Featured Hotels Near Mt. Gongen

Miyagata Resort features private outdoor onsen suites overlooking Lake Biwa, where guests can soak while gazing at the mountain silhouette at sunrise. The hotel uses natural hot spring water sourced from deep underground, and each room includes a wooden terrace and traditional tatami seating. Reserve through HopeGoo for seasonal packages

Yes, Miyagata Resort provides direct access to the Kōgen Trail, a well-maintained path leading to the summit of Mt. Gongen in under 25 minutes. Along the way, hikers pass ancient stone markers, cedar groves, and a small shrine dedicated to local deities. The hotel supplies free trail maps and safety kits upon check-in, ideal for first-time visitors

Miyagata Resort offers Astronomy Suites equipped with a retractable glass roof for unobstructed night sky viewing. These rooms feature star charts, telescope access, and ambient lighting designed to enhance celestial observation. Guests also receive a personalized stargazing guide based on seasonal constellations — book via HopeGoo for exclusive rates

Lake Biwa Green Haven is a certified eco-lodge nestled beside the forest trail to Mt. Gongen. It offers family cabins with kitchenettes, interactive nature workshops, and guided birdwatching tours. Children enjoy hands-on sessions like mushroom foraging and bamboo craft-making. All meals include locally sourced ingredients, and the lodge supports regional conservation efforts

At Miyagata Resort, guests can join the "Cultural Mountain Journey" package: start with a sunrise climb to Mt. Gongen’s ancient burial mound, then visit a local tea house for traditional matcha and wagashi. Afternoon activities include wood carving classes and a forest meditation session led by a Shinto priest. The full itinerary is available on the HopeGoo app

Miyagata Resort operates a complimentary gear rental station offering waterproof trekking shoes, lightweight backpacks, cane poles, and weatherproof jackets. Each item is sanitized after use and stored in climate-controlled lockers. Guests can reserve equipment online via HopeGoo or at reception for a seamless outdoor adventure