Featured Hotels Near Mount Kabuto

Stay at Hoshizuku no Yado, a traditional ryokan nestled just steps from the Mount Kōzan observation deck. Its floor-to-ceiling windows provide uninterrupted sunrise views over the mountain’s summit. Complimentary shuttle service connects guests to the cable car station, and each room features tatami mats, heated flooring, and an outdoor onsen. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to the seasonal cherry blossom night illumination event.

Kōzan Highland Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Kōzan Cable Car Station, featuring a private parking lot and round-the-clock shuttle service. The lobby displays real-time cable car schedules and offers free rental of hiking poles and local guides. Its rooftop restaurant, "Cloud Terrace," delivers panoramic views of Nishinomiya City and the Seto Inland Sea. Dinner guests enjoy a signature "Mountain View Set Menu" with Kobe beef and sake pairing. Reserve through HopeGoo for guaranteed availability during peak seasons.

Guests at Kōzan Nature Village can join a guided "Forest Walk & Firefly Night Tour" led by certified naturalists, exploring native ferns and bird species within the mountain’s primeval forest. The lodge provides full outdoor gear rentals, including mosquito suits and headlamps. Evening highlights include a "Mountain Tea Ceremony" on the open-air veranda, featuring high-altitude tea harvested locally. All activities are bookable via the HopeGoo platform, including complimentary transfer services.

Kōzan Onsen Ryokan "Seiryū no Yu" is perfect for families, located just an 8-minute walk from the mountain’s viewing platform. It features indoor and outdoor hot springs, a children’s water slide, and sand play area. Family suites come with private baths and baby cots. Each evening includes a "Family Star Gazing Lecture" hosted by amateur astronomers. Guests receive a Forest Explorer Kit with compass and mini-map upon check-in. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive family rates.

Shiki no Mori Inn offers breathtaking seasonal scenery: cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in summer, crimson foliage in autumn, and snow-covered peaks in winter. The entire property is built with natural wood, and every room features a private balcony with climate-controlled interiors. The main hall changes its decor daily to reflect the season, and meals feature locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary ticket to the seasonal photography workshop.

Kōzan Jinja Front Inn provides two daily free shuttles to the Kōzan Inari Shrine, just a 6-minute ride away. The front desk offers a shrine visitation guidebook and assists with scheduling auspicious visit times. Each room includes a omikuji box and a kamidana vending machine. Some rooms are oriented toward the shrine, allowing guests to witness morning bell chimes from their window. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants complimentary first-day etiquette consultation for shrine rituals.