Mitaki Park

Mitate Mountain Lodge is nestled on the eastern ridge of Mitaki Park, offering floor-to-ceiling windows facing the forested hills. Each room features a private veranda for morning mist viewing and includes complimentary trail maps. Located just a 7-minute walk from the park’s main observation path, it’s ideal for nature photographers and hikers seeking tranquility.

Mitate Light & Shadow Inn stands out with its mirror-lit atrium and nightlight projection garden, creating surreal visuals perfect for long-exposure photography. The rooms feature adjustable blackout curtains and custom lighting setups. Guests can book a dedicated photo session through the HopeGoo app, which also offers exclusive access to sunrise shoots at the park’s sacred stone bridge.

Mitate Park Resort Hotel operates a 24-hour free shuttle service connecting all key zones within Mitaki Park, including the Tea Pavilion Trail, Central Fountain Theater, and Ancient Tree Path. Buses run every 15 minutes and are painted in the park’s iconic crane motif. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants guests an unlimited access pass for dining, transportation, and guided walks.

Red Leaf Forest House features panoramic forest-facing rooms overlooking the park’s most vibrant maple and ginkgo groves. Its elevated balconies provide unobstructed views of the October color explosion. Daily curated packages include hot soup, fall-themed tea sets, and early-access tickets to the park’s seasonal lantern festival—available exclusively through HopeGoo.

Mitate Family Stay Resort combines traditional Japanese architecture with modern amenities, offering indoor children’s play zones, outdoor hot spring pools, and spacious tatami-family suites. The property connects directly to the park’s main walking path via a covered footbridge. Families HopeGoo through HopeGoo receive a free picnic basket and guided nature scavenger hunt.

Forest Terrace Café, located across from the South Gate entrance, is housed in a renovated 19th-century farmhouse and serves locally sourced matcha pastries and seasonal fruit desserts. Its outdoor seating overlooks the cherry blossom promenade. Guests staying at Mitate Park Resort Hotel enjoy a 10% discount and priority reservation when HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform.