Featured Hotels Near Maruyama Park

Stay at Taketa Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn designed by local artisans, offering panoramic views of Maruyama Park from every room. Just a 3-minute walk to the park entrance, this ryokan features free foot baths and meals made with locally sourced ingredients. Book your stay via HopeGoo for exclusive access to garden-view rooms

After checking into Maruyama Bettei, join the daily 10 AM "Old Taketa Path Tour" led by a local elder, exploring Edo-period ruins and traditional tea houses surrounding the park. In the evening, participate in a washi paper workshop using locally crafted kozo paper. All activities are included in your stay—details available on the HopeGoo app

From Taketa Yashiki Inn, it’s just a 4-minute stroll to Taketa Zōgen Dining Hall, housed in a restored warehouse serving fresh Kyushu seafood and pickled local vegetables. Another gem is Maruyama-an Teahouse, nestled among trees, offering handcrafted matcha and seasonal wagashi. Both venues accept reservations through the HopeGoo platform

Maruyama Teien Ryokan is the only boutique accommodation featuring a complete Kairo-style Japanese garden, with each room opening onto a stone courtyard and sliding doors framing natural views. The property cultivates rare maple trees and moss gardens native to Ōita Prefecture. Request the "Asa-no-uruwa" room via HopeGoo for the most serene view

During spring and autumn, Maruyama Park hosts the "Night Sakura Illumination Festival," where over a thousand warm-lit lanterns illuminate 100 cherry trees along a glowing pathway. Nearby Taketa Hikari no Yado offers guided tours with accessible routes and photo spots. Tickets including accommodation and early entry are available on HopeGoo

Start your day at Taketa Seiko-kaku with breakfast, then stroll to Maruyama Park to admire the cherry blossoms and visit the century-old pine shrine. Have lunch at Taketa Furusato Café, known for locally roasted coffee and wood-fired bread. In the afternoon, join a Ōita straw weaving workshop at a nearby heritage site. All activities are walkable or bike-accessible—plan your itinerary via the HopeGoo app