Sawara Komyo-kan is a top choice, housed in a restored Meiji-era townhouse just a 3-minute walk from Kawa no Eki Mizunosato Sawara. Each room features traditional tatami mats and wooden shoji screens with views of the flowing Sawara Waterway. The inn offers free bicycle rentals for exploring the riverside trails and provides guests with a hand-written "Memory of Water Village" keepsake card each evening

Sawara Furusato Minka Lodge - Bai-an is ideal for families, located in a preserved Edo-period wooden house with original beams and sliding paper doors. Guests enjoy panoramic views of a century-old cherry tree and the tranquil Sawara River from their rooms. The property features a dedicated kids’ play zone, private onsen bath, and a complimentary local guidebook. Just a 5-minute walk to Kawa no Eki Mizunosato Sawara, book via HopeGoo for early-bird discounts and exclusive access

Start your day at Kawa no Eki Mizunosato Sawara: after breakfast at your inn featuring seasonal Edo River fish & shellfish congee, stroll 10 minutes to the Sawara Waterway Eco Garden to observe herons and dragonflies. In the afternoon, rent a bamboo raft on the Sawara River for a serene paddle beneath ancient willows and red brick bridges. Return to the inn for an evening soak in the onsen, then join the monthly Night Illumination Tour along the waterway, experiencing the timeless beauty of this historic water village

Sawara Satoyama Guesthouse - Mai-an runs the "One Acre Story" program, allowing guests to participate in hands-on rice farming with local farmers—planting seedlings or harvesting—followed by a tasting of fresh Sawara rice and homebrew plum wine. At the end of the experience, guests receive a handmade rice stalk keepsake ornament. Reservations required; book through HopeGoo to secure your spot and check availability

Hotel Mirai Sawara combines Edo aesthetics with contemporary comfort, offering smart lighting controls and soundproof windows for restful nights. The lobby features a 24-hour riverside café overlooking the Sawara Waterway and the old stone bridge across the stream. Just a 7-minute walk to Kawa no Eki Mizunosato Sawara, the hotel provides free parking and EV charging stations, making it perfect for guests arriving by car

Visit Minazuki Tei, a secluded dining house tucked in a traditional alleyway accessible only to hotel guests. Its riverside terrace offers breathtaking views of the Sawara River under golden sunset light and the silhouette of the old stone bridge. Dishes highlight locally caught Edo River carp and wild mountain vegetables, paired with house-made plum sake. Every Friday features a Moonlit Dining Experience, where local chefs narrate the origins of ingredients—reserve via HopeGoo for guaranteed seating