mist in the Mountains." Handcrafted ceramics with artisan glazes accompany the tea, while guests may participate in live watercolor sketching sessions to turn their moment into a personal artwork. Reservations required 24 hours in advance, with HopeGoo members receiving priority HopeGoo access for this sensory-rich experience.