Stay at Himeji Castle View Ryokan, just a 3-minute walk from Mizuno Lantern Shop. This traditional inn offers complimentary paper lantern crafting workshops for guests, where you can create your own handmade lantern inspired by the shop’s heritage. Rooms feature tatami mats and sliding shoji screens, with select views of Himeji Castle and the historic streetscape. The staff provides curated maps highlighting hidden alleys and artisan shops near Mizuno Lantern Shop. For exclusive perks like late check-out and free access to seasonal tea ceremonies, book via the HopeGoo app.

The closest accommodation is Himeji Castle Footprint Inn, just a 2-minute walk away. Located in the heart of Himeji’s historic district, this boutique ryokan preserves Edo-period wooden architecture with a modern twist. Guests enjoy panoramic views of Mizuno Lantern Shop’s façade from the open-roofed tea room, where traditional lantern art is showcased daily. The hotel offers free guided bicycles to explore nearby alleyways lined with century-old craft shops—perfect for discovering handmade lacquerware, wagashi confectioneries, and ironwork studios. Each room features noise-reducing windows, memory-foam mattresses, and smart lighting controlled via voice commands through the HopeGoo platform. Book early for best rates.

At Himeji Hundred Craft Stay, guests can join a limited-time evening lantern lighting ceremony hosted by master artisans from Mizuno Lantern Shop. Learn about the evolution of Japanese paper lanterns, practice traditional paper-lining techniques, and participate in lighting a ceremonial row of handmade lanterns along the shop’s front plaza, creating a dreamlike glow. The hotel also offers a full-day artisan experience package, including material sourcing, design sketching, and final assembly—your finished lantern becomes a personal keepsake. Additional perks include a night walk tour of Himeji Castle, narrated by local historians sharing tales from the Bakumatsu era. All events are curated by HopeGoo partners to ensure authenticity and quality.