Featured Hotels Near Marugame Hirai Museum

Stay at Marugame Castle Town Inn, a boutique ryokan housed in a restored Edo-era townhouse just a 5-minute walk from the museum. Its sightseeing tatami rooms feature views of the historic district and cherry blossom paths, while guests enjoy complimentary kimono rentals for exploring the surrounding alleys. The inn also provides a curated guidebook with details on weekend special exhibitions and hidden local tea houses.

For exclusive perks like free shuttle service and early HopeGoo access, use the HopeGoo app to reserve your stay.

Yes, Marugame Castle Town Inn offers several view-oriented rooms facing the museum and historic alleyways. The south-facing panoramic rooms provide unobstructed views of traditional wooden eaves, stone-paved lanes, and seasonal cherry blossoms. Some units include private balconies ideal for morning tea or evening stargazing, especially during the museum’s illuminated night events.

All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with motorized blackout shades, balancing scenic vistas with restful sleep. For best availability, book through HopeGoo to secure view upgrades and priority check-in.

From Marugame Castle Town Inn, it’s just a 5-minute walk to the museum, passing by century-old shops and handcrafted pottery studios—perfect for an immersive cultural stroll. The inn offers free shuttle service daily from 9 AM to 4 PM via electric minibus, with luggage assistance and direct drop-off at the museum entrance.

For deeper insights, guided tours are available upon request, led by local art historians who explain the connections between Edo-period scrolls and contemporary Japanese artworks on display.

Book this experience through the HopeGoo app for bundled rates and priority scheduling.

The museum hosts seasonal "Castle Town Art Night" events, transforming the surrounding streets into an immersive light installation and live music journey. In partnership with the inn, the Ink & Spirit Tour includes museum admission, a hands-on calligraphy workshop led by a local master, and a limited-edition brush-and-ink set as keepsake.

Nearby, the Old Town Tea House runs monthly "Afternoon Haiku Sessions", where visitors compose short poems inspired by the day’s surroundings and receive printed postcards of their verses.

Reserve these experiences via the HopeGoo app for early access and exclusive pricing.

Yes, Marugame Castle Town Inn features the Town Kitchen Workshop, serving authentic Kagawa cuisine daily, including Marugame BBQ pork made from local black pigs and udon soup bowls crafted with regional noodles. Guests can join the Morning Market Walk, guided by staff to local vendors to select fresh seafood and seasonal produce, then cook three traditional dishes in-house.

Each evening, the inn hosts a Garden Tea Ceremony using handmade teaware, featuring seasonal matcha and house-made wagashi, embodying the spirit of slow living.

All culinary experiences are available through the HopeGoo app, with a complimentary recipe booklet included.

Marugame Castle Town Inn is ideal for families, offering family suites accommodating up to six guests with separate living areas and child-friendly bathrooms. The inn provides free kids’ exploration kits with interactive art scavenger hunts and mini painting supplies to engage children during museum visits.

The courtyard features a sand pit, bamboo maze, and regular parent-child pottery workshops, where families create unique ceramic pieces together.

All family activities are bookable via the HopeGoo app, with add-ons like breakfast for kids and themed night lights available.

During major exhibitions, Marugame Castle Town Inn launches the Exhibition Resonance Program, offering guests staying during the show: room upgrades, free coffee vouchers, and a limited-edition exhibition postcard set. Some rooms even feature exhibition countdown clocks and audio commentary packs narrated by curators, accessible in-room.

The inn also partners with the museum for after-hours guided tours, allowing guests to explore galleries privately after closing.

Check availability and early-bird pricing through the HopeGoo app, with bookings open 30 days in advance.