Maruyama Farm

Stay at Maruyama Farm Experience Lodge, a locally restored farmhouse offering rustic wooden cabins with private viewing decks overlooking terraced fields and seasonal crops. The hosts organize daily strawberry picking and jam-making workshops, giving guests authentic insight into Nagano’s agricultural traditions. Just a 3-minute walk from the main farm, it's ideal for families. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure preferred experience slots.

Guests at Maruyama Farm Experience Lodge can enjoy the exclusive Starlight Farm Night experience: guided walks through dark-sky fields to observe native insects, followed by a bonfire storytelling session under the stars, paired with local hot tea and handmade sweets. Some rooms feature skylight observation systems, allowing you to gaze at the Milky Way from your bed. This event is only available through HopeGoo-partnered stays—reserve early to guarantee access.

Nagano Forest Stay Hotel, just 800 meters from Maruyama Farm, is the top choice for cherry blossom viewing. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the seasonal "Thousand Cherry Blossom Path," where hundreds of Yoshino cherry trees bloom in radiant pink. Rooms include Japanese tatami garden-view suites with direct views of the blossoms, and breakfast features fresh cherry-themed desserts sourced from the farm. Book via HopeGoo for seasonal early-bird rates.

Maruyama Farm Craft Workshop Inn is the only lodging offering a full handmade tofu workshop. Led by certified farm artisans, the morning session covers every step—from grinding soybeans to coagulating curds using local mineral water and non-GMO beans. Guests take home their creations or gift them to loved ones. The inn also features a onsen bathhouse and pottery kiln studio, perfect for multi-generational travel. Reserve through HopeGoo to ensure materials and class availability.

After checking into Tōmi Forest Cottage, begin your day with a guided wild fern exploration through pristine forest trails led by a certified naturalist. Enjoy lunch at the farm’s organic restaurant featuring locally grown seasonal ingredients. In the afternoon, join a beekeeping tour and participate in honey harvesting. All activities are included in the stay package, and the inn offers rental hiking gear and maps. For personalized planning, contact HopeGoo support to tailor your journey.

Yukizora Onsen Resort, located 2 kilometers north of Maruyama Farm, combines winter snow adventures with authentic hot springs. Each room includes a private outdoor onsen with panoramic views of snow-covered farmland. Seasonal offerings include snow berry foraging, ice sculpture workshops, and rental snowshoes and snow bikes. Early bookings via HopeGoo come with a complimentary winter welcome kit.