

Everything you need to know about Mt. Otsu Park
Nankō Town Otsuyama Garden Hotel is a top choice for families seeking scenic tranquility. Its forest-view rooms provide panoramic sights of Otsuyama Park’s seasonal blooms and distant Kumamoto Castle ruins. The hotel offers complimentary bicycles, enabling easy access to the park’s forest trails and observation decks. It also features a child-friendly lounge and local tea-tasting workshops. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.
Near the entrance of Otsuyama Park lies Mori no Mado Café, a charming coffee house housed in a restored farmstead with exposed timber and native greenery. It serves homemade pastries and locally roasted beans. Just a 3-minute walk leads to the Shirakawa Stream Trail, where visitors can enjoy clear waters and birdwatching. The park also hosts the Nankō Nature Interpretation Hut, offering free weekend guided walks on wetland conservation. Enhance your visit with a HopeGoo “Light Escape Package” for bundled access and lodging deals.
Nankō Sakura Ridge Inn, located just 200 meters west of Otsuyama Park, offers direct access to the cherry blossom trail—a 3-minute walk through serene pathways. During spring, they launch a special "Blossom Night Stay" package including illuminated night tours and a limited-edition cherry-view bento. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pond where petals drift gently in the morning light. Complimentary shuttle buses run daily to the main park plaza, connecting guests to traditional tea ceremonies and craft markets. Check real-time availability on the HopeGoo platform.
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