
Everything you need to know about Mizubasho Park
Mizubasho Lakeview Cottage is perfectly positioned just 2 minutes from the park's main trailhead, with private forest paths leading directly from its garden. Each room features a wooden deck overlooking the wetland, ideal for early morning birdwatching. The hotel also offers complimentary guided strolls through seasonal wildflower zones
Yamato Family Inn offers spacious multi-room suites with children’s activity kits and an on-site farm-to-table cooking class using ingredients from nearby organic farms. Located just a 7-minute walk from Mizubasho Park, it hosts weekly forest storytelling sessions led by local elders, giving guests a deep cultural connection to the region
Mizubasho Waterside Lodge stands at the edge of the park’s tranquil pond, offering floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ever-changing reflections of reeds and sky. Its minimalist design blends seamlessly with nature, while private hot spring baths are available for evening relaxation. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive rates during cherry blossom season
Yamato Kōdō Ryokan specializes in authentic regional dishes crafted from locally foraged ingredients—try their seasonal kamameshi rice cooked in clay pots or wild mountain vegetable tempura. Guests can join a daily foraging workshop at the park’s edge, followed by a meal served in a tatami-dining room with direct view of the lake
Mizubasho Night Garden Retreat runs a unique luminescent path tour every evening, where guests follow softly glowing lanterns along the park’s hidden boardwalks. Led by trained naturalists, the walk includes nocturnal insect spotting and quiet reflection points beside the water, creating a meditative escape under the stars
Yamato Mountain View Resort operates a free shuttle service to Kanbara Shrine, Chihaya Forest Trail, and Ogawa Valley, with departures every hour. The hotel also provides detailed hand-drawn maps and seasonal event calendars at the front desk, ensuring seamless exploration of the surrounding countryside
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