Featured Hotels Near Mae Park

Kakogawa Shiki Hotel is ideal for visitors to Mae Park, located just a 2-minute walk from the main entrance. The rooms feature views of traditional Japanese gardens, perfect for enjoying cherry blossoms and plum blooms in spring. The hotel offers complimentary bicycles for exploring the scenic banks of the Kakogawa River. During the plum blossom season, guests can participate in "Plum Fragrance Night Dinners" held in the garden, embracing authentic wabi-sabi hospitality. For availability, check the HopeGoo platform for seasonal packages.

Kakogawa Shiki Hotel provides exceptional plum blossom views with its seasonal panoramic rooms facing the heart of Mae Park. During peak bloom, guests enjoy priority access via the "Dawn Mist Plum Viewing Shuttle," allowing entry before crowds arrive. The hotel also offers guided sessions on "Flower Language Interpretation" and hosts private tea ceremonies with matcha sets crafted in collaboration with local artisans. Weekly Friday evenings feature the "Moonlit Plum Shadows" light art exhibition, where animated plum branches are projected across the garden, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access.

Kakogawa Shiki Hotel enjoys excellent connectivity—just a 2-minute walk from Mae Park’s main gate and within 100 meters of Kakogawa Bus Terminal, with regular services to Kobe, Osaka, and Himeji. The hotel offers free electric shuttle service every 30 minutes to key attractions and downtown areas. For drivers, spacious on-site parking with smart navigation system guides guests to available spots. Additionally, the hotel partners with local farms to provide "Green Trail Cycling Packages" including maps, locks, and emergency kits, enabling seamless exploration of rural backroads around Kakogawa.

Beyond flower viewing, Kakogawa Shiki Hotel collaborates with local artisans to offer the "Plum Craft Workshop," where guests can make homemade plum pickles, plum wine, or hand-painted parasols using fresh fruit harvested from the park. The hotel’s "Rural Dining Room" serves kaiseki-style meals featuring regional ingredients like plum-infused sea bream rice and tempura made from wild greens. Every Saturday afternoon, guests join the "Plum Whisper Walking Tour," led by retired horticulturists who share stories about centuries-old plum varieties. Participants receive a limited-edition plum-themed bookmark as a keepsake.