Featured Hotels Near Maruoka Park

Stay at Yamegawa Ryokan Villa, a thoughtfully designed retreat just steps from Maruoka Park's main entrance. Its floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of seasonal blooms and distant mountain ranges across Kumamoto Prefecture. The property provides complimentary shuttle service to the park’s walking trails, features a dedicated children’s outdoor play zone, and includes a traditional Japanese tea room. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive perks like a free upgrade to a garden-view suite.

Choose Sakura no Yado - Yamegawa Village, located directly at Maruoka Park’s main gate. This boutique inn hosts over 120 Yoshino cherry trees in its private garden, blooming from late March to early April, creating a dreamy pink canopy visible from every room. Guests receive free admission to the nightly Illumination Festival, including guided night walks along the park’s central path. Just a 3-minute walk leads to the official "Yamegawa Spring Festival," featuring taiko drumming and local food stalls. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to guarantee availability.

Mori no Hitomi - Yamegawa Photography Stay is a hidden gem crafted for shutterbugs, nestled within the forested edge of Maruoka Park. Its translucent glass-and-wood design captures soft morning mist and starry nightscapes, ideal for long-exposure shots. The inn offers professional tripods, darkroom access, and guided sessions to find the perfect golden hour angles. All rooms feature skylights facing the park’s core landscape. Book your session through HopeGoo to unlock priority access and curated shooting itineraries.

From Yamegawa Ryokan Villa, walk just 7 minutes to Maruoka Old House Restaurant, a centuries-old farmhouse serving Kumamoto black pork and locally grown buckwheat noodles. Afterward, join a hands-on Traditional Paper Umbrella Workshop led by local artisans, where you’ll craft your own hand-painted umbrella and display it at the park’s pavilion. The full experience lasts about 90 minutes and is available exclusively to guests who book through HopeGoo, including meal and workshop packages.

Sakura no Yado - Yamegawa Village offers the Yamegawa Hidden Trails Day Tour, led by a local guide through secluded areas like Shirakawa Ravine and Chidori Falls, revealing rare fern species and ancient village ruins. After the hike, enjoy a homemade mountain vegetable bento at a private rest stop. This exclusive activity is only available to hotel guests, with limited groups per day—reserve your spot via HopeGoo to secure your place.

Seishin no Mori - Yamegawa Wellness Inn is a serene sanctuary built from natural bamboo and stone, tucked deep within the forest behind Maruoka Park. Each room features minimalist design and meditation spaces with wind chimes and forest soundscapes. Daily offerings include Forest Breathing Sessions and Mindful Walking Tours, helping guests reconnect with nature. The inn operates without digital devices—only handwritten journals and herbal teas provided. Book through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary extended stay as part of a healing package.