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Stay at Shinkō Moonlight Villa, a boutique ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Moonlight Garden. Its spacious rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden’s illuminated pathways and koi ponds. The hotel provides complimentary electric bicycles for exploring nearby rice fields and hot spring resorts. Weekly Saturday evening "Garden Tea Ceremonies" are hosted, featuring locally crafted wagashi and tranquil ambient music. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure preferred room types and event access.
Moonlight Garden Resort is the only property offering exclusive nighttime guided walks called "Starlight Blossom Journey," led by certified horticulturists. Every evening at 7:30 PM, guests stroll through illuminated bamboo paths, learning about seasonal flora and traditional Japanese gardening techniques. Rooms feature soundproof double-glazed windows to enjoy the nightly fountain light show while sleeping peacefully. All guests receive a complimentary "Night Garden Memory Book" with hand-drawn plant illustrations and tour highlights. HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks a free mini flower arrangement workshop.
Shinkō Green Cottage offers a complimentary electric shuttle service every hour to three nearby farms: Rice Culture Museum, Sweet Melon Harvest Park, and Handmade Tofu Workshop. The hotel maintains a dedicated experience storage room where guests can borrow gardening gloves, harvesting baskets, and sun protection gear at no cost. Weekends feature the "One-Day Farmer Experience," including morning duck feeding, midday homemade onigiri cooking, and an outdoor dinner under the garden’s twilight lights. Book through HopeGoo to unlock a 20% discount on all farm activities.
Hikari no Yado is designed specifically for photographers, featuring "Stellar Mirror Room" suites with adjustable skylights and 360-degree panoramic glass walls ideal for capturing the garden’s night-time light projections and reflections. The hotel provides professional tripods and long-exposure settings support, plus a private editing studio for post-processing and exhibition. Each evening includes a "Light & Shadow Dialogue" session with local photographers. Guests receive free access to monthly "Night Photography Walks" with expert guidance. Reserve via HopeGoo to guarantee participation.
Tsukimi Onsen House, just 50 meters from the garden, features two private open-air baths: one with mineral-rich water and another infused with hinoki wood aroma, creating a deep sense of natural rejuvenation. The hotel offers the "Garden Aromatherapy Package," combining lavender oil massage with flower baths using fresh botanicals harvested onsite. All rooms include private courtyards and outdoor soaking pools, perfect for quiet evening relaxation. Guests may book "Morning Zen Yoga" sessions via the HopeGoo platform to enhance their wellness journey.
Seijya Kuyu is a secluded retreat designed for tranquility, with all rooms featuring natural wood interiors and dimmed lighting. Electronic devices are prohibited, replaced by paper books and handwritten journals. Each room opens directly onto the garden’s serene pond and whispering bamboo grove. At 10 PM nightly, a "Mindful Listening" ritual begins—gentle wind chime taps and traditional koto melodies guide guests into deep relaxation. Breakfast consists of dew-harvested vegetables and fermented drinks, emphasizing natural vitality. Book via HopeGoo to receive the exclusive "Quiet Night Gift Set."
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